- #1 MEGACHESS
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starry MinesPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
MEGACHESS is a roguelite dungeon crawler with chess elements. Blast through high-paced tactical battles, adapt your army against outnumbering foes, craft and combine your units to form MEGA-PIECES and obliterate the bosses.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Chess 16.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #2 Summoner Arise!
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CookieLegends
Windows
Turn-based. Tactics. Roguelike. Summon units and battle your way past wave after wave of enemies. Start with a fixed amount of mana as you ascend a mysterious ruined world. Run out and you lose. With 300+ upgrades available, customize and command your army to victory!
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, Roguelite 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Tactical 9.7%
- #3 Once a Pawn a King
96% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: Clover BitePub: indie.io
Windows
Chess is broken. Gather the Black Army, build a party of chess pieces, and battle through fractured boards in this asymmetric turn-based roguelike. Empower your army, adapt your strategy each run, and unravel the mystery behind a world trapped in an endless match.
Why similar: Chess 23.3% ★, Turn-Based 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Grid-Based Movement 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%
- #4 Mind Over Monarchy
95% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Wise Puppy
Windows
Command your army in a turn-based strategy game where every move matters. Each round represents new challenges in randomly generated battles, but be careful because when your king dies your attempt is over!
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Roguelite 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Chess 10.7% ★
- #5 Zero Orders Tactics
94% matchVery Positive92% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Pauloondra
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
🌋⚔ Terraforming + Into The Breach! An experimental puzzle strategy where you are not commanding your troops - now, you are shaping the battlefield itself! Nothing is random*, everything is predictable*, and the battlefield is changing. Every turn. By you.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Tactical 9.2%
- #6 TOTAL ZUGZWANG
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LOKUST AZUL LIMITED
Windows
This is Chess on a conveyor belt -- an ingenious roguelike, melding tactical strategy and explosive action! Deal with a mind-bending scrolling board that pulls towards you relentless waves of foes and perils. Prepare for their violent collision with your pieces. Prepare for TOTAL ZUGZWANG.
Why similar: Chess 24.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Tactical 10.7%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #7 The Rookery
93% matchVery Positive96% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Glyder Games
Windows · Mac
An exciting and fast-paced chess roguelite, full of ridiculous abilities! Explode your opponent's pieces, spawn queens all over the board, move twice in a row... But watch out for the bosses, who have crazy powers of their own!
Why similar: Chess 33.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.9%, Roguelite 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Tactical 9.5%
- #8 Bossfight Tactics
92% matchPositive97% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Iterative Interactive
Windows
Become the BOSSFIGHT when you win! Assemble quirky item synergies and outsmart enemy intents in a series of turn-based combat. Bossfight Tactics distills a deep, tactical experience into a cute and approachable roguelike!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.6%, Turn-Based 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Difficult 11%, Tactical 10.6%
- #9 Militia
91% matchVery Positive94% of 142 reviews2015
Dev: BrainGoodGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Militia is a tight turn-based strategy game that brings the thrill of victory to single-player. It's simple to pick up, and from the moment you start, you'll be learning and improving -- building your skills, learning new strategies, and ranking up on the single player ladder.
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Chess 11.2% ★, Tactical 7.6%
- #10 Weapon Gambit
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PC W.Pub: PC W. Studio
Windows · Mac
Roll your weapons, plan your every move! A bite-sized tactical puzzle blending dice and chess. Strategize your positioning with the rolled weapons to dismantle enemy defenses. Strike directly at the Monster Crystal before your turns run out!
