- #1 Of Gods and Men: The Daybreak Empire
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Dead Genre Studios
Windows · Mac
A retro-inspired turn-based strategy. Conquer your way across a war-ravaged world to forge a new empire and impart an unprecedented era of peace!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, RPG 11.7%
- #2 Crown Wars: The Black Prince
96% matchMixed60% of 580 reviews2024
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Medieval 9.1%
- #3 Fae Tactics
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,708 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 32.1%, Turn-Based 19.2%, RPG 14.6%, Strategy 13.3%, Isometric 9.5%
- #4 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
94% matchVery Positive95% of 14,248 reviews2022
Dev: Dancing Dragon GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.9%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, RPG 15.3%, JRPG 13.6%, Strategy 7.9%
- #5 The Amber Throne
95% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Amber Throne is a turn-based JRPG-styled game about a girl in a desert world beneath a mysterious floating castle, and her quest to reach it.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.9%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, JRPG 13.7%, RPG 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11.7%
- #6 Astral Throne
94% matchVery Positive82% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: Zero Sun Games
Windows
Uncover the mystery of a land beset by a Falling Star's curse in this Roguelike Strategy RPG inspired by the classics. Build your party, recruit new allies, and synergize your team's skills for decisive victory.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Medieval 11.9%
- #7 Necromancer Returns
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 114 reviews2018
Dev: Greenolor StudioPub: Kaser Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A turn-based strategy game. The world of a fantasy kingdom has been thrown into disarray by the return of the Necromancer – a creature of darkness that wishes to enslave all living beings.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Strategy 10.3%
- #8 Rise Eterna
92% matchMixed43% of 203 reviews2021
Dev: MakeePub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Follow the story of Lua and unveil the mysteries surrounding her origins in the tactical RPG, reminiscence of the 16-bit era Japanese strategy games. Recruit up to 14 characters with unique abilities and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.3%, JRPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Strategy 8.8%
- #9 Arcadian Atlas
91% matchMixed54% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: Twin Otter StudiosPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Arcadian Atlas is a Tactical RPG about the choices people make for love and power, and how those decisions tear a kingdom apart.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Isometric 11.4%, JRPG 9.6%
- #10 Wantless : Solace at World’s End
90% matchVery Positive90% of 318 reviews2024
Dev: Drop Rate StudioPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
In this dystopic sci-fi Tactical RPG, save your patients from themselves. Craft your skills among millions of combinations, heal the mind and face ever growing nightmares in 10mn runs. Will you overcome the insidious being chasing you across minds?
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Isometric 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #11 Vanaris Tactics
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 170 reviews2022
Dev: Matheus ReisPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Vanaris Tactics is a short narrative tactical RPG experience that tells a story about refugees fleeing their occupied motherland. You lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, unite your people and use tactical prowess to escape your oppressors.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Isometric 19.9%, Medieval 10.9%, RPG 8.5%
- #12 Dream Tactics
88% matchVery Positive93% of 631 reviews2024
Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.6%, JRPG 21.5%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Strategy 11.3%, RPG 8.5%
- #13 Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor
89% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2022
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
You are in a barbarian land. They are trying to kill you. The Queen demands you tame them. So what now? Escape into an exciting, open-ended story and cunning tactical combat. Epic, indie fantasy adventure. Freely explore a huge world, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose.
