- #1 Brigandine The Legend of Runersia
97% matchVery Positive85% of 1,309 reviews2022
Dev: Happinet
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The continent of Runersia is home to six major powers with more than 40 bases, 100 knights, and 50 types of monsters. Select a ruler, organize knights and monsters into troops, and conquer enemy bases!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 32.7%, Strategy 16.8%, Fantasy 7.5%, Anime 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the seed's blend of grand strategy territory conquest and turn-based tactical battles within a rich fantasy setting.
- #2 Lost Technology
96% matchVery Positive86% of 606 reviews2017
Dev: Studio 4DPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lost Technology is a simulation game in which more than 100 characters belonging to 12 different factions battle to conquer each other’s territories. The faction you choose at the beginning will determine the conversations and events that unfold throughout the game between you and other factions.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.1% ★, Anime 21.4%, War 11.8%, Tactical 10.5%, Strategy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same indie, anime-aesthetic grand strategy DNA, focusing on faction management and unique character abilities.
- #3 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
95% 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 39.1%, Tactical 15.8%, Fantasy 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Strategy 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at combining large-scale army management with tactical RPG elements in a fantasy world.
- #4 Chaos Galaxy
96% matchVery Positive83% of 296 reviews2020
Dev: Han ZhiyuPub: ChaosGalaxyStudio
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A pixel-art turn-based Galaxy total war game. You can select 14 factions, 61 heroes, hundreds of warships and mecha, and command multiple fleets to carry out grand strategic operations on the map of the galaxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, War 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the pixel-art grand strategy feel, focusing on large-scale movement and tactical combat across a sprawling map.
- #5 Dark Deity
94% 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 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Tactical 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Anime 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on character-driven tactical combat and unit progression, mirroring the party-management feel of Eagarlnia's hero system.
- #6 Banner of the Maid
94% 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 38.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.6%, Strategy 16.2%, Anime 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Featuring a distinct anime art style, this game offers challenging turn-based tactical combat set against a backdrop of historical and strategic warfare.
- #7 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,357 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Turn-Based Tactics 55.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Fantasy 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive tactical RPG that offers the deep political narrative and grid-based combat depth that fans of Eagarlnia will appreciate.
- #8 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
92% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,531 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 44.1%, War 16%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Tactical 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-stakes political narrative combined with complex turn-based tactical combat, matching the strategic weight of the seed game.
- #9 Fantasy General II
91% matchVery Positive81% of 1,900 reviews2019
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Tactical 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A focused turn-based strategy game that emphasizes unit management and tactical combat in a dark fantasy setting.
- #10 Chaos Galaxy 2
91% matchVery Positive84% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Han ZhiyuPub: ChaosGalaxyStudio
Windows
A turn-based Galaxy totalwar game. Choose one of 12 factions, direct dozens of admirals, control hundreds of warships, mecha and monsters, set up various buildings, study technology, and lead fleets to carry out grand strategic actions on the map of the galaxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, War 12.4%, Strategy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel refines the grand strategy and tactical combat mechanics of the original, making it a strong alternative for fans of the genre.
- #11 Age of Wonders 4
90% matchVery Positive81% of 21,784 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.4 hrsMean: 58.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, War 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Tactical 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more Western in style, it offers the ultimate fantasy grand strategy experience with deep empire management and tactical combat.
- #12 Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen
89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,340 reviews2021
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 135.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The first game in the Utawarerumono trilogy of story-rich tactics RPGs. Into a world filled with verdant nature, populated by folk with fluffy ears and fuzzy tails, awakens Hakuowlo, a man of masked mien and missing memory.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 36%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.1%, Anime 20.4%, Fantasy 10.9%, Strategy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully blends visual novel storytelling with turn-based tactical combat, perfect for players who enjoy the anime aesthetic and narrative depth.
- #13 Wargroove
89% matchVery Positive83% of 5,221 reviews2019
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.6%, Tactical 15.1%, Strategy 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a polished, pixel-art turn-based strategy experience that focuses on unit management and tactical map control.
