- #1 Dyadem
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nathaniel Jones
Windows · Linux
Become the greatest tactician in this love letter to classic handheld SRPGs. It falls to you to forge the bonds of your Prince's followers, develop their skills, and shape their strategies as you fight to reclaim your homeland and save the world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.1%, Strategy RPG 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Perma Death 13.3%
- #2 Requiem of Reuinis
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ZaxiquejPub: Mecrew Games
Windows
A Magic Tower-style Strategy RPG with alchemy and progression. Play as Tasia and explore lost ruins with your companions. No unwinnable dead ends — plan your days freely, build your loadout, gather resources, and uncover the truth behind the [Calamity].
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, Time Management 19.3%, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%
- #3 Sector 598
96% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
Windows
Sector 598 is a brutal turn-based strategy game where you command a Hacker, living in a Dystopian world where not all is what it seems. Gather the lost memories of the city to perform the ultimate hack against the all-seeing eye of the Admin. The Admin pulls no punches, plays smart or die.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.7%, Perma Death 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Strategy RPG 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
- #4 Idle Hero Siege
95% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: 光鸽
Windows
is a hard core 'AI' based MUD. Player could config 'AI' for each hero to take wonderful fights.
Why similar: Word Game 23.7%, Tactical RPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%
- #5 多宝修仙
94% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: 星爆工作室
Windows
This is a turn-based strategy immortal cultivation game, where you can subdue spiritual pets from all walks of life, refine exclusive magic weapons, and meet immortals and Taoists. My cultivation is my master!
Why similar: Word Game 24.1%, Tactical RPG 15.4%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%
- #6 Knights Of Dice
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Martin Pihl
Windows
Knights of Dice is a dice-rolling game, which aims to please gamers that are into boardgames, turnbased games, strategy, and a sprinkle of action
Why similar: Board Game 24%, Tactical RPG 21.9%, Perma Death 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%
- #7 Sky Sword Strategy
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DynamicDoodad
Windows
An RPG adventure with strategic gameplay. Recruit an army to repel invaders in a war-torn land. Reunite with your family and help people along the way. Survive long enough to unlock your special abilities. Awaken the power of the Sky Sword.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.8%, Tactical RPG 20.6%, Board Game 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Perma Death 7.6%
- #8 Nilspace
92% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: 1 Look Games
Windows
An all new Strategy RPG inspired by your favorites! Develop a guild, foster character relationships, and customize your units for battle. Discover the unknown realities of Nilspace and its many stories.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 19.8%, Time Management 15.4%, Perma Death 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%
- #9 The Border Lord
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Joe PeadenPub: StyleHead Games, LLC
Windows
Defend your frontier village against relentless raiders in this turn-based tactics RPG with settlement building. Survive at all costs!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.3%, Perma Death 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%
- #10 Mercenary Brotherhood
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SC Strategy Games
Windows
A deep turn‑based tactics RPG featuring emergent stories, procedural world events, enemy factions, magical loot with drawbacks, and a fully simulated fantasy sandbox. Build your mercenary company, survive brutal battles, and uncover new content. Solo‑dev indie project with active development.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.2%, Tactical RPG 21.2%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
- #11 Night Fantasy 夜色幻想
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpringLeaf
Windows
Night Fantasy is a roguelike tactical SRPG featuring build customization and fast-paced turn-based combat. In a world shrouded by eternal night, players will lead three adventurers to climb the Demon Tower, defeat the Demon Lord, and bring long-lost light back to the land.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 21%, Perma Death 15%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #12 Protostar Twilight
89% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Tactical ElysiumPub: holo Indie
Windows
Protostar twilight is a fan-made HoloStars EN SRPG. This game includes art entirely made by our extremely talented team, enticing battles, a completely original story, music, and items. This game is available to play only on Windows.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Strategy RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 5.6%
- #13 Legend of Zero
89% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Yunkai
Windows
This is the next installment of Legend of Cina, it's a bit more simple and hopefully you will like it.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.6%, Strategy RPG 18.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, RPG 6.6%
- #14 Chronicles of Ultiria
88% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Snowalski Studios LLC
Windows
Chronicles of Ultiria is a classic strategy RPG where you command a diverse cast of characters through turn and grid-based battles. Strategize to overcome enemies, traverse dangerous maps, and unravel the dark plots of the Ultiran Emperor.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, Strategy RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Strategy 6.4%
- #15 Runerock Arena
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Areena Games
Windows
