Games Like The Black Breath

ASCENDERS: BEYOND THE PEAK is a turn-based exploration roguelite where survival is vertical. Lead a team of alpinists to recover ancient artifacts from cursed peaks, prepare your expedition, evolve your climbers, master rope mechanics, and face H.P. Lovecraft-inspired horrors within the mountain.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 15.6%, Perma Death 12.2%, Tactical RPG 11.3%, Strategy RPG 9.3%, Roguelite 8.5%

Everblood Arena is a turn-based roguelite tactics arena battler with a heavy focus on procedural generated items and character builds. Get your team of fantasy warriors and take part in 5v5 tactical turn based battles. Rise your way up the ranks and claim the greatest prize, the Everblood Cup!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Perma Death 12.9%, Tactical RPG 11.1%, Team-Based 10.3%, Grid-Based Movement 10.1%

You are the commander, and your choices define your fate. Lead warriors on a perilous journey under the ghastly Umbral Moon. Defeat brutal enemies in tactical combat where momentum is everything. Brave deadly narrative encounters and manage the volatile bonds of your team of misfits to survive.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Tactical RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Perma Death 9.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%

Queen of Tactics is hexagonal grid turn-based tactical RPG. Manage four elements and use objects to follow journey to find the prince!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.2%, Perma Death 15.1%, Grid-Based Movement 11%, Tactical RPG 10.8%, Roguelite 9.4%

The Storm Guard is a challenging turn-based roguelike role-playing game inspired by the Night’s Watch in the Game of Thrones. You assume the role of the Lord Commander of the Storm Guard leading the order during difficult times. An ancient dragon and its minions have returned, threatening the realm of men.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 15.6%, Perma Death 13.6%, Tactical RPG 11.9%, Strategy RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%

Master a deeply systemic battlefield where every force interacts. Move heat to create wind, shift humidity to change the weather, and compress the earth, turning rock into lava. Possess townsfolk, explore an open world, and fight back the ever-creeping Never in this turn-based tactical RPG.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.4%, Tactical RPG 14.8%, Perma Death 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%

A tactical RPG where your army shrinks the deeper you push. Lead fragile expeditions into unstable rifts, secure relay nodes to hold your connection, and build a shard that grows stronger with every return. Decide when to advance, when to retreat, and what you're willing to leave behind.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 17.4%, Tactical RPG 16.2%, Strategy RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Grid-Based Movement 12.7%

Assemble a team of flawed recruits and send them into a descent where fear, conflict, and betrayal kill as surely as monsters. Push deeper for greater rewards or retreat before everything collapses. Every choice decides who pays.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.1%, Strategy RPG 17%, Perma Death 13.7%, Tactical RPG 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

A turn-based, grid-based, tactical RPG where you combine classes and join together to unleash an evolving Nexus Beast.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.7%, Tactical RPG 14.4%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Grid-Based Movement 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%

WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a challenging turn-based tactical RPG set in an occupied capital during WWII. Pick your heroes. Navigate historic streets. Confront occupiers. And try to survive the 63 days of hell in this historically accurate portrayal of Poles fighting for their city.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 15.6%, Perma Death 14.9%, Tactical RPG 12.7%, Strategy RPG 12%, Difficult 9.3%

Lead fearless rebels in a dark fantasy, turn-based RPG where tactical decisions and strategic squad-building shape every battle against the world-devouring Void.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Roguelite 10.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%

Play Winter, an invincible god who desperately wants to die, in this cyberpunk RPG Tactics with roguelike elements. Explore the tower city of Shavanath, lead your Avowed into battle and take control of your godly powers to change the course of Fate.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.9%, Perma Death 15.7%, Tactical RPG 15.1%, Roguelite 11%, Strategy RPG 10.6%

Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.8%, Tactical RPG 13.9%, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%

Ascend the great tower, Babel, in this rogue-like to confront the tyrannical King in Yellow. Plan your moves in Turn-Based combat to ensure your victory and become stronger. Perhaps even recruiting new allies along the way.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29%, Perma Death 25.6%, Roguelite 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, RPG 8.3%

Guild of Ascension is a Tactical-Action-RPG with rogue-lite elements, mixing turn-based combat with real-time action combo system. Craft weapons, learn skills, befriend critters, encounter bizarre creatures, and fight giant Bosses in your Ascension of the Tower!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 16.6%, Perma Death 15.1%, Tactical RPG 13.7%, Strategy RPG 11.8%, Roguelite 9.9%

