- #1 Dark Deity
97% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,983 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.2%, JRPG 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%
- #2 The Last Spell
96% matchVery Positive92% of 12,839 reviews2023
Dev: Ishtar GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Perma Death 10.1%
- #3 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
96% matchVery Positive95% of 14,248 reviews2022
Dev: Dancing Dragon GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 36.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, JRPG 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, RPG 8.1%
- #4 Thyria
95% matchVery Positive81% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: TwokatsPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Linux
Thyria is an RPG, a unique combination of dynamic exploration, turn-based combat and crafting. Summon and train a team of Guardians, who will accompany Thyria into the minds of the cursed villagers. Help them vanquish their nightmares.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%
- #5 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
94% matchVery Positive88% of 6,240 reviews2019
Dev: 6 Eyes StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, Tactical RPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, RPG 10.2%
- #6 Othercide
94% matchVery Positive82% of 5,143 reviews2020
Dev: Lightbulb CrewPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #7 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
93% matchVery Positive86% of 8,142 reviews2020
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 Combat 23.6%, Roguelike 16%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, RPG 11.8%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #8 Urtuk: The Desolation
92% matchVery Positive88% of 2,484 reviews2021
Dev: David Kaleta
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Tactical RPG 21.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Perma Death 10.7%
- #9 Astral Throne
91% matchVery Positive82% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: Zero Sun Games
Windows
Uncover the mystery of a land beset by a Falling Star's curse in this Roguelike Strategy RPG inspired by the classics. Build your party, recruit new allies, and synergize your team's skills for decisive victory.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Perma Death 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%
- #10 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
91% matchVery Positive94% of 9,639 reviews2020
Dev: Dandylion
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, JRPG 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%
- #11 Shields of Loyalty
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Mosaic Mask StudioPub: indie.io
Windows
Experience tactically challenging turn-based strategy in the hostile island world of Mantaria. Command a dynamic army of various unit types and classes to slay a dark and possessed undead army. Train forces into powerful warriors and fight fervently until the snake's head is at your feet!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, 2.5D 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%
- #12 Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator
89% matchVery Positive84% of 3,305 reviews2022
Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Guide puny humans through Despot's Game - a rogue-like tactics army battler. Equip your team and sacrifice them through procedural dungeons as you fight enemies, and other players!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.7%, Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 15.1%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #13 Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy
89% matchMixed69% of 133 reviews2022
Dev: Curious FatePub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy is a turn-based, tactical RPG featuring strategic battles, intriguing puzzles and exciting quests. Customize your heroes’ unique, class-based attacks and abilities to defeat Father Eldritch's oppressive armies throughout dozens of unique, hand-crafted maps!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, JRPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%
- #14 Arcadian Atlas
88% matchMixed54% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: Twin Otter StudiosPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Arcadian Atlas is a Tactical RPG about the choices people make for love and power, and how those decisions tear a kingdom apart.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20%, JRPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Isometric 9.1%
- #15 Fae Tactics
87% matchVery Positive85% of 1,708 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.1%, RPG 13.9%, Strategy 13.6%, Tactical RPG 12.1%, Isometric 8.8%
- #16 Dream Tactics
86% matchVery Positive93% of 631 reviews2024
Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.3%, JRPG 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Anime 8.5%
- #17 Vanaris Tactics
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 170 reviews2022
Dev: Matheus ReisPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Vanaris Tactics is a short narrative tactical RPG experience that tells a story about refugees fleeing their occupied motherland. You lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, unite your people and use tactical prowess to escape your oppressors.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Isometric 14.7%, RPG 6.4%
- #18 Tinyfolks
85% matchVery Positive93% of 1,077 reviews2022
Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Train your folks, defeat monsters and upgrade your town!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Roguelike 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #19 Revelatio
84% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Guild Studio
Windows
"Revelatio" is a turn-based strategy game that combines tile-based combat and elements of roguelike. Strategically summon and control units to claim victory. Stain the world with your darkness by corrupting various units, bosses and even NPCs.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Roguelike 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #20 Blightstone
83% matchVery Positive81% of 471 reviews2026
Dev: Unfinished Pixel
Windows
A challenging, turn-based strategy with a roguelike edge. Lead a team of adventurers to destroy the Blightstone and free the world from corruption. Use free movement, dynamic environments and collectable skills to save the crystal, and save the world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.2%, Isometric 11.4%, 2.5D 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
- #21 Disciples: Liberation
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,871 reviews2021
Dev: Frima StudioPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Disciples: Liberation is a mature, dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat. Liberate the land of Nevendaar and uncover the endless stories hidden within this richly detailed world where every decision has a consequence, and every wrong move could be deadly.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Isometric 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11%
- #22 Praise Dead
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: Intrepid Marmot
Windows
Praise Dead is a roguelike auto-battler where you create zombies from the parts of dead villagers and monsters. Use your zombies to defeat waves of demons, and to harvest resources to improve and upgrade your village.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.1%, Roguelike 17%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Roguelite 10.9%, Strategy 9.5%
- #23 Wantless : Solace at World’s End
81% matchVery Positive90% of 318 reviews2024
Dev: Drop Rate StudioPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
In this dystopic sci-fi Tactical RPG, save your patients from themselves. Craft your skills among millions of combinations, heal the mind and face ever growing nightmares in 10mn runs. Will you overcome the insidious being chasing you across minds?
