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Games Like The Last Spell

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics, Turn-Based, RPG.

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Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 13,760 reviews
Released: 2023-03-09
Developer: Ishtar Games
Publisher: Nacon
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 6.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 23.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 84%

Overview

The Last Spell is a masterful blend of turn-based tactical combat, base defense, and roguelite progression that challenges players to manage overwhelming odds. These recommendations focus on games that emphasize squad management, tactical positioning, and the high-stakes pressure of defending against relentless waves of enemies.

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    97% matchMostly Positive75% of 27,056 reviews2023
    Dev: Red Hook Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 35.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...

    Why similar: Turn-Based 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Perma Death 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: The dark atmosphere and roguelite squad management provide a similar sense of dread and strategic depth.

  2. #2 Into the Breach
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 22,436 reviews2018
    Dev: Subset Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Strategy 8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for turn-based tactical defense against overwhelming enemy hordes on a grid.

  3. #3 Battle Brothers
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 28,918 reviews2017
    Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 94.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Turn-Based 17.3%, Tactical RPG 14.8%, Strategy RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers deep, high-stakes mercenary squad management and tactical combat that mirrors the brutal difficulty of The Last Spell.

  4. #4 Urtuk: The Desolation
    95% matchVery Positive88% of 2,546 reviews2021
    Dev: David Kaleta
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Perma Death 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This gritty hex-based tactical game features brutal combat and character progression that will feel familiar to fans of The Last Spell.

  5. #5 King Arthur: Knight's Tale
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 7,561 reviews2022
    Dev: NeocoreGames
    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based 12.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy tactical RPG that focuses heavily on squad positioning and turn-based combat mechanics.

  6. #6 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 8,273 reviews2020
    Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Turn-Based 13.5%, RPG 11.9%, Strategy 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite turn-based combat game where you manage a squad of dark minions, emphasizing strategic synergy.

  7. #7 Songs of Conquest
    92% matchVery Positive86% of 13,568 reviews2024
    Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Strategy RPG 16.1%, Tactical RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13%

    Why You'll Like It: This title combines turn-based strategy with base management and tactical combat in a way that echoes the macro-management of The Last Spell.

  8. #8 Othercide
    93% matchVery Positive82% of 5,314 reviews2020
    Dev: Lightbulb CrewPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Tactical 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Its dark aesthetic and focus on turn-based tactical combat against massive waves of enemies make it a strong thematic match.

  9. #9 Loop Hero
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 36,571 reviews2021
    Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 17.9%, Tactical 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Roguelite 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: While different in perspective, its roguelite resource management and strategic planning provide a similar addictive gameplay loop.

  10. #10 Wartales
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 36,051 reviews2023
    Dev: Shiro Games
    Windows
    Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Turn-Based Strategy 26.7%, Tactical RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Turn-Based 16.7%, RPG 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It features extensive mercenary squad management and tactical turn-based combat in an open, unforgiving world.

  11. #11 Age of Darkness: Final Stand
    90% matchMostly Positive74% of 10,665 reviews2025
    Dev: PlaySide
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 26%, Tactical 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Base Building 18.7%, Strategy 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the massive horde survival and base-building aspects that define the core tension of The Last Spell.

  12. #12 Wildermyth
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 18,287 reviews2021
    Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 21%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Roguelite 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical turn-based combat with procedural storytelling and character growth that feels deeply personal.

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    Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 27.6%, RPG 15%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Roguelike 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging tactical RPG with survival elements that demands careful planning and resource management.

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    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 20.8%, Tactical RPG 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Strategy RPG 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tight, puzzle-like tactical positioning and turn-based combat that rewards clever planning.

  15. #15 Trials of Fire
    88% matchVery Positive86% of 3,262 reviews2021
    Dev: Whatboy Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 17.9%, Tactical RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Perma Death 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features tactical combat on a hex grid combined with deckbuilding, focusing on positioning and synergy.

