- #1 Koi Unleashed
97% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: WILDGRIP
Windows · Linux
Koi Unleashed is a party-based RPG, with real-time combat and inspired by Japanese folklore. Join a guild that has just set foot on an unknown world, filled with mysterious creatures.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 40.4% ★, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, Tactical 9.5%, Difficult 6.6%, Strategy RPG 6.2%
- #2 Chaos Bringer
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sayberry Games Inc.
Windows
Outsmart foes in fast-paced tactical dungeons, then become a raid leader who stops time to command your party. Explore, craft, and conquer giant bosses single-handedly for the ultimate MMORPG-level satisfaction.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 41.2% ★, Strategy RPG 16.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Class-Based 8.1%
- #3 Of Blood and Descent
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kotakoren
Windows
A roguelike strategy RPG where each expedition shapes a multi-generational legacy. Explore, recruit allies, and continue your adventure through your descendants.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 39.4% ★, Strategy RPG 17%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Difficult 6.1%, Real Time Tactics 6.1%
- #4 Red Sea
95% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Eternal Sands Media
Windows
Red Sea is an intense Real-time Tactics game where you control a small team of vigilantes in increasingly challenging battles. It features a Scriptable Tactics system that mixes auto-battling with manual overrides and has a ton of powerful ability interactions to discover.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 39.5% ★, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Party-Based RPG 13.4%, Tactical 10.6%, Difficult 7.8%
- #5 Blade Prince Academy
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 81 reviews2024
Dev: Angel CorpPub: Firesquid
Windows
Blade Prince Academy is a new take on tactical RPGs, where you lead your squad of Blade Princes to defend the city of Abjectalia in real-time with pause combat. Use your team's power to devastate any threat, but be vigilant, there is always a price to pay when you make a pact with darkness.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 38.4% ★, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Party-Based RPG 13.4%, Tactical 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
- #6 The Umbral Seal
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dominictus Games
Windows
WoW raid mechanics meet FTL's pause-and-plan combat. Command 5-20 heroes through 30+ tactical boss encounters. No grinding. No filler. Pure single-player boss-rush strategy.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Strategy RPG 18%, Tactical 17%, Class-Based 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
- #7 Escape The Mad Empire
92% matchVery Positive89% of 406 reviews2025
Dev: XperimentalZ Games
Windows
Escape the Mad Empire is a party-based, rogue-like dungeon crawler with intense and deeply tactical combat. Overcome the challenges as a band of heroes, and preserve their lives and sanity by managing resources and growing your base. Can you Escape the Mad Empire?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 33.5% ★, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Difficult 9.2%
- #8 Aarklash: Legacy
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 850 reviews2013
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Aarklash: Legacy take command of a mercenary squad in search of truth and guide it through countless battles.Welcome to Aarklash, a land of chaos where incessant battles between the forces of Light, Destiny and Darkness have lasted since the beginning of time.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 54.7% ★, Tactical 18.5%, Strategy 8.7%, RPG 7.5%, Party-Based RPG 7.1%
- #9 Door Kickers
91% matchVery Positive94% of 9,993 reviews2014
Dev: KillHouse Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 35.8% ★, Tactical 33.8%, Strategy 9.3%, Top-Down 7.7%, Real Time Tactics 4%
- #10 Shattered Mythos
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rattleaxe Games
Windows
Sally forth into the shattered remains of the world with a party of heroes at your command in real time combat. Explore the world, gain loot and levels by defeating the mythology inspired monsters to challenge the bosses and break through to the Lich's realm.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 41.2% ★, Party-Based RPG 14.9%, Strategy RPG 14.7%, Action RPG 7.4%, Real Time Tactics 6.3%
- #11 Brain Hack Squad
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CETVE LLC
Windows
Shoot, hack, and kidnap as you lead cybernetic agents in real time tactical combat with pause. Upgrade your team, brainwash enemy agents, and deploy informants as your battle rival groups for control of the city.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 45.2% ★, Tactical 15.7%, Strategy RPG 12%, Real Time Tactics 6.9%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #12 Deadlock Station
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luxorix GamesPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Turn the battlefield into your ally in this tactical rogue-like with indirect controls. Assemble a unique squad, destroy the alien invaders with precise planning, and uncover the truth about the Event and the mysterious disappearance of humans.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 34.5% ★, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Class-Based 11.4%, Tactical 10.4%, Roguelike 6.2%
- #13 Worldstone Chronicles
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cover Club Media
Windows
