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Games Like Urtuk: The Desolation

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, RPG, Singleplayer, Turn-Based.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 2,484 reviews
Released: 2021-02-27
Developer: David Kaleta
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 20.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 65%

Overview

Urtuk: The Desolation is a standout title for its brutal, hex-based tactical combat and unforgiving, procedurally generated world that forces players to manage their party's survival through harsh conditions. These recommendations focus on titles that emphasize deep party management, grid-based tactical depth, and the dark, atmospheric struggle of leading a group through a hostile environment.

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    96% matchVery Positive87% of 34,222 reviews2023
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    Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 21%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Strategy 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Features excellent open-world party management and tactical combat that mirrors the survival-focused gameplay of Urtuk.

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    95% matchMostly Positive79% of 889 reviews2023
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    Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, hex-based tactical combat inspired by classic tabletop rulesets, perfect for fans of grid-based strategy.

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    Dev: Trese Brothers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Perma Death 13.2%, Difficult 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%

  46. #46 Forgotten Mines
    70% 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 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Perma Death 13.4%, Strategy RPG 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%

  47. #47 Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
    68% 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 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy RPG 8.5%

  48. #48 Darkest Dungeon® II
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 25,172 reviews2023
    Dev: Red Hook Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Perma Death 14.3%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%

  49. #49 The Wanderer
    73% matchMixed69% of 62 reviews2019
    Dev: Cult Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enter a dark wasteland and fight mutants to survive.

    Why similar: Hex Grid 28.9%, Post-apocalyptic 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Turn-Based 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%

  50. #50 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 Tactics 20.2%, Tactical 15%, Difficult 14.7%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%

  51. #51 Dead Monarchy
    70% 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 19.3%, Turn-Based 12.9%, Tactical 10.8%, Perma Death 9.7%, Strategy 9.4%

  52. #52 Winter Falling: Battle Tactics
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 467 reviews2022
    Dev: Rarykos
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Lead troops in tense tactical battles, just you and your brain against the dying world. Can you save it? Manage a mercenary company, scavenge supplies, build an army. Go on a quest! Burn down a village or two... Explore the rich medieval fantasy world in a mix of LOTR, Warhammer, FTL and Total War.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 17.1%, Tactical RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%

  53. #53 Valor of Man
    67% 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 24.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Dark 10.5%

  54. #54 Revelatio
    67% 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 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Strategy RPG 10.5%

  55. #55 Dead Grid
    65% 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 Tactics 19.6%, Post-apocalyptic 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Tactical RPG 11.6%, Tactical 11.3%

  56. #56 Deck of Ashes
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,061 reviews2020
    Dev: AYGamesPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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

    Why similar: Turn-Based 22.2%, Procedural Generation 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Dark 10.7%

  57. #57 Leman
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2022
    Dev: MDH Software
    Windows

    A bloodthirsty, high fantasy, turn-based combat, open-world RPG! Light on story, this game is about deadly tactical combat and developing a legendary adventuring party!

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Strategy RPG 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%

  58. #58 Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator
    67% 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 32.3%, Tactical 25.2%, Procedural Generation 17.8%, Turn-Based 9.5%, Strategy 8.2%

  59. #59 NEO Scavenger
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 5,359 reviews2014
    Dev: Blue Bottle Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 23.4%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Hex Grid 16.6%, Perma Death 13.7%, Procedural Generation 12.6%

  60. #60 The Last Flame: Prologue
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 332 reviews2024
    Dev: Hotloop
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Recruit a party of unique heroes, fight deadly encounters, loot and craft powerful gear, discover and create thousands of synergetic builds! The Last Flame is an endless roguelike auto-battler in which you guide a righteous party of heroes through many challenges.

    Why similar: Hex Grid 34.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Tactical 13.1%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Strategy 6.5%

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