Raise an expedition guild—not just one hero—in this top-down expedition roguelite. Rotate multiple parties, explore procedural dungeons, and command row-based turn-based battles as you descend through five sealed gates.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.3%, Tactical RPG 18.9%, Strategy RPG 12.6%, Difficult 12.6%, Roguelite 11.9%

A real-time party-based RPG where enemies and allies move alongside your character. Direct your party while companions follow your orders autonomously, or switch characters to play their role yourself. Recruit NPCs to strengthen your party and descend into the dungeon. A permadeath roguelike game.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.2%, Strategy RPG 17%, Perma Death 12.3%, Tactical RPG 11.7%, Team-Based 10.9%

Dungeon Reels Tactics is a challenging party based RPG roguelike with Slot Machine based Combat. Your party members' unique slot machine will supply your abilities each turn. Make the best decisions to succeed in Battle. Lose party members, recruit new ones, and try to reach The "Great Evil".

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.2%, Perma Death 19%, Tactical RPG 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%

A disgraced captain, a wanted murderer, a haunted nurse: three outcasts shipwrecked on shores that shouldn't exist, changed by powers they don't understand. Driftbane is a tactical RPG of grid combat, recruited beast-folk allies, and a creeping corruption killing two worlds.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.2%, Tactical RPG 20%, Strategy RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Team-Based 11.2%

Descend into Netherguild, a tactical grid-based roguelite. Lead expeditions deep into mysterious, strange depths. Explore, battle dangerous foes, and manage resources carefully. Push your limits before returning to resupply. What secrets await below?

Why similar: Perma Death 16.3%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Tactical RPG 13.2%, Grid-Based Movement 10.6%, Roguelite 10.2%

Shieldwall Chronicles: Realm of Madness is a strategic turn-based tactics RPG. Forge legendary heroes as you venture through a corrupted land ruled by dark forces. Be warned: heroes don’t fare well in the North…

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.1%, Tactical RPG 19.3%, Strategy RPG 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%

An unforgiving medieval fantasy RPG of map conquest, moral choices, party combat, and army-scale sieges. It's time to raise the banners!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.1%, Strategy RPG 17.7%, Tactical RPG 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, RPG 9.2%

Chart a course in a Tactical Story-driven Roguelite RPG. Become a Wanderer - explorer, warrior, leader and tactician all in one. Build a team of skyfaring heroes, wield techno-magical devices and construct automatons as you explore sky-islands rich in secrets and dangers.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Tactical RPG 13.6%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Grid-Based Movement 10.6%

Unspoken is a turn-based strategy RPG game set in a world ravaged by corrupting forces. Build your characters, survive battles, explore untold secrets. But never look back.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.2%, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Perma Death 15.1%, Grid-Based Movement 12.9%, Difficult 8.8%

A roguelite extraction RPG with turn-based tactical combat, where every descent is a gamble between pushing deeper or escaping with your spoils. Explore, fight, fail, learn and repeat to discover the secrets Down the Darkest Pit.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Tactical RPG 16.3%, Strategy RPG 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Roguelite 10.8%

Dive into a unique blend of turn-based tactics and character-centric RPGs. Lead the skilled Roman tribune Gaius Julius Mento as he navigates through the dark fantasy realm of Avalon.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 15.2%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Team-Based 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Grid-Based Movement 11.1%

Wishseeker is a turn-based tactical roguelite where you lead a party of four Wishseekers into the ever-changing Hollow Vault. Master fast-paced grid-based combat, craft unique builds with skills and artifacts, and uncover the truth behind the corruption lurking beneath every expedition.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.8%, Tactical RPG 16%, Strategy RPG 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Roguelite 11.3%

Dig into the mountain, collect resources to build your fortress, grow your population and keep them alive (and happy), learn new deadly skills, gather and refine materials to craft powerful items so you can fend off the many dangerous monsters threatening your colony in turn-based tactical combat.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.3%, Strategy RPG 12.9%, Tactical RPG 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%

A world threaded in death. Can you cultivate a party of four that defies all odds? Make every action count in tactical turn-based combat. Choose your allegiances carefully. Scour dungeons in search of loot and secrets. Resist or acquiesce to tempting whispers in the darkness.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.1%, Perma Death 15.7%, Tactical RPG 12%, Strategy RPG 10.7%, Difficult 10.5%