  16. #16 Monster Train
    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,964 reviews2020
    Dev: Shiny ShoePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Its lane-based defense mechanics and roguelite deckbuilding offer a similar satisfaction in managing incoming threats.

  17. #17 The Last Flame
    86% matchVery Positive85% of 2,941 reviews2025
    Dev: Hotloop
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Recruit a party of unique heroes, fight deadly encounters, loot and craft powerful gear, discover and create thousands of synergetic builds! The Last Flame is an endless roguelike auto-battler in which you guide a righteous party of heroes through many challenges.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Tactical 14.3%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler that emphasizes strategic team building and synergy to overcome difficult encounters.

  18. #18 Gordian Quest
    85% matchVery Positive89% of 6,044 reviews2022
    Dev: Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 23%, Tactical 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that blends deckbuilding and character management with a focus on party-based combat.

  19. #19 Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 3,360 reviews2022
    Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Tactical 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 11.2%, Turn-Based 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing a large, chaotic squad of units against waves of enemies in a roguelite setting.

  20. #20 SpellRogue
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 1,650 reviews2025
    Dev: Guidelight GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 22.1%, Perma Death 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Uses dice-based mechanics to drive tactical combat in a roguelite format that rewards strategic planning.

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Roguelite 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game flips the script by having you defend your dungeon using tactical traps and monsters.

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Turn-Based 12.8%, Tactical RPG 11.8%, Strategy RPG 10%, Perma Death 9.5%, Tower Defense 8.7%

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    81% matchVery Positive90% of 8,376 reviews2021
    Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 28.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Base Building 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Roguelike 11.2%

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    82% matchVery Positive85% of 14,063 reviews2014
    Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    Why similar: Tower Defense 25.9%, Roguelike 17%, Perma Death 17%, Strategy 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of base defense and roguelite exploration that forces players to manage resources under constant pressure.

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    81% matchVery Positive88% of 5,542 reviews2020
    Dev: Cassel Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    Why similar: Tower Defense 24.8%, Roguelite 22.5%, Roguelike 15%, Strategy 13.8%, 2D 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique mix of deckbuilding and real-time base defense that requires quick thinking and strategic placement.

  26. #26 As We Descend
    78% matchVery Positive87% of 1,426 reviews2025
    Dev: Box DragonPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows
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    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, Roguelite 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Roguelike 11.8%

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    79% matchVery Positive89% of 1,939 reviews2023
    Dev: Emberfish Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: Strategy RPG 21.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Roguelite 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler that incorporates card-based mechanics to influence the outcome of tactical battles.

  28. #28 Hero's Hour
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,752 reviews2022
    Dev: Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" HauerPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    A fast turn-based strategy RPG with real-time combat. Develop your cities and armies, level up your heroes to gain new, powerful spells and skills, and explore the wonders and dangers of the procedurally generated maps as you aim to conquer your enemies before they do the same to you.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 21.8%, Strategy RPG 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Tactical 11%

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    80% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,115 reviews2021
    Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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  30. #30 Super Fantasy Kingdom
    76% matchVery Positive87% of 6,015 reviews2025
    Dev: Super Fantasy GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.2%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 14.7%, RPG 11.7%, Strategy 11.2%

  31. #31 Nordhold
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    Dev: StunForgePub: HypeTrain Digital
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    76% matchVery Positive89% of 10,637 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,259 reviews2023
    Dev: asraworks
    Windows
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    Why similar: Tower Defense 33.5%, Tactical 14.2%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 13.8%, Strategy 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends tower defense with roguelite deckbuilding, requiring careful placement and resource management.

