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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: Very Positive — 81% — of 536 reviews
Released: 2023-02-27
Developer: Oriol Cosp Games
Publisher: Hawthorn Games
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 62%

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    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deckbuilder. Watch your cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero becomes part of your kingdom's legend. Command wisely... some sacrifices are necessary.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 13.6%, Strategy 9.7%

  54. #54 Evertried
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 73 reviews2021
    Dev: Lunic Games / Danilo DominguesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Evertried is an isometric, tactical rogue-lite where strategic positioning and quick wit in grid-based combat are the key to success. Make clever use of attacks, movement, skills and hazards to clear floors of enemies and advance higher toward your destiny in the afterlife.

    Why similar: Board Game 27.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 22%, Roguelite 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Roguelike 12.1%

  55. #55 Desktop Dungeons: Rewind
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 649 reviews2023
    Dev: QCF DesignPub: Prismatika
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Desktop Dungeons: Rewind bestows bites of tactical roguelike action, which will quickly fester into a deep, lingering, and strategic obsession. Bargain with gods, equip your spoon and pick your battles, before retreating into the healing darkness. But beware… there are still many monsters to face!

    Why similar: Difficult 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%

  56. #56 Tower Tactics: Liberation
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,229 reviews2023
    Dev: asraworks
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    We fused deck-building roguelikes and tower defenses in a way never seen before - deploy your towers, collect valuable trinkets and cast powerful spells to defend yourself against the Salkoth!

    Why similar: Roguelite 36%, Roguelike 35.5%, Strategy 15%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 4.1%

  57. #57 Dicefolk
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 990 reviews2024
    Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Wield magical dice and build a team of powerful Chimeras to stop a mysterious evil in this tactical roguelite adventure. As a Chimera Summoner, recruit and create your perfect team of mythical beasts and command them to victory using unique dice mechanics.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.8%, Roguelite 26.4%, Roguelike 21.3%, Strategy 9.6%, Fantasy 7.8%

  58. #58 Viking Chess: Hnefatafl
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 64 reviews2020
    Dev: Diamond Sky GamesPub: Rain Games
    Windows · Mac

    Play the ancient game of "Hnefatafl" in style on your PC, in Singleplayer mode against the AI or Multiplayer over the internet. "Hnefatafl" is a strategic, chess-like boardgame with assumed origins all the way back to the Viking era.

    Why similar: Chess 43.3%, Board Game 27.2%, Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Indie 1.8%

  59. #59 Deathless. The Hero Quest
    64% matchVery Positive88% of 983 reviews2024
    Dev: 1C Game StudiosPub: FOR-GAMES CR LTD
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    In Deathless, elements of a collectible card game, roguelike, and turn-based strategy combine seamlessly. Build a unique deck of cards, discover unusual relics, and defeat legendary bosses. No two journeys will ever be the same with endless Path. Crush the Evil and save the world!

    Why similar: Difficult 36.3%, Roguelite 25.3%, Roguelike 20.9%, Strategy 10.6%, 2D 4.3%

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