Why similar: Isometric 36.4%, RPG 18.6%, Strategy 17.8%, Adventure 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #14 Depth of Extinction
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 209 reviews2018
Dev: HOF Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a flooded world and save humanity from a terrible threat in this turn based, tactical RPG with roguelike elements
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #15 Journey of Realm:Dawn Dew
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,023 reviews2025
Dev: CongSe StudioPub: Anotherindie
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"JOR: Dawn Dew" is a 2D turn-based game with a box-like map. In the game, act "Dew" to adventure. On adventure, collect and freely choose your way of fighting. As the exploration progresses, deter the threat of the black beast tide, and finally defeat the monstrous malice.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Cartoon 14.6%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%
- #16 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
87% matchVery Positive92% of 947 reviews2019
Dev: Moonana
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.2%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, JRPG 18%, RPG 13.9%, 2D 5%
- #17 Galaxy Princess Zorana
85% matchVery Positive91% of 161 reviews2025
Dev: Hanako Games
Windows · Linux
You are the Evil Emperor's only daughter, but can you claim the throne? Raise stats, make deals, appoint advisors, and scheme your way through the Imperial Election - unless an assassin gets you first. Rule the galaxy or die trying!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 45%, RPG 20.7%, Strategy 18.5%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Indie 1.3%
- #18 Avadon: The Black Fortress
86% matchVery Positive81% of 615 reviews2011
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)
Why similar: Isometric 30.2%, Turn-Based 28.2%, RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Indie 4.7%
- #19 Dark Deity
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,983 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, JRPG 14.8%, RPG 8.3%
- #20 Avernum: Escape From the Pit
84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,292 reviews2012
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Why similar: Isometric 29.7%, Turn-Based 28.2%, RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Strategy 6.3%
- #21 Thyria
82% matchVery Positive81% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: TwokatsPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Linux
Thyria is an RPG, a unique combination of dynamic exploration, turn-based combat and crafting. Summon and train a team of Guardians, who will accompany Thyria into the minds of the cursed villagers. Help them vanquish their nightmares.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Isometric 13.3%, RPG 12.2%
- #22 Tower Song
81% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: OI Games
Windows · Mac
Tower Song is a challenging turn-based RPG that rewards clever planning and decisive tactics in unrepeatable battles. Eldritch tower-borne beasts threaten to breach reality and overrun the capital of Qadam. Lead your chosen Mana Knight in this tightly plotted quest to push back the darkness.
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, JRPG 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%
- #23 Gales of Nayeli
80% matchVery Positive87% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Blindcoco Studios
Windows
Gales of Nayeli is a Grid-Based Strategy RPG featuring 40+ playable characters. Follow Nayeli as she travels across Iuven on her way to face the tyrant, Bloodlust. Along the way, she will meet victims of Bloodlust’s reign lead the last charge against a darkness that echoes across time and space.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Female Protagonist 12%
- #24 Hellenica
83% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: The Dragonloft
Windows · Mac
In this puzzle RPG, explore a steam-powered ancient Greece as Artemis' bear warrior on a mythological quest of technology and magic. Push, toss, and bounce friend and foe, and use the environment to your advantage. You choose the battles, allies, and plots you encounter.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.1%, Isometric 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, JRPG 9.6%, Strategy 8.3%
- #25 Age of Fear 4: The Iron Killer
81% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as Angela, a fearless young Vampire Hunter on the trail of a brutal murderer. Along with the mysterious Nazell, embark on an epic quest into the heart of the criminal underworld. Age of Fear is a complex turn-based strategy series (full of jokes) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.4%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Medieval 20.3%, Strategy 12.2%, 2D 6.8%
- #26 Yggdra Union
79% matchVery Positive94% of 290 reviews2023
Dev: Sting
Windows
In order to recapture her homeland, Yggdra gathers her allies and confronts the empire. "Yggdra Union" is a tactics RPG that features three elements: the "Union System", in which players team up with her allies to launch attacks, the exhilarating "Clash" through army battles, and the "Tactics Card".
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 35%, RPG 24.1%, Strategy 20.5%, 2D 6.4%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
- #27 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
78% matchVery Positive94% of 9,639 reviews2020
Dev: Dandylion
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, JRPG 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #28 Grand Guilds
82% matchMixed57% of 102 reviews2020
Dev: Drix Studios
Windows
Story-driven, tactical RPG with unique card combat mechanics. Follow the adventures of Eliza and her crew as they struggle to prevent an impending war.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.9%, RPG 22.4%, Strategy 22.2%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Indie 7.9%
- #29 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.8%, RPG 22.2%, 2D 12.8%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 8.4%
- #30 Vanaris Tactics - Prologue
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Matheus ReisPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Play the Prologue chapter of Vanaris Tactics. Lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, and experience the first three battles and story of Vanaris Tactics.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Isometric 20%, Medieval 10.7%, Strategy 8.7%
- #31 Path of the Midnight Sun
75% matchVery Positive85% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Daimon
Windows
Protect a noblewoman reckoning with unholy powers as she wards off the soul of the Demon King sealed inside her. Doubt your own companions, survive against unforgiving hordes of monsters. But beware; every choice has consequences in this epic JRPG adventure of betrayal, romance & self-acceptance.
