- #1 Verlicia Saga
97% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Meridian Studios
Windows · Linux
Verlicia Saga is a fantasy, turn-based tactical RPG. Command a growing army across a branching campaign of grid battles: master the weapon triangle, promote and reclass your soldiers, forge bonds and marriages, and face permadeath where every fallen hero stays lost.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 15.9%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Lore-Rich 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
- #2 Advent of the Reaper
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brekkies at Noon
Windows
Advent of the Reaper is a retro-inspired, dark fantasy tactics RPG! Engage in challenging battle maps with a rich story told through Visual Novel scenes as you brandish your scythe to uncover a dark plot threatening the realm!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.7%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%
- #3 Fernageddon
96% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: MDH Software
Windows
Do you like to burn things? We do! A combat turn-based RPG / strategy game. About burning down the world... New - Play in Heretic mode and fight a sandbox style fight against the forces of fire!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.8%, Strategy RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #4 Kingsvein
95% matchVery Positive92% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
- #5 Celestial Descends
94% matchVery Positive87% of 249 reviews2026
Dev: Destined Game Studio
Windows
Celestial beings see mortals as pawns—but you were never meant to exist on destiny's board. Recruit 15 companions, lead them through warring factions and hidden realms in tactical grid combat. Deep build-crafting fuels brain-burning strategy. 30+ hours in Early Access, updated through launch.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.7%, Strategy RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%
- #6 Banner Tactics
94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Moondolino
Windows
Deploy your soldiers to the battlefield, outwit enemy pursuit, and train powerful troops to carry out missions for survival.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.4%, Strategy RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, Medieval 11.7%, Choices Matter 9.6%
- #7 Saldyr: Before the Crown Fell
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Saldyria
Windows
A 2D tactical RPG set in an empire on the brink. Lead your soldiers, exploit weapon matchups and break enemy morale. Eight chapters, solo or in co-op for two to three, with different endings shaped by the battles. Play in English, French or Italian.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.5%, Strategy RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%
- #8 Personality Imprint
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 有个朋友工作室
Windows
Personality Imprint is a grid-based tactical RPG where MBTI traits drive your strategic choices. In a dark fantasy dystopia, deep-dive into your squad's personalities, master the Imprint combination, and conquer a constantly shifting battlefield.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 23.9%, Tactical RPG 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%
- #9 Nemire
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: Egidijus Adomaitis
Windows
Slay, crush, burn and explode filthy humans for their souls to infuse your squad with new powers and advance for total annihilation. You are the Undead in a turn based tactical RPG controlling a squad.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Choices Matter 7.2%
- #10 Prelude Dark Pain
90% matchVery Positive80% of 450 reviews2026
Dev: QUICKFIREGAMESPub: Firesquid
Windows
Prelude Dark Pain is a Tactical RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Assume the role of a local blacksmith named Soren, lead an uprising against the Order of the Ashen Crusade and save a world ravaged by war.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%
- #11 Fractal Odyssey
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Golden Thread
Windows
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: Tactical RPG 19.2%, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Lore-Rich 11.8%
- #12 Those Who Rule 2
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eldin Turulja
Windows
When a country cracks, those willing to act will decide its future. From a small militia to a force that shapes a nation, forge your squad, customize builds, and outmaneuver foes in challenging turn-based battles as you shape a gripping story of hope, betrayal, and the price of unity.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23%, Strategy RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Character Customization 7.2%
- #13 Hibera, Requiem for the Forgotten
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bad Juice Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
War looms, and your allies need you. Fight your way through strife and turmoil on both sides of a conflict that threatens the continent of Hibera in this Strategy RPG, featuring a sweeping story, memorable characters, classic weapon triangle combat, and stakes with irreversible consequences.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28%, Strategy RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Lore-Rich 10.6%
- #14 Tower of Darkness
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Atelier Arcane
Windows
TOD(Tower of Darkness) is dungeon exploration RPG. Choose one of the main exorcists and explore the tower to defeat the demons and obtain treasures. But be careful! The number of enemies and treasures in the tower is limited, so make good use of them.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.4%, Strategy RPG 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #15 Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Complex GamesPub: Frontier Developments
Windows
Command the Imperium’s most elite alien-hunters in a brutal, turn-based tactical RPG. As an Inquisitor of the Deathwatch, every squad you build and every decision you make shapes the fate of a sector under siege from Genestealer Hivecults, Orks, T’au, and the forces of Chaos.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 19.8%, Tactical RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #16 Primus Numen
85% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: ACLH Studios
Windows
A turn-based, grid-based, tactical RPG where you combine classes and join together to unleash an evolving Nexus Beast.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Lore-Rich 9.9%
- #17 Sword Legacy: Omen
86% matchMixed66% of 883 reviews2018
Dev: Firecast Studio
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Survive strategic turn-based combat in this award-winning indie tactical RPG as you embark on an epic revenge quest in search of the long-lost Excalibur.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%
- #18 Rabbit Hole
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: An LieuPub: 1manstudio.net
Windows
Rabbit Hole is an upcoming story-driven - RPG filled with psychological cosmic horrors and then then tightly wrapped in the wackiness of Alice in Wonderland.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 17.3%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Choices Matter 10.3%
- #19 Lords of Nysera
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anthony MullPub: Lazy Warlock Games
Windows
Lords of Nysera is a Tactical RPG inspired by games like Fire Emblem 4, Shining Force, Final Fantasy Tactics, and D&D. As the player, you will recruit beautifully rendered characters each with rich personalities, thoughtful story arcs and unique abilities to aid you in battle.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.7%, Lore-Rich 16.4%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%
- #20 Shadow Spell Saga: The Winds of Fate
83% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Evan C Weber
Windows
A tactical grid-based RPG set in an original fantasy world. Driven by story, characters, and nostalgic strategy gameplay. 26 chapters, 40+ playable characters, and dozens of secrets to discover.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.8%, Strategy RPG 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Strategy 8.2%
- #21 Aethermoor
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jonathan Cogswell
Windows
A dark-fantasy build-craft RPG for theorycrafters, forging toward competitive async PvP. Sink scarce points into deep talent trees, master a five-ability loadout, and prove it in deterministic, decision-driven battles. Climb the roguelite campaign now — the arena is the destination.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Tactical RPG 18%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%
- #22 From Ashes To Glory
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yega Studios
Windows
A dark, turn-based medieval arena RPG. You are a slave forced to fight. Master range, stamina, and timing-based dodges. Choose your weapon, build your skills, and face warriors from seven continents. Every fight is a puzzle. Every mistake costs blood.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23%, Strategy RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Lore-Rich 10.2%
- #23 All Hands
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Terrestrial Software
Windows
All Hands is a Sci-fi Strategy RPG with Turn Based combat and a focus on relationship management with the Corporate Nations that rule the stars. Journey with your fleet through the universe dealing with the situations that present themselves, and face the reward or consequences of your choices.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Exploration 7.4%
- #24 Stories Of Iliria
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Noah ZentnerPub: District Siege Studios
Windows
This turn-based SRPG contains over 20 chapters of diverse gameplay across 2 generations, in the year 1100 A.D. Featuring over 40 original soundtracks, 78 Achievements based on Tarot Cards, an expansive post-game with 6 Alternate Timelines, a 2 Player Local Multiplayer mode for PVP, and New Game +
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28%, Strategy RPG 25.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Medieval 8%, Strategy 7.7%
- #25 Legend of Zero
81% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Yunkai
Windows
This is the next installment of Legend of Cina, it's a bit more simple and hopefully you will like it.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.1%, Strategy RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, RPG 6%
- #26 Regret Archive
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PiperFox
Windows
Regret Archive is a dark fantasy turn-based tactics game where abandoned possibilities take form. Read enemy intent, control forecast tiles, and shape your build through relics and combat choices.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.7%, Strategy RPG 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Strategy 9.7%
- #27 Veilfall: True Strength
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lurking Moose Games
Windows
A story-driven fantasy turn-based strategy rpg where players mix-and-match skills, carefully balance their equipment, and manage character deployment to minimize Fatigue.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.4%, Strategy RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Lore-Rich 11.3%
- #28 The Darker Night - Tactics
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spinnerzeit
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based tactics RPG set in modern vampire myth. Control territory, outplay enemies, and spend mortals as resources.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.5%, Strategy RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Lore-Rich 8.5%, Character Customization 7.9%
- #29 Shieldwall Chronicles: Realm of Madness
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wave Light Games Inc.Pub: V Publishing
Windows
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: Tactical RPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Strategy RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.8%
- #30 超越海盗
78% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: KumiLGames
Windows
《超越海盗》是一款一款策略类冒险游戏,玩家通过管理船员,探索岛屿,挖掘宝藏,探索各个地区,不断收集新的设备与武器,击败更强的敌人,深挖背后关于神的故事。目前无力维护中,仅作纪念。
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Strategy 11.2%, Medieval 10.3%
- #31 Elsia War
