- #1 Awakening of Legend
97% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: Source Error Productions
Windows
Awakening of Legend is a free, retro-inspired, rogue-like adventure with randomized loot, transferable perks and combat inspired by the Active Time Battle (ATB) system from old school JRPGs.
Why similar: RPG 29.4%, Strategy 24.9%, Roguelike 24%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #2 Claustrophobia: The Downward Struggle
96% matchMixed43% of 202 reviews2014
Dev: The Indie Forge
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Grab your weapon of choice, polish your Rogue senses, and get ready to be thrown into the dark and oppressing dungeons of Claustrophobia! Experience deep character development, fast-paced tactical combat, and mountains of epic loot. Here begins a roguelike quest for glory, slaughter, and anything shiny!
Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Roguelike 28.6%, Strategy 28.5%, Indie 7.7%
- #3 Expect The Unexpected
96% matchMixed67% of 92 reviews2016
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Expect The Unexpected is a roguelike, fast-paced, turn-based game with RPG elements. Interact with random generated maps in which you have to deal with hundreds of different events and situations. What will you be? What will you become?
Why similar: RPG 33%, Strategy 28.6%, Roguelike 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, Indie 7.3%
- #4 Famaze
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 399 reviews2014
Dev: Oryx Design Lab
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%
FAMAZE is a retro themed roguelike puzzle adventure game. Choose the the dashing Knight, the cunning Thief, or the mystical Wizard each with unique special powers. Delve into The Mad King's ever changing dungeon to rescue the rutabagas! Never the same game twice! Music by Disasterpeace and Art by Oryx.
Why similar: Roguelike 34.5%, RPG 31.9%, Strategy 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Indie 6.3%
- #5 Tales Of The White Knight
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: WK-Studio
Windows
This is a new SRPG strategy role-playing game created by the WK-Studio. The game will feature beautiful graphics presented in a 3D top-down perspective. Set in the war-torn continent of Breskan, the protagonists will face many trials and tribulations, what will be their fate?
Why similar: RPG 35.5%, Strategy 35.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.8%, Fantasy 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #6 夜之归途 Night Homing
94% matchMixed61% of 46 reviews2019
Dev: 凌晨两点
Windows
扮演小魔女寻找回家的路,在路途中结识到各个种族的萌萌哒的使魔,召唤使魔替小魔女迎击阻挠前进的敌人吧!
Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Strategy 36.6%, Tower Defense 13%, Indie 10.3%
- #7 Legend of Towercraft
93% matchMixed70% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: Martin Bartsch
Windows
'Legend of Towercraft' is a Free-to-Play Tower Defense/ARPG which has NO Pay-to-Win elements. The world is in ruins and as the Guardian of your community below the mountain, you have the task to rebuild your town and protect it from the growing corruption.
Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Strategy 36.8%, Tower Defense 14.2%, Indie 10.1%
- #8 Magic Tower
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: 夕
Windows
Inspired by RPG map in "Warcraft III" , the core gameplay is plunder resources from enemies. This game is not only a simple thief, but also a test of the collocation between the various defensive towers, as well as a balance between the defense tower injury and the enemy's blood volume.
Why similar: RPG 35.3%, Strategy 34.9%, Tower Defense 20.5%, Indie 9.3%
- #9 Path of the RNGesus
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Jorel
Windows · Linux
Play as literal reincarnations of the RNGesus in this curated rollathon experience. Hoard items and perks, manipulate RNG and optimize synergies to vanquish the unholy, non-deterministic chaos that plagues the land.
Why similar: Strategy 38.3%, Roguelike 26.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #10 Miner Lou
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Fuzzy Code Studio LLC
Windows
Mine and combine gems for your defenses. Play Arcade Mode and accompany Lou on a journey to save the Star Babies.