Why similar: JRPG 25.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, RPG 9%
- #32 The Princess' Heart
77% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.3%, JRPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, RPG 8.3%
- #33 Farstorm
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 61 reviews2018
Dev: CG Creations
Windows
Farstorm is a 3D Action Anime RPG (AARPG) where you control Kazuko, an elven princess with a tyrant father dominating the Elven land.. Go back in time and stop your father from taking the throne, even if it costs you your life. For the people of Farstorm!
Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Strategy 33.9%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 12.8%
- #34 Aveyond 3-2: Gates of Night
77% matchMixed66% of 122 reviews2014
Dev: Amaranth Games, LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 26%
A vampire mage has acquired a magical relic with the power to enslave humanity. Are you brave enough to stop him?
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.8%, Isometric 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, JRPG 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.9%
- #35 Reverie Knights Tactics
75% matchMixed59% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: 40 Giants EntertainmentPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Reverie Knights Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG with strategic battles in isometric grids where every decision can alter the story. Travel through a hand-drawn fantasy world and lead your heroes in a story-rich adventure, visual novel style!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.6%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, RPG 11.6%, Adventure 6.1%
- #36 Grey Heritage: Faded Vision
74% matchVery Positive80% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: BTrain Studio
Windows
Command a rebellion as Leon Beaumont, Exiled Prince of Astrea, against the king that betrayed him. Engage in a classic turn-based tactical RPG experience as you unravel untold secrets from the past. Recruit allies, manage inventory, and train your soldiers in this JRPG inspired journey!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.7%, JRPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Strategy 8.2%
- #37 Dawnsbury Days
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 865 reviews2024
Dev: Dawnsbury Studios
Windows
Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 34.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, RPG 13.7%, Strategy 12%
- #38 Children of Zodiarcs
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 528 reviews2017
Dev: Cardboard UtopiaPub: Square Enix
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A story-driven, tactical RPG set in the fantasy realm of Lumus; a world divided by affluence and poverty. Take control of Nahmi and her fellow outcasts, utilising a brand new deck and dice based combat system to strike a blow to the noble Lords’ and Ladies’ unquenchable thirst for profit.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.9%, Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, RPG 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #39 Manafinder
72% matchVery Positive95% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: Wolfsden LLC
Windows · Mac
Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.
Why similar: JRPG 25%, Female Protagonist 23%, Turn-Based Combat 22.4%, RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based 6%
- #40 Howl
71% matchVery Positive96% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Mi'pu'mi Games GmbHPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Howl is a turn-based tactical folktale set in medieval times. A sinister "howling plague" has ravaged the land, turning all who hear it into feral beasts. You play a deaf heroine plunging into danger in search of a cure.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Medieval 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Female Protagonist 10.6%
- #41 Home Behind 2
70% matchVery Positive87% of 7,178 reviews2022
Dev: TPP StudioPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Home Behind 2 is a Roguelike RPG which set in Scaria, a country engulfed in a ten-year civil war. Lead a patchwork group of revolutionary fighters into the depths of the government's territory as you struggle to overthrow a brutal authoritarian regime!
Why similar: Turn-Based 25%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, Strategy 12.6%, RPG 12.6%
- #42 Aestheta
69% matchVery Positive90% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: AploveStudio
Windows
A roguelike royalelike about warriors from across space and time, fighting to claim a wish from the Star of Aestheta. Strategize your tactics, enhance your troops, and outwit your opponents to rise to the top!