Lead a party of adventurers through a dark fantasy world using tactical real-time-with-pause combat. Control companion behaviors, manage cooldown-based abilities, explore dangerous regions, and shape relationships, reputation, and story outcomes through your decisions.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 35.8% ★, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Class-Based 11.5%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, Tactical 9.2%
- #14 Elengard: Ascension
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Stèphano M. M. G.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure to rise to power in this new Real-Time-With-Pause medieval fantasy RPG that combines action and strategy mechanics. Fight a lot, explore, choose how you fight, configure your abilities, create powerful builds and combos. Awaken your true power!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 36.9% ★, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, Strategy RPG 16.2%, Tactical 11.3%, Action RPG 5.5%
- #15 Masquerada: Songs and Shadows
88% matchVery Positive89% of 546 reviews2016
Dev: Witching Hour StudiosPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Masquerada is a single-player tactical RPG set in a Renaissance-inspired city of magic, where real-time combat can be paused to set up elemental combos powered by Venetian-styled masks. Come for gorgeous hand-drawn art; stay for the rich lore & a thoughtful, fully-voiced tale of intrigue & tragedy.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 43.9% ★, Party-Based RPG 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Tactical 9.2%
- #16 ウエステリア戦記
86% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: SignTychePub: Tyche's Bookshelf
Windows
This product is a country theft strategy game set in a fictional modern world. At the end of the "Age of Quietness," the faraway world of "Westarea" descends into a great war in which guns, artillery, swords, and magic intersect. In there caos, what kind of story do you desire and see?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 60.7% ★, Tactical 9.9%, Strategy 8.9%, Real Time Tactics 5.6%, Strategy RPG 5.6%
- #17 Skills & Raids
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Eddie H.Hinestroza
Windows
Party-based Extraction RPG with real-time, ability driven combat. Manage cooldowns and react to enemy mechanics. Loot resources to complete quests and craft powerful gear. Combine skills & create unique builds. The world has fallen into the grasp of a creature that erases everything, even thoughts.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 37.2% ★, Party-Based RPG 20%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Class-Based 9.6%, Difficult 7.7%
- #18 Sixty Jumps to Ceres
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chris Hartwich
Windows
In this strategy-roguelike game, you command a space ship on a desperate last mission in the asteroid belt. Negotiate, battle your foes, and upgrade your ship. Get stronger as you progress into increasingly hostile space. Only the boldest, most skilled captain will make it to Ceres. Will you?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 44.3% ★, Strategy RPG 13.8%, Tactical 11.2%, Roguelike 10%, Strategy 6.2%
- #19 Iron Vulture
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 001Studios
Windows
Iron Vulture is a squad-based tactical Roguelite game where players command a team of elite soldiers in a fight for survival. Choose 4 soldiers, each with unique abilities and roles, and dive into procedurally generated maps filled with strategic challenges and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 38.9% ★, Party-Based RPG 16.9%, Class-Based 11.8%, Tactical 10.1%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #20 Jagged Alliance - Back in Action
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,756 reviews2012
Dev: Coreplay GmbHPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A contemporary remake of the much-loved series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 50.1% ★, Tactical 25.6%, Strategy 13.9%, RPG 8.7%, Action 1.1%
- #21 Triste
82% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Santiago OrdizPub: Ruasen
Windows
Triste is a surreal tower defense, with no text or tutorials, designed to feel like a repeating nightmare that disorients you. It’s a relentless torture with no escape.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 31.3%, Tactical 14.6%, Roguelike 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Strategy 11.4%
- #22 ShemHaMephorash
82% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: SignTychePub: Tyche's Bookshelf
Windows
"ShemHaMephorash" is a historical low fantasy strategy game set in the battlefield at the end of the 19th century, where you can explore the language of miracles. Treat the unique "rabbi" and the soldiers skillfully and guide them to the end.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 50% ★, Tactical 12.9%, Strategy RPG 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 6.7%, Strategy 5.4%
- #23 Serpent in the Staglands
83% matchMixed66% of 205 reviews2015
Dev: Whalenought Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A true role-playing adventure. Set in the icy Staglands, this party-based CRPG has you take the role of a trapped god on a perilous journey across a beautiful, deadly peninsula.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 44.8% ★, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, RPG 8.3%, Tactical 7.6%
- #24 Caduca
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crypt
Windows
Lead the last of the faithful in this tactical roguelike adventure through a ruined world and into the gates of hell. Master deep elemental combat in a game where abilities have meaningful upgrades, items have surprising combinations, and every run demands new strategies.