Why similar: Strategy 36.3%, RPG 33.5%, Tower Defense 20.3%, Indie 9.9%
- #11 Beatitas
90% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: StFP Studios
Windows · Mac
Join Lily on her pilgrimage as she pushes through trials, puzzles, and strategic combat in order to be reunited with her family.
Why similar: RPG 45%, Strategy 39%, Indie 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 4.8%
- #12 Equin: The Lantern
89% matchVery Positive91% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: DXF Games
Windows
Equin: The Lantern is a challenging roguelike that's easy to get into but tough to master. Conquer the huge 50 floor dungeon and its evil inhabitants in a quest to the bottom of the joint to find the mysterious lantern itself.
Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Strategy 29.6%, Roguelike 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Indie 7.8%
- #13 Kingdom vs Zombies
89% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Adam Cs
Windows · Mac
Build a flourishing empire, equip powerful armors and improve your character!
Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Strategy 38.7%, Indie 10.9%, Tower Defense 7%
- #14 Royal Adventure
88% matchMixed66% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Qumaron
Windows · Mac
Become a Guardian of Midgard - a brave and valiant defender of humanity. Use every movement to wage battles against the horde of monsters and descend into the very heart of the mysterious Dungeon!
Why similar: RPG 35.4%, Strategy 29.5%, Roguelike 25.9%, Indie 9.2%
- #15 Dungeon & Derision
86% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Alexis Angely
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dungeon & Derision is a tactical turn-based game with some gameplay elements taken from the rogue-like genre ! Create your team to explore a mysterious island run by a powerful king !
Why similar: RPG 35.9%, Strategy 31.4%, Indie 9%, Roguelike 7.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%
- #16 Rhino's Rage
87% matchMixed47% of 158 reviews2016
Dev: Defroids
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
It is a turn-based tactical game, where you can accelerate and bunt enemies. There is a game mode for one player in different modes with own combat mechanics and characters with unique team roles are used in the game: pusher, stopper, tumbleweed and sprinter. Also you can play with your friends against each other on various maps.
Why similar: RPG 48.3%, Strategy 43.1%, Indie 8.6%
- #17 Dungeons of Hell
86% matchPositive90% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the dungeons of hell, face many different demons in a tactical challenge. You play as a lone hero against hordes of demons, clear the dungeons to get more equipment and experience to unlock new and powerful abilities.
Why similar: Strategy 32.2%, RPG 31.5%, Roguelike 27.6%, Indie 8.7%
- #18 Runestone Keeper
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,460 reviews2015
Dev: BlackfirePub: Cimugames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Runestone Keeper is a roguelike dungeon crawler that blends classic RPG elements and turn based strategy. Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!
Why similar: Strategy 32.6%, Roguelike 30.5%, RPG 30.1%, Indie 6.8%
- #19 Card Dungeon
85% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Playtap Games
Windows · Mac
Take on the invading hordes of the Nethermists as The Crusader and fight, think, and strategize to clear the monster infested, randomly created, dungeons in this card, board, and turn-based rogue-like.
Why similar: RPG 49.7%, Strategy 39.3%, Indie 11%
- #20 Arcane Legacy
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wisdom Games
Windows
Arcane Legacy: Turn-Based Fantasy Tactical Game This is Lodmor, the land of the Fathers, the Empire's Core. To help maintaining the peace, the emperor has established the Judgement of the arcanium, where Champions selected by the Great Houses – the Archmages – battle against each other.
Why similar: RPG 46%, Strategy 43%, Indie 11%
- #21 Heroes of Arca
83% matchMixed68% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: IMPIRESOFT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Heroes of Arca is a unique blend of a turn-based strategy and RPG with an unorthodox combat system that presents a wide choice of battle tactics for the turn-based games' fans.
Why similar: RPG 46%, Strategy 43%, Indie 11%
- #22 MEND Arcade Battle
84% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Enntropy
Windows
MEND Arcade Battle is a turn-based RPG inspired by Fighting Game core mechanics. Players must tackle the Fighting Game staple challenge known as Arcade Mode with a Turn-based RPG twist! Choose your character and follow their path to defeating the final boss awaiting them at the end.
