- #1 Battle Brothers
97% matchVery Positive88% of 27,117 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 93.4 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: Open World 26.9%, Medieval 26.7%, RPG 15.4%, Sandbox 13.1%, Strategy 7%
Why You'll Like It: It is the closest match to Wartales, built around leading a mercenary band across a harsh sandbox world, taking contracts, managing injuries and gear, and fighting brutal turn-based battles.
- #2 The Iron Oath
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 889 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: Party-Based RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Tactical RPG 12.4%, Open World 11%, Medieval 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Like Wartales, it centers on running a mercenary company over time, recruiting and developing a roster, and handling tactical turn-based missions with lasting consequences.
- #3 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
96% matchVery Positive88% of 286,599 reviews2022
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 61.2 hrsMean: 152.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 30.9%, Open World 27%, RPG 13.9%, Sandbox 10.2%, Multiplayer 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Even with real-time combat, it nails the same fantasy of roaming a medieval sandbox with a growing warband, taking jobs, recruiting troops, and carving out your own story.
- #4 Stoneshard
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 33,430 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: RPG 23.8%, Turn-Based 16.4%, Medieval 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Survival 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: While it is more solo-focused, it shares Wartales' unforgiving low-fantasy world, contract hunting, travel hazards, and emphasis on surviving as a sellsword in a dangerous land.
- #5 Jagged Alliance 3
94% matchVery Positive89% of 14,231 reviews2023
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.4%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Tactical RPG 17.1%, RPG 11.5%, Strategy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It swaps medieval fantasy for modern mercenaries, but the open campaign map, contract-driven structure, squad management, and deep turn-based combat feel very similar.
- #6 Expeditions: Viking
94% matchVery Positive83% of 4,124 reviews2017
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Circa 790 AD. A small band of Norse warriors lands on the shores of England. History may have forgotten their names, but their actions live on. As the chieftain of your clan, let ambition guide your choices in the party-based RPG Expeditions: Viking. How will history remember you?
Why similar: Turn-Based 23%, RPG 22%, Medieval 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Tactical RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its grounded historical setting, party-based exploration, camp management, and tactical battles make it a great fit for players who like Wartales' gritty low-fantasy feel.
- #7 King Arthur: Knight's Tale
93% matchVery Positive84% of 7,361 reviews2022
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Medieval 14.3%, Turn-Based 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its dark medieval tone, party progression, and demanding turn-based tactical combat make it a strong pick for Wartales fans who want a more narrative-driven version of the formula.
- #8 For The King II
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 15,158 reviews2023
Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret?
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Open World 9.8%, RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It blends overworld adventuring, turn-based encounters, and cooperative party play in a way that echoes Wartales' mix of travel, tactics, and emergent runs.
- #9 Expeditions: Rome
91% matchVery Positive88% of 6,478 reviews2022
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.2%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, RPG 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers strategic travel, squad building, camp upgrades, and strong turn-based encounters for players who enjoy leading a mobile company through a large campaign world.
- #10 For The King
91% matchVery Positive88% of 43,089 reviews2018
Dev: IronOak GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
Why similar: Open World 15.4%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Party-Based RPG 11.1%, RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its board-game-like overworld, cooperative play, resource pressure, and turn-based fights make it a lighter but still very relevant alternative.
- #11 Wildermyth
90% matchVery Positive95% of 18,060 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 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 40.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Tactical RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based 10.1%, RPG 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its procedural storytelling, evolving roster of adventurers, and excellent turn-based battles recreate the feeling of watching your company grow through hard-won campaigns.
- #12 Solasta: Crown of the Magister
89% matchVery Positive87% of 21,849 reviews2021
Dev: Tactical Adventures
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Roll for initiative, take attacks of opportunity, manage player location and the verticality of the battle field in this Turn-Based Tactical RPG based on the SRD 5.1 Ruleset. In Solasta, you make the choices, dice decide your destiny.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.1%, Turn-Based Combat 20.7%, RPG 15.1%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Online Co-Op 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers party-based exploration and highly readable turn-based combat that will appeal to players who most enjoy Wartales for its tactical decision-making.
- #13 Vagrus - The Riven Realms
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,691 reviews2021
Dev: Lost Pilgrims StudioPub: Lost Pilgrims Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an arcane cataclysm. Accompanied by a hardy crew, you must trade, fight, and explore your way to success as the leader of a traveling company in Vagrus, an award-winning turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG.