Why similar: Chess 24% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Grid-Based Movement 10.2%
- #11 Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure (Chess)
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2018
Dev: Pixel Wizards
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience a 4K graphics strategy game with tactical depth, breadth, and challenge like nothing you have played before: the perfect mix of Chess, tactical setups and quests inpired by classic RPGs
Why similar: Chess 30.5% ★, Turn-Based 22.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Tactical 10.8%
- #12 Zombie Blitzkrieg
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Tiunovsky
Windows · Mac
Survive against zombies in this turn-based tactical roguelike. Outsmart your enemies in fast-paced battles using different tactics. Pick rewards and power up your character to conquer increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Grid-Based Movement 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based 10.8%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #13 Pharmakon - Tactical Puzzle
89% matchMixed56% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Visumeca Games
Windows
Use your drone to lead tactical combat against elemental beasts infesting your faction. Assess the risks, coordinate attacks, optimize your equipment and become the agent who will put an end to the infestation!
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Roguelite 13%, Tactical 9.2%
- #14 The Black Pepper Crew
88% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Quijipixel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Assemble your crew, gear them up and fight creatively on this easy to learn but hard to master turn-based tactical roguelite. Capture the most dangerous bounties in the city, cash that juicy bounty and improve your chances of survival on a city filled with crime and jazzy grooves.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Roguelite 11.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.1%
- #15 Guardians of Gridvale
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luis RegueiraPub: Sinister Siamese Studios
Windows · Mac
Push enemies into water, cast fireballs on oil patches to create explosions and use the environment to your advantage in this tactical, turn based roguelike with timing mechanics, environmental effects and stupid jokes. Equip and level up your heroes and take control of the Guardians of Gridvale!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Procedural Generation 8.8%
- #16 Dunnigan's Trail
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Hammer Games, LLC
Windows
You're a merchant looking to strike it rich. Lead a wagon of hired swords on a trail of danger and hijinks that's a different experience every time. Defend your wares in turn-based tactical battles in this choose your own adventure fantasy roguelite. Make decisions, manage resources, and survive!
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #17 Dungeon Deathball
86% matchVery Positive96% of 220 reviews2021
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 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: Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based 14.6%, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Roguelite 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%
- #18 Godless
84% matchVery Positive93% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: Danil Kalyupa
Windows
In Godless, you don’t save the world — you end it one turn at a time. Reshape the hex-based battlefield, summon deadly minions, explore endless strategies, and crush mortal heroes in this tactical roguelike!
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Grid-Based Movement 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #19 My Master's A Moron
85% matchPositive82% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: Potion Junkies
Windows
"My Master's A Moron" is a 2D turn-based, tile-based roguelike & roguelite dungeon crawler. Explore your way through your Master's basement (that he happens to rent out to monsters) and discover a multitude of enemies, items, spells, armor, upgrades, and more.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.9%, Grid-Based Movement 16.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Difficult 9.5%
- #20 The Ouroboros King
84% matchVery Positive81% of 549 reviews2023
Dev: Oriol Cosp Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The Ouroboros King combines the strategic depth of chess with the build variety and replayability of roguelikes. Assemble a formidable army, discover powerful relics, and buy surprising gadgets to defeat the Coven.
Why similar: Chess 27.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 20.6%, Roguelite 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Difficult 11.3%
- #21 Back Rank Chess
83% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Nocky
Windows · Mac
Do you like the Endgame in chess? Here's a brand new chess variant! Defend the back rank against the onslaught of enemy pawns. Easy to learn , advanced artificial intelligence , 66 hand-crafted stages.
Why similar: Chess 34.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.4%, Grid-Based Movement 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Tactical 9.7%
- #22 A Game of Chaess
82% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Yohan Fabre (Gamezel)Pub: Klaas Jongsma
Windows · Mac
A Game of Chaess is "Monty Python meets Tolkien on a Chessboard". Defeat waves of black pieces in this asymmetrical chess game to stop the Lord of Darkness! The rules are simple, but the game gets harder and harder. Only the most fooli- eh fearless players will succeed!
Why similar: Chess 28.7% ★, Turn-Based 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Tactical 11.1%
- #23 Pawndemonium
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Etienne Pouvreau
Windows
Crawl through the infernal checkerboards. Plan your moves, survive demonic hordes, collect unholy weapons, and descend ever deeper to reclaim your soul — but beware: in this damned game, the rules of chess have been... corrupted. Can you reach the PAWNDEMONIUM ?
