Games Like Thea: The Awakening

In the dark lands inspired by Slavic myth, life is a struggle for survival against ever increasing odds, be it natural or malevolent. Can you lead your flock to prosperity in this innovative blend of 4X strategy, RPG and card game?

Why similar: Turn-Based 14.8%, 4X 14.4% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, RPG 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel refines the survival and 4X mechanics of the original with more depth and improved visuals.

DEAD IN VINLAND is a survival/management game, mixed with RPG and adventure elements, about a Viking family trying their best to survive on a mysterious island.

Why similar: Turn-Based 36.2%, Survival 20.6%, Strategy 15.8%, RPG 15.7%, Resource Management 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the harsh survival and party management aspects of Thea while maintaining a strong focus on narrative choices.

For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

Why similar: Turn-Based 42.7%, Strategy 12.9%, RPG 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Hex Grid 7.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar procedural, turn-based, party-focused experience with a heavy emphasis on exploration and tactical combat.

NEO Scavenger is a game where you must survive in the wasteland long enough to figure out who you are. Each turn, you must decide where to go, how to scavenge for supplies, and how to deal with anything and anyone you encounter.

Why similar: Turn-Based 32.2%, Survival 22.4%, RPG 8.7%, Crafting 8.4%, Hex Grid 8.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore survival game that uses turn-based combat and exploration to create a tense, atmospheric experience in a post-apocalyptic world.

ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!

Why similar: Turn-Based 27.4%, 4X 24.2% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Hex Grid 9.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A premier 4X strategy game that features distinct fantasy factions and a strong emphasis on world-building and exploration.

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 30.3%, Turn-Based 24.9%, RPG 17.9%, Survival 10.5%, Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty open-world mercenary management game that captures the struggle of survival and tactical combat in a dark, low-fantasy world.

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Turn-Based 47.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, RPG 13.9%, Strategy 13%, Fantasy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark, mythological narrative with tactical turn-based combat and difficult decision-making that impacts your caravan's survival.

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 36.4%, RPG 19.1%, Survival 15.4%, Strategy 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging turn-based RPG that emphasizes survival, inventory management, and a dark, gritty atmosphere.

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: Strategy 37.9%, RPG 32%, Fantasy 25.5%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG focuses on the brutal survival of a mercenary company, sharing the unforgiving nature and strategic depth of Thea.

A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.

Why similar: Turn-Based 35.8%, Card Game 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, RPG 9.2%, Roguelike 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends dark fantasy storytelling with deep deckbuilding mechanics and rogue-lite progression.

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: Turn-Based 37.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, Fantasy 11.3%, RPG 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features procedural storytelling and tactical combat that evolves based on your party's choices and history.

An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.

Why similar: Turn-Based 33.3%, Card Game 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 10.6%, RPG 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines party-based RPG progression with card-based combat and strategic exploration across a fantasy world.

Eador: Genesis is an indie turn-based strategy game created by Alexey Bokulev. It has inspired the development of Eador: Masters of the Broken World.Take the role of a mighty Master and shape the destiny of Eador, on land and within the astral plane itself.

Why similar: Turn-Based 29.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 26%, Strategy 24.1%, Fantasy 8.1%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based strategy game that heavily influenced the genre with its blend of RPG progression and 4X empire management.

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: Turn-Based 34.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, RPG 12.3%, Strategy 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy tactical RPG that focuses on party management and turn-based combat within a grim, reimagined Arthurian legend.

Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.

Why similar: Turn-Based 34%, Hex Grid 16.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Strategy 12.2%, RPG 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the designer of X-COM, this game features tactical turn-based combat with a heavy emphasis on magic and card-like spellcasting.

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: 4X 31.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Strategy 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, RPG 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep 4X strategy with extensive customization for fantasy races and magical spells, perfect for fans of Thea's strategic layer.

Crowntakers combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements and takes you at the behest of the crown into a medieval fantasy world full of challenging encounters and epic adventures. With its randomly generated world, Crowntakers offers a varied gaming experience every time you set out to fight evil.

Why similar: Turn-Based 34%, Hex Grid 17.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Strategy 11.7%, RPG 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike strategy game that tasks you with managing a party of mercenaries through a dangerous, procedurally generated fantasy land.

Alder's Blood is a tactical strategy game with stealth-based combat, RPG elements, crafting, resources gathering, and management, exploration, and a rich storyline. Set in a grim world, where mankind killed their God and is facing extinction.

Why similar: Turn-Based 41%, Strategy 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, RPG 12.8%, Resource Management 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric tactical game where you manage a group of hunters surviving against eldritch horrors.

Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.