Why similar: Tactical 23.6%, Party-Based RPG 18%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Roguelike 10.7%, Strategy 8.1%
- #25 Welcome Back, Commander
78% matchVery Positive82% of 238 reviews2025
Dev: S.C. 16 BIT NIGHTS S.R.L.
Windows
Commander, your strike team is to dive deep into the contaminated city of Sun Stone and get some answers before the mysterious deadly plague spreads . Good luck Commander!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 54.9% ★, Tactical 18.6%, Real Time Tactics 8.5%, Top-Down 7.3%, Strategy 5.7%
- #26 Dark Envoy
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 866 reviews2023
Dev: Event Horizon
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Lead a party of relic hunters in an epic cRPG adventure set in a war-torn Guns N’ Sorcery world. Experiment with a tactical slo-mo and a modern combat system!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 38.5% ★, Party-Based RPG 15.6%, Class-Based 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Action RPG 8.4%
- #27 UFO: Afterlight
81% matchMixed65% of 534 reviews2014
Dev: Altar GamesPub: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
The story is situated on Mars. It starts where UFO: Aftermath left off and runs simultaneously with UFO: Aftershock. While the Laputans on Earth are fighting Wargots and Starghosts and finding out what caused the destruction of their home planet, a small colony on Mars is trying to survive and flourish.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 59.3% ★, Tactical 21.8%, Strategy 14.9%, RPG 1.7%, Indie 1.3%
- #28 The Red Solstice
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,555 reviews2015
Dev: Ironward
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
2280 A.D. The last few survivors of a ruined Earth seek a new home: Mars, a planet whose inhabitants didn't take too kindly to outsiders. The Red Solstice is a tense, tactical, squad-based action game. Fight to survive with up to 8 players in co-op, or lead your own squad in single-player mode.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 37.7% ★, Tactical 15.6%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Difficult 9.9%, Real Time Tactics 6.4%
- #29 The Fall of Aether Station
78% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Nibble & Byte Game Studio
Windows
Customize your Ships, Upgrade your fleet, and Command your way to victory in this ruthless rogue-lite tower defense/real time strategy hybrid. Take on an enemy that learns from your moves and adjusts its own path. Do you have what it takes to persevere?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 51.2% ★, Tactical 15.6%, Difficult 10.5%, Strategy 6.4%, Real Time Tactics 6.4%
- #30 Kingsvein
77% matchVery Positive92% of 300 reviews2024
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.9%, Strategy RPG 22.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Class-Based 8.6%, Tactical 7.3%
- #31 Void War
75% matchVery Positive94% of 3,693 reviews2025
Dev: Tundra
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 45.3% ★, Difficult 14.8%, Tactical 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #32 Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
76% matchVery Positive86% of 30,619 reviews2010
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a stunning world, make complex moral choices, and engage in bone-crushing combat against massive and terrifying creatures. The Ultimate Edition includes Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and all nine content packs.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 45.9% ★, Party-Based RPG 24%, RPG 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Tactical 5.8%
- #33 7,62 High Calibre
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 477 reviews2014
Dev: ApeironPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
7.62 High Calibre is a tactical action game, sequel to Brigade E5. A professional mercenary is in pursuit of a certain Russian "businessman", who stole a large amount of money from his "colleagues". Now he is hiding in a small country of Latin America to avoid an inevitable punishment.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 43.1% ★, Tactical 25.6%, Strategy 17.5%, RPG 13.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #34 Grimmlins Tale
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Big Rat Games
Windows
Grimmlins Tale is an action adventure monster tamer where you catch, train, and bond with all fairy tale inspired monsters. Fight alongside your monster friends in deep, real-time strategic combat, and hop on their backs to explore in the whimsical world of Never Everland.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 44.1% ★, Party-Based RPG 19.6%, Strategy RPG 17.2%, Action RPG 10.5%, RPG 4.6%
- #35 Runes of the Abyss
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NOBLPub: NOBL Games
Windows
A turn-based roguelike with JRPG-style combat where the heroes are the reason the world is dying — and they don’t even realize it.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.9%, Strategy RPG 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Roguelike 10.5%, Tactical 8.9%
- #36 Drakensang
76% matchVery Positive81% of 786 reviews2009
Dev: Radon LabsPub: DTP Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Drakensang is a third-person party-based RPG based on the pen & paper role-play rules of The Dark Eye. Drakensang is the first PC game for over 10 years to be based on Germany's most successful and popular role-play system. Drakensang builds on the pen & paper rules as applied in version 4.0.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 48.8% ★, Party-Based RPG 27.6%, RPG 15%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%, Atmospheric 2.1%