In this turn-based tactical RPG, coordinate your attacks with close allies to overcome the enemy with the unique Link system. Win battles through clever planning, spare opponents to earn their equipment or recruit them to your cause, and resist those who sow division.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.1%, Strategy RPG 22.3%, Tactical RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, RPG 6.1%

Escape the Mad Empire is a party-based, rogue-like dungeon crawler with intense and deeply tactical combat. Overcome the challenges as a band of heroes, and preserve their lives and sanity by managing resources and growing your base. Can you Escape the Mad Empire?

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.6%, Perma Death 14.4%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Tactical RPG 12.3%, Difficult 8.9%

Wulin Chess is a turn-based strategy game set in a captivating dark fantasy world. Employ diverse characters across various boards/battlefields, and devise strategic thinking for victory. Strengthen your heroes by collecting equipment and enhancing attributes to face the challenges that lie ahead.

Why similar: Perma Death 16.2%, Strategy RPG 16.1%, Tactical RPG 13%, Difficult 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10%

Reel Tactics is a turn-based tactics game where every turn begins with a roll. Command a squad of operatives, manipulate their combat reels, and use the results to move, attack, defend, and outmaneuver enemies across objective-driven missions.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.6%, Tactical RPG 16.7%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Team-Based 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%

Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Perma Death 16.2%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Difficult 10.5%, Roguelite 9.8%

Mossroot is a party-based tactical-RPG Roguelike. Fight against a monstrous King! Climb the mountain, Increase your power, make dangerous bargains with unknown sources. Recruit allies to help fight against tyranny. Bring them to your Home, Build it to gain more power, and climb again!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.1%, Tactical RPG 17.9%, Strategy RPG 15.9%, Roguelite 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%

Command a squad of loyal warriors and lead them to victory in turn-based tactical battles. Guide your team as they learn new skills and form bonds with one another, shaping their growth to suit your strategy. Fight back against a war of betrayal to discover the truth behind the Years of Division!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19%, Tactical RPG 18.1%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Perma Death 8.5%

Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.8%, Perma Death 14.8%, Tactical RPG 13%, Strategy RPG 12.6%, Difficult 9.3%

Explore a flooded world and save humanity from a terrible threat in this turn based, tactical RPG with roguelike elements

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 17.7%, Perma Death 17.1%, Tactical RPG 14.5%, Roguelite 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%

Tales for the Long Nights is a tactical roguelike adventure. As a traveling merchant, recruit a team of mercenaries, fight off the many things that want you dead, loot everything that isn’t nailed down and try to turn a profit before something eats your team and you have to start again.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.6%, Tactical RPG 15.3%, Strategy RPG 12.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%

Soul Dier is a story-driven turn-based tactical JRPG. Non-repetitive hand-crafted levels with vastly different themes. Challenging but fair gameplay with unique level mechanics. Simple progression system with 0 grinding. All animated cutscenes to explore a mysterious world with vivid characters.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.6%, Tactical RPG 16%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, Difficult 10.1%

Solo Grinding is a Tactical RPG Roguelite. Fight your way floor by floor and enter a tournament alongside 5 powerful warriors. The goal is simple, reach the legendary Last Floor. Learn skills directly from enemies and create unique builds to fight your way to the top and uncover hidden secrets.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 15.4%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Roguelite 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%

Adventure Awaits bucks the current trend of endless stats & dialog by restoring the era of the 80s Ultimas when RPGs were simpler and more approachable. The story, quests, and all maps are procedurally generated to provide endless replayability. The free demo and paid full versions are identical.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.5%, Tactical RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, RPG 7.2%

Fractal Odyssey is a tactical RPG about forging freedom. Guide a party of rebels to slay a dragon god and topple a tyrannical Decree. They will cross frozen wastes, enter ephemeral dreams, and face unbreakable foes. They will fall, and they will die. You must carve their future.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.8%, Tactical RPG 15%, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%

The Dungeon Master is dead - and his power is now yours. A roguelike RPG where you create deadly encounters and send your heroes to survive them. Win tactical autobattles, strengthen your party, and restore adventure to a dying world.

