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Games Like Urtuk: The Desolation

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based Combat, 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 2,546 reviews
Released: 2021-02-27
Developer: David Kaleta
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 20.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 65%

Overview

Urtuk: The Desolation stands out for its grim, open-world tactical survival gameplay, low-fantasy aesthetic, and brutal hex-grid combat. These recommendations focus on dark tactical RPGs, squad management, and unforgiving strategic challenges that mirror its atmospheric desperation.

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    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: Tactical RPG 16.1%, Perma Death 10.9%, Difficult 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Dark 9.7%

  44. #44 Urban Strife
    71% matchMostly Positive70% of 698 reviews2026
    Dev: White Pond GamesPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Old school TBS, post-apoc survival and RPG. Recruit deranged locals in your militia, ally local factions and fight those you hate. Haul loot back and rebuild your shelter, doctor your wounds, and fix your guns. People need feeding, booze needs brewing and there is an end of the world to enjoy.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 18.9%, Post-apocalyptic 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Tactical 10%

  45. #45 Godless
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 123 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: Hex Grid 28.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based 12%, Difficult 9.1%, Procedural Generation 8.9%

  46. #46 Tyrant's Blessing
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 373 reviews2022
    Dev: Mercury Game StudioPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Tyberia has been turned into a paradise by the Tyrant, free from war, suffering, and death - because nearly everyone has been turned into the undead. Take charge of the last living warriors in tactical, turn-based battles and drive the Dead Army into the sea!

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Perma Death 10.8%

  47. #47 Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,412 reviews2025
    Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 25%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy RPG 8.5%

  48. #48 Darkest Dungeon® II
    68% matchMostly Positive75% of 27,056 reviews2023
    Dev: Red Hook Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 35.1 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 23.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Perma Death 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%

  49. #49 Othercide
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 5,314 reviews2020
    Dev: Lightbulb CrewPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.9 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 Tactics 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Turn-Based 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Difficult 9.3%

  50. #50 Pathway
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,264 reviews2019
    Dev: RobotalityPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Strategy RPG 10.3%, Procedural Generation 9.3%

  51. #51 Heroes of Steel RPG
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 286 reviews2014
    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 15.5%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Perma Death 13.1%, Difficult 11.6%, Strategy RPG 10.1%

  52. #52 Dead Monarchy
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 139 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 20.5%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Tactical 11.7%, Perma Death 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%

  53. #53 Revelatio
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 98 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 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Strategy RPG 10.5%

  54. #54 The Wanderer
    70% matchMixed69% of 65 reviews2019
    Dev: Cult Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Enter a dark wasteland and fight mutants to survive.

    Why similar: Hex Grid 28.9% ★, Post-apocalyptic 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Turn-Based 13%, Turn-Based Combat 11%

  55. #55 Valor of Man
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 176 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 25.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Dark 10.2%

  56. #56 Winter Falling: Battle Tactics
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 486 reviews2022
    Dev: Rarykos
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.8 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 17.7%, Tactical RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%

  57. #57 Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 3,360 reviews2022
    Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 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 32.1%, Tactical 25.2%, Procedural Generation 17.7%, Turn-Based 10%, Strategy 8.1%

  58. #58 Shuffle Tactics
    66% matchMostly Positive71% of 113 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 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Perma Death 11.1%, Difficult 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%

  59. #59 MENACE
    62% matchVery Positive91% of 13,728 reviews2026
    Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles.

    Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Turn-Based 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Tactical 10.8%

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