Forge a lasting dynasty across a Gladiator League of Runerock in this turn-based strategy game with RPG aspects. Hire your team, outfit them with equipment and spells, then lead them into tactical combat. Guide careers from raw recruits to seasoned legends, training new successors for arena glory.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.6%, Tactical RPG 21.4%, Strategy RPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Strategy 7.1%
- #16 Two Die
87% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Jon Lamont
Windows
Two Die is a turn-based, tactical, roguelike RPG where every action is determined by the roll of two six sided dice. Battle enemies to upgrade your character and discover what hides in your lost memories.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.7%, Perma Death 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Board Game 14.1%, Strategy RPG 12.9%
- #17 Age of Fear 3: The Legend
86% matchVery Positive92% of 181 reviews2017
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Play as either Nairi, an imprisoned Dryad fighting for her freedom, or Gilrock, a drunken Dwarven Lord on a quest to restore his family's honour (or just to kick some arse!). The Age of Fear series is a deep and complex turn-based strategy that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.9%, Perma Death 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%
- #18 Shadow Spell Saga: The Winds of Fate
84% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Evan C Weber
Windows
A tactical RPG set in an original fantasy world. Driven by story, characters, and nostalgic strategy gameplay. 26 chapters, 40+ playable characters, and dozens of secrets to discover.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.5%, Strategy RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Strategy 8.9%
- #19 Mythical Agent
85% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
Windows
Mythical Agent: a thrilling SRPG set in Diyu, the realm of the dead. You are Agent Urassik, a secret agent who must lead Unit 7, an anti-terrorist squad against demonic forces. Spend time with your crew and every choice will shape your destiny and the fate of the underworld in this epic adventure!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.6%, Time Management 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Strategy RPG 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
- #20 Astral Throne
83% matchVery Positive81% of 264 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 22.9%, Perma Death 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #21 Personality Imprint
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 有个朋友工作室
Windows
In a post-apocalyptic world ruled by "The Chosen," a squad marked by Personality Imprint marches toward the edge of the world in rebellion.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.6%, Strategy RPG 24.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Strategy 8.6%
- #22 The Hilarious Three Kingdoms 2
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 老K666 Studio
Windows
This is a traditional turn-based strategy game set in the era of the Three Kingdoms.Control different feudal lords, step onto the historical battlefield, experience the funny plot, strategize and unite the world!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.8%, Strategy RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Board Game 10.6%
- #23 Nemire
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: Egidijus Adomaitis
Windows
Slay, crush, burn and explode filthy humans for their souls to infuse your squad with new powers and advance for total annihilation. You are the Undead in a turn based tactical RPG controlling a squad.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%
- #24 Banner Tactics
81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Moondolino
Windows
Deploy your soldiers to the battlefield, outwit enemy pursuit, and train powerful troops to carry out missions for survival.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.6%, Tactical RPG 22.8%, Strategy RPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Choices Matter 5.5%
- #25 The Three Kingdoms: The Tales of Jian An
80% matchVery Positive91% of 848 reviews2025
Dev: 开翼网络
Windows
This is a historical strategy game set in the Three Kingdoms era, told from Liu Bei's perspective. It covers the Yellow Turban Rebellion to early Three Kingdoms. Featuring classic turn-based gameplay, it reinterprets historical events, offering both engaging battles and rich cultural insights.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Strategy RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 6.1%
- #26 Chest & Compass: Isles of Vaultara
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chest & Compass Games
Windows
Sail across cursed islands and uncover ancient treasures in this tactical turn-based RPG. Unlock new classes, recruit allies, and let an ancient chest shape each run.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, Strategy RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%
- #27 Warrior's Dilemma
79% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Happy Hippocampus
Windows
Warrior's Dilemma is a casual strategy chess game where you play as a weak yet intelligent hero, constantly making advantageous choices in battles, unlocking, collecting, and trading to survive and become stronger until you ultimately kill the demon king.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22%, Board Game 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Strategy RPG 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%
- #28 Echoes of Vision
77% matchVery Positive88% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Azure Flame Studio
Windows
This is a turn-based strategy game. You'll assume the role of the Special Investigations Division Chief at the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), leading agents deep into Bleak Mountains City, a metropolis steeped in retro 1980s charm, to investigate and contain various supernatural “Visions”.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Board Game 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #29 叶碎/Leaf fragments
79% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: 千影衣
Windows
A civilian hero appeared in an island kingdom. He used force to ease the chaotic situation in the country. However, the desired peace did not come. The mercenaries who once supported him forced him to wage war against the outside world.
