- #1 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
97% matchVery Positive88% of 292,687 reviews2022
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 61.5 hrsMean: 154.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.
Why similar: Medieval 16.9%, War 15.6%, Horses 12.7% ★, Open World 12.4%, Moddable 11.2%
- #2 Battle Brothers
96% matchVery Positive88% of 28,141 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 93.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Horses 18.7% ★, Moddable 15%, War 11.1%, Medieval 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%
- #3 Kinstrife
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FinitudePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Medieval strategy RPG with revolutionary physically simulated combat. Become a wandering knight, journeying to castles and towns in your quest for fortune & glory, fighting in battles & tournaments. Build your wealth, equipment & following - and carve out your destiny in a time of strife!
Why similar: Horses 20.4% ★, Moddable 16.1%, War 12.7%, Medieval 10.8%, Open World 9%
- #4 SystemRebellion
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CCLXGAMES
Windows
In a world shattered by runaway AI, lead your squad through cities and wastelands, facing ever‑evolving machines as you fight to reclaim humanity’s home.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Tactical 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Perma Death 11.3%, Character Customization 10.7%
- #5 Sons of Valhalla
94% matchMixed67% of 969 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Chest
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Sons of Valhalla is a roguelike strategy game set in the Viking Age. Build fortresses, gather warriors, and lay siege to enemy strongholds, engaging in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England.
Why similar: Horses 19.6% ★, Moddable 16.4%, War 12.7%, Medieval 10.9%, Open World 9.1%
- #6 Tenrei
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alan Lun
Windows · Mac
Forge your legacy in a sprawling fantasy world where every choice shapes your fate. Explore an open‑ended sandbox blending freedom with tactical turn‑based combat. Rise as ruler, raider, or trader—the path is yours to carve.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Sandbox 13.1%, War 12.7%, Open World 12.3%, Tactical 8.4%
- #7 Tattered Banners
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CookieByte Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Lead a mercenary company in a turn-based tactics RPG set in a dynamic, simulated world shaped by your actions. Recruit, equip, and evolve your warband to survive a medieval-fantasy realm where cities rise and fall, noble houses pursue personal agendas, and the land bears the scars of your decisions.
Why similar: Medieval 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Open World 12.2%, Tactical RPG 8.5%
- #8 The Lost King of Avallon
92% matchMixed57% of 28 reviews2021
Dev: Freeline Games GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Lost King of Avallon is a challenging turn-based rogue-lite RPG set in a medieval world. The open world will allow you to do what you want and be whoever you want: warrior, magician, elemental, demon, angel... Gather a team of heroes and find a clue to the strange story of the king of Avallon
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Perma Death 11.9%, Medieval 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%, Open World 9.4%
- #9 Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
91% matchVery Positive88% of 13,979 reviews2011
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The standalone expansion for Mount & Blade! With Fire & Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield.
Why similar: Medieval 17.3%, Open World 14.9%, War 14%, Horses 12.1% ★, Moddable 9.2%
- #10 Warfront: Three Kingdoms
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 东青(Eastern Green)
Windows
This is a cold weapon war game set in the Three Kingdoms period of China. Players will take on the role of an unknown soldier. They can either go to the front lines to slash enemies themselves, or command tactically from the rear. Recruit troops, build up strength, and unify the empire.
Why similar: War 16.5%, Horses 13.2% ★, Open World 13%, Moddable 12%, Strategy 10.1%
- #11 BURNED HORIZONS
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BURNED HORIZONS STUDIO
Windows
A gritty, turn-based tactical sandbox set in 2002. No XP grind. No class rails. No buy-your-way skill trees. // 'They said it wasn't our war. So we made it ours.'
Why similar: Perma Death 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, War 10.6%, Tactical 10.5%
- #12 Mount & Blade: Warband
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 171,401 reviews2010
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 121.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Why similar: Medieval 24.3%, Moddable 17%, Horses 15.7% ★, Open World 15.2%, Sandbox 10.6%
- #13 Ashigaru Tactics
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mr Crops
Windows
Ashigaru Tactics is a turn-based hex tactical combat sandbox game, set in Sengoku-era Japan. Assemble a squad of mercenaries and fight, survive, and kill in a land ravaged by clan wars, bandit incursions, and whispers of Yokai emerging.
Why similar: Medieval 13.1%, War 11.9%, Open World 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
- #14 Endless RPG - Untold Tales
87% matchVery Positive99% of 88 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: Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Moddable 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Sandbox 11.8%, Character Customization 11.2%
- #15 Blades For Hire
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DoubleTapPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Blades for Hire is a captivating strategy game where you lead a mercenary guild. Dive into the story of a man fighting for survival, facing daily choices between morality and pragmatism. Guide your guild to prosperity—or ruin—as you navigate the harsh realities of a mercenary’s life.
