Games Like The Dwarf Run

A few heroes are facing hundreds of foes – are you even able to lead the coolest fantasy people to victory against the dark hordes? Explore a vast world, fight tactical real-time battles, and experience the fantastic story based on the bestseller "The Dwarves".

Why similar: Dwarf 96.6% ★, RPG 2.1%, Fantasy 0.7%, Adventure 0.3%, Story Rich 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a heavy focus on dwarven lore and tactical combat, making it a direct thematic successor to the seed game.

Dwarf Journey is an action roguelite platformer with randomly generated levels. Defeat enemies, level up, assemble your rune build and collect minerals to forge better equipment on an epic journey in search of immortality.

Why similar: Dwarf 96.9% ★, RPG 1.7%, Adventure 0.9%, Indie 0.3%, Fantasy 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the dwarven aesthetic while providing a challenging, action-oriented RPG experience.

Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!

Why similar: Dwarf 35% ★, RPG 25.5%, Turn-Based 23.6%, Adventure 6.7%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the turn-based, indie RPG charm and lighthearted storytelling found in The Dwarf Run.

Dark Quest is a turn-based dungeon crawler where you command a party of heroes on an epic quest to defeat the dark sorcerer and his minions, and save the land from his dark magic.

Why similar: Dwarf 63.7% ★, Turn-Based 12.8%, RPG 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%, Fantasy 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based dungeon crawler that shares the board-game-like combat mechanics and fantasy setting.

Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.

Why similar: RPG 26.7%, Turn-Based 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep, story-rich experience with turn-based combat that feels very similar to classic RPGs.

Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North is a gripping, tactical RPG that lets you build a powerful band of adventurers and partake in a grand adventure.

Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Turn-Based 28.9%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, Indie 11.9%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a tactical, turn-based combat experience set in a gritty fantasy world.

Spellcrafter is an RPG game with deep tactical turn-based combat and a unique spell casting system. Explore the magical world, collect gold, interact with NPCs, take quests and make moral choices! Recruit heroes, assemble and summon powerful troops and send them into battle!

Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Turn-Based 22%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that emphasizes strategic combat and exploration within a fantasy environment.

Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.

Why similar: RPG 31.6%, Turn-Based 30.2%, Adventure 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An old-school, party-based RPG that features turn-based combat and a classic fantasy narrative.

Challenging and fast-paced with a modern twist on old school RPG battle systems, QuestRun is unlike anything you have played before.

Why similar: RPG 72%, Turn-Based 19.9%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title focuses on fast-paced, turn-based combat that captures the pick-up-and-play nature of the seed game.

Driftmoon is an adventure-roleplaying game, full of exploration, smiles and surprises, captivating stories and quests, charming characters, and countless delightful details.

Why similar: RPG 40.7%, Story Rich 17.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Indie 12.5%, Fantasy 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the story-rich, indie adventure aspect that makes The Dwarf Run so memorable.

Enter the world of PIXEL HEROES and prepare yourself for a thrilling RPG/Roguelike experience like you have never seen before!

Why similar: Dwarf 60.7% ★, RPG 15%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Adventure 4.9%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled RPG that captures the indie, turn-based combat spirit of the seed game.

The prequel to Radon Labs' award-winning RPG, Drakensang: The River of Time introduces a brand new story within the Drakensang universe. The new story brings many innovations and new game elements for experienced as well for first time players, who will jump right into the fascinating medieval fantasy RPG scenario of Drakensang: The...

Why similar: Dwarf 56.6% ★, RPG 29%, Fantasy 5.4%, Turn-Based 5%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-feeling RPG that provides a deep, immersive fantasy story and party-based mechanics.

We Are The Dwarves is a real-time tactical adventure where you take control of three Dwarven astronauts and lead them through the hordes of enemies in the depths of their Universe. Tactical Adventure Sci-Fi Space Dwarves

Why similar: Dwarf 93.8% ★, Indie 2.6%, Adventure 2%, Fantasy 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the dwarven theme, offering a unique perspective on their society and combat.