Why similar: Board Game 19%, Tactical RPG 15.7%, Strategy RPG 15%, Perma Death 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%
- #30 Magical Girl: Final Simulation
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: silicon foreman
Windows
A strategic RPG of card summoning and tactical node control. As the "Battle Simulation System",you train magical girls through simulated fights against Witches. Deepen your bonds via combat and daily life to unlock their true potential.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 24%, Board Game 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Strategy 6.9%
- #31 Mecha Blade
78% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
Windows
Command you and your army to change the course of the world. Fight massive armies while keeping your army thriving, raiding massive strongholds to further your goals. Choose who you ally and what your choices are carefully in this Mecha SRPG.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Strategy RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Post-apocalyptic 7%
- #32 GalanWarSong
76% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Winwill Studio
Windows · Mac
A hardcore turn-based strategy game based on chess and with RPG elements. Players will play the role of the "Legendary King" Bordo Dia, summon former mercenary partners, go to Galan Castle, defeat the sin dragon, and save the world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.4%, Board Game 17.6%, Strategy RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%
- #33 The Bell Echoes
75% matchVery Positive97% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: 七颗枚
Windows
The Bell Echoes is a story-driven tactical roguelite. Fight alongside a cast of distinctive companions as you venture deeper into the Corrupted Lands, defeat powerful foes, collect Echoes and memory fragments, and uncover the truth behind the characters and the world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.3%, Board Game 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%
- #34 Tactical Battle Chronicles: Prelude to a War
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Andrew Gardner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tactical Battle Chronicles: Prelude to a war is a turn-based tactical rpg where you control a small group of fighters. Recruit allies and defeat your enemies to drive the bandits off.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.6%, Perma Death 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.8%
- #35 Those Who Rule 2
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eldin Turulja
Windows
When a country cracks, those willing to act will decide its future. From a small militia to a force that shapes a nation, forge your squad, customize builds, and outmaneuver foes in challenging turn-based battles as you shape a gripping story of hope, betrayal, and the price of unity.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Strategy 6.9%
- #36 Three Kingdoms 2025 阿达三国志2025(战棋·回合)
75% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: 无锡一条龙游戏网络有限公司
Windows
In this game, as the protagonist, you can recruit the heroes of the Three Kingdoms, form a dream team, and conquer cities with minimal casualties, minimal time, and optimal strategies, ultimately dominating the world.
Why similar: Board Game 17.9%, Tactical RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%
- #37 Pizzamon
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shmellyorc
Windows · Mac · Linux
What happens when a pizza fights? Enter Pizzamon, the story of a young adventurer competing in the Chef Championships.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.2%, Strategy RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Strategy 6.9%
- #38 Hibera, Requiem for the Forgotten
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bad Juice Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
War looms, and your allies need you. Fight your way through strife and turmoil on both sides of a conflict that threatens the continent of Hibera in this Strategy RPG, featuring a sweeping story, memorable characters, classic weapon triangle combat, and stakes with irreversible consequences.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Strategy RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Strategy 6.2%
- #39 Super Chesslike Adventure
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adam MoorePub: Moore Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
The rules of Chess have been rewritten! Embark on an tactical turn-based journey through an expansive open world. Lead a daring party of chess pieces on a quest to liberate kingdoms from their oppressive reigns.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Perma Death 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%
- #40 Guile & Glory: Firstborn
73% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Elston Studios
Windows
Make the battlefield your weapon to vanquish monstrous foes in turn-based, tactical combat. Explore the mysterious Drowned Lands in a tale of heroic fantasy inspired by the arcade classics of old.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.6%, Strategy RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.2%
- #41 Luna Tactics
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: AnomaliaLunar
Windows
Luna Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG featuring strategic combat, character progression, and systems inspired by D&D 5e. Every decision matters — position, strike, survive.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.1%, Board Game 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Strategy 9.7%
- #42 The Legend of Fancy Realm Remake
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Legend of Fancy Realm Remake is a story driven tactical RPG that brings a long cherished SRPG classic back to life. Set in a vast fantasy world shaped by ancient wars, the game weaves together turn based tactical combat and character focused storytelling, where every decision carries weight.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Board Game 14.9%, Strategy RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%
- #43 希望之光1:灵菌涅槃
71% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2023
Dev: 一叶个人战棋游戏Pub: WindField Games
Windows
Light of Hope 1: Fungi Spirulina is a strategy wargame. Players will meet various partners with distinctive abilities to build the strongest adventurer team! Carefully designed maps, tactically changing enemies and complex and unpredictable terrain make every battle full of games
Why similar: Board Game 25.1%, Strategy RPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Strategy 12%
- #44 战棋大陆
71% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: 战棋游戏聚集地
Windows
This game is a 2D wargame strategy turn-based role-playing game with simple operation and rich gameplay. Players will play as a commander, recruiting soldiers, attacking cities, and waging a battle of wits against foreign beasts and magicians.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.7%, Strategy RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Strategy 6.8%
- #45 Final Hope: The Plot
72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Djamp Games
Windows
Final Hope: The Plot is a turn-based Tactical RPG with a medieval theme. Create your hero and embark on the odyssey of Uthread, a young adventurer who was born predestined to change the history of his world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Strategy RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%
- #46 Monads II
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Team Monad
Windows
The second work following [Monads], released in 2019.This is a puzzle-tactics game without RNGs, so you can revert your action anytime. Find your own solution of prepared stages, following the story of 6 protagonists.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.8%, Tactical RPG 20.5%, Strategy RPG 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #47 Hero Tactics
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Goodberry Games
Windows · Mac
A love letter to oldschool tactics rpgs, assemble a motley band of heroes and fight through gauntlet of battles to save the land from evil.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Strategy RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Strategy 5.2%
- #48 叶碎-风暴前夕/Fragmented leaves-Before the Storm
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: YScare
Windows
The two former enemies gathered together because of the same enemy. Their task is to prevent the outbreak of a war. However, their efforts were destined to be in vain, and all of this was just a prelude to the outbreak of the great war.