Why similar: War 18.1%, Medieval 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Character Customization 9.7%
- #16 The Vagabond Emperor
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2021
Dev: WigglingEyebrows
Windows
"The Vagabond Emperor" is a 2D RPG where you start as a simple vagabond and become an emperor. Smite enemies, build a town, create a family, suffer from the curse, do what you want.
Why similar: Medieval 13.8%, Horses 13.4% ★, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Sandbox 10.8%, Open World 9.3%
- #17 Dyadem
86% 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: Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Perma Death 14.3%, Strategy RPG 14%, Tactical RPG 11.4%
- #18 Skillsworn
85% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Confer Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Skillsworn is a tactical turn based adventure game. Take on the role of a fresh party leader and embark on a journey through the wilds of Thera to stabilize the lands in the name of the King! Defeat a variety of dangerous foes and prove that you are not just another bored peasant seeking a thrill.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Tactical 12.3%, Medieval 12.2%, Tactical RPG 9.6%
- #19 Viking Frontiers
84% matchMixed53% of 529 reviews2025
Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: GameHunters
Windows
Survival of your people - that's the only thing that matters. Become the leader of a newly founded Viking settlement and lead it to safety and glory. Gather, build, craft, hunt, raid and follow your Gods to endure hardships of nature and save your clan from violent destruction.
Why similar: Horses 20.8% ★, Moddable 16.6%, Medieval 13.3%, Open World 12%, Sandbox 9.7%
- #20 The Border Lord
84% 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: Perma Death 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Tactical RPG 11.1%, Strategy RPG 10%, Character Customization 9.9%
- #21 Scarred Steel
82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Ethan ClarkePub: Stone & Steel
Windows
Dismantle The Council Of Seven in a gritty tactical RPG where every victory leaves a scar. Fight brutal turn-based duels, manage persistent injuries, and survive a world that rewards endurance over perfection.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.6%, Medieval 17.7%, War 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Tactical RPG 8.9%
- #22 Sands of Salzaar
82% matchVery Positive82% of 22,965 reviews2021
Dev: 汉家松鼠Han-Squirrel StudioPub: XD
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Bringing you to an exotic desert where you’ll recruit, train, and guide your troops into battle against rival cities and factions. Embark on an adventure that’s uniquely yours; Customizable characters, professions, and factions. The land is filled with a variety of hidden secrets.
Why similar: War 23%, Open World 21.2%, Sandbox 10.5%, Character Customization 9.3%, Moddable 9%
- #23 Mount & Blade
83% matchVery Positive92% of 6,686 reviews2008
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.
Why similar: Medieval 26.2%, Open World 17.9%, Moddable 12.9%, Sandbox 12.1%, RPG 11.2%
- #24 Mercenary Brotherhood
81% 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 22.9%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, Strategy RPG 11.4%, Tactical RPG 10.3%, Medieval 9.2%
- #25 Age of Fear 3: The Legend
81% 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: Perma Death 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Tactical RPG 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Strategy RPG 9.5%
- #26 Company Captain: Westashes
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: C&T
Windows
Command a mercenary Free Company in a brutal, dynamic medieval world. Navigate the overworld, manage your roster, and fight unforgiving hex-grid tactical battles where factions and characters remember your actions and every mercenary's death is permanent... or not...
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Open World 11.1%, Tactical 10.4%, Tactical RPG 9.9%
- #27 Beat the Humans
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Dochungryest
Windows
Beat the Humans is the turn-based tactical strategy game. Here you lead an army of aliens against invaders from the human race. Collect your squad, protect planets, strengthen your army with equipment and look for allies if you want to survive and win.
Why similar: War 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Tactical 12.5%, Character Customization 10.8%
- #28 Zodiac Legion
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Draconis
Windows
Zodiac Legion is a turn-based tactical RPG where you take command of an arcane chivalric order. Expand your potential in a world of reawakening magic. Develop your stronghold, research astral powers, and lead your champions in combat against forces and beasts from beyond myth and memory.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Tactical 12%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Character Customization 10.2%
- #29 Fernageddon
78% 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: Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Tactical RPG 14.4%, Strategy RPG 12.9%, War 10.6%, Medieval 10.3%
- #30 RV Kingdom 0x0297
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OOO Moya Oborona
Windows
Save the world from the upcoming demon invasion or join the evil forces! Gather a party of gangsters and kick ass! Explore the world within three years and prepare for the great battle that will change the history forever!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Medieval 13.9%, Open World 10.1%, Tactical RPG 9.8%
- #31 Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux
78% matchMixed62% of 161 reviews2020
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows · Mac
The world of Swords and Sandals is at war! Join the Crusade against Emperor Antares! For the first time since 2007, the beloved Swords and Sandals Crusader returns, reforged from the ground up. Fast paced, addictive tactical warfare is back and better than ever!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, Strategy RPG 12.6%, Tactical 11.5%, War 11.4%
- #32 Kingless Land
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carnadine
Windows · Mac
The Kingless Land is an Open World Wargame with a mix of TBT, TBS and RPG mechanics. Choose your way of one from 6 heroes - each has its own unique set of skills and social status. Gather and upgrade powerful army to conquest new lands, castles, towns and even whole kingdoms!