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: RPG 35%, Turn-Based 29.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Indie 9.2%, Fantasy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential classic-style RPG that offers deep, turn-based tactical combat and extensive world-building.

Balrum is an old-school, turn-based, open world RPG with deep tactical combat. Explore a huge living fantasy world with dozens of side quests next to an epic main quest. Grow your own crops, build your home, and craft your own custom items.

Why similar: Turn-Based 30.8%, RPG 22.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This isometric RPG blends traditional turn-based combat with survival and crafting elements.

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Turn-Based 46.4%, RPG 31.5%, Indie 7.2%, Story Rich 6.9%, Fantasy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a strong, choice-driven narrative with challenging turn-based tactical combat.

Build and command your own party of Dwarves in this mix of RPGs, roguelike and auto battlers. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!

Why similar: Dwarf 95.6% ★, RPG 3%, Fantasy 0.8%, Adventure 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler that leans into the fun, chaotic side of dwarven combat and character progression.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: RPG 45.6%, Adventure 21.3%, Fantasy 16.8%, Story Rich 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more tactical, it captures the gritty, mercenary-focused fantasy feel that resonates with fans of dwarven lore.

Delve Deeper is a turn-based Adventure/Strategy game for Windows that combines HD pixel art, tile placement, and RPG elements in a bright and humorous atmosphere. Up to four players take command of Dwarf mining teams in this fast and furious dungeon adventure meets devious puzzler, building the map as you play for an ever-changing,...

Why similar: Dwarf 86% ★, Turn-Based 6.6%, RPG 3.5%, Indie 2.1%, Adventure 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that leans heavily into the dwarven theme and turn-based exploration.

Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...

Why similar: RPG 48.5%, Turn-Based 33.1%, Indie 11.7%, Fantasy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a pure homage to classic RPGs, featuring grid-based movement and turn-based combat.

Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.

Why similar: RPG 40.2%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Adventure 14.4%, Indie 13.2%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-heavy, indie-developed RPG that emphasizes tactical combat and world-building.

Become the court blacksmith adventuring in the Sand Kingdom in a fantasy RPG!

Why similar: RPG 37.5%, Turn-Based Combat 25.8%, Adventure 17.6%, Fantasy 13.8%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines RPG adventuring with management elements, appealing to those who enjoy the crafting side of fantasy games.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: RPG 37.5%, Turn-Based 22.6%, Turn-Based Combat 21%, Adventure 9.8%, Story Rich 5%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based tactical RPG that allows for deep character customization and exploration in a fantasy world.

Conquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predators. In their wake, the Aztec Empires lay in ruins.

Why similar: Turn-Based 42.8%, RPG 35.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%, Indie 6.9%, Story Rich 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that prioritizes story and party management in a unique historical-fantasy setting.

An indie Gameboy-style RPG. Build a party from four unique races and unravel the mystery of Varonis through challenging old-school turn-based combat.

Why similar: RPG 64.5%, Turn-Based Combat 21.2%, Indie 7.2%, Fantasy 7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired RPG that focuses on party-based, turn-based strategy.

The Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn open world role playing game with old school grid-based movement, turn based combat and intricate quests. Explore a huge world, full of challenging mysteries and dangerous monsters!

Why similar: RPG 47.3%, Turn-Based 23.1%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 9.1%, Fantasy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, grid-based dungeon crawler that provides a nostalgic, old-fashioned RPG experience.

A turn-based, party-based RPG set in the Age of Decadence world and focused on squad level tactical combat. Fight your way out of prison mine or die trying.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.1%, Turn-Based 27.3%, RPG 24.9%, Fantasy 8.8%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, turn-based dungeon crawler that strips away the fluff to emphasize tactical combat.

King’s Bounty: The Legend is a fan-favorite classic fantasy adventure and an early entry into the modern King’s Bounty era, built around tough battles, smart decisions, and turn-based tactics.

Why similar: RPG 45.8%, Turn-Based 28.2%, Fantasy 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a vibrant, turn-based fantasy adventure that feels like a grander version of the seed game's combat.

