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Games Like The Last Spell

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

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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 13,615 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 unique blend of deep tactical turn-based combat and high-stakes base-defense horde survival. These recommendations prioritize games that feature challenging squad management, grid-based tactical decision-making, and roguelite progression within atmospheric or high-pressure environments.

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    97% matchVery Positive88% of 28,621 reviews2017
    Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
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    Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 94.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 Tactics 42.1%, RPG 19.6%, Strategy 18.8%, Fantasy 13.9%, Singleplayer 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers deep squad management and brutal tactical combat that mirrors the high-stakes survival feel of The Last Spell.

  2. #2 Urtuk: The Desolation
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 2,535 reviews2021
    Dev: David Kaleta
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.3 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 10.8%, Perma Death 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A gritty, hex-based tactical RPG that emphasizes survival and brutal combat encounters.

  3. #3 King Arthur: Knight's Tale
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 7,518 reviews2022
    Dev: NeocoreGames
    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 25.7 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 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines dark fantasy storytelling with refined turn-based tactical combat and hero progression.

  4. #4 Into the Breach
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 22,217 reviews2018
    Dev: Subset Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 32.2 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 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Strategy 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides the gold standard for grid-based tactical defense against overwhelming enemy hordes.

  5. #5 Darkest Dungeon®
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 161,643 reviews2016
    Dev: Red Hook Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.5%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Perma Death 11.1%, Roguelike 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a similarly oppressive dark fantasy atmosphere and punishing turn-based combat that requires careful squad management.

  6. #6 Age of Darkness: Final Stand
    94% matchMostly Positive74% of 10,619 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 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the base-defense and horde-survival mechanics that make The Last Spell so intense.

  7. #7 Wartales
    92% matchVery Positive86% of 35,540 reviews2023
    Dev: Shiro Games
    Windows
    Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 51.6 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 17.4%, Turn-Based 16.8%, RPG 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: An open-world tactical RPG where managing your mercenary company's survival and combat tactics is paramount.

  8. #8 Othercide
    93% matchVery Positive82% of 5,277 reviews2020
    Dev: Lightbulb CrewPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Tactical 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, stylish turn-based tactical roguelite that focuses on managing a squad of powerful units against impossible odds.

  9. #9 Loop Hero
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 36,505 reviews2021
    Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
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    Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 28.7 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 17.8%, Tactical 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Roguelite 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures the addictive roguelite loop and strategic base-building elements in a unique, minimalist format.

  10. #10 Stoneshard
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 35,466 reviews2020
    Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 27.3%, RPG 15%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Roguelike 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging, gritty roguelike that demands careful tactical positioning and resource management.

  11. #11 Songs of Conquest
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.4 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: Blends turn-based strategy with tactical combat in a way that rewards careful planning and unit synergy.

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    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 923 reviews2023
    Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Features deep party-based tactical combat and strategic decision-making in a persistent, evolving world.

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    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Turn-Based 13.4%, RPG 11.8%, Strategy 10.2%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Turn-Based 12.6%, Tactical RPG 11.8%, Strategy RPG 10%, Perma Death 9.5%, Tower Defense 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that blends tower defense elements with grid-based combat similar to The Last Spell.

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Defender and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon manager by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Roguelite 8.9%

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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 28%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Base Building 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Roguelike 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark, immersive world with tactical roguelite deckbuilding and combat.

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    86% matchVery Positive86% of 3,259 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

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    85% matchVery Positive89% of 6,021 reviews2022
    Dev: Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 22.8%, Tactical 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An expansive tactical RPG that uses card-based combat to provide deep strategic choices for your party.

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    84% matchVery Positive84% of 3,351 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Tactical 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A chaotic auto-battler roguelite that focuses on managing large groups of units through tactical encounters.

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    83% matchVery Positive85% of 2,899 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Turn-Based 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Tactical 14.4%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Turn-Based 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Perma Death 12.8%, Roguelite 9.7%

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac
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    Why similar: Tower Defense 24.6%, Roguelite 22.7%, Roguelike 15%, Strategy 13.8%, 2D 10%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, Roguelite 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Roguelike 11.8%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Turn-Based 21.6%, Strategy RPG 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Tactical 11%

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    79% matchVery Positive95% of 18,226 reviews2021
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    Why similar: Tactical RPG 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.9%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Roguelite 8.3%

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    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,924 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.0 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%, Roguelite 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Roguelike 11.3%