Why similar: Turn-Based 36.2%, Strategy 15.3%, RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Fantasy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven tactical RPG where your choices directly influence the survival of your party and the outcome of the story.

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 25%, Strategy 23.1%, RPG 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Roguelike 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy turn-based RPG where you manage an army of undead, focusing on tactical combat and resource management.

Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.

Why similar: Turn-Based 29.7%, Card Game 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Hex Grid 11.9% ★, Strategy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A digital board game that blends card-based mechanics, strategy, and fantasy storytelling in a vibrant, dark world.

Shattered Heaven is a single-player deck builder card game with RPG elements and an ambitious branching narrative, set in a dark fantasy world. The game focuses on a card game and roguelike gameplay fueled by a great replay value, thanks to procedural dungeons, a deep crafting system.

Why similar: Turn-Based 37%, Card Game 17.3%, Strategy 13%, RPG 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy deckbuilder that features branching narratives and tactical combat mechanics.

Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.3%, 4X 21.9% ★, Hex Grid 15% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Card Game 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 4X game that uses deckbuilding mechanics to streamline the strategic experience.

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: 4X 42.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.1%, Strategy 15.2%, Fantasy 11.8%, Co-op 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that blends classic 4X exploration with tactical combat and high-fantasy world-building.

Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse?

Why similar: Turn-Based 33.4%, Card Game 18.5%, Strategy 16.2%, RPG 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy card-battler that emphasizes resource management and strategic deck construction in a decaying world.

Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

Why similar: Survival 43%, Strategy 29.6%, Resource Management 20.9%, Choices Matter 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: While a city-builder, it captures the extreme survival pressure and moral decision-making that defines the experience of playing Thea.

Deity Empires is a 4X, turn-based strategy game with a powerful “just one more turn” feel! Enter an intricate fantasy world as one of many deities posed to become ruler of the world.

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.4%, 4X 22.7% ★, Hex Grid 14.1% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that allows you to play as a god, managing your empire and heroes with deep RPG elements.

What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.

Why similar: Turn-Based 46.6%, RPG 15.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Fantasy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG that focuses on a gritty, dark fantasy story and complex combat encounters.

Wake to a brutal world bent on destroying your colony. Rebuild, Explore the Wastelands, and Gather scarce resources. Will you strike a deal with the ruthless Baba Yaga - or hack a rogue Cyber-Rat to turn it into an ally? A dark strategy-survival RPG with card-based tactical combat.

Why similar: Card Game 30%, Survival 22%, RPG 18.1%, Strategy 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%

Robothorium is a cyberpunk dungeon crawler with turn-based fights, where all your choices will have a direct impact on your revolution against Humankind. Deep Strategy, Crafting, Party Based management, Talents and so much more in this roguelike!

Why similar: Turn-Based 48.7%, Strategy 22.8%, RPG 16.3%, Indie 4%, Fantasy 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that focuses on party management and strategic combat, featuring a dark, futuristic setting.

Z Dawn is a survival RPG that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world in which you get to manage a group of survivors to fight for their life, level up their skills, help fight off different breeds of zombies, build and upgrade camp, face hundreds of thrilling events and much more!

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.5%, Hex Grid 14.5% ★, 4X 12.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Survival 10.3%

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: 4X 24.1% ★, Turn-Based 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Hex Grid 10.5% ★, Survival 10.4%

Hire heroes, build an army, prevail in battles and try to keep your empire intact in the face of grave danger. Eador. Imperium is a new chapter in Eador series, known for its unique blend of grand strategy, turn-based tactics and RPG elements.

Why similar: Strategy 26.8%, Turn-Based 21.9%, RPG 15.3%, 4X 14.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%

Last Days of Old Earth is a rich strategy game set in our far, far future where the sun is dying. Can you command the last noble tribes of humanity as they attempt to survive among the machines and marauding clans?

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.5%, Hex Grid 16% ★, 4X 14.1% ★, Card Game 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%

A unique digital boardgame with strategy and narrative elements, inspired by games like Pandemic, Arkham Horror, and Talisman. As a Heretic Operative, a secret mage sworn to oppose the Cult, you must harness the arcane without becoming lost in its power.

Why similar: Turn-Based 30.6%, Card Game 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Strategy 9.8%, RPG 8.5%

Survive the zombie apocalypse with a “Final Fantasy” turn-based combat and permanent death! Manage survivors, craft materials, and make difficult decisions. Defend your camp against hordes of the undead to prevail in this non-linear rogue-lite (comparable to FTL). Innovative Indie Survival-RPG!

Why similar: Turn-Based 31.4%, Survival 17.1%, RPG 16.6%, Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%

Delve into the depths of Deepest Chamber: Resurrection, where card boosting is your key to survival. Employ this unique mechanic to augment your abilities, strategize your next moves and endure a series of increasingly perilous descents in this gripping rogue-lite, card-battling adventure!