Why similar: Open World 28.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.7%, Turn-Based 16.2%, RPG 14.7%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It leans more into caravan management and narrative, but the mercantile travel, harsh world simulation, and party-centered expedition structure strongly overlap with Wartales.
- #14 Glorious Companions
88% matchMixed62% of 201 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: Party-Based RPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Tactical RPG 14.4%, Open World 11.3%, Turn-Based 11%
Why You'll Like It: It directly taps into the same mercenary-band fantasy with open-world movement, recruiting, and tactical skirmishes in a medieval-inspired setting.
- #15 Urtuk: The Desolation
87% matchVery Positive88% of 2,484 reviews2021
Dev: David Kaleta
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 21%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Strategy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its grim atmosphere, roster building, and punishing turn-based fights make it a good match for the harsher, survival-oriented side of Wartales.
- #16 Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
86% matchVery Positive88% of 42,430 reviews2023
Dev: Owlcat Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 54.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 23.2%, Tactical RPG 18%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Co-op 12.7%, RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is more story-driven, but leading a crew through a large campaign with layered turn-based combat and roster management will still click for many Wartales fans.
- #17 Low Magic Age
86% matchVery Positive89% of 3,411 reviews2017
Dev: Low Magic Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.5 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: Party-Based RPG 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Medieval 13.1%, Tactical RPG 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is a strong fit if you want open-ended adventuring, party building, and tactical turn-based battles in a grounded fantasy world without heavy story railroading.
- #18 Stolen Realm
84% matchVery Positive84% of 3,757 reviews2024
Dev: Burst2Flame Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Stolen Realm is a simultaneous turn-based tactical dungeon crawling looter with action RPG elements where you control up to 6 heroes, solo or through online co-op, venturing forth in adventures set in a high-fantasy, low-poly world.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Tactical RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, RPG 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its flexible party building, turn-based tactical combat, loot chase, and co-op options make it a solid pick for players who want the combat-heavy side of Wartales.
- #19 Wasteland 3
85% matchVery Positive85% of 21,899 reviews2020
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.4%, Tactical RPG 14.2%, Open World 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Turn-Based 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Though the setting is different, its squad management, world-map traversal, tough tactical fights, and consequential party decisions line up well with Wartales' structure.
- #20 Gloomhaven
84% matchVery Positive82% of 15,788 reviews2021
Dev: Flaming Fowl StudiosPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Tactical RPG 13.6%, Online Co-Op 11%
Why You'll Like It: It shares Wartales' party planning, campaign progression, and cooperative tactical focus, just with a more puzzle-like combat system based on cards.
- #21 Crown Wars: The Black Prince
83% matchMixed60% of 580 reviews2024
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.8%, Turn-Based 15%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Medieval 12.1%, RPG 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: This one offers medieval squad tactics, base and roster management, and mission-based progression that scratches a similar strategic combat itch.
- #22 King's Bounty II
82% matchMixed62% of 5,472 reviews2021
Dev: Fulqrum GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 23.6%, RPG 15.4%, Medieval 15.1%, Tactical RPG 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes overworld exploration with tactical battles in a fantasy-medieval setting, appealing to players who want more adventuring between fights.
- #23 The Banner Saga
81% matchVery Positive89% of 15,850 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.7%, Turn-Based 26%, RPG 21.1%, Tactical RPG 11.9%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its caravan management, hard travel decisions, and weighty tactical battles capture some of Wartales' bleak journey-through-a-hostile-world appeal.
- #24 Our Adventurer Guild
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,084 reviews2024
Dev: GreenGuy
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 41.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.1%, RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Tactical RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its guild management, character recruitment, and turn-based missions offer a similar pleasure loop to building up a mercenary company in Wartales.
- #25 Warbanners
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 603 reviews2017
Dev: Crasleen Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Warbanners: the turn-based, tactical strategy game with role-playing elements that lets you manage a squad of mercenaries, and survive 42 campaign missions. Your goal? To earn a place among ancient legends!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Tactical RPG 18%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Medieval 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: This one focuses heavily on hiring units and fighting tactical battles, making it a good lower-tier match for players mainly chasing Wartales' combat layer.