Why similar: Chess 34% ★, Turn-Based 22.1%, Grid-Based Movement 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%, Strategy 7.4%
- #24 Gambition
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: EasternLamp
Windows
A roguelike chess strategy game where chess pieces evolve into powerful forms, gaining unique abilities and devastating synergies across ever-changing boards.
Why similar: Chess 27.4% ★, Turn-Based 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #25 Peace by Piece
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Przemek Cholewa
Windows
Restore peace — one piece at a time. Start a rebellion with a handful of loyalists in this chess roguelike, and grow your army as you free a war-torn kingdom. Gain banners that bend the rules and build devastating synergies as you race to topple a tyrant before his army returns!
Why similar: Chess 31.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Roguelite 9.4%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #26 Path of Thalanos
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roman Dammer
Windows
Path of Thalanos is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a rich random item and skill system. Encounter many random generated events, shrines, traps and enemies. Build your hero and find out how deep you can go into the dungeon. Each run is unique.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.4%, Roguelite 14%, Tactical 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
- #27 Tactorius
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ludius Constructs
Windows
Summon new pieces, move multiple times, trample opponents, and unleash 100+ arcana - a tactical chess roguelite where the AI casts back. Climb the Gauntlet one floor at a time.
Why similar: Chess 36.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Roguelite 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Strategy 12%
- #28 Unbox Tactics
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: cukuto
Windows
Unbox Tactics is a rogue-like, turn-based tactical game where you command a team of characters, each unboxed with unique skills and abilities. Strategically plan your moves and assemble the ultimate party as you take on intense, tactical battles.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Grid-Based Movement 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #29 METAL APEX - Rogue Prototype
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: mudbound_dragon
Windows · Linux
The AI was perfect - too perfect to control. Face off against rogue drone swarms in tactical turn-based combat inspired by Advance Wars and FTL.
Why similar: Turn-Based 39.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 30.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #30 The Depths of Tolagal
78% matchPositive83% of 46 reviews2015
Dev: Angry Toad Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Depths of Tolagal is an addictive roguelike dungeon crawler with an emphasis on tactical combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Procedural Generation 7%, Tactical 6.6%
- #31 Shift'n Slay
76% matchVery Positive83% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: DREBOT game studio
Windows
Shift’n Slay is an amped-up turn-based tactical roguelike, where you fight your way through a cyberpunk hell step by step, trying to break a time loop engineered by corporate bastards.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, Tactical 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Strategy 10.8%
- #32 Endhall
77% matchVery Positive85% of 131 reviews2018
Dev: Heartbeast
Windows · Mac · Linux
Endhall is a byte-sized roguelike. Become an artificial intelligence and combine tactical actions to defeat your enemies and reach the end of the hallway.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Roguelite 12.8%, Grid-Based Movement 10.5%, Turn-Based 9.5%
- #33 The Severed Gods
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Topebox
Windows
A fantasy roguelite RPG where heroes reincarnate to stop the mystic dragon Umbra. Master turn-based combat, sever giant bosses, and shape your journey through relics and evolving NPC interactions.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Roguelite 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
- #34 Mordheim: City of the Damned
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 8,357 reviews2015
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mordheim: City of the Damned is the first video game adaptation of Games Workshop's cult classic tabletop game Mordheim. Set in the Warhammer World's decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Tactical 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #35 Top Check
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gliding Knight Games, LLC
Windows
Collect cards, build decks, and battle fierce opponents in Top Check, a roguelike deckbuilder and card game inspired by the classic game of chess. With many unique pieces and abilities, only the best strategists will emerge victorious. Do you have what it takes to reach the top?
