Games Like The Darker Night - Tactics

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 26.2%, Strategy RPG 17%, Tabletop 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, RPG 5.5%

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 26.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 10.5%, RPG 7.2%

Set sail on the Sea of Storms in this tactical roleplaying epic! Test your mettle as an airship admiral in tightly-paced missions where every decision counts. Outmaneuver rival fleets, forge alliances, and recover powerful lost artifacts... but beware of deadly mysteries lurking beneath the clouds.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 33.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.4%, Strategy RPG 10.8%, RPG 10.7%, Strategy 6.8%

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 28.7%, Strategy RPG 22.6%, RPG 15.1%, Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%

Sail from a cozy tavern into cursed, ever-changing islands in this tactical turn-based RPG. Bring back treasure, unlock classes, recruit allies, and let an ancient chest shape every voyage.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Strategy RPG 16.7%, Roguelite 11.5%, RPG 7.7%

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 23.9%, Strategy RPG 19%, Tabletop 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, RPG 8.1%

A tactical Turn-based Roguelike game. Featuring a “Turn the Camera” mechanic that leads to expected and unexpected outcomes.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, RPG 8.7%

Embark on a tactical roguelite adventure where you assemble your team of heroes to battle the Shadow army in turn-based combat. Test your strategy, adaptability and progress through the game to upgrade your characters and unlock new ones, shaping your ultimate squad for the battles ahead!

Why similar: Strategy RPG 25.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Tactical RPG 17.5%, RPG 15.4%, Roguelite 14.6%

A roguelite turn-based strategy RPG inspired by classic tabletop dungeon crawlers like HeroQuest and Descent. Command your party in tense tactical grid combat across seven perilous realms to destroy the prismatic dragon and end the curse.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Tabletop 13.6%, Roguelite 10.9%

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 31.7%, Strategy RPG 26.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Strategy 10.3%, RPG 9.5%

Age of Fear: The Free World is an introduction to a decade-old turn-based strategy series that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements. Choose your faction (Undead Legion, Human Kingdom or Greenskins Horde), build a unique army and embark on exploring the realm!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.2%, Strategy RPG 15.9%, Tabletop 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Character Customization 7.9%

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 23.6%, Strategy RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Roguelite 10.8%, Character Customization 8%

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 29%, Strategy RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Lore-Rich 7.8%, RPG 6.7%

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 35.5%, Strategy RPG 20.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, RPG 10.4%, Strategy 8.1%

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 33.6%, Strategy RPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, RPG 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 4.6%

„The Simple Balance“ is a tactical turn-based RPG. Explore a dark fantasy world and defeat enemies with magic spells, mighty weapons, and learned abilitys. Manage your team and deploy them promisingly to win the battle. Find out what is going on in this mysterious world and why you are here.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.4%, Strategy RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, Character Customization 8.5%

Build your class, break the cycle. A 2.5D turn-based roguelike where the skills you gain become your class.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.4%, Strategy RPG 18%, Roguelite 12.1%, RPG 8%

Enter the tomb of the Pharaess and tactically maneuver through a plethora of challenges and monster-filled gauntlets in this homage to strategy roguelikes of the 90s.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 33.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Roguelite 11.9%, RPG 8.1%

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 36.8%, Strategy RPG 21.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, RPG 9.6%, Strategy 8.4%

A turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler in a winter wasteland, where heat is life. Manage stamina, battle through frozen ruins, and survive deadly procedural dungeons.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 33.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.6%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Roguelite 12.4%, RPG 8.2%

One night, ten people fall asleep...and find themselves in someone else’s dream. Guide these unlikely heroes as they traverse strange lands filled with enemies and memories. Confront a mysterious antagonist and witness chats between battles while you search for reason in sleep.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.1%, Strategy RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Roguelite 10.8%, Character Customization 7.8%

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 33.6%, Strategy RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, RPG 8.7%, Strategy 7.6%

For the first time ever, Soul Nomad & the World Eaters is coming to Steam! With unique gameplay mechanics, memorable characters, and up-scaled artwork, this is a must-have for Strategy RPG fans and NIS fans alike!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.8%, Strategy RPG 22.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, RPG 10.6%, Strategy 8.5%

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 29.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Strategy RPG 15.7%, Roguelite 12%, RPG 8.4%

A turn-based tactical RPG set in Gensokyo. Renko and Merry are separated the moment they stumble into this strange land. Build a party from a wide Touhou cast, raise them freely through Reincarnation and added skills, and follow a story that branches into three routes.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, Strategy RPG 19.9%, RPG 8.5%, Strategy 7.5%

El Mucho is a round based tactical RPG in a fiction world called Liberika. It is inspired by old classics like Langrisser aka Warsong. El Mucho is all about protecting the world from the attacks of the nasty monsters.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.9%, Strategy RPG 27.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.4%, Strategy 15%, RPG 5.4%

Turn-based team tactical games, you can freely match a variety of basic and advanced classes, explore rich gameplay routines, and pursue extreme gameplay such as one-turn clearance.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 37.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.6%, Roguelite 16%, Strategy 9.6%, RPG 8.1%

Deploy your soldiers to the battlefield, outwit enemy pursuit, and train powerful troops to carry out missions for survival.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.9%, Strategy RPG 23.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.8%, RPG 8.1%, Strategy 6.6%

Play as either Sir Edward, a noble Knight defending the Human Kingdom, or Krill, a wicked Necromancer with an unearthly lust for power! The Age of Fear series is a deep and complex turn-based strategy (full of humour!) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 25%, Strategy RPG 16.6%, Tabletop 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, RPG 5.5%