- #26 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
80% matchVery Positive88% of 6,240 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 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Tactical RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Turn-Based 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is a great choice if your favorite part of Wartales is carefully building a squad and solving battles through class synergy and positioning.
- #27 Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 201,253 reviews2017
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 31.6 hrsMean: 75.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.8%, Tactical RPG 20.4%, RPG 12%, Exploration 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its cooperative party adventuring and superb turn-based encounters make it an excellent broader tactical RPG recommendation despite being more narrative-heavy and high fantasy.
- #28 Mordheim: City of the Damned
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 8,319 reviews2015
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mordheim: City of the Damned is the first video game adaptation of Games Workshop's cult classic tabletop game Mordheim. Set in the Warhammer World's decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Medieval 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Warband growth, permanent injuries, gear progression, and grim tactical skirmishes make it a natural recommendation for anyone who enjoys Wartales' attritional feel.
- #29 The Banner Saga 2
79% matchVery Positive90% of 3,748 reviews2016
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your viking clans make it through alive.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 34.2%, RPG 23.3%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Strategy 7.8%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It builds on the first game's mix of survival-focused travel, roster pressure, and tactical combat, making it a strong follow-up for fans of grim party campaigns.
- #30 Songs of Conquest
77% matchVery Positive86% of 13,137 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33.1%, Turn-Based Combat 21.9%, Tactical RPG 20.7%, Co-op 13.4%, Strategy 6.4%
- #31 MENACE
75% matchVery Positive91% of 10,002 reviews2026
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Turn-Based Strategy 30.2%, Turn-Based Combat 22%, RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Strategy 6.8%
- #32 Age of Wonders 4
77% matchVery Positive81% of 21,784 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.4 hrsMean: 58.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.5%, Tactical RPG 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, RPG 11.3%, Co-op 11.2%
- #33 Bellwright
76% matchVery Positive81% of 18,990 reviews2024
Dev: Donkey Crew
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.
Why similar: Open World 25.9%, Medieval 21.9%, Survival 11.5%, Co-op 9.7%, Online Co-Op 8.9%
- #34 The Banner Saga 3
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,008 reviews2018
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, RPG 20.6%, Tactical RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Turn-Based 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its final-act desperation, veteran roster continuity, and challenging battles continue the series' strong overlap with Wartales' sense of attrition and consequence.
- #35 Dead Monarchy
76% matchVery Positive83% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Kevin Zhang
Windows
Dead Monarchy is an open-world, turn-based tactical RPG set in a low fantasy world. Personally lead and manage your mercenary company as the captain and embark on your personal quest to defeat the arena champions.
Why similar: RPG 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Open World 12.2%, Medieval 11.9%, Turn-Based 11.4%
- #36 Medieval Dynasty
74% matchVery Positive91% of 49,970 reviews2021
Dev: Render CubePub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.
Why similar: Medieval 22.2%, Open World 21.2%, Co-op 15.5%, RPG 10.1%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #37 Sands of Salzaar
75% matchVery Positive82% of 22,882 reviews2021
Dev: 汉家松鼠Han-Squirrel StudioPub: XD
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 23.9 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: Open World 43.2%, RPG 21.2%, Sandbox 11.1%, Strategy 8.8%, Multiplayer 5.1%
- #38 Norland
73% matchVery Positive82% of 9,662 reviews2024
Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.
Why similar: Open World 43.8%, Sandbox 22.5%, Survival 17.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #39 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,196 reviews2025
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.5%, Open World 18.6%, Medieval 14.7%, Tactical RPG 11.4%, RPG 9.6%
- #40 Lost Eidolons
74% matchMixed69% of 2,301 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Tactical RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Turn-Based 11.1%
- #41 The Adventurers
72% matchVery Positive88% of 96 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: Party-Based RPG 25.3%, Open World 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Medieval 14.1%, Tactical RPG 12.8%
- #42 Endless RPG - Untold Tales
70% matchVery Positive99% of 81 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: Party-Based RPG 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Tactical RPG 13.5%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Open World 10.2%
- #43 Going Medieval
68% matchVery Positive89% of 20,287 reviews2026
Dev: Foxy VoxelPub: Mythwright
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.
Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Sandbox 27.7%, Survival 23.4%, Strategy 14.6%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #44 Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals
73% matchVery Positive81% of 101 reviews2022
Dev: Kenisoft Game Studio
Windows
Experience a Fast-Paced Roguelite Turn-Based Strategy game with a New Turn-Based System which will need you to plan early on and create strategies that would lead your army to victory. Create an army with different Characters and Leaders to choose from and explore this Roguelite world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Medieval 14.3%, Open World 13.5%, Tactical RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%
- #45 Plague Lords: Witch Hunt
71% matchMixed56% of 118 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: Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Open World 15.2%, Tactical RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Turn-Based 12.2%
- #46 Sandwalkers - Prologue
71% matchVery Positive82% of 187 reviews2024
Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sandwalkers is a roguelike turn-based strategy game. Convoy goods to neighboring tribes, build relationships, survive hostile creatures, and discover a new world. Inspired by great games like Wartales, Curious Expedition, or For The King.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.1%, RPG 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Strategy 5.1%
- #47 Mount & Blade
72% matchVery Positive92% of 6,621 reviews2008
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.0 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 31.9%, Open World 26%, RPG 19.8%, Sandbox 9.1%, Strategy 5%
- #48 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
69% matchVery Positive84% of 42,222 reviews2021
Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: META Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 58.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Tactical RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, RPG 11%
- #49 Crown and Adventure
69% matchMixed62% of 1,611 reviews2025
Dev: C3D GamesPub: Luckycalf
Windows
An open-world adventure RPG. Choose your favorite character, train your elite legion step by step, and crush all enemies on the battlefield. Strengthen yourself, establish a powerful family, create a great dynasty, and become the dominator of this fantasy world.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33%, Tactical RPG 22.3%, Open World 14.9%, Sandbox 10.5%, RPG 10.2%
- #50 Of Blades & Tails
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 388 reviews2023
Dev: Felix LaukelPub: Pineapple Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.6%, Medieval 18.1%, Open World 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, RPG 9.6%
- #51 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
65% matchVery Positive94% of 176,175 reviews2025
Dev: Warhorse StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 53.8 hrsMean: 73.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
Why similar: Medieval 34.2%, Open World 33.7%, RPG 20.7%, Story Rich 5.3%, Adventure 3.6%
- #52 Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 179 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: RPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Tactical RPG 13.1%
- #53 Old World
68% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 34%, Turn-Based 19.8%, Co-op 16.3%, Sandbox 10.8%, Multiplayer 9.9%
- #54 Mount & Blade: Warband
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 170,226 reviews2010
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 120.3 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 34.8%, Open World 26%, RPG 15.3%, Sandbox 9.4%, Multiplayer 6.6%
- #55 WARTILE
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 707 reviews2018
Dev: Playwood Project
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Wartile is a cool-down based strategy game in which you control a warband of Viking figurines in a miniature universe inspired by Norse mythology. Unravel its secrets and rein the powers of the gods.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.2%, Medieval 31.4%, RPG 20.6%, Strategy 8.9%, Adventure 4.9%
- #56 Leman
69% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: MDH Software
Windows
A bloodthirsty, high fantasy, turn-based combat, open-world RPG! Light on story, this game is about deadly tactical combat and developing a legendary adventuring party!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.6%, Tactical RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Open World 13%
- #57 The Last Spell
66% matchVery Positive92% of 12,839 reviews2023
Dev: Ishtar GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 24.8 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: Turn-Based Strategy 27%, Tactical RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Turn-Based 16.3%, RPG 12.3%
- #58 Winter Falling: Battle Tactics
66% matchVery Positive91% of 467 reviews2022
Dev: Rarykos
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Lead troops in tense tactical battles, just you and your brain against the dying world. Can you save it? Manage a mercenary company, scavenge supplies, build an army. Go on a quest! Burn down a village or two... Explore the rich medieval fantasy world in a mix of LOTR, Warhammer, FTL and Total War.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.7%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Medieval 16.6%, Tactical RPG 14%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%
- #59 Kingsvein
65% matchVery Positive92% of 293 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: Party-Based RPG 28.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Tactical RPG 18%, Medieval 12.8%, RPG 11.4%
- #60 The Guild 3
67% matchMixed61% of 7,840 reviews2022
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!
Why similar: Medieval 36%, Open World 18.5%, RPG 15.9%, Sandbox 8.2%, Strategy 8.2%