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    76% matchVery Positive89% of 10,374 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Tower Defense 18.9%, Base Building 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Tactical 13.9%, Roguelite 9.9%

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    77% matchVery Positive87% of 3,330 reviews2025
    Dev: StunForgePub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Tower Defense 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Base Building 11.9%, Roguelite 11.2%

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    78% matchVery Positive88% of 43,710 reviews2018
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    Why similar: Turn-Based 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Roguelike 9.8%, Roguelite 9.3%, RPG 9.1%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Tactical RPG 33%, Turn-Based Combat 20.4%, Roguelite 14.2%, RPG 8.8%, Strategy 8.5%

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    Windows
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    75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,926 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.0 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 17.5%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%

  44. #44 Against the Storm
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 37,259 reviews2023
    Dev: Eremite GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

    Why similar: Base Building 41.2%, Roguelite 32%, Strategy 20.8%, Singleplayer 5.9%

  45. #45 Quasimorph
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 7,882 reviews2026
    Dev: Magnum ScriptumPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Take on a role of a hardened PMC fighter in a dark turn-based cyberpunk RPG. Engage in unforgiving combat, manage your ship and pile up the bodies of your clones to unravel the dark mystery behind threat to all life.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Tactical 13.8%, Roguelike 8.1%

  46. #46 Necroking
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 947 reviews2024
    Dev: KORO.GAMESPub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 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 22.7%, Tactical 18%, Roguelite 14%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Roguelike 10.1%

  47. #47 Knock on the Coffin Lid
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 2,907 reviews2024
    Dev: RedBoon
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Investigate your own death, find ways to break free from a time loop, choose a hero who will ascend to the throne and rule the Northern gate! The fates of whole nations of the land of Midian depend on your choices.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 25%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Roguelite 9.9%, Roguelike 8.5%

  48. #48 Star Renegades
    72% matchVery Positive83% of 3,065 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 19.6%, Tactical RPG 16.9%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Tactical 8.7%

  49. #49 9 Kings
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 22,964 reviews2025
    Dev: Sad SocketPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder. Grow your empire and fight massive battles against powerful rival kings. Break the game with thousands of insane builds to become the King of Kings.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 28.7%, Turn-Based Combat 21.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Strategy 9.3%

  50. #50 Castle Of Alchemists
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 774 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Machiavelli
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Defend your castle in this fast-paced tower defense/action hybrid game with stunning pixel art graphics! Play as alchemically enhanced warrior Bellator, set traps, build towers, craft powerful weapons, and defend your home! The fate of the castle lies in your hands!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28%, Tactical 19.9%, Roguelike 11%, Pixel Graphics 9%, RPG 8.8%

  51. #51 Tinyfolks
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,100 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 20.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Tactical 13.2%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%

  52. #52 HELLCARD
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 4,664 reviews2024
    Dev: Thing TrunkPub: Skystone Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 21.7 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%, Turn-Based Combat 20.3%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 13%, RPG 8.9%

  53. #53 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 6,485 reviews2025
    Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.

    Why similar: Roguelite 24.6%, Roguelike 21.9%, RPG 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Fantasy 10.1%

  54. #54 He is Coming
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 4,118 reviews2025
    Dev: ChronoclePub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.3 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 29.3%, Roguelite 20.3%, Roguelike 17.2%, Strategy 13%, Fantasy 9.7%

  55. #55 Hard West 2
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 3,209 reviews2022
    Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Hard West 2 is a journey to the heart of darkness in the American West. Take control of a supernatural posse and catch the mysterious Ghost Train. Outsmart, outcheat and outgun your enemies in this turn-based tactics game set in a Wild West world where nothing is as it seems.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 18.2%, Tactical RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Tactical 10.5%

  56. #56 Griftlands
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 14,455 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 33.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 9.7%, RPG 9.7%

  57. #57 They Are Billions
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 51,351 reviews2019
    Dev: Numantian Games
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 56.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    They Are Billions is a Steampunk strategy game set on a post-apocalyptic planet. Build and defend colonies to survive against the billions of the infected that seek to annihilate the few remaining living humans. Can humanity survive after the zombie apocalypse?

    Why similar: Base Building 39.3%, Tower Defense 28%, Strategy 13.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10.3%, Tactical 7.3%

  58. #58 Cataclismo
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 4,300 reviews2025
    Dev: Digital SunPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 60.8%, Strategy 30.6%, Singleplayer 8.6%

  59. #59 Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,385 reviews2025
    Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Strategy RPG 10.8%

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