- #1 Alvora Tactics
97% matchVery Positive93% of 149 reviews2017
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Alvora Tactics is an indie Tactics RPG that combines strategic combat with immersive exploration. Explore and conquer Great Serpent Alvora with your own customizable band of warriors!
Why similar: RPG 14.1%, Tactical RPG 13.4%, Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Turn-Based 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creator, this game shares the exact tactical DNA and deep class-based progression system of Voidspire Tactics.
- #2 Kingsvein
96% 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: Tactical RPG 19.6%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, RPG 11.1%, Strategy RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern evolution of the developer's tactical formula, featuring expanded exploration and refined party-based combat mechanics.
- #3 Crystal Project
96% matchVery Positive92% of 2,480 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Why similar: Class-Based 26.4%, Party-Based RPG 24.5%, RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the spirit of exploration-driven RPGs, combining a massive open world with highly tactical, class-based combat.
- #4 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
95% matchVery Positive88% of 6,291 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: RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Tactical RPG 15.5%, Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style tactical RPG with a robust class system that rewards strategic party building and positioning.
- #5 Wartales
94% matchVery Positive86% of 34,811 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 21.6 hrsMean: 51.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.1%, RPG 21%, Tactical RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a vast open world to explore with a mercenary party, emphasizing tactical combat and deep management systems.
- #6 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
94% matchVery Positive94% of 9,707 reviews2020
Dev: Dandylion
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.3 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 20.4%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, Strategy RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredible level of character customization and tactical depth that rivals the complexity found in Voidspire.
- #7 Wildermyth
93% matchVery Positive95% of 18,135 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.5%, Tactical RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Turn-Based 14.1%, RPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends procedural exploration and character-driven storytelling with satisfying, grid-based tactical combat.
- #8 The Iron Oath
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 900 reviews2023
Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Party-Based RPG 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on long-term party management and tactical combat within a dark, evolving fantasy world.
- #9 Tenderfoot Tactics
91% matchVery Positive82% of 268 reviews2020
Dev: Kevin MaxonPub: Ice Water Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A party of goblins, granted magic by an ancient spirit, wanders the archipelago, fighting back the terrible Fog. Wield elemental power with wild repercussions in this open-world tactics RPG.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Party-Based RPG 13.9%, Class-Based 11.6%, Strategy RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, painterly open world paired with grid-based tactical combat that emphasizes environmental interaction.
- #10 Battle Brothers
90% matchVery Positive88% of 27,494 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 19.2 hrsMean: 93.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 33.4%, RPG 28.7%, Strategy 24.2%, Character Customization 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, gritty tactical game that focuses on managing a mercenary company through dangerous, procedurally generated exploration.
- #11 Telepath Tactics
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 114 reviews2015
Dev: Sinister Design
Windows
A deep indie strategy RPG with destructible battlefields; the ability to build bridges, traps, and barricades; the ability to shove enemies off cliffs and into lava; and full-fledged mod support.
Why similar: RPG 28.4%, Strategy 23.1%, Turn-Based 19.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Indie 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features robust environmental interaction and tactical depth that rewards creative use of the battlefield.
- #12 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,427 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.1%, Strategy RPG 14%, RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential tactical RPG that established many of the genre conventions found in modern indie tactical titles.
- #13 Templar Battleforce
89% matchVery Positive93% of 976 reviews2015
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
An addictive mix of strategic combat and army building, with the precision of an RPG. Design your squad members' exact build of equipment and talents to create unique fireteam combinations. Step into the pilot suit of a Leviathan mech, lead the Templar Knights in turn-based tactical warfare.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23%, Turn-Based 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent squad-based tactical game that offers deep customization and intense, mission-driven combat.
- #14 Our Adventurer Guild
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,208 reviews2024
Dev: GreenGuy
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, RPG 12.2%, Class-Based 10.1%, Tactical RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Strong emphasis on party management and character customization in a persistent, evolving world.
- #15 Low Magic Age
88% matchVery Positive89% of 3,458 reviews2017
Dev: Low Magic Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.
Why similar: Turn-Based 21%, Tactical RPG 18.4%, Party-Based RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Strategy RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation of tabletop-style tactical combat that focuses on party synergy and strategic positioning.