Why similar: Board Game 27.7%, Tactical RPG 15.5%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%
- #49 Powers Downtown
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Masaharu Studio
Windows
Powers Downtown is a turn-based combat RPG that features a unique fighting system. Your objective is to roam the rooftops of the city, battle enemies of varying abilities and gain experience when defeating enemies. Search for strong fighters to recruit and build a formidable team.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Tactical RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%
- #50 Fernageddon
68% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: MDH Software
Windows
Do you like to burn things? We do! A combat turn-based RPG / strategy game. About burning down the world... New - Play in Heretic mode and fight a sandbox style fight against the forces of fire!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.6%, Strategy RPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, RPG 6.1%
- #51 4Born
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: francoisptp
Windows
4Born is a roguelite tactical RPG. Lead four heroes through unforgiving dungeons. Forge unique builds by learning spells, gaining items, and evolving classes to confront powerful bosses.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.6%, Strategy RPG 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Strategy 7.6%
- #52 Natural Selection University
68% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Budai
Windows · Linux
Survive 100 days at Natural Selection University and write a world-changing thesis in this challenging strategy simulation game! Balance time, resources, and sanity as you navigate harsh conditions, random disasters, and absurd campus events.
Why similar: Time Management 21.1%, Perma Death 19.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Strategy RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%
- #53 Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord GOLD
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 338 reviews2015
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Play as either Bel'Kara, a seductive Succubus at odds with the Underworld, or Katzok, a brutal Orc Chieftan fighting for his clan's dominance. The Age of Fear series is a deep and complex turn-based strategy (full of humour!) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.2%, Perma Death 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%
- #54 The Legends in Kylamar
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Gamma Knight Studios
Windows
The Legends in Kylamar is an action, thrilling turn-based RPG that will immerse the player in a world filled with enemies, surprises, and more importantly, memories!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Strategy RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 6.1%
- #55 Danmo Three Kingdoms: Battle of Wits
65% matchNo user reviews82% of 94 reviews2026
Dev: 墨春秋Pub: 量子艺界(QUANTUM ARTS)
Windows
A Three Kingdoms-themed tactical chess game with light strategy and easy controls. Step into the era as a strategist, use over 200 historical figures—each with unique traits and counters—to form teams, revisit key battles, and shape outcomes with your tactics.
Why similar: Board Game 20.6%, Tactical RPG 18.6%, Strategy RPG 18%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%
- #56 The Last Spell
66% matchVery Positive91% of 13,289 reviews2023
Dev: Ishtar GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 24.5 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 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Perma Death 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%
- #57 Blob Wars
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kohrs Games
Windows
Blob Wars is a turn-based tactics game where efficiency is key. Use each Blob’s unique abilities to defeat the enemy army in as few turns as possible, the fewer turns you take, the greater the reward. Traverse a branching world map and carve your own path through this replayable experience.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Strategy 6.2%
- #58 Guild of Ascension
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: WhileOne ProductionsPub: PID Games
Windows
Guild of Ascension is a Tactical-Action-RPG with rogue-lite elements, mixing turn-based combat with real-time action combo system. Craft weapons, learn skills, befriend critters, encounter bizarre creatures, and fight giant Bosses in your Ascension of the Tower!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.3%, Perma Death 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Strategy RPG 13.5%, Board Game 13%
- #59 Years of Division
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cold Sap Games, LLC
Windows
Command a squad of loyal warriors and lead them to victory in turn-based tactical battles. Guide your team as they learn new skills and form bonds with one another, shaping their growth to suit your strategy. Fight back against a war of betrayal to discover the truth behind the Years of Division!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Strategy RPG 15%, Perma Death 8.3%
- #60 Legend of Snake
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Yunkai
Windows
Another Fire Emblem Clone, this one has a unique spin, overall I consider this an improved version of the previous 2 Legend of games, the game has 3 modes including the classic permanent death mode, it's slightly harder than the previous 2 Legend games I made, hope you enjoy.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.9%, Strategy RPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, RPG 9.7%