- #14 Songs of Conquest
86% matchVery Positive86% of 13,137 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, Tactical 14%, Retro 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the classic fantasy grand strategy feel with a focus on hero management and turn-based tactical battles.
- #15 Valkyria Chronicles™
88% matchVery Positive90% of 13,143 reviews2014
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!
Why similar: Anime 29.9%, Tactical 19.8%, War 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 15%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique blend of turn-based strategy and tactical combat with a strong anime-inspired art style and deep character relationships.
- #16 军团战棋Legion War
87% matchVery Positive90% of 819 reviews2021
Dev: Bear & Cat Studio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
"Legion War" is a 4X strategy game in a fantasy setting. You can build and expand your territory, explore unknown lands, and search for mysterious treasure, cultivate your own heroes and troops while exterminating your opponent's, and challenge the god who rules the world behind the scenes.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.7%, Anime 12.1%, Strategy 11.2%, Tactical 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A hex-based tactical strategy game that emphasizes unit variety and map control in a fantasy environment.
- #17 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
84% matchVery Positive89% of 7,704 reviews2025
Dev: Free Wing
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 51.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.4%, War 13.7%, Strategy 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on simulation and strategy within a historical fantasy setting, mirroring the faction-management aspects of the seed.
- #18 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
85% matchVery Positive88% of 6,240 reviews2019
Dev: 6 Eyes StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Turn-Based Tactics 31.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Strategy 13.1%, Tactical 9%
Why You'll Like It: A robust tactical RPG that focuses on class customization and complex turn-based combat in a fantasy world.
- #19 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
84% 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 Tactics 29.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.7%, Anime 12%, Strategy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features deep tactical combat and a complex character progression system that will satisfy those looking for more strategic depth.
- #20 GOD WARS The Complete Legend
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: DRAGAMI GAMES, LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The latest in full-scale Tactical RPG receiving great reviews all around the world is finally on PC Steam! Enjoy the ensemble cast of heroes who fought in ancient Japan and capture the best in Tactical RPG consisting an overwhelming game volume of 142 battle stages and 160 hours in total play time.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 58.7%, Anime 41.3%
Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG draws heavily from Japanese mythology and offers deep, grid-based strategic combat.
- #21 The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily
82% matchVery Positive86% of 1,393 reviews2025
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is a turn-based strategy game. Framed for murdering the Emperor, villainess Scarlet and Lily, fight the Empire as the first Streamers in history. Capture every enemy and turn them into allies for a happy ending... Or execute everyone and become the Demon Queen!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, War 13.9%, Anime 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique tactical RPG experience with a strong focus on narrative and character-driven strategy.
- #22 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,425 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.7%, Anime 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Fantasy 14.2%, Strategy 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-focused, its massive roster of characters and tactical combat feel share the spirit of Eagarlnia's hero-centric design.
- #23 Our Adventurer Guild
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,084 reviews2024
Dev: GreenGuy
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Anime 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Tactical 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines management and tactical combat, focusing on building and leading a party of heroes.
- #24 Dark Deity 2
79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,474 reviews2025
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.1%, Tactical 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Anime 13.4%, Fantasy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It continues the tactical RPG tradition of its predecessor with improved mechanics and a focus on character-based strategy.
- #25 Langrisser I & II
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 925 reviews2020
Dev: Chara-ani CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The battle between light and chaos comes to a head in this remake of legendary Strategy RPGs Langrisser I and Langrisser II.
Why similar: Strategy 38.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 27.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Anime 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: These classic tactical RPGs defined the genre with their focus on hero-led armies and strategic positioning.
- #26 Disgaea 5 Complete
81% matchVery Positive87% of 3,529 reviews2018
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The nefarious Overlord Void Dark seeks to enslave countless Netherworlds...and only the young demon Killia can stop him! Assemble your tenacious army of rebels and unleash vengeance in this hell-raising adventure! The stakes are high, the damage cap is higher, and the destruction is limitless!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.7%, Anime 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its over-the-top anime style and deep tactical combat systems, it provides endless strategic replayability.