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Isometric 14.9%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #24 The Dungeon Beneath
82% matchVery Positive89% of 882 reviews2020
Dev: Puzzle Box Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Dungeon Beneath is a tactical rogue-like autobattler. Gather your party and descend into the dungeon, battling your way through room after room of nefarious enemies. Collect powerful artifacts and equipment to create an endless variety of strategies.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Perma Death 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%
- #25 Banner of the Maid
79% matchVery Positive87% of 8,133 reviews2019
Dev: Azure Flame StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Banner of the Maid is a tribute to the golden age of tactical RPGs. Set in an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, commanding your army on smoke-filled battlefields and navigating the turbulent political salons of Paris to forge a heroic epic like no other.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, Tactical RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, JRPG 10.5%, Strategy 9.7%
- #26 Depth of Extinction
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 209 reviews2018
Dev: HOF Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a flooded world and save humanity from a terrible threat in this turn based, tactical RPG with roguelike elements
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Perma Death 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #27 Forgotten Mines
78% matchVery Positive80% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: Cannibal GoosePub: Ishtar Games
Windows
Wreak vengeance and retake lost mines from goblins, orcs, skeletons, and demons in this small-scale tactical roguelite RPG. Build the perfect expedition team and turn the underworld red with each challenging, fast-paced run.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.6%, Perma Death 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8%
- #28 Redemption Reapers
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 542 reviews2023
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Descending suddenly on the world, the macabre Mort armies destroy nation after nation, leaving humanity decimated in their wake. Among the forces resisting the Mort is a small band of mercenaries known as the Ashen Hawk Brigade.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Simulation 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
- #29 Gales of Nayeli
77% matchVery Positive87% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Blindcoco Studios
Windows
Gales of Nayeli is a Grid-Based Strategy RPG featuring 40+ playable characters. Follow Nayeli as she travels across Iuven on her way to face the tyrant, Bloodlust. Along the way, she will meet victims of Bloodlust’s reign lead the last charge against a darkness that echoes across time and space.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, RPG 6.9%
- #30 Dead Grid
73% matchVery Positive94% of 463 reviews2026
Dev: Atom Void
Windows
Dead Grid is a turn-based strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, infused with an 80s retro vibe. Lead a squad of elite mercenaries, fight relentless hordes, discover survivors, and build up your camp with hundreds of scavenged upgrades.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.7%, Tactical RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 9.2%
- #31 Dead Monarchy
76% matchVery Positive83% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Kevin Zhang
Windows
Dead Monarchy is an open-world, turn-based tactical RPG set in a low fantasy world. Personally lead and manage your mercenary company as the captain and embark on your personal quest to defeat the arena champions.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, RPG 11.7%, Perma Death 11.1%
- #32 Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 578 reviews2017
Dev: Pixelated Milk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Regalia: Of Men And Monarchs is a tactical RPG set in a cheerful fantasy world full of weirdness and wonder. Assemble your party, go adventuring, manage your kingdom, make new friends, and defeat your opponents in challenging turn-based combat.
Why similar: JRPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Tactical RPG 14.4%, Isometric 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%
- #33 Necroking
74% matchVery Positive81% of 877 reviews2024
Dev: KORO.GAMESPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Necroking is a turn-based tactics roguelite with vast deckbuilding. You play as a Master of Necromancy. Build your skulls deck, raise skeletons and other scum to defeat settlements desecrated by life.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.1%, Procedural Generation 18.2%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 15%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%
- #34 Dungeon Deathball
75% matchVery Positive96% of 220 reviews2021
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
🏆🏀💀 TACTICS, TERROR & TOUCHDOWNS. Turn-based roguelike meets arcade death-sport, where every dungeon is a unique gauntlet of brutal challenges. Can you survive the trials of Dungeon Deathball and win back your freedom?
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Perma Death 10.7%, Procedural Generation 10.3%
- #35 Mortal Glory
75% matchVery Positive87% of 580 reviews2020
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Roguelike 12.3%
- #36 Tarnished Blood 🩸 [Tactic RPG]
73% matchVery Positive90% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Juggler GamesPub: Galaktus
Windows
Tarnished Blood is a turn-based roguelite RPG with a unique time-bending battle mechanic. Hunt massive beasts, harvest their essence, and help a group of hunters survive in the brutal world beneath the Dome!
