- #1 Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2
97% matchMixed58% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: AgatePub: PQube
Windows
Not all heroes are born, many are forged by the finest Hero School – yours. Take command of the faculty, nurture a unique and ever-growing roster of students, and earn your place among the most prestigious schools in the world of Valthiria.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, JRPG 14.4%, Management 10.5%
- #2 Nomads of the Fallen Star
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 37 reviews2019
Dev: Huy Phan
Windows
A trade sim & turn-based squad-RPG set in a dynamic & living sci-fi post-apocalyptic world. Take the reigns of a rag-tag scavenger gang as they unravel the mystery of the Fallen Star.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Strategy RPG 17%, RPG 14.2%, Strategy 12.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12.3%
- #3 Stories from the Outbreak
96% matchVery Positive81% of 153 reviews2024
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stories from the Outbreak is a turn-based roguelike zombie RPG. Lead a group of survivors from the doomed city of Riga towards a ferry sailing across the North Sea. Scavenge for supplies, battle the undead, decide the fate of your team. What are you willing to sacrifice in order to survive?
Why similar: Perma Death 16%, JRPG 15.1%, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%
- #4 Time Break Chronicles
95% matchVery Positive90% of 292 reviews2020
Dev: Warrior General Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Strategy RPG 20.2%, JRPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #5 Legend of Moros
94% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: Cannibal Interactive
Windows
Legend of Moros is a retro-style RPG that focuses on the quest of Roland and his friends as they try to return to their homeland. But while they have a straightforward goal, adventures don't often end up that way...
Why similar: Strategy RPG 26.2%, JRPG 22.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, RPG 7.8%
- #6 Chaos Galaxy 2
94% matchVery Positive84% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Han ZhiyuPub: ChaosGalaxyStudio
Windows
A turn-based Galaxy totalwar game. Choose one of 12 factions, direct dozens of admirals, control hundreds of warships, mecha and monsters, set up various buildings, study technology, and lead fleets to carry out grand strategic actions on the map of the galaxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.8% ★, 4X 20.3% ★, Strategy RPG 19.7%, JRPG 13.8%, RPG 4.9%
- #7 Hero Generations: ReGen
93% matchMixed60% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Shaped Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
An innovative Roguelike / 4X Strategy game where every turn is one year of your life. Explore, find a mate, and raise a child before you die to build a great legacy. ReGen is an amazing complete remake, redesigned, re-imagined, and packed with 100s of new features.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, 4X 18.2% ★, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Perma Death 10.3%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #8 Depth of Extinction
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 209 reviews2018
Dev: HOF Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a flooded world and save humanity from a terrible threat in this turn based, tactical RPG with roguelike elements
Why similar: Strategy RPG 15.5%, Perma Death 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Roguelite 14.4%, Party-Based RPG 12.9%
- #9 Grimshade
91% 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: Turn-Based Combat 21.1%, Strategy RPG 18.2%, JRPG 16.5%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, RPG 12.3%
- #10 Atre: Dominance Wars
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ironward
Windows
Fantasy kingdom builder with god powers and turn-based tactical combat. Build thriving settlements, forge artifacts, command armies with heroes, and ascend from sorcerer to god - wielding spells powerful enough to reshape the world itself. Betray your allies or be betrayed. Only one can ascend.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, 4X 17.1% ★, Strategy RPG 15%, RTS 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%
- #11 Project Bloom
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Edom Games
Windows
A turn based RPG rogue-like. Gain the tactical advantage with the Time-based battle system. Recruit, train and lead your heroes against the treacherous foes awaiting in the Dream Realm
Why similar: Strategy RPG 28.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, RPG 14.2%, JRPG 13.3%
- #12 Sea Of Secrets
89% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: SA Industry
Windows
Your family has been poor for generations, and now you have grown into manhood with one goal: free them from poverty and struggle. A loot-based RPG with over 150 items to use and equip, over 20 skills to use and many quests to complete.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 18.9%, JRPG 17.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.6%, Roguelike 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%
- #13 Star Zeal 4x
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akuu Digital Entertainment
Windows
Star Zeal is a space based 4x strategy and rpg hybrid. A mixture between a procedural, open ended RPG and a space civilization builder. Go on an adventure with your character and their faction whilst making friends, enemies and exploring a vast galaxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, 4X 19.5% ★, RTS 16.1%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, RPG 5.8%
- #14 MindSweeper
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: SwayBoo
Windows
Mind Sweeper, it is a game that combines Minesweeper and RPG element. Use minesweeper way to explore the map. Collect monsters to strengthen your team and defeat the boss.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 29%, Turn-Based Combat 21.3%, Roguelike 12.6%, RPG 10.3%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #15 Entity Researchers
87% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Newbuild-C
Windows · Linux
You just got hired by EIRI; researching and battling the Visitors, a dark sci-fi RPG with themes of exploration and survival.