Why similar: Perma Death 19%, Strategy RPG 17.7%, Party-Based RPG 12.5%, Roguelite 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%

Shuffle Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding tactical RPG. Strategize to survive tough battles, pick the right cards to create powerful synergies, and bond with your sidekicks to get an edge in battle. Adventure awaits! Will you rise as Asteria's new King?

Why similar: Perma Death 16.1%, Tactical RPG 14.3%, Strategy RPG 13.1%, Difficult 10.9%, Grid-Based Movement 10%

Lead mortal heroes on grid-based maps in this Strategy-RPG-Roguelite and restore the power of the Olympians. Forge bonds with gods, level up your team and choose the most synergistic skills. Face limited resources, tough choices, and tactical challenges as you hunt down the Seven Deadly Sins.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 16.5%, Tactical RPG 14.4%, Grid-Based Movement 12.3%, Roguelite 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%

Hellscum Tactics features tactical turn-based combat. Party based gameplay with character progression, and dungeon crawling.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.2%, Grid-Based Movement 15.7%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Team-Based 12.3%

Step into the role of a master strategist and manage a diverse group of adventurers. Send them on perilous expeditions to uncover ancient secrets, battle fearsome creatures, and retrieve legendary treasures.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.7%, Perma Death 21.3%, Roguelite 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%

A retro-inspired, narrative-driven turn-based tactics RPG. Enemies telegraph their attacks before executing them, and it's up to you to disrupt them. Lead your heroes to victory to restore the Han dynasty!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Roguelite 10.1%

Play as either Nairi, an imprisoned Dryad fighting for her freedom, or Gilrock, a drunken Dwarven Lord on a quest to restore his family's honour (or just to kick some arse!). The Age of Fear series is a deep and complex turn-based strategy that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.

Why similar: Perma Death 19.6%, Tactical RPG 16.1%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%

Tales of the Trail is a challenging tactical roguelite RPG set in the rough ‘n tumble wild west. Find a balance in inventory and resource management, a tactical, grid-based combat, and a variety of unique classes to set out west for glory.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.4%, Perma Death 15.9%, Tactical RPG 12.7%, Strategy RPG 11.9%, Roguelite 8.9%

A bloodthirsty, high fantasy, turn-based combat, open-world RPG! Light on story, this game is about deadly tactical combat and developing a legendary adventuring party!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.6%, Tactical RPG 18.2%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%

Arch Legends is a classic RPG full of stories and maps to explore, focused on hunting for treasure and killing monsters. Build your own hero by challenging your limits and join thousands of players on this journey into a dark fantasy world. No micro-transactions! No cash shop!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.9%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Team-Based 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%

It's turn-based fantasy tactics with trash animals. Defend your trash from invading rats, and eat your trash to upgrade your team. Think your way out of ruin by using the shape of each level to your advantage. Be creative, and try to not die.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.9%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelite 11.1%

Engage enemies in turn-based battles on an 8 X 5 grid where each team controls their half of the battlefield. Each battle is a test of planning and execution. Success depends on managing your resources and choosing the right tradeoffs at the right moment.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.4%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Tactical RPG 13.5%, RPG 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%

A tactical roguelite RPG where every run forces you to adapt. Explore procedural dungeons under fog of war. Learn spells, gain items and forge each of your four heroes into one of many powerful classes. Build your team with what you get and break the game.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.4%, Grid-Based Movement 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%

MOTM is a classic JRPG, heavy focused on story line, puzzle and combat.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28%, Strategy RPG 20.1%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9%

Reclaim your legacy in a story-rich dark fantasy RPG. Master deep turn-based combat, rebuild and manage your settlement, restore control over your lands, and shape their future alongside companions whose beliefs may clash with your own.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.8%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%

Castle Greyrot is a tactical boss-rush rogue-lite RPG where brutal battles await at every turn. Train your party, master powerful abilities, and face the horrors of the ever-changing Castle. Can you break its unending curse… or will you fall like the rest?

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Difficult 13.4%, Tactical RPG 12.8%, Roguelite 12.7%

You are a Wizard, with a brilliant plan. Unfortunately you also have teammates. As you make your way through dungeons and forests alike, you need to manage your team mates… and your frustration. I Had A Plan! is a Tactical Roguelite Semi-Autobattler set in a 3D world with 2D Characters.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 16.7%, Tactical RPG 16%, Party-Based RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Team-Based 11.3%