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The Ouroboros King combines the strategic depth of chess with the build variety and replayability of roguelikes. Assemble a formidable army, discover powerful relics, and buy surprising gadgets to defeat the Coven.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 80% — of 579 reviews
Released: 2023-02-27
Developer: Oriol Cosp Games
Publisher: Hawthorn Games
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 1.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 60%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.4%, Difficult 17.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Roguelike 12.5%

  53. #53 Master of Piece
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 245 reviews2026
    Dev: I M GAME
    Windows · Mac

    Recruit mercenaries, combine their traits, and forge endless synergies. Venture through the mysterious medieval realm, facing powerful foes and mighty bosses. Simple turn-based rules hide deep strategic depth—build your ultimate team, master the pieces, and uncover the secrets of the Black fog.

    Why similar: Board Game 24.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 10.2%

  54. #54 Runeborn
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 320 reviews2026
    Dev: iDream InteractivePub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine Trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.5%, Roguelite 23.8%, Roguelike 21.2%, Strategy 9.5%, Fantasy 8.5%

  55. #55 Below the Crown
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2026
    Dev: Misfits Attic
    Windows

    Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow players. From the award-winning creators of Duskers & A Virus Named TOM.

    Why similar: Chess 40% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 9.1%

  56. #56 Underboard
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 196 reviews2026
    Dev: HeadlessPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows

    Tactical team-building roguelike auto-battler with active and passive playstyles. Draft a team as you explore maps full of monsters, build synergies, equip items and cast spells to support your team during battles and help them escape the Underboard.

    Why similar: Board Game 27.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 13%

  57. #57 Unlock The King
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 404 reviews2019
    Dev: Minimol Games
    Windows · Mac

    An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.

    Why similar: Chess 46.6% ★, Board Game 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Strategy 4%

  58. #58 ORX
    68% matchMixed69% of 684 reviews2022
    Dev: johnbellPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    A new take on tower-defence and deckbuilding roguelike genres. ORX is like playing Carcassonne with your table on fire. Build your perfect deck, use powerful artefacts, master 3 unique factions. Prove that you are the King of your castle!

    Why similar: Difficult 33%, Roguelite 26%, Roguelike 22.5%, Fantasy 9.5%, 2D 5.9%

  59. #59 Drop Duchy
    63% matchVery Positive89% of 3,324 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy Mill StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Build your duchy piece by piece in this refreshing hybrid rogue-lite game. Use block-dropping mechanics to collect resources, recruit troops to fight against belligerent armies, and let every block shape your realm, leading your path to victory!

    Why similar: Board Game 28.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.6%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 12.5%, Medieval 9.3%

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