- #37 Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 706 reviews2026
Dev: Alt ShiftPub: Dotemu
Windows
In Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, take command of a fleet escaping the annihilation of the Twelve Colonies. Manage crises on board as you prepare for the next encounter with the Cylon Fleet. Times are dire, and hard choices must be made. Your only hope: rejoin the Battlestar Galactica.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 45.7% ★, Tactical 16.5%, Difficult 14.2%, Roguelike 7.8%, Strategy 7.4%
- #38 Band of Crusaders
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Virtual AlchemyPub: NC
Windows
Band of Crusaders is a dark medieval strategy RPG in which you become Grandmaster of a knightly order and lead it against a demonic invasion of Europe. Craft your sandbox adventure - explore a vast simulated world, recruit crusaders, grow your camp, and face demons & human foes in real-time combat.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 45.5% ★, Party-Based RPG 22.8%, Strategy RPG 18.5%, Strategy 6%, RPG 5.6%
- #39 Rally the Parties
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TK Works
Windows
A tactical RPG where time only advances while your character is acting. Direct your party while companions follow your orders autonomously, or switch characters to play their role yourself. Recruit NPCs to strengthen your party and descend into the dungeon. A permadeath roguelike RPG.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.5%, Strategy RPG 26.3%, Class-Based 13%, Roguelike 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #40 Tale of Souls
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Phoenix Rise Studios
Windows
Explore an unknown land in this roguelike deckbuilder strategy game. Face moral dilemmas, fight horrors and unlock new powerful cards for your deck as you fight the Velvet Curse that consumes you. A wrong choice can be fatal in the dire world of Tale of Souls, will you be free before it's too late?
Why similar: Strategy RPG 31.1%, Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Roguelike 12.1%, Tactical 10.7%, Strategy 7.9%
- #41 Zhuzi Subdues Demons
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: 李小鹏的个人开发Pub: 李小鹏的发行商
Windows
This is a CRPG game, you can operate a team of 5 people to explore together. Combat is real-time, but allows players to pause the game mid-game to give orders to their team members. The controls refer to Dragon Age origins and Dragon Age II. If you like Dragon Age, you can try to play this game
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 65.5% ★, Party-Based RPG 27.7%, RPG 4.8%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #42 Geo Mythica
71% matchVery Positive100% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Guin Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on an 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth. Battle in unique party-based combat mixing real-time action and strategic commands. Join Gio and a team of lively characters as they unearth bizarre global events, forgotten legends, and battle mythical foes to unveil the secrets of Geo Mythica.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 45.3% ★, Party-Based RPG 21.3%, Action RPG 11.6%, Strategy 5.8%, RPG 4.8%
- #43 Reclaim The Sea
71% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: 1LastGame
Windows
Reclaim the Sea is a roguelike strategy game set in a pirate fantasy world. Fight your way through randomly generated maps and text events. Command your pirate crew, upgrade your ship and make tactical decisions to beat the boss and save the world… or die trying.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 42.7% ★, Difficult 15.6%, Roguelike 10.5%, Strategy 7.3%, Real Time Tactics 6.5%
- #44 The Shadow of the Warring States Period
70% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: 李小鹏的个人开发
Windows
This is a RPG game, you can operate a team of 5 people to explore together. Combat is real-time, but allows players to pause the game mid-game to give orders to their team members.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 38.7% ★, Party-Based RPG 25.4%, Tactical 14.7%, Top-Down 6.9%, Strategy 6.9%
- #45 Magellania
71% matchVery Positive87% of 358 reviews2021
Dev: Illunsoft
Windows
Defeat your enemies with the power of love, friendship, and violent military aggression in Magellania, a hardcore tactics-RPG set in outer space.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 23.2%, Party-Based RPG 23%, Class-Based 14.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, Strategy 7.3%
- #46 Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 34,751 reviews2018
Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: Knights Peak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 40.9% ★, Party-Based RPG 24.4%, Strategy RPG 20.4%, RPG 10.1%, Strategy 3.3%
- #47 End Quest
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spock
Windows
Form a 3-player party as Tank, DPS, or Support and tackle challenging co-op quests. Roles must sync to survive. Fight through waves, boss battles, survival, defense, and escort missions. Rise from Rookie to Legendary Adventurer. No stat growth — pure skill and teamwork.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.5%, Strategy RPG 24.6%, Action RPG 15.8%, RPG 10.1%, Class-Based 8.7%
- #48 WOE
69% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Trevor KelloggPub: Good Steward Games
Windows
Dismantle horrific monsters in real-time gallery combat, descending through random dungeons in search of new weapons, tools, and bizarre artifacts to stave off death a little longer. Woe to all who enter...