Night Fantasy is a roguelike tactical SRPG featuring build customization and fast-paced turn-based combat. In a world shrouded by eternal night, players will lead three adventurers to climb the Demon Tower, defeat the Demon Lord, and bring long-lost light back to the land.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.7%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 11.1%, RPG 7.9%

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 32.3%, Strategy RPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, RPG 8.1%, Strategy 7%

Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 40.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.8%, Strategy RPG 23.5%, RPG 8.5%, Turn-Based Combat 2.6%

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: Tactical RPG 25.4%, Strategy RPG 17%, Tabletop 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, RPG 5.5%

Nilia is a turn-based Roguelike game. You can choose to play up to four characters at the same time. Each character can evolve with lots of abilities, skills and spells. You also rely on various items that you will find on your way.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Strategy RPG 17%, Roguelite 13.4%, Character Customization 9.8%

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 28.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.1%, Strategy RPG 18.9%, Strategy 9%, RPG 8.8%

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: Tactical RPG 28.7%, Strategy RPG 27.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Strategy 11.4%, RPG 11.3%

A tactical 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 27.5%, Strategy RPG 22.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, RPG 14.1%, Strategy 11.8%

Unsung Story is a spiritual successor to Final Fantasy Tactics that takes place in a world where spells are cast as songs and a 77-year war has damaged the foundations of magic. Build a team to work backwards in time from the final battle to find a way to save Lasfaria.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.6%, Strategy RPG 17.9%, RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Strategy 13.9%

Two Die is a turn-based, tactical, roguelike RPG where every action is determined by the roll of two six sided dice. Battle enemies to upgrade your character and discover what hides in your lost memories.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.1%, Strategy RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Tabletop 14.3%, Roguelite 10.3%

In a world without sight, you are a warrior who perceives the world through vibrations. Plan and execute turn-based combat sequences, deduce enemy positions and intentions, manipulate the battlefield through deception, and strike with precision to defeat your rivals.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.8%, Strategy RPG 18.4%, RPG 9.3%, Strategy 8.1%

This is a historical strategy game set in the Three Kingdoms era, told from Liu Bei's perspective. It covers the Yellow Turban Rebellion to early Three Kingdoms. Featuring classic turn-based gameplay, it reinterprets historical events, offering both engaging battles and rich cultural insights.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.7%, Strategy RPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Strategy 8.1%, RPG 7.4%

Lead the warriors of a doomed kingdom in this dark, tactical SRPG. All stats can be damaged by normal attacks, so even powerful units weaken over time. With scarce supplies and steadily deteriorating allies, you must make tough decisions to keep your squad alive—sometimes at great cost.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.5%, Strategy RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.6%, Roguelite 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%

Endless Tower is a rogue-like turn-based RPG. Combine turn-based combat, rogue-like map generation, and character growth management to experience how an adventurer in a magical world improves strength, explores ruins, and grabs treasure.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.4%, Strategy RPG 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Roguelite 10.8%, RPG 9.8%

A plague spreads alongside a spree of sudden disappearances... You don't need more to get on with your adventure. Step into the world of an Auto-battler/Roguelite, where each of your mistakes will send you further down the path of Insanity. Will you be able to free the forest from this tragic curse?

Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.7%, Strategy RPG 15.9%, Roguelite 12.6%, Character Customization 7.3%

Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.4%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, RPG 13.6%, Strategy 9.9%

Inspired by tactics RPG classics, To The Grave: The Wildlands of Faenora delivers turn-based strategy, gorgeous pixel art and a hero who just won’t stay dead. All wrapped in a unique roguelite gameplay loop. Survive the Wildlands. Or die trying. A lot.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.7%, Strategy RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, RPG 6.8%

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 26.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Strategy RPG 20.7%, RPG 9.2%, Strategy 9.1%

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: Tactical RPG 29.7%, Strategy RPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Roguelite 12.3%, RPG 6.2%

Infinite Mansion is a Lovecraftian Roguelike with a strong focus on mystery and exploration. Send randomized investigators into an procedurally generated Mansion to fight other worldly horrors and solve mysteries in this stylized take on the world and lore of H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.2%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Tabletop 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Noir 11.4%

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 30.9%, Strategy RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.9%, Lore-Rich 6.3%, RPG 6.3%

Wundertrench is a grim tactical roguelike RPG set in a militaristic empire on its last breath. Lead squads into an otherworldly, living trench to harvest resources and technology, and hold back the horrors waiting below.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 33.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Strategy RPG 15.7%, Roguelite 11.7%, RPG 7.7%

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 30.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.1%, Strategy RPG 19.5%, RPG 8.7%, Strategy 7.6%

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 24.4%, Strategy RPG 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, RPG 7.8%, Character Customization 7.1%

A turn-based tactical RPG where time is terrain. Fast, slow, and unstable ground change movement, status, and combat advantage. Put each character on the ground they understand best, adapt as the battlefield shifts, and win the fight on your terms before the gradient turns against you.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.5%, Strategy RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, RPG 9.4%, Strategy 7.8%

Dungeon Redemption is an Indie turn-based tactical roguelike where you command adventurers on journeys into the deep of dungeons. Master survival puzzles, and dive into ever-changing maps to guard the holy contracts! The gameplay is challenging enough to satisfy the strategy lovers.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.1%, Strategy RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Roguelite 12.1%, RPG 6.7%

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 35.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Roguelite 10%, RPG 7.9%

HoMM-like Rogue-Lite for those who don't have the time for classic turn-based strategies, but crave deep tactics after work. Raise an army of units with unique abilities. Empower them with hero artifacts. Turn the tide of battle with spells. Defeat the armies of other players.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.3%, Strategy RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Roguelite 13%, RPG 6.1%