- #27 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
78% matchVery Positive84% of 2,346 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.9% ★, Alternate History 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, War 13.2%, Tactical 10.5%
- #28 Bellfortis
78% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Bellfortis is a strategy game from the early Middle Ages. Expand your kingdom, use politics and power. Strategic planning on the map alternates with realtime battles of armies. Play as a grand strategy or on smaller local maps, build, recruit armies and fight!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, War 11.1%, Tactical 8.2%
- #29 Kingdom's Life
80% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, War 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Strategy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox grand strategy game that allows for deep simulation and management of a fantasy kingdom.
- #30 Of Gods and Men: The Daybreak Empire
79% 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 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 18.7%, Strategy 12.7%, Retro 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie strategy title that emphasizes turn-based combat and faction management in a fantasy world.
- #31 Politon
76% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
Politon: A turn-based strategy game that will push your strategic and management skills to the limit! Expand your territory, strengthen your economy, and outsmart your enemies by planning your strategy carefully.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Alternate History 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%
- #32 Millennia
77% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.2% ★, Alternate History 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, War 10.9%, Tactical 7.7%
- #33 Eutolant Saga
75% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Oistar Games
Windows
Liberate the Fallen Kingdom and Ignite a New Hope! A classic fantasy SRPG featuring a simple system and a cast of captivating characters woven into an epic tale.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, War 11.1%, Tactical 8.7%
- #34 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Estuego Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy game based off the Napoleonic Wars! Lead, attack, buy, and communicate. Learn how to play difficult 4x grand strategy games by starting with simple strategy. *Disclaimer, this game is made by a teenager for a school project*
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.4% ★, Alternate History 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #35 Fantasy General
76% matchVery Positive95% of 123 reviews2021
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
Fantasy General invites you to enter a world of heroes, swords, magic and beasts. You must lead your army into battle with the Shadowlord’s forces and defeat each of his lieutenants across varying terrain and battlefields.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Strategy 15.2%, War 9.7%
- #36 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
75% matchMixed70% of 2,201 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.6% ★, Alternate History 23.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Strategy 7.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.8%
- #37 Countryballs Conquest
73% matchVery Positive88% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 53.9% ★, War 20.7%, Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, 2D 3.3%
- #38 Wizards and Warlords
74% matchVery Positive84% of 257 reviews2020
Dev: Valravn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Strategy 8.9%, Fantasy 8.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%
- #39 Mercenaries Blaze
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 573 reviews2021
Dev: ESQUADRA,inc.Pub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
“Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Strategy 10.5%, Tactical 9.4%
- #40 The Emperor and State
73% matchMixed57% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38% ★, Alternate History 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, War 12.8%, Strategy 6.4%
- #41 Great Houses of Calderia
72% matchMixed61% of 418 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 60.2% ★, War 12.2%, Strategy 9.3%, Fantasy 9.1%, Resource Management 4.2%
- #42 Arcane Sorcery
74% matchMixed63% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: Andrew Rowe
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Arcane Sorcery is a 4x strategy game. You are a sorcerer king. Cast powerful spells from afar from one of 4 spell books. Train units and build your economy. High strategy on a campaign map as well in turn base battles. Challenging AI that does not get buffs in all but the hardest difficulty.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Tactical 7.3%
- #43 Shields of Loyalty
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Mosaic Mask StudioPub: indie.io
Windows
Experience tactically challenging turn-based strategy in the hostile island world of Mantaria. Command a dynamic army of various unit types and classes to slay a dark and possessed undead army. Train forces into powerful warriors and fight fervently until the snake's head is at your feet!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Tactical 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Strategy 8.4%
- #44 High Strategy: Urukon
72% matchVery Positive85% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Iron Boar Labs Ltd.