- #16 Stellar Tactics
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,678 reviews2026
Dev: Don WilkinsPub: Maverick Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.4%, Party-Based RPG 20.1%, RPG 14%, Character Customization 7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep, squad-based tactical combat with expansive space exploration and party management.
- #17 UnderRail
87% matchVery Positive86% of 7,097 reviews2015
Dev: Stygian Software
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPG 44%, Turn-Based 41.8%, Indie 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%, Exploration 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, exploration-heavy CRPG that features challenging tactical combat and extensive character build possibilities.
- #18 Crawl Tactics
85% 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: Tactical RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Party-Based RPG 11.6%, RPG 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Tactical combat with a focus on dungeon exploration and managing party resources.
- #19 Dream Tactics
84% matchVery Positive93% of 654 reviews2024
Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 22.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 13.6%, Strategy RPG 11.2%, Strategy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Tactical combat that integrates deck-building mechanics to create unique character synergies.
- #20 Depth of Extinction
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 209 reviews2018
Dev: HOF Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a flooded world and save humanity from a terrible threat in this turn based, tactical RPG with roguelike elements
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, RPG 11.3%, Party-Based RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Tactical combat with a focus on party customization and survival in a dangerous, post-apocalyptic setting.
- #21 Popup Dungeon
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,045 reviews2020
Dev: Triple.B.TitlesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A tactical roguelike RPG inspired by our favorite tabletop games that lets you create any ability, item, villain, hero, and game imaginable.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.1%, RPG 17.3%, Tactical RPG 15.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Highly customizable tactical combat that allows for deep experimentation with party abilities.
- #22 SFD : Rogue TRPG
82% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: icefill
Windows · Mac · Linux
SFD is a unique hybrid of tactical RPG and roguelike. Manage a party of adventurers as you attempt to be one of the few to conquer the Sigma Finite Dungeon.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.7%, RPG 19.1%, Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Party-Based RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Tactical combat with a focus on party building and roguelite elements for high replayability.
- #23 Untamed Tactics
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: Grumpy Owl GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac
Untamed Tactics is a Tactical RPG set in world of colorful animals. Relive the legend of Greycoat’s escape into the untamed Wilds in a tale of lost honor and finding a new home as you fight, talk, and think your way through this beautifully illustrated adventure!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 16.4%, RPG 11.7%, Strategy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical combat with a unique card-based system to enhance party-based progression.
- #24 Live by the Sword: Tactics
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Labrador Studios
Windows · Mac
Live By The Sword: Tactics is a streamlined tactical RPG that blends classic and contemporary gameplay elements. The game is set in a world recovering from the ravages of war, you must navigate the treacherous landscape to prevent further turmoil. Single Player and Multiplayer modes available.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Class-Based 17.3%, Tactical RPG 14.6%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Strategy 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pure tactical combat experience that focuses on class variety and strategic decision-making.
- #25 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,599 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 32.4%, Strategy RPG 21%, RPG 16.2%, Strategy 12.1%, Tactical RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Strong focus on tactical positioning and narrative-driven combat where terrain and height play a major role.
- #26 Heroes of Steel RPG
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 284 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 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, RPG 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Classic party-based tactical combat that emphasizes dungeon crawling and character synergy.
- #27 Tinyfolks
77% matchVery Positive93% of 1,081 reviews2022
Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Train your folks, defeat monsters and upgrade your town!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, RPG 13.4%, Strategy 9.4%, Strategy RPG 9.3%
- #28 Grimshade
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2019
Dev: TALEROCKPub: Asterion Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.
Why similar: RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based 15.9%, Tactical RPG 15.3%, Strategy 13.1%, Party-Based RPG 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: Tactical combat with a focus on party-based progression and a story-rich adventure.
- #29 Forged of Blood
79% matchMixed67% of 118 reviews2019
Dev: Critical Forge
Windows
A fantasy turn-based tactical RPG built on depth and mechanical complexity, featuring classless character building, strategic management, and small unit tactics on a world scale.
Why similar: RPG 21.6%, Strategy 20.4%, Tactical RPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Strategy RPG 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Tactical combat that emphasizes choice-driven narrative and complex party management.
- #30 Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,388 reviews2019
Dev: Ctrl Alt Ninja Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A tactical, turn-based RPG from the makers of Legend of Grimrock games. Every action, every turn counts as you control your party of heroes through challenging, handcrafted missions in the ancient, mist-clad Menhir Forest.