Why similar: Chess 27.8% ★, Turn-Based 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Roguelite 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.1%
- #36 Othercide
75% matchVery Positive82% of 5,202 reviews2020
Dev: Lightbulb CrewPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Roguelite 12.5%, Strategy 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
- #37 Primal Fray
73% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: ImagoPub: Indie Games Starter
Windows
Primal Fray is a turn-based strategy roguelite. Enter the Rift and fight your way through enemies while building a team of primals and collecting buffs along the way. Outmaneuver your foes and surprise them with powerful combos of a well-built and synergistic team to learn the truth about the Rift.
Why similar: Turn-Based 22%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Roguelite 11.8%, Tactical 10.2%
- #38 Desktop Dungeons: Rewind - Daily Demo
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: QCF DesignPub: Prismatika
Windows
Desktop Dungeons: Rewind - Daily Demo is a new, procedurally generated challenge, designed to rack the strongest minds…DAILY! So grab your sword, embark on this brain-teasing roguelike adventure, explore dangerous dungeons, and prepare for the full game! Do you have what it takes to be the GOAT?!
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Difficult 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #39 Stellar Raiders
73% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Five Head Games
Windows
Stellar Raiders is a turn-based tactics roguelike where you lead a crew of space pirates, raid enemy ships, and grab as much loot as you can before making your escape.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.8%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Difficult 9.8%, Strategy 7.8%
- #40 Gambonanza
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,254 reviews2026
Dev: BlukuléléPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike, set on a tiny board with higher stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings and discover new rule-bending Gambits, tile and piece combinations. Face off against challenging bosses and get lost in all the ways you can break traditional chess!
Why similar: Chess 24.9% ★, Turn-Based 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Roguelite 10.2%, Tactical 8.9%
- #41 Beast Whalers
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Filip Artur Kowalski
Windows · Linux
Beast Whalers is a naval tactical roguelike about assembling and controlling your own fleet to battle bizarre sea monsters. Trade and upgrade unique ships, use their special abilities, and maneuver carefully between enemies on tight, procedurally generated levels.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Grid-Based Movement 13%, Tactical 10.2%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #42 Puzzle Tactics
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Robert Alvarez
Windows · Mac
Puzzle Tactics is a turn-based and grid-based tactics game played in various small levels. You play as the blue team with the goal of defeating the red team's units before losing your own. Later levels are more difficult and introduce more unit types in battle.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.9%, Turn-Based 19.8%, Grid-Based Movement 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Tactical 12.8%
- #43 Wanna Survive
71% matchVery Positive93% of 301 reviews2019
Dev: PINIX
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
HIGH SPEED ZOMBIE TACTICS - Fight mobs of undead attacking from all sides in this streamlined turn-based tactics that emphasizes unit placement and synergies. Help the survivors live through fights and manage their rations to avoid permanent death, and they just might be able to reach the Sanctuary.
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Tactical 14.9%, Difficult 11.3%
- #44 NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 341 reviews2017
Dev: Post Mortem PixelsPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
NEXT JUMP is a turn-based, tactics Shoot 'em up. Do space-jumps on procedurally generated boards and chase the vicious Dragons who stole all the stock of Beverage from the Galaxy!
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Grid-Based Movement 8.7%
- #45 Rogue Mate
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MiThiKaL Productions
Windows
A roguelite chess RPG where your pieces evolve beyond the board. Unlock branching skill trees, recruit and build your warband, then battle through ten handcrafted boss encounters, each with unique mechanics designed to dismantle your strategy.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.1%, Roguelite 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Strategy 10.9%, Tactical 8.5%
- #46 Pico Pico Dungeon!
69% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Game Tsukuru Kun
Windows
A turn-based roguelike RPG that's easy to pick up and play! Casual yet challenging! Strategic depth is preserved! In addition to roguelike stages, there are over 20 diverse stages, including puzzles and tower defense!
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.4%, Grid-Based Movement 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Procedural Generation 6.6%
- #47 Guards of the Gate
71% matchMixed68% of 41 reviews2019
Dev: Prince Game Studio
Windows
Guards of the Gate is a roguelike turn-based game on hexagonal fields. You control a team of heroes aka Guards of the Gate, who are trying to save the world from the evil Dragon Lord.