Why similar: Roguelike 28.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #37 Rogue Waters
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,075 reviews2024
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Isometric 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #38 Necromancer Returns
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 114 reviews2018
Dev: Greenolor StudioPub: Kaser Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A turn-based strategy game. The world of a fantasy kingdom has been thrown into disarray by the return of the Necromancer – a creature of darkness that wishes to enslave all living beings.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.3%, Turn-Based Combat 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Strategy 11.1%
- #39 Disciples: Domination
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 237 reviews2026
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac
Rule through the chaos! Fifteen years after Avyanna freed Nevendaar, Disciples: Domination returns you to a realm hanging in the balance. In this dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat, take your place on Queen Avyanna’s throne – holding together a crumbling kingdom.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #40 Those Who Rule
70% matchVery Positive90% of 946 reviews2025
Dev: Eldin Turulja
Windows
Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Perma Death 12.2%, JRPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%
- #41 Of Gods and Men: The Daybreak Empire
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Dead Genre Studios
Windows · Mac
A retro-inspired turn-based strategy. Conquer your way across a war-ravaged world to forge a new empire and impart an unprecedented era of peace!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 19.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Strategy 11.1%
- #42 Trials of Fire
71% matchVery Positive86% of 3,239 reviews2021
Dev: Whatboy Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Tactical RPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Perma Death 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #43 Vanaris Tactics - Prologue
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Matheus ReisPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Play the Prologue chapter of Vanaris Tactics. Lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, and experience the first three battles and story of Vanaris Tactics.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Isometric 15%, Strategy 7.1%
- #44 Alina of the Arena
69% matchVery Positive92% of 3,884 reviews2022
Dev: PINIX
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Roguelike 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Roguelite 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #45 The Wind and Wilting Blossom
71% matchVery Positive95% of 188 reviews2020
Dev: Picklefeet Games
Windows · Mac
Navigate the war-torn lands of an alternate history Heian Japan battling yokai hordes in challenging turn-based combat. Encounter hundreds of story events, level-up your party, and unlock new allies and weapons. Die, learn from your mistakes, and try again.
Why similar: Strategy 30.3%, RPG 28.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 8%
- #46 Ash of Gods: Redemption
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 reviews2018
Dev: AurumDust
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Tactical RPG 22.1%, Isometric 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%
- #47 Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,248 reviews2025
Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.4%, JRPG 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%
- #48 Telepath Tactics Liberated
70% matchVery Positive85% of 155 reviews2022
Dev: Sinister DesignPub: indie.io
Windows
An SRPG fan's SRPG! Imagine Fire Emblem with destructible battlefields; the ability to place traps; the ability to shove enemies off cliffs, into lava, or into each other; and a built-in campaign creator.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, 2.5D 9.9%
- #49 The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily
66% matchVery Positive86% of 1,393 reviews2025
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is a turn-based strategy game. Framed for murdering the Emperor, villainess Scarlet and Lily, fight the Empire as the first Streamers in history. Capture every enemy and turn them into allies for a happy ending... Or execute everyone and become the Demon Queen!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Anime 8%
- #50 Voidspire Tactics
70% matchVery Positive97% of 287 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.2%, RPG 14.9%, Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #51 Shuffle Tactics
67% matchMixed70% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Club SandwichPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Shuffle Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding tactical RPG. Strategize to survive tough battles, pick the right cards to create powerful synergies, and bond with your sidekicks to get an edge in battle. Adventure awaits! Will you rise as Asteria's new King?
Why similar: Tactical RPG 17.6%, Isometric 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Perma Death 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%
- #52 Blade Prince Academy
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 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: Tactical RPG 43.9%, Anime 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Strategy 13.2%, RPG 10.1%
- #53 Star Renegades
68% matchVery Positive83% of 2,997 reviews2020
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.Pub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Star Renegades is a dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG. Outsmart uniquely generated adversaries, forge bonds between heroes and end the cycle!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.9%, JRPG 13.8%, 2.5D 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #54 Home Behind 2
66% matchVery Positive87% of 7,178 reviews2022
Dev: TPP StudioPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Home Behind 2 is a Roguelike RPG which set in Scaria, a country engulfed in a ten-year civil war. Lead a patchwork group of revolutionary fighters into the depths of the government's territory as you struggle to overthrow a brutal authoritarian regime!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 15.4%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Strategy 10%
- #55 The Dragoness: Command of the Flame
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Dragoness mixes HOMM-like exploration, city-building and turn-based strategic combat, with a roguelite twist. Choose your battles, paths and skills as you explore a world ravaged by war. Gather and manage your army of beasts, collect resources and expand your city.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Isometric 9.3%
- #56 Dungeon Rats
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 701 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A turn-based, party-based RPG set in the Age of Decadence world and focused on squad level tactical combat. Fight your way out of prison mine or die trying.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Isometric 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
- #57 Mortal Glory 2
66% matchVery Positive88% of 300 reviews2024
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Manage a team of traveling gladiators in this turn-based fantasy roguelike. Find the best recruits, discover powerful item combinations and come up with clever tactics on the battlefield. The tournament awaits those who desire MORTAL GLORY!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, Roguelike 12.3%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #58 Valor of Man
64% matchVery Positive94% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: Legacy ForgePub: Numskull Games
Windows
Forge your party. Master your fate. In this turn-based roguelite RPG, lead four heroes through a fractured realm of danger and destiny. Build synergies, unlock powerful abilities, and face ever-shifting challenges in an epic battle for survival. No journey is ever the same.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%