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    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 550 reviews2026
    Dev: Unfinished Pixel
    Windows

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  35. #35 Against the Storm
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 37,624 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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  36. #36 Knock on the Coffin Lid
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 2,913 reviews2024
    Dev: RedBoon
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    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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  37. #37 Inkbound
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 4,030 reviews2024
    Dev: Shiny Shoe
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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  38. #38 Monsters are Coming!
    73% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,892 reviews2025
    Dev: LudogramPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    Why similar: Tower Defense 36.2%, Base Building 26.4%, Roguelite 21.4%, Strategy 12.1%, Singleplayer 3.9%

  39. #39 Tower Dominion
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 5,610 reviews2025
    Dev: Parallel 45 Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Build and design the terrain while defending your stronghold against alien invasion in this unique Roguelike tower defense. Choose from 30 heroes, survive enemy waves, and upgrade a variety of destructive towers to hold the line!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28.9%, Tactical 18.3%, Base Building 17.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 11.4%

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    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 10,211 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 43.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    70% matchVery Positive83% of 8,316 reviews2026
    Dev: Magnum ScriptumPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 15%, Tactical RPG 14.3%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Tactical 9.9%

  44. #44 The Iron Oath
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 926 reviews2023
    Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%

  45. #45 Griftlands
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 14,485 reviews2021
    Dev: Klei Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 34%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Roguelite 16%, RPG 9.7%, Roguelike 9.6%

  46. #46 Shogun Showdown
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,103 reviews2024
    Dev: RoboatinoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 17.7%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%

  47. #47 He is Coming
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 4,192 reviews2025
    Dev: ChronoclePub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Deep in the forgotten corners of the world, a dark force stirs – the Demon King rises once more. Sharpen your wits, seek out powerful artifacts, and stand firm in the face of the apocalypse in this roguelite RPG auto battler.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.2%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 14.7%, RPG 11.5%, Strategy 11.2%

  48. #48 HELLCARD
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 4,674 reviews2024
    Dev: Thing TrunkPub: Skystone Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Hellcard is a unique cooperative deck builder rogue-like game. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other players' lobbies in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 29.2%, Turn-Based Combat 20.3%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 12.9%, RPG 8.9%

  49. #49 Star Renegades
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 3,083 reviews2020
    Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.Pub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Star Renegades is a dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG. Outsmart uniquely generated adversaries, forge bonds between heroes and end the cycle!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 19.8%, Tactical RPG 16.9%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Tactical 8.6%

  50. #50 Backpack Hero
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 8,531 reviews2023
    Dev: JaspelPub: Pretty Soon
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 35.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 10.5%, Strategy 7.8%

  51. #51 Alina of the Arena
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 3,971 reviews2022
    Dev: PINIX
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%

  52. #52 Banners of Ruin
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,241 reviews2021
    Dev: MonteBearoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Assemble your party. Answer the call. Win the war. Build a deck and fight a series of turn-based combats with up to 6 party characters through the city of Dawn's Point. Each character can unlock a set of unique cards and abilities that can augment your deck in powerful, exciting ways.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 26.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Roguelite 9.5%

  53. #53 Cataclismo
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 4,346 reviews2025
    Dev: Digital SunPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.

    Why similar: Base Building 60.9%, Strategy 30.4%, Singleplayer 8.6%

  54. #54 Roguebook
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 4,593 reviews2021
    Dev: Abrakam Entertainment SAPub: Nacon
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Embrace the challenge of a roguelike deckbuilder with unique mechanics from the developers of Faeria and Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering™. Build a team of two heroes, unleash powerful combos and defeat the legends of the Roguebook!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 22.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Roguelite 9.1%

  55. #55 MENACE
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 13,728 reviews2026
    Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 17.3%, Tactical RPG 14.3%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%

  56. #56 Necroking
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 964 reviews2024
    Dev: KORO.GAMESPub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Necroking is a turn-based tactics roguelite with vast deckbuilding. You play as a Master of Necromancy. Build your skulls deck, raise skeletons and other scum to defeat settlements desecrated by life.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.8%, Tactical 18%, Roguelite 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Roguelike 10.1%

  57. #57 Trash of the Titans
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 336 reviews2024
    Dev: Raccoon Tour
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, Tower Defense 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%

  58. #58 Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,412 reviews2025
    Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Strategy RPG 10.8%

  59. #59 Tinyfolks
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,104 reviews2022
    Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Train your folks, defeat monsters and upgrade your town!

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Tactical 13.1%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%

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