Why similar: Strategy RPG 26.2%, Difficult 18.3%, Action RPG 13.4%, Roguelike 13%, RPG 6.7%
- #49 Alignment Zero
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bytecat Games
Windows
'Alignment Zero' is a Real-Time Tactics game with Pause. As the commander of a Private Military Company (PMC) strike force, control your troops and complete missions. Build your squad, select equipment, and develop a tactical plan for battle.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 56.1% ★, Tactical 20%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%, Strategy 5.9%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #50 The Rebellion
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cagatay Urfali
Windows · Mac
Fuel a people’s uprising through fast turn-based tactical battles and hard choices; lead your heroes, stretch scarce resources, heed the crowd’s needs, plan each move with care, break the tyrant’s grip, and let hope rise again!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27%, Strategy RPG 22.1%, Tactical 14.4%, Strategy 12.1%, RPG 10.9%
- #51 A Psychopomp Besieged
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Violet Memoire Software
Windows
A strategic wave defence about protecting souls on their journey to the afterlife. Conjure towers to guide spirits whilst defending astral planes against corrupt invaders. Use magic to cast rituals and enchant defences, and seal the realms that ferry souls between worlds.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 53.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Tactical 9.4%, Strategy 9.1%, Top-Down 4.4%
- #52 Wulin Chess
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 489 reviews2024
Dev: LameCat StudioPub: East2west Games
Windows
Wulin Chess is a turn-based strategy game set in a captivating dark fantasy world. Employ diverse characters across various boards/battlefields, and devise strategic thinking for victory. Strengthen your heroes by collecting equipment and enhancing attributes to face the challenges that lie ahead.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 25.2%, Tactical 15.7%, Difficult 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #53 Shadow's End
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: not me RPG Games
Windows
Build and lead a mercenary warband through a dangerous fantasy world in this RPG/strategy hybrid. Recruit companions, manage morale, explore hostile regions, develop specialized builds, and survive large-scale real-time tactical battles.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.7%, Strategy RPG 21.2%, Action RPG 13%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Tactical 8.3%
- #54 Chaos Entropy
66% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: MILLIDIA
Windows
This RPG features a unique combat system! After obtaining the Chaos God's Ring, you must evade the Goddess's minions while exploring the world, collecting divine weapons, and awakening heroic spirits. Assemble a knightly order to battle powerful enemies and uncover the ancient secrets of Eusayard.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.1%, Strategy RPG 25.6%, Tactical 15.6%, Action RPG 15.6%, RPG 7.8%
- #55 Star Souls
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: DrankiKets
Windows
One by one, the stars begin to die without reason. Thousands of inhabited worlds are turned to dust. You and your crew must find “the Transition”, your last desperate hope to find new worlds. Assemble your fleet, customize your spaceships and fight for the salvation of all intelligent life!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 53.1% ★, Tactical 15.9%, Difficult 14.4%, Strategy 5.8%, Indie 3.7%
- #56 Chrono Stone
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BBBoom
Windows · Mac
Chrono Stone is a semi-automatic Roguelike RPG. Assemble a team, create unique skill builds, and craft powerful gear. As the commander, you’ll devise sound battle strategies and give timely commands to help your squad dodge danger, turning the tide to defeat powerful monsters and opponents.
Why similar: Tactical 23.5%, Strategy RPG 22.2%, Party-Based RPG 22.2%, Roguelike 10.4%, Strategy 7.7%
- #57 UFO: Aftermath
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 339 reviews2014
Dev: Altar InteractivePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 49.4% ★, Tactical 26%, Strategy 23.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #58 Unconventional Warfare
67% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Nightlife Strangers
Windows · Linux
In this top-down tactical shooter RPG, guide a band of cute soldiers through a warzone to safety. Rescue, train and manage your squad for the upcoming war of survival.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 46.8% ★, Tactical 14.4%, Strategy RPG 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 8.2%, Strategy 7.3%