Why similar: Turn-Based 41.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, Strategy 16.7%, RPG 15%, Indie 6.9%
- #31 Time Break Chronicles
76% matchVery Positive89% of 296 reviews2020
Dev: Warrior General Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Time Break Chronicles is a fusion of classic JRPGs and modern Roguelites, with a cast of 100 playable classes to find and unlock. Build your team, customize their abilities, and venture into a procedurally generated adventure through space-time and beyond!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.9%, Party-Based RPG 20%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, RPG 12.6%, Strategy 10.9%
- #32 Super Dungeon Tactics
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 148 reviews2016
Dev: Underbite Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Super Dungeon® Tactics is a classic turn-based game featuring exciting, new gameplay mechanics. Along with traditional RPG characters making you feel right at home, the dynamic gameplay will keep you on your toes.
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, RPG 14.2%, Strategy 11.4%, Party-Based RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Tactical combat with a focus on party-based dungeon crawling and gear-based progression.
- #33 FLAMBERGE
78% matchMixed69% of 137 reviews2015
Dev: HYDEZEKE
Windows · Mac
Flamberge is a tactics RPG featuring free movement and simultaneous turns. Players plan out their moves ahead of time, then during execution, both allies and enemies will act at the same time.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.7%, RPG 17.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Party-Based RPG 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Tactical combat that experiments with real-time and turn-based hybrid mechanics for a fresh feel.
- #34 Horizon's Gate
75% matchVery Positive95% of 1,240 reviews2020
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.9%, Turn-Based 15.9%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, RPG 8.5%
- #35 Mainframe Defenders
75% matchVery Positive87% of 770 reviews2020
Dev: Synthetic Domain
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
MAINFRAME DEFENDERS - Turn-based tactics centered around gear and unit customization. It offers simple combat, high replayability, and tons of loot. Items don't just provide stats boost, but also offer distinct mechanics that can be combined into powerful builds.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 40.1%, RPG 20.6%, Strategy 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Exploration 7.4%
- #36 Tangledeep
76% matchVery Positive82% of 1,471 reviews2018
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 25%, RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #37 Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
71% matchVery Positive94% of 2,846 reviews2025
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.9%, Turn-Based 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Party-Based RPG 13.2%, Strategy RPG 9.8%
- #38 Dark Deity
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,017 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.6 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 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Party-Based RPG 13.4%, Strategy RPG 11.7%, RPG 10.7%
- #39 Endless RPG - Untold Tales
72% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Craft a party of diverse characters, each with customizable skills and looks. Explore a living world with dynamic day-night cycles, changing seasons, and diverse biomes. Embark on an epic journey where you shape your destiny as the director of your unique story.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.2%, Turn-Based 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%, Strategy RPG 9.3%
- #40 The Dungeon Beneath
73% matchVery Positive89% of 886 reviews2020
Dev: Puzzle Box Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.8 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 35%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.4%, Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #41 Card Quest
73% matchVery Positive86% of 375 reviews2017
Dev: WinterSpring Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.9%, RPG 25.8%, Strategy 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Indie 9.1%
- #42 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
73% matchVery Positive86% of 390 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Build unique class-and-race combinations, shape your talents, and test your strategy in a tactical roguelike dungeon crawler packed with campaigns, challenge runs, loot, bosses, and replayable depth. Your plan may be brilliant. The dungeon may disagree.
Why similar: Turn-Based 45.5%, RPG 28%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Character Customization 12.4%
- #43 Seer's Gambit
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 528 reviews2024
Dev: Unleash The Giraffe
Windows
A strategic, hero-drafting roguelite RPG that rewards smart positioning, player agency, and synergies-building within your party. Explore a perilous world brimming with upgrades to discover and unlock. Choose the right combination of heroes, equipment, skills, and buffs to craft your perfect team.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.2%, Party-Based RPG 23.8%, Strategy 13.9%, RPG 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #44 Ultimate Space Commando
74% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Creatio 49Pub: Angry Cat Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
USC is a turn-based, top-down view tactics game in which you control the crew of a stranded recon vessel in a "first contact war" for survival, featuring a detailed combat system with RPG elements, fully interactive randomized maps, unique weapons and gadgets, crafting, and custom multiplayer modes.