Why similar: Card Game 21.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Strategy 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 13%, RPG 12.4%

Using a deck of cards and turn based tactics, delve through a procedurally generated gauntlet of areas filled with dangerous beasts and hostile terrain. If you survive, scavenge what you can and make camp, where you can craft cards and upgrades to meet the growing dangers to come.

Why similar: Card Game 18.1%, Hex Grid 17.3% ★, Survival 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Crafting 8.9%

Farabel is a turn-based strategy game where you start at the end of the story. Develop your cleverness, your strategic prowess, and your inventive capabilities in order to survive!

Why similar: Turn-Based 33.2%, Hex Grid 19.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 13.7%, RPG 9.1%

The Old God has left the world and the pretenders are awakening and coming out from hiding. You start the game by designing one of the pretender gods that will compete for true ascension to godhood. The type of god can range from a magically powerful arch mage to an ancient kraken or a mystic monolith that people pray to.

Why similar: Turn-Based 30.3%, Strategy 22.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, 4X 17.1% ★, Fantasy 6%

Solve tactical puzzles in constantly changing battles and overcome circumstances that are NEVER in your favor. Defend your commander, win duels, capture points, experiment with your strategy to defeat a superior enemy, and make decisions that affect your story.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.2%, Card Game 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, RPG 13%, Choices Matter 9.7%

Conquest of Elysium 4 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.

Why similar: Turn-Based 36%, 4X 19% ★, Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Fantasy 7.3%

Wizard Warfare is a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer.

Why similar: 4X 31.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Turn-Based 17.6%, Strategy 13%, Hex Grid 9.1% ★

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 35.7%, Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Hex Grid 11.3% ★, Fantasy 9.2%

Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

Why similar: Card Game 25.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.2%, Strategy 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Fantasy 8.6%

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: Turn-Based 25.7%, 4X 22.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Hex Grid 13.9% ★, Strategy 10.3%

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 39.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Card Game 18.7%, Strategy 9.5%, RPG 8.5%

Godking: Master of Rituals is a fantasy strategy game inspired by great classics, bringing a host of new features and a rich new world to conquer. Pick your faction and your god-like avatar. Build your empire and crush all enemies in this glorious 4X with endless replayability.

Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, 4X 20.6% ★, Turn-Based 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Fantasy 5.5%

With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours.

Why similar: Card Game 35.4%, Turn-Based 18.8%, Strategy 16.1%, Hex Grid 9.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 6.4%

“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures.

Why similar: Turn-Based 34.2%, Card Game 17.9%, Strategy 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, RPG 8.4%

Embark on an enchanting journey to Paths & Danger, a masterfully crafted procedural turn-based RPG that seamlessly blends simplicity with tactical brilliance. Get ready to be captivated as you assemble a formidable fellowship, where the art of teamwork takes center stage.

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.9%, 4X 17.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Hex Grid 11% ★, Strategy 9%

The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic, post-apocalyptic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.

Why similar: Turn-Based 44.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.3%, RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Choices Matter 7.3%

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: Turn-Based 29.1%, Hex Grid 27.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Strategy 10.8%

Are you ready to lead your druidic clan and cleanse the Valley of Life? Mystic Vale is a stunning digital version of the Origins award-winning AEG card game. Debuting the unique Card Crafting System, players take turns building powerful combos in order to stop the curse. Play online or local hotseat.

Why similar: Turn-Based 33%, Card Game 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Strategy 12%, Fantasy 7.9%

Dead State is a narrative-driven survival RPG set at the dawn of the undead apocalypse. Drawing inspiration from classic RPGs like Fallout, X-Com, and Suikoden, Dead State combines strategic, turn-based combat with base building mechanics, character creation, and social management.

Why similar: Turn-Based 38.7%, Survival 24.8%, RPG 14.4%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%

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 33.4%, Card Game 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Fantasy 11.1%, Strategy 10.1%

The dead arise and only you can stand against them. Equip and train your character, grow your arsenal of cards, survive harrowing encounters and prepare for the final showdown with The Lost at ...The Last Hex! A RPG Deckbuilder with Roguelite elements.

Why similar: Turn-Based 38.5%, Card Game 21.7%, Strategy 12.4%, RPG 11.4%, Fantasy 9.1%

Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.

Why similar: Turn-Based 27.4%, 4X 24.2% ★, Hex Grid 17.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 8.9%

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: Turn-Based 40.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Strategy 13.6%, RPG 12.8%, Fantasy 10.3%

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 23.1%, Hex Grid 18.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Strategy 11.3%, RPG 7.9%