Why similar: RPG 45.2%, Strategy 39.4%, Indie 11.2%, Fantasy 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #23 Mistress of Maids
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Turn-based, but fast-paced, roguelike-game when you do not need to think over each turn and count the HP. If you see the weak - kill him! And if you see a strong man - run away, or think how to defeat him and earn experience and money.
Why similar: RPG 47.8%, Strategy 40.8%, Indie 11.5%
- #24 Hunter's Trial: The fight never ends
82% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: ESAT
Windows
In the depths of the forest lies the Delain Academy, a school for Monster Hunters, humans with special skills that keep the Earth safe from terrible devastating beasts. On a fateful day, an unexpected attack leaves the fate of the School and humanity in the hands of the most unlikely heroes.
Why similar: RPG 47.8%, Strategy 40.7%, Indie 11.4%
- #25 Clarent Saga: Tactics
80% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: David Nguyen
Windows
A straightforward SRPG inspired by 16-bit classics and made with SRPG Studio. The storyline follows the armies of Prince Abel of Meyr as he battles Pherrelios who invade them. The third entry of Clarent Saga.
Why similar: RPG 46.8%, Strategy 41.8%, Indie 11.4%
- #26 Brutal Scales
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Missiles are Magic
Windows
Tactics Role Playing Game where you and your friends fight for control of your school.
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 11.7%
- #27 Link
81% matchMixed58% of 48 reviews2016
Dev: Brainwashing Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Link is a strategy game with roguelike elements. Take control over group of soldiers trying to survive on the hostile, arctic planet. Can you survive until someone will come for rescue?
Why similar: RPG 45.2%, Strategy 43.9%, Indie 10.9%
- #28 Street Posse Showdown
79% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: LS Ensemble
Windows
This is an isometric comedic tactical RPG that take place in a modern urban setting. Gather your posse together and beat the living shit out of your foes in order to strike for a better future. Health insurance not included.
Why similar: RPG 48.7%, Strategy 39.7%, Indie 11.7%
- #29 Seven Sins - Academic Version
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: much2pro4youPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
Seven Sins is a 4-6 player online multiplayer game, in which you and your teammates have to work together in order to survive - but beware! Everyone could be stained with one of the seven sins or decide to betray the group and follow their own goals...
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 11.7%
- #30 Grim Wanderings
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Elllinia gamesPub: Self-publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Oldschool turn-based roguelike rpg
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 11.7%
- #31 The story of Gods 七神物语
78% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: KMA GAMES
Windows
独居在光明帝国边界村落的年轻猎手阿敏,偶然邂逅了潜入帝国境内的外域女孩艾薇儿,答应护送她深入帝国境内并进行一系列探索的故事, 全中文奇幻风格角色扮演游戏,丰富复杂的回合制战斗模式,超过20小时的冒险时光,不同选择,触发不同主角的命运结局。
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 11.7%
- #32 Pixel Force 像素特攻队
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gemini Stars Games
Windows
“Pixel Force” is the fourth work of TSM series. This work adopts a new way of turn-based game. I believe it will bring you a fresh world. ·New Sandbox world ·Collect materials and synthesize equipment ·Optional battlefield
Why similar: RPG 46.6%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 11.9%
- #33 江湖侠客行
76% matchMostly Negative28% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: ShinerJoy Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
江湖侠客行是一款讲究见招拆招的武侠卡牌单机游戏,简单易上手,但要想通关却需要多多动脑,在游戏中,玩家将扮演一名初出茅庐的门派弟子,参与到江湖的各种事件中.
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 11.7%
- #34 净土英雄 - Heroes of Pure land
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cloudmoon Studios
Windows
“Heroes of Pure land” is an independent game that integrates strategy, cultivation and moba-like gameplay.Players need to collect all kinds of skills, and then through the battlefield, challenge the BOSS, one-on-one hit, martial arts conference and other ways to cultivate the characteristics of the hero, unify the last pure land.