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.7%, Grid-Based Movement 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #48 Ravenmark: Scourge of Estellion
71% matchMixed65% of 105 reviews2015
Dev: Witching Hour StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Ravenmark: Scourge of Estellion is a turn-based wargame, where strategic troop placement is essential to succeed, but this is just one of the many choices you will face while fighting your way through your many battles!
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Strategy 15.4%, Tactical 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%
- #49 Dead Weight
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Klukva Games
Windows
Face the Ancient Gods! Set the sails of your flying pirate ship and embark on a roguelite adventure in the steampunk world of Dead Weight. Explore floating islands in search of loot. Choose a class and enjoy turn-based tactical combat on tiny battlefields where every step matters.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Tactical 11.4%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #50 Into the Breach
69% matchVery Positive94% of 21,909 reviews2018
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Turn-Based 18.9%, Roguelite 9.6%, Strategy 8.6%
- #51 Telestians
69% matchPositive92% of 38 reviews2022
Dev: Lucid LX LLC
Windows
Telestians is a turn-based strategy war game that takes place in a dark fantasy setting. Build armies, search ruins, conquer castles, and hear the lamentations of their women!
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Roguelite 11%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
- #52 Axe Ghost
67% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Tomasz Kaye
Windows · Mac
In Axe Ghost you cleverly push monsters around a grid and blow them up in turn-based spatial combat. Take on the Daily Challenge and face off against the loathsome Garnemar!
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Tactical 11.9%, Strategy 6.6%
- #53 Antisuns
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nicolai Czempin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Board the enemy spaceship while defending your own in turn-based tactics. Outmaneuver foes, chain creative combos, and if you see a better way, rewind and take it. Push for greater rewards, so you’re ready for the tougher enemies ahead. But be aware of the enemies that are pushing back right now!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Grid-Based Movement 13.1%, Roguelite 9%
- #54 Forrader Hero
67% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: VidyGames
Windows
Forrader Hero – turn-based game with roguelike elements where heroes can’t step back and must fight through the end to save their soul in ‘Forgotten Proto.World’ fighting hordes of monsters, undead creatures, and their overlords.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27%, Grid-Based Movement 18.3%, Roguelite 12.6%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Tactical 8.1%
- #55 Crawl Tactics
67% matchVery Positive92% of 209 reviews2022
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.4%, Grid-Based Movement 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #56 MASSIVE CHALICE
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,899 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
MASSIVE CHALICE is a tactical strategy game set on an epic timeline from Double Fine Productions. As the Immortal Ruler of the nation, you'll take command of its heroes, forge heroic marriages to strengthen your Bloodlines, and battle a mysterious enemy known as the Cadence in a 300 year war.
Why similar: Turn-Based 39.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.5%, Tactical 14.4%, Strategy 13.6%, Fantasy 4.1%
- #57 Ruin Raiders
68% matchMixed67% of 88 reviews2021
Dev: OverPowered TeamPub: indie.io
Windows
Ruin Raiders is a turn-based tactical roguelike where you command customizable squads on a one-way journey into the ruins of an ancient civilization. Master turn-based combat, craft new technologies, and dive into ever-changing ruins to unveil the past!
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Roguelite 12%, Difficult 9.4%
- #58 Lost In The Open
66% matchMixed66% of 163 reviews2025
Dev: Black Voyage GamesPub: WhisperGames
Windows
An unexpected assassination attempt leaves you wounded and fleeing across no man's land. To survive in this roguelike, low-fantasy tactical RPG, you must recruit strategically, fight desperately and repent sincerely.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Grid-Based Movement 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Difficult 9.2%
- #59 Wordforge: Silent Letters
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Les Ganton
Windows
A word-building dungeon game where every decision matters. Forge words to survive, explore dangerous halls, and awaken silent letters to gain powerful score and health bonuses. A roguelike word game where spelling is combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Roguelite 13%, Grid-Based Movement 11.7%