Skilltree Saga is the first Rogue-like RPG set in Aventuria - the world of The Dark Eye. Choose to play as human, elf or dwarf and battle randomly generated opponents in over 100 stages, developing a set of magical, enhanceable skills.

Why similar: Dwarf 59.9% ★, RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie-developed RPG that focuses on character build variety and turn-based combat.

An open world party-based RPG with turn-based combat. Heroes of the Seven Islands is a comfy yet challenging mid-sized adventure in a vast fairytale world, inspired by 90s games.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.5%, RPG 28.2%, Adventure 16.9%, Fantasy 12.1%, Story Rich 10.3%

Might is Right is an old-school turn-based strategy game, it has simple controls and deep complex mechanics.

Why similar: RPG 58.9%, Indie 22.3%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Fantasy 3.3%

Dwarves & Dungeons is a game that combines the three-match gameplay with roguelike elements. Move on the game board, earn gold coins, acquire weapons, and engage in battles against unique monsters. Brave the dungeons and take on extreme challenges!

Why similar: RPG 37.1%, Turn-Based Combat 27%, Fantasy 19.8%, Adventure 16%

Swordhaven is a party‑based low‑magic fantasy cRPG with a deep character creation system, rich storytelling, and seamless turn‑based/RTwP combat. Explore Nova Drakonia, uncover ancient secrets, meet hundreds of NPCs with unique quests, and shape the fate of the world through your choices.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.4%, RPG 28.8%, Adventure 16.7%, Fantasy 12.5%, Story Rich 12.5%

Dwarf Tower is a turn-based tactics game of tower building and spellcasting. Each turn you develop your tower by placing blocks, constructing rooms, and play various spells. Your tower can have Libraries (store spells), Crystals (generate mana), Dwarf Dwellings (give you dwarves to repair the tower) and some other rooms.

Why similar: Dwarf 98.8% ★, Indie 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused game that allows players to build and defend their own dwarven fortress.

Just One Line is a fantasy RPG gamebook-like indie game heavily focused on choices and their consequences in which you may compete with other players in an interactive leaderboard. Create different Adventurers and embark on epic quests, unlocking new content for your next playthroughs or create and share your own adventures with the...

Why similar: Dwarf 81.7% ★, RPG 9.2%, Adventure 3.5%, Indie 3%, Story Rich 2.7%

Reunite the kingdom of Adventuria and defeat the evil Illusionist Miraj by recruiting Adventurers to send on Adventures for epic loot and rewards in this RPG/Management Sim with tons of depth, randomization, and customization options!

Why similar: Dwarf 70.6% ★, RPG 23.3%, Indie 6.1%

Classic 90's Style Turn-Based RPG. All of the feels with minimal grind!

Why similar: Turn-Based 35.1%, RPG 27.4%, Fantasy 10.5%, Indie 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%

With classic ARPG-inspired combat, this hack n' slash roguelike RPG puts you in the shoes of a powerful hero on the rise. Make your own creative decisions in epic battle encounters, ponder moral choices, acquire fantastical items, and even customize your own town.

Why similar: Dwarf 82.2% ★, RPG 13.1%, Indie 4.7%

In a forgotten ancient world, this JRPG blends turn-based combat with novel-like storytelling, delivering thrilling adventures through mysteries and challenges. 

Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Turn-Based Combat 36.4%, Adventure 15.7%, Fantasy 9.6%

Dice 'n Goblins is a turn-based RPG that blends luck and strategy as you battle using dice rolls. Master your skills, chain powerful combos, and overcome the whims of fortune.

Why similar: Turn-Based 35%, RPG 27.7%, Turn-Based Combat 19.6%, Fantasy 9%, Story Rich 8.7%

Idle Adventure is a text-based, multi-player online RPG game. Even without astonishing graphics or special effects, it can offer you countless hours of enjoyment.

Why similar: Dwarf 86.2% ★, RPG 7.8%, Adventure 3.5%, Indie 2.5%

For Sommerlund and the Kai! Lone Wolf is back with an exclusive storyline, stunning graphics and a deep combat system. Make meaningful choices and carve your own path.

Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Turn-Based 28.9%, Adventure 13.9%, Story Rich 8%, Indie 7.9%

A 2D MMORPG with turn-based combat, dungeons, PvP, PvE in a unique world with story driven content.

Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Adventure 20.4%, Fantasy 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Story Rich 6.7%

Vendir: Plague of Lies is a classic party-based RPG with a deep storyline and turn-based combat. Experience an intricately crafted world, steeped in history and brought to life through a carefully crafted atmosphere and the trials and tribulations of stories of the people that inhabit it.

Why similar: RPG 36%, Turn-Based Combat 35.9%, Story Rich 15.1%, Fantasy 13%

Runestone Keeper is a roguelike dungeon crawler that blends classic RPG elements and turn based strategy. Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!

Why similar: RPG 57.8%, Turn-Based 22.1%, Indie 20.1%

1Quest is a roguelike, a challenging turn based RPG with high replay value

Why similar: RPG 49.8%, Turn-Based 33.1%, Indie 17.2%

A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!

Why similar: Turn-Based 34%, Turn-Based Combat 25.4%, RPG 23.4%, Fantasy 7.5%, Story Rich 5.6%

Dwarf Shop is a Shop Simulator with, you guessed it, Dwarves! Help the Dragon Clan lure their very own dragon by amassing piles and piles of glorious gold. Send one dwarf deep into the caves to find ingredients while the others craft various equipment and sell them to unsuspecting customers!

Why similar: Dwarf 90.2% ★, RPG 5.7%, Turn-Based Combat 4.1%

Conquest of Elysium 3 (CoE3) is a streamlined turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like and the complex undertones of Illwinter's Dominions series. While CoE3 appears to be a simple game with limited options at first glance, delving further into the game reveals a game of complex decision making and risky endeavors.

Why similar: Dwarf 68.4% ★, Turn-Based 20.7%, Indie 6.6%, Fantasy 4.3%

Kor is a retro RPG with a variety of eccentric characters, goofy dialog, and turn-based combat where - in addition to strategizing - players must skillfully execute button combos in order to make attacks!

Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Turn-Based Combat 29.6%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 13.2%, Fantasy 7.1%

An epic action-adventure with tower defense combat! Dungeon crawl through a ruined kingdom, fending off hordes with turrets and traps! Punch them into pits! Pull them into spinblades! Zap and burn them!

Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Story Rich 17.5%, Adventure 16.5%, Fantasy 11.8%, Indie 8.8%

Zavix Tower is an old-school, party-based, first-person CRPG with rogue-like elements, an upgrade-able and persistent town, and turn-based combat.

Why similar: Turn-Based 33.3%, RPG 31.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 9.3%

Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous and without the need of endless grind to progress.

Why similar: Dwarf 34.8% ★, Turn-Based 24.5%, RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Fantasy 4.8%

Legends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements. Take the lead of a small feudal army and try to defend your right to survive in this ruthless medieval world.

Why similar: Turn-Based 51.4%, RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Story Rich 10.7%

Knuckle Sandwich is a turn-based RPG by Andy Brophy. Get a job, beat up some monsters, and solve a mystery that's plaguing Bright City.

Why similar: Turn-Based 39.5%, RPG 23%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Indie 8.4%

A tactical, turn-based RPG from the makers of Legend of Grimrock games. Every action, every turn counts as you control your party of heroes through challenging, handcrafted missions in the ancient, mist-clad Menhir Forest.

Why similar: Turn-Based 45.8%, RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 8.9%

Enter the world of Narborion Saga: an epic, high fantasy, role-playing game. A mixture of game-book, tactical combat, rogue-like dungeoneering, minigames, and much more ̶ Narborion Saga will satisfy the fans of narrative, story-driven RPGs.[/b]

Why similar: RPG 67.4%, Adventure 32.6%

Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.

Why similar: Turn-Based 36.1%, RPG 32.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 11.5%, Fantasy 6.5%