Why similar: RPG 45.8%, Strategy 42.3%, Indie 11.9%
- #35 Rise of Keepers
75% matchMixed48% of 31 reviews2015
Dev: Samaritan Studios
Windows
Rise of Keepers is a mix of the best Old School RPGs and Tower Defense games. Explore a huge map, get resources, build structures, fight powerful enemies, loot and the most important. Protect the Crystal!
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 11.7%
- #36 Sin; Vengeance
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Spaced Toad Studio
Windows
In this SRPG, you play as a man out to get revenge for his lost home. But how much of his own humanity is he willing to sacrifice to satisfy this yearning? You will make a crucial choice that determines the ending, as he faces demons within and without.
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Strategy 41.6%, Indie 11.7%
- #37 The Mercenary Rise
74% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: zeroplaystone
Windows
It tells the story of Stephen Gray, who inherited his father's legacy and managed the Mercenary Corps of Thunder Anger.
Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Strategy 43.2%, Indie 11.4%
- #38 Town Defence
73% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: Brian Tallent
Windows
Town Defence is a Tower defence RPG.
Why similar: RPG 47.9%, Strategy 40.1%, Indie 12%
- #39 The Expedition
73% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Life Jumb DT
Windows
The Expedition is a turn-based tactical game with an oppressive atmosphere of underground immersion.
Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Strategy 39.2%, Indie 12.2%
- #40 Glory & Honor
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: SugGames
Windows
In Glory&Honor your mission is to lead a team of gladiators of different races into success. The battles are fought out on a 7x5 battlefield, where your jov is to find out the enemies weaknesses and use your strengths against them. You can use different races and their racial abilities to your advantage.
Why similar: RPG 45.5%, Strategy 42.5%, Indie 12%
- #41 Immortals(修仙志)
72% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Muggle
Windows
《Immortals》 is a SLG with fast paced fighting. When the game starts, the hero will appear in a huge maze, and your goal is to find a way out of the maze. The hero will encounter other characters in the maze. They may be enemies or friends. You need to be careful in making judgments.
Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Strategy 42.6%, Indie 12%
- #42 Wolf Gang
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Lyon Beckers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a band of wolves as they take control of the mountain using turn based tactical combat in a humorous adventure campaign!
Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Strategy 42.6%, Indie 12%
- #43 审判者 The Inquisitor
71% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2018
Dev: invwindyPub: 迷糊的安安
Windows
"The Inquisitor" is a short RPG game with a complete storyline and combat system. A resurrected inquisitor from the graveyard receives the instructions of God and embark on the journey of judging the sinners.
Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Strategy 41.4%, Indie 12.2%
- #44 Capsize
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OctoBeet Studio
Windows
Capsize is a rogue-like, deck-building, single player adventure. Build your pirate crew, stealing crew members from the other factions and promote them to unlock new powers. All in comic hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: RPG 45.1%, Strategy 42.9%, Indie 12%
- #45 不惑英雄传(puzzled heroes)
70% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: xhGames
Windows
【Puzzled Heroes】 is a traditional strategic role-playing game. Players will play the hero who unloads his armor and returns home to overcome the new crisis and save the mainland again.
Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Strategy 41.4%, Indie 12.2%
- #46 Heresy
71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2015
Dev: dark made games
Windows
You take the role of a god influencing the lives of your followers in a medieval setting. Build villages, castles and defend them from raiders. Possess your followers to take direct control over their actions. Advance your civilization for better technologies, buildings, abilities, and equipment.
Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Strategy 42.6%, Indie 12%
- #47 Orc Assault
70% matchMostly Negative27% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Ghost Machine
Windows
Once upon a time all was peaceful and serene in the far off land of Camalon, but the silence has been broken as the Orc hordes have returned to the peaceful kingdom to claim the land that they once held most sacred.
Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Strategy 41.4%, Indie 12.2%
- #48 Sin Castle
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 98 reviews2017
Dev: Primary cells studio
Windows
Sin Castle is a slightly high difficulty adventure game that focus on puzzling, contains various policy elements, rigorous rules. The key of puzzle this game is reasonable attributes assignment, props use, and equipment collocation. As the grids opened, game player will encounter all sorts of strategic monsters and puzzling design.
Why similar: RPG 45.7%, Strategy 42.1%, Indie 12.2%
- #49 Geneforge 3
70% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2005
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Geneforge 3 is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the third chapter of the Geneforge Saga. In this fantasy adventure, you can explore strange, hostile lands, choose which side you will fight for, and, as always, make your own horde of completely obedient mutant monsters. Geneforge 3 has a huge and open storyline.
Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Strategy 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Indie 9.5%
- #50 Ticket to Earth
68% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2017
Dev: Robot Circus
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ticket to Earth fuses battlefield tactics, tile-matching puzzle, and epic sci-fi RPG in one unique package. Four unlikely heroes are thrown together to save everything they love from murderous criminals, hideous mutants, and a corrupt government.
Why similar: RPG 44.4%, Strategy 43.4%, Indie 12.2%
- #51 Demented Pixie
69% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: Molegato
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Demented Pixie is a blend between twin-stick shooters and roguelikes with unique visuals and ambientation, packed with content, in which nothing is what it looks like…
Why similar: RPG 47.3%, Strategy 40.3%, Indie 12.4%
- #52 Yet Another Hero Legend 英雄传说又一则
68% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: invwindy
Windows
Heroes, Justice, Collecting Flags, Sokoban, and the Extermination of Evil, Yet Another Hero Legend is a minimalistic puzzle game filled with choices and creative solutions.
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Strategy 43.6%, Indie 12.2%
- #53 Haque
67% matchVery Positive86% of 164 reviews2017
Dev: SuperTry Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Haque is a glitch fantasy roguelike adventure about cute monsters, low-bit hauntings, and a suspiciously talkative narrator. Choose your character and battle through forests, deserts and dungeons to defeat a mysterious evil. Die often. Try again!
Why similar: RPG 33.2%, Roguelike 33.1%, Strategy 26.1%, Indie 7.7%
- #54 My Defense Story
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mifux Studio
Windows
My Defense Story mixing Tower Defense and Roguelike together to provide a new game experience. In the game, you need to manage your troops, build your tower and defense from random enemies.
Why similar: RPG 34.6%, Strategy 30.9%, Tower Defense 12.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Indie 8.7%
- #55 Star Nomad
68% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: Huy Phan
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore, trade, fight & plunder in this tribute to classic sandbox spacesims of old.
Why similar: RPG 45.3%, Strategy 42.3%, Indie 12.4%
- #56 Magic Scroll Tactics / マジックスクロールタクティクス / 魔法卷轴 / 魔法捲軸
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 184 reviews2018
Dev: オートリ電子
Windows
A side-scrolling tactical RPG where elevation is the key to victory!
Why similar: RPG 42.8%, Strategy 36.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Indie 10.4%
- #57 Cards & Crystals
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Falko Michael Kötter
Windows
Match3 meets Trading Card Game! Collect cards, level up your heroes, and build decks to defeat your foes in this fast-paced puzzle/strategy game.
Why similar: RPG 43%, Strategy 38.4%, Indie 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, Fantasy 3.3%
- #58 Geneforge 5: Overthrow
67% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2008
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Geneforge 5: Overthrow is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the final chapter of the epic Geneforge Saga. Return to the world of the Shapers one final time. Explore a vast, war-torn world, create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters, and choose a side to help lead to final victory.
Why similar: RPG 49.9%, Strategy 25%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Indie 9.4%