Why similar: Perma Death 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Medieval 11.9%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #33 Cavy Chronicles
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jessie The Fish
Windows
Command an adorable army of guinea pigs in fast-paced tactical combat. Strategically attack to manipulate the flow of battle and outwit clever crab combatants. Develop your forces without tedious grinding. Will you daringly rescue your captured allies or abandon them for the greater good?
Why similar: War 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Tactical 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Tactical RPG 10.1%
- #34 Nemire
76% 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: Turn-Based Tactics 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Tactical RPG 12.2%, Tactical 10.7%, Medieval 10.4%
- #35 Eutolant Saga
74% matchVery Positive93% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: Oistar Games
Windows
Liberate the Fallen Kingdom and Ignite a New Hope! A classic fantasy SRPG featuring a simple system and a cast of captivating characters woven into an epic tale.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 17.7%, Medieval 15.5%, War 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Strategy RPG 10.1%
- #36 Bullet Maidens
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Soda Cat Studio
Windows
Protect a school from demon soldiers. Battle followers of the occult. Discover a chilling revelation that just might lead to doom...or salvation? A turn-based tactical shooter that doesn't rely on luck about Taiwanese schoolgirls saving their refuge in a world at war.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, War 14.9%, Tactical 14.7%, Tactical RPG 9.1%
- #37 Thorny Times
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aterdux Entertainment™
Windows · Linux
You will have to gather an army, explore vast strategic maps, learn spells and capture castles. Defend the royal throne in battles against enemy knights, sorcerers and evil beings.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Moddable 16%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Tactical 13.4%, Medieval 10%
- #38 The Chronicles of Overlord
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blind Archer Games
Windows · Mac
The Overlord returns to save the world from impending doom. Command a team of heroes, develop their abilities, combine powerful skills, and use the terrain to your advantage in engaging tactical battles.
Why similar: Tactical 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Perma Death 10.1%, Strategy RPG 9.6%
- #39 The Adventurers
73% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Eternal Vigilance Entertainment
Windows
The Adventurers is a turn-based tactical RPG where every decision shapes your legacy. Lead your party of heroes in an open world filled with random events that affect your story. Survive a high fantasy landscape where your epic saga is waiting to be written.
Why similar: War 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Medieval 12%, Open World 12%, Tactical 9.6%
- #40 Iron Resolution
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Harish Games OfficialPub: Harish Games
Windows · Linux
Command a mercenary company in a brutal tactical RPG where death is permanent, morale breaks, and injuries leave a lasting scar. Master multiple classes + varying terrain across 10 campaign levels, 100+ Rogue mode, or duel with friends in PvP. The Ironlands need a leader. Will you answer the call?
Why similar: Perma Death 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, War 11.4%, Tactical RPG 11.1%, Medieval 9.9%
- #41 Banner Tactics
72% 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 24.2%, Medieval 17.7%, Strategy RPG 14%, Tactical RPG 11%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%
- #42 Little Hearts
73% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: ゆーぎり
Windows
Turn-based strategy simulation RPG in a fantasy world of swords and sorcery, featuring light dot-drawing animation.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Strategy RPG 12.7%, War 12.5%, Medieval 11.3%, Tactical RPG 10.9%
- #43 Astral Throne
72% matchVery Positive81% of 266 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: Perma Death 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Tactical RPG 11.2%, Strategy RPG 10.1%
- #44 Fangs & Forges
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alpenwolf Studio
Windows · Mac
Fangs & Forges is a tactical turn-based RPG. Lead your squad through a medieval high-fantasy world. Recruit characters, accept missions and battle monsters, bandits and more for reputation and loot. Explore the world, level up your characters and stop ancient corruption devouring the world... again.