Why similar: Strategy 40.8%, Sci-fi 25.4%, 2D 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Indie 1.5%
- #43 Fallen: A2P Protocol
76% matchMostly Negative38% of 226 reviews2015
Dev: Red Katana
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A post-apocalyptic, turn based, tactical combat and strategy game where you lead your caravan on a quest for revenge.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Isometric 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%
- #44 Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
72% matchVery Positive83% of 365 reviews2019
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.6%, RPG 18.8%, Isometric 18.4%, Strategy 14.1%, Adventure 7.4%
- #45 Exorder
73% matchMixed68% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Solid9 StudioPub: No Gravity Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A fantasy turn-based strategy game, fight for Cerulean and claim the crown as her rightful heir! Enjoy hours of our single-player campaign and battle your friends with cross-platform multiplayer. Expand your skills as a commander with the challenge mode.
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
- #46 Songs of Silence
68% matchVery Positive81% of 2,580 reviews2024
Dev: Chimera Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.5%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Hand-drawn 18%, RPG 10.9%, Strategy 10.8%
- #47 Heroes of Spyria
70% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: JRPG 33.6%, Female Protagonist 27.6%, RPG 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, 2D 4.8%
- #48 Blackguards 2
73% matchMixed67% of 1,254 reviews2015
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Blackguards 2 is a turn-based strategy-RPG and will deliver challenging hexfield battles and a gritty story filled with violence and crime. - Includes bonus content: Soundtrack, digital Art Book and Strategy Guide Book!
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, RPG 11.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%
- #49 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 45.9%, JRPG 26.1%, RPG 16.4%, Adventure 6.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #50 Vambrace: Cold Soul
71% matchMixed66% of 940 reviews2019
Dev: Devespresso GamesPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Vambrace: Cold Soul is a story-driven roguelite set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan expeditions, then journey to the cursed city surface with your party. Wield unique powers, avoid traps, brave strange encounters, and survive deadly combat in this gothic fantasy adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.2%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, RPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Adventure 8.6%
- #51 Tamarak Trail
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Yarrow GamesPub: Versus Evil
Windows
In this deck-building roguelike, you'll use a customizable dice set as you battle through randomly generated trails - full of loot, mysteries, and danger to protect inhabitants from the evil that has corrupted the trail.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Cartoon 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Hand-drawn 11.2%
- #52 Ascension to the Throne: Valkyrie
67% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: DVSPub: Strategy First
Windows
As a result of treacherous conspiracy the ruler of Airath Alexander was deprived of power and brought to the distant land of Oganthar. Craving for revenge, Alexander meets many friends and enemies on his way home, and beautiful warrioress Eneya is among them. It is she who will become the hero!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, RPG 11.4%
- #53 Othercide
67% matchVery Positive82% of 5,143 reviews2020
Dev: Lightbulb CrewPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.1%, Turn-Based 21.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14%, Strategy 12%
- #54 Godless Tactics
68% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Ice Arrow Games
Windows
Lead an elite strike team through the wars of a reborn civilisation, and decide the fate of humanity through your achievements and choices. Traverse a dynamic war-map, engage in fast, turn-based battles, and explore the world of 2952.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.6%, Strategy 25.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.7%, Adventure 12.3%, 2D 6.3%
- #55 Day of the Shell
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: Duper GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Day of the Shell is a “one-click, one-turn” tactical rogue-lite. In a shattered and flooded world, travel from island to island with only hope and a revolver, challenging and appeasing the gods.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.1%, Turn-Based 21.8%, Isometric 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, RPG 7.2%
- #56 Volcano Princess
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 47,364 reviews2023
Dev: 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.2%, Medieval 15.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, JRPG 13.2%, RPG 12.5%
- #57 Remnants Of Isolation
69% matchVery Positive81% of 124 reviews2015
Dev: Team IsolationPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20%, JRPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.2%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, RPG 13.3%
- #58 Banner of the Maid
65% matchVery Positive87% of 8,133 reviews2019
Dev: Azure Flame StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Banner of the Maid is a tribute to the golden age of tactical RPGs. Set in an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, commanding your army on smoke-filled battlefields and navigating the turbulent political salons of Paris to forge a heroic epic like no other.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Strategy 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10%, RPG 8.9%