Why similar: JRPG 18.8%, Perma Death 18.2%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12%
- #16 JRoguePG
86% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Andrew Ryan HenkePub: NostalgiaAddictGames
Windows
A Roguelike JRPG. Unlock classes, engage with a deep and finely-balanced battle system, explore 25 unique biomes, unlock 27 classes, and slowly earn power and knowledge. Every battle is a puzzle to be solved. How many generations of heroes will it take you to defeat evil? Perfect for the Steam Deck!
Why similar: JRPG 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 12.6%
- #17 Epic Manager - Create Your Own Adventuring Agency!
86% matchMixed66% of 241 reviews2016
Dev: ManaVoid Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Epic Manager is a unique crossover between Sports Management and classic JRPGs. Experience an addictive “one more turn” mix of tycoon strategy, roguelike elements, roster management, combat and character progression, all rooted in an epic yet light-hearted fantasy setting. Rated ‘E’ for EPIC!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Strategy RPG 16.6%, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, Roguelite 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10%
- #18 Near Sol
85% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: LTide
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space 4X game with the ability to build factories, extract resources, with characters, internal and external markets ... Take part in the discussion of the game, share your vision)
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.9% ★, 4X 25.2% ★, RTS 20.8%, Management 8.5%, Strategy 6.4%
- #19 Void Hunters
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows
Lead fearless rebels in a dark fantasy, turn-based RPG where tactical decisions and strategic squad-building shape every battle against the world-devouring Void.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20.2%, Party-Based RPG 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Roguelite 12.2%, RPG 11.1%
- #20 Age of Wonders 4
83% 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: Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, 4X 20.7% ★, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #21 Ironblood
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jack Wilds
Windows
You are the Emperor. Your arena dominates the empire - for now. Recruit gladiators, build brutal fight cards, and stage Blood Nights to keep the crowd hungry. Rival houses are rising, champions die, and the empire demands blood. A living dark fantasy dynasty sim where no two empires are the same.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32% ★, Strategy RPG 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Management 12.1%, Perma Death 10.9%
- #22 Rimefall
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Vlachia
Windows
Your colony ship has landed on an alien planet — but the environment kills electronics. Salvage the ark, survive the early years, and build a nation as your society regresses to medieval with remnants of modern knowledge. Grand strategy with simulated population and turn-based combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.5% ★, 4X 22.9% ★, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Post-apocalyptic 13%, Simulation 5.6%
- #23 Rogue Proxy
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kibernetinis Šakotis
Windows
Command a hacker crew in a gripping 4X roguelite. Plunge into mechanical networks, employing real cyber-skulduggery tactics. Roll the dice for new daring operatives, seize control of systems and exfiltrate resources. Time's a-tickin'! Coppers are tailing you! Regroup, then hit the wires again!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.3% ★, 4X 19.6% ★, Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 10.8%, Management 8.6%
- #24 Untitled Crossing Record
81% matchMixed66% of 91 reviews2022
Dev: NekoPad StudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
未命名穿越记录是一款异世界题材的团队养成策略游戏,讲述一名小说家意外穿越到自己的作品中,在与自己创作的背景似是而非的世界里建立自己的公会、探险并获得足以影响世界的力量、揭露时空扭曲的真相并寻找同样迷失在异世界中的青梅竹马的故事。
Why similar: Strategy RPG 19.6%, JRPG 15.5%, Party-Based RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 10.4%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #25 WHO THE HELL OPENED THE PORTAL?!
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Uberbax Gaming
Windows
A funny pixel art roguelite strategy. You manage a fantasy island kingdom connected by magical portals. By day — build, gather resources, hire heroes, and dive through portals to expand into new lands. By night — defend! The same portals unleash hordes of demons straight from Hell.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, 4X 20.1% ★, RTS 15.3%, Roguelike 11%, Strategy 7.6%
- #26 