Why similar: War 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Medieval 11.6%, Open World 10.1%
- #45 Space Scum
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sole Survivor GamesPub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
Lead a band of mercenaries through battle after battle in this Sci-Fi, turn-based RPG. Fight your way across different planets, earning loot and equipment to outfit your team – and remember, no option is off the table when survival is on the line.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Tactical 13.2%, Open World 13%, Sandbox 12%
- #46 The Land of Seidr
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nanbu Works
Windows
Lead the warriors of a doomed kingdom in this dark, tactical SRPG. All stats can be damaged by normal attacks, so even powerful units weaken over time. With scarce supplies and steadily deteriorating allies, you must make tough decisions to keep your squad alive—sometimes at great cost.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Tactical RPG 11.2%, Strategy RPG 11.2%, War 10.2%
- #47 Starwing Tactics
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Forward Thrust Works
Windows
Command a mercenary squadron of starfighter pilots in this turn-based tactical RPG, where your orders unfold in cinematic dogfights. Take contracts, refit starfighters, forge elite aces, and send them into deadly engagements where losses are permanent and legends are made.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Tactical RPG 12.2%, Character Customization 11.7%
- #48 Age of Fear: The Undead King GOLD
71% matchVery Positive94% of 93 reviews2019
Dev: Leslaw SliwkoPub: Age of Fear
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as either Sir Edward, a noble Knight defending the Human Kingdom, or Krill, a wicked Necromancer with an unearthly lust for power! The game is a greatly expanded version of the series' first entry and adds multiple features such as open world, global events, faction bases, new units, and so on.
Why similar: Perma Death 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Sandbox 11.1%, Tactical RPG 10.3%, Strategy RPG 9%
- #49 Super Chesslike Adventure
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adam MoorePub: Moore Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A chess-inspired tactical RPG where every piece is a character, every battle bends the rules, and every kingdom has something to hide. Explore an open world, upgrade your party, and fight to overthrow tyrants one calculated move at a time.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Perma Death 14.2%, Open World 12.8%, Tactical RPG 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%
- #50 叛逆の守護者
68% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: 朧燕
Windows
A classic war-chronicle fantasy SRPG set on the continent of Falnea, where beings known as “Guardians” wield power beyond mortals. Lead Arzes—the son of a Guardian—against the Ruzeroa Empire’s bid for unification and the shadowy forces stoking the war.
Why similar: War 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Medieval 12.5%, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Tactical RPG 11.2%
- #51 Curse of Dominion
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lonevale
Windows
Lead captains in grid-based battles across a conquest map where every victory expands your territory and income. Invest in regions, upgrade gear, and build class paths and loyalty bonds in a campaign focused on strategy, growth, and momentum.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Tactical RPG 12.9%, Strategy RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, War 9.7%
- #52 Dark Deity
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,047 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 13.9 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 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Perma Death 12.3%, Strategy RPG 10%
- #53 Plague Lords: Witch Hunt
68% matchMixed55% of 132 reviews2025
Dev: Red Unit StudiosPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
What seemed like an easy coin leads a small detachment of mercenaries and their employer to a barony lost in the woods, afflicted by a strange disease. The prologue to Plague Lords will introduce you to the basics of the game and take control of a small squad of trained soldiers.
Why similar: Perma Death 15%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Open World 11.6%, Tactical 11.2%
- #54 The Monster Breeder
67% matchVery Positive92% of 272 reviews2025
Dev: Fantasy Creations
Windows
Turn-based fantasy gladiatorial game with monster breeding. Crossbreed various species to create monster hybrids for gladiatorial combat. Manipulate creatures’ traits with surgery, magic, and alchemy. Manage your enterprise, craft items and upgrade your base. Fight in the arena for gold and glory!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Perma Death 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Sandbox 11%, Medieval 10.6%
- #55 Etherland Tactics
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Icaro Games
Windows · Linux
A tactical RPG combining strategy, narrative, and extensive character and skill customization, set in a medieval fantasy world inspired by the giants of the genre.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Tactical RPG 12.4%, Strategy RPG 11.3%, Medieval 10.7%
- #56 Dustgrave: A Sandbox RPG
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Innervoid InteractivePub: Digital Tribe
Windows
Embark on an epic journey, enjoying complete freedom in a dynamic sandbox RPG. The world and its inhabitants will witness your deeds and react accordingly, adapting the narrative to your choices and delivering a truly unique and free experience.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.9%, Sandbox 14.6%, Tactical RPG 14.6%, Character Customization 14%, Turn-Based Combat 13%
- #57 Legend of Zero
69% 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: Turn-Based Tactics 21.7%, Tactical RPG 16%, Strategy RPG 13%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, RPG 9.8%
- #58 The Iron Oath
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 912 reviews2023
Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.8 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: Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Medieval 11.7%, Tactical 11%, Open World 10.1%
- #59 Leman
67% matchVery Positive82% of 56 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: Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Tactical RPG 12.4%, Open World 10.7%, Character Customization 10.2%
- #60 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
67% matchVery Positive88% of 6,329 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: Turn-Based Tactics 25%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, RPG 12.1%, Strategy 10.7%, Tactical RPG 10.2%