Windows
Urukon is an experimental grand strategy game inspired by Euro-style board games. You play as one of 32 factions on a dying alien world. Each turn, you get to take just one of 10 actions. To achieve your chosen faction's goal, you'll need to carefully juggle multiple interactive systems.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.9% ★, Strategy 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, War 11.9%, Indie 6.5%
- #45 Elemental: Reforged
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 340 reviews2026
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
A 4X strategy game in a fantasy RPG world. Create your own sovereign hero, build a dynasty, design custom units, and wage turn-based war across a world that's different every time you play. Every unit is an individual with their own name, gear, and story.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Tactical 11.6%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #46 Little Hearts
70% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: ゆーぎり
Windows
Turn-based strategy simulation RPG in a fantasy world of swords and sorcery, featuring light dot-drawing animation.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.5%, War 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, Tactical 9.1%
- #47 Terra Invicta
66% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.2% ★, Alternate History 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, War 13.3%, Tactical 10.5%
- #48 Chaos Sector 混沌宙域
71% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2018
Dev: Han ZhiyuPub: ChaosGalaxyStudio
Windows
It's a retro-style strategy game, you can choose the Northsky Fleet or the Pirates, lead your commanders, controll many kinds of warships and robots, and fight a war with the enemy's fleet and alien horde on the galactic chessboard!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, War 9.2%, Anime 7.1%
- #49 Warring States
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: polynation games ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warring States : Tactics is a turn-based battle strategy game set during the Warring States period of Ancient China. The Warring States period is one of turmoil in China, where various feudal states struggle for control of all of China.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Tactical 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, War 13.1%
- #50 Old World
68% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.9% ★, Alternate History 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, War 13.2%, Tactical 10.6%
- #51 Burned Land
71% matchMixed56% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: Koya Game
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Burned Land is a 4x game in which you will take control of a nascent human race and try to avoid its extinction. Build, explore, conquer until you are worthy of gods. Then confront their anger.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Anime 10.4%, Strategy 8.9%
- #52 Time Walker: Dark World
66% matchVery Positive86% of 1,482 reviews2023
Dev: HeartfunPub: Leyo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Time Walker Dark World is a roguelike auto-battler with strategic combat. Players will need to adjust their formations, plan their resources, acquire loot, and upgrade skills to defeat formidable enemies and vicious bosses.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Anime 9.7%, Strategy 9.7%
- #53 Songs of Steel: Hispania
66% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Combat Time
Windows
Relive the conflict between the mighty Roman Republic and the brave Celtiberian people of Numantia! Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, classic turn-based strategy mechanics, and combat tactics, with decision-making and side missions.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 28.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 25%, Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, War 9.1%
- #54 Nations
65% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Windows
Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 49.9% ★, Alternate History 19.9%, Strategy 14.6%, War 11.4%, 2D 2.3%
- #55 TINY METAL
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 285 reviews2017
Dev: AREA 35, Inc.Pub: Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. / UNTIES
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Craft unique strategies and outmaneuver your foes in TINY METAL, a turn-based Japanese wargame! With new tactical options, you will command over 16 tactically diverse units, flank, assault, deploy heroes from orbital dropships, and focus the firepower of multiple units to even out otherwise disastrous odds.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, War 13.3%, Tactical 10%
- #56 Field of Glory: Empires
67% matchVery Positive83% of 858 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, War 11.2%, Strategy 9.8%
- #57 Fantasy Wars
69% matchVery Positive86% of 308 reviews2010
Dev: Ino-CoPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forests the player is thrust into a world of war and...
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 38%, Strategy 31.5%, Fantasy 16%, Tactical 12.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #58 Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 304 reviews2017
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Build an army and lead your heroes into battle in an epic fantasy strategy game. Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes is a turn-based strategy game that will put you right in the middle of war between Humans, Orcs, Goblins, Elves, Dwarves and the undead.
Why similar: Strategy 64%, Fantasy 20.3%, Indie 15.7%
- #59 Oriental Empires
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,990 reviews2017
Dev: Shining Pixel StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.7% ★, Strategy 16.4%, War 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Tactical 7.1%