77% matchPositive88% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: SRG工作室
Windows
Join the fight to end the never-ending struggle of the Elsia continent. In this classic SRPG, enhance your units' strength with limited resources and achieve victory. Your choices throughout the game will impact relationships, life and death, and the starting forces and plot progression.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%
- #32 Undawning: The New Moon
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Caeli Studios
Windows
Everyone, at least once, dreams of becoming a hero. But what does it truly mean to be one? Help Cassius confront his doubts and ideals in his journey to become the kind of hero he once admired in this turn-based Pixel RPG.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.8%, Strategy RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
- #33 Mercenary Brotherhood
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SC Strategy Games
Windows
A deep turn‑based tactics RPG featuring emergent stories, procedural world events, enemy factions, magical loot with drawbacks, and a fully simulated fantasy sandbox. Build your mercenary company, survive brutal battles, and uncover new content. Solo‑dev indie project with active development.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.4%, Strategy RPG 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Medieval 6.9%
- #34 Aldriak, the advent of a new world
75% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Return to Play
Windows
It's a RPG turn-based strategy game inspired by the first games of the genre but with a new and original mechanic. This mechanic takes the form of 3 distinct rows in which all the battlers are placed. Each skill requires being in a particular row and can only target by following certain rules.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.5%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%
- #35 SCP Operations
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: LUXO InteractivePub: LUK KUS SOFT
Windows
Step into the enigmatic world of SCP OPERATIONS. Lead your team of elite agents through tactical, turn-based combat against the Chaos Insurgency and dangerous SCP objects. Uncover secrets and protect humanity.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #36 Disciples: Domination
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 317 reviews2026
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac
Rule through the chaos! Fifteen years after Avyanna freed Nevendaar, Disciples: Domination returns you to a realm hanging in the balance. In this dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat, take your place on Queen Avyanna’s throne – holding together a crumbling kingdom.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.2%, Tactical RPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%
- #37 Chronicles of Ultiria
74% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Snowalski Studios LLC
Windows
Chronicles of Ultiria is a classic strategy RPG where you command a diverse cast of characters through turn and grid-based battles. Strategize to overcome enemies, traverse dangerous maps, and unravel the dark plots of the Ultiran Emperor.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.4%, Strategy RPG 21%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy 6.2%
- #38 Dicey Darlings
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FANG QITONG
Windows
Dicey Darlings is a dark-cute board-game roguelite—fantasy as placement and pressure, not another climb-and-stack. Move acrylic standees; settle talk and fights with dice on the table. Clear maps and build from spells and trinkets each run: a rarer branch where one roll rewrites the board.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.1%, Strategy RPG 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%
- #39 Raise the banners
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bless Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Tactical RPG 19.8%, Strategy RPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%, RPG 7.5%
- #40 Luck & Tactics
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frostbyte Forge
Windows
A turn-based tactics RPG in a world where alchemy is a science. A great war has ended, its outcome decided by a stone of unmatched power. Lead five strangers from once-warring kingdoms across a vast world where position, a well-placed strike, and a measure of luck decide every battle.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Strategy RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Lore-Rich 10.6%
- #41 Eastern Tactics: One ninth of fate
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funny as HellPub: 2P Games
Windows
This is the free prologue of the classical turn-based strategy game Eastern Tactics. It is also the beginning of a fantacial Tang Dynasty Saga. The young girl and boy stand side by side, driven by the desire for revenge, attempting to defy the fate that seeks to tear everything apart.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.3%, Strategy RPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%
- #42 Vermilion Sea
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael Kiang
Windows
Tactical 2D turn-based combat. Upgrade your ship, train your crew, and manage your limited resources to fight the invading pirates... and perhaps an even greater threat from within.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 23%, Tactical RPG 21.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Lore-Rich 8.9%
- #43 Dreadloop
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 42traviss
Windows
Dreadloop is a turn-based RPG set in a dark-fantasy world, where life is bound by memories - etched in text, captured in paint and sculpted by hand - a gift turned curse, that must be broken. Gather a team, claim powerful gear and kill anyone in your way.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.6%, Strategy RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Medieval 7.9%
- #44 Sapia
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slackjaw Games
Windows
Step into the Realms of Sapia and uncover the mysteries hidden beneath the ice. Sapia is a gritty retro-inspired RPG with tactical turn-based combat, deck-building elements, and a grand fantasy setting.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.2%, Strategy RPG 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%
- #45 Escape from Gridlock
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FOGMOE
Windows
A single-player turn-based pixel-art tactical extraction game. Enter the sealed-off zone, scavenge supplies, complete tasks, fight enemies, and extract before things fall apart. Bring loot back to your base, craft gear, unlock weapon skills, and prepare for the next expedition.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Strategy RPG 7.9%, Strategy 7.1%
- #46 Solo Grinding
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SoloGearGames
Windows
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 21.6%, Strategy RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%
- #47 Aegis Force: The Scorian War
68% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2026
Dev: Zenahive
Windows
Aegis Force is a story-driven tactical RPG that blends turn-based strategic combat with full world and town exploration. It captures the essence of genre-defining JRPG classics with colorful pixel art 2.5D visuals, a morally complex story, and an intricately detailed world with secrets to discover.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.4%, Strategy RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
- #48 Hired Blade
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Longsword Games
Windows
Hired Blade is a tactical turn based RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Become a warchief of your own mercenary band, recruit hired blades, take on contracts, fight bandits and monsters. Unwind in taverns to boost your squad's morale! Embrace the hard life of a true gritty sellsword!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Strategy RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Medieval 11.5%
- #49 Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 14,819 reviews2022
Dev: Complex GamesPub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Tactical RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #50 Age of Fear: Total
69% matchPositive88% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
This rich fantasy world loved by fans for its deep tactics and epic stories is due to become that much larger once the upcoming Ratmen enter the fold, bringing with it a brand new, meaty mainline quest for fans to battle through. But like any good adventure, it's never really over!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.8%, Strategy RPG 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%
- #51 Age of Fear 5: The Day of the Rat
69% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as Indulf, a Black Knight in the Undead Legion with ambitions to build an empire of his own. Alongside the young Witch Lexa, set out on a lawless quest to plunder the realm. Age of Fear is a complex turn-based strategy series (full of jokes!) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.9%, Strategy RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
- #52 Tyrant's Twilight
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Caio Ramaglio
Windows
Tyrant's Twilight is a Strategy RPG with an Action twist! Command allies across the battlefield in turn-based tactical gameplay, but be prepared to get your hands dirty as you slash, shoot, pierce and cast spells in real time action combat.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.2%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%
- #53 Protostar Twilight
67% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Tactical ElysiumPub: holo Indie
Windows
Protostar twilight is a fan-made HoloStars EN SRPG. This game includes art entirely made by our extremely talented team, enticing battles, a completely original story, music, and items. This game is available to play only on Windows.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.6%, Strategy RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Top-Down 6%
- #54 Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SK TeamPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
In Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord, you will find both the well-known game mechanics of the original game as well as many new features. A signature blend of RPG and strategy with turn-based tactical battles.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.2%, Strategy RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #55 Guixu Cultivation: Mortal Realm
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 归墟工作室
Windows
Forge your path in a living cultivation world. Seek spiritual lands, master techniques, craft pills and artifacts, and prepare for breakthroughs within a finite lifespan. Face turn-based battles and changing relationships as other cultivators pursue lives of their own.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 34%, Strategy RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%
- #56 Dyadem
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nathaniel Jones
Windows · Linux
Become the greatest tactician in this love letter to classic handheld SRPGs. It falls to you to forge the bonds of your Prince's followers, develop their skills, and shape their strategies as you fight to reclaim your homeland and save the world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.1%, Strategy RPG 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Strategy 5.8%
- #57 Elemental War: Dawn of the Crystals
68% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Crystalia Lotus
Windows
Take part in a classic Tactical RPG to end the War of the Elements and uncover the secrets of Planet Gaia. Mix-and-match between Elements, advanced class choices and character pairings to create unique experiences after each playthrough.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 23.9%, Tactical RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Strategy 9.5%
- #58 Beneath the Grinning Dungeon
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BNX Games
Windows · Mac
Every step is a curse; every strike, an erosion! Beneath the Grinning Dungeon is a hardcore turn-based Roguelike RPG. Skills stem from gear, and durability is your armor—every attack chips away your defenses. Reclaim the truth of your past before crumbling beneath the endless grins!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%