Why similar: RPG 33.4%, Strategy 28.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.8%, Indie 12.9%
- #45 Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG
69% matchVery Positive94% of 736 reviews2023
Dev: D20Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.2%, Party-Based RPG 24.3%, RPG 16.7%, Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #46 Rogue Wizards
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 250 reviews2016
Dev: Spellbind Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.5%, RPG 20.8%, Tactical RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Indie 7.2%
- #47 Radix Chronicle
67% matchVery Positive100% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Luna Flora
Windows · Mac · Linux
Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 35.6%, RPG 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #48 Trials of Fire
68% matchVery Positive86% of 3,249 reviews2021
Dev: Whatboy Games
Windows
Median: 6.9 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 27.7%, Turn-Based 23.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, RPG 10.8%, Strategy 8.6%
- #49 Inkbound
66% matchVery Positive87% of 3,979 reviews2024
Dev: Shiny Shoe
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Strategy RPG 14.1%, RPG 12.7%, Strategy 11.2%
- #50 Glorious Companions
68% matchMixed62% of 206 reviews2024
Dev: Ancient Forge
Windows
Explore the open world of Terscara as you advance through the challenging and tactical encounters in this epic turn-based tactical RPG. Form and lead a group of battle-proven companions, delve into the ancient dungeons to collect the elusive vault crystals, and end Xandar’s Wraith once and for all.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20%, Turn-Based 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, Strategy RPG 9.7%
- #51 Robothorium
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 373 reviews2019
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Robothorium is a cyberpunk dungeon crawler with turn-based fights, where all your choices will have a direct impact on your revolution against Humankind. Deep Strategy, Crafting, Party Based management, Talents and so much more in this roguelike!
Why similar: Turn-Based 28%, RPG 19.9%, Strategy 19.7%, Party-Based RPG 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%
- #52 Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 180 reviews2018
Dev: Wave Light Games Inc.
Windows
Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North is a gripping, tactical RPG that lets you build a powerful band of adventurers and partake in a grand adventure.
Why similar: Turn-Based 18.4%, RPG 18.2%, Tactical RPG 15.3%, Strategy 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%
- #53 Dungeon Rushers
70% matchMixed62% of 1,236 reviews2016
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, RPG 18%, Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%
- #54 Paper Sorcerer
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 644 reviews2014
Dev: Ultra Runaway Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Paper Sorcerer is a stylish single player turn based RPG focused on strategy, party-building, and environmental puzzles. Fight with the skills and spells you've learned in a battle system that emphasizes strategy over grinding. Assemble a party of monsters and dark creatures to fight alongside you.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.2%, Party-Based RPG 25.8%, RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Character Customization 8.1%
- #55 Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
65% matchVery Positive82% of 1,322 reviews2025
Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 15.2 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 28%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Strategy RPG 10.7%, RPG 10.3%
- #56 Endless RPG
69% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Play on randomly generated worlds with a party of characters just the way you like it. You will not be bounded by classes or scripted story, only by your creativity. Make your own journey. Tell your own history.
Why similar: RPG 24.9%, Strategy 18.2%, Turn-Based 16.9%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%
- #57 Fae Tactics
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,719 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.2 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 24.2%, RPG 22.6%, Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Tactical RPG 9%
- #58 Dark Bestiary
66% matchVery Positive89% of 523 reviews2020
Dev: Qd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Dark Bestiary is a turn-based tactic game with RPG elements. The very core of the game consists of continuous and exciting battles with monsters rather than a deep story. So, you will have to explore a rich combat system and discover your character’s possibilities.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30%, Tactical RPG 21.6%, RPG 17.7%, Strategy 14.6%, Character Customization 7.6%
- #59 Spellcrafter
71% matchMostly Negative36% of 64 reviews2015
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Salient Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spellcrafter is an RPG game with deep tactical turn-based combat and a unique spell casting system. Explore the magical world, collect gold, interact with NPCs, take quests and make moral choices! Recruit heroes, assemble and summon powerful troops and send them into battle!
Why similar: RPG 37.5%, Strategy 29.6%, Turn-Based 20.8%, Indie 12.1%
- #60 Skygard Arena
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: Gemelli Games
Windows
Lead your squad of Champions to victory in this fantasy turn-based tactical skirmish game. Save the 5 factions of Skygard in the story mode missions or battle other players online. Customize your Champions to fit your strategy, capture objectives, pick up resources and strike with your spells!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.9%, Turn-Based 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Party-Based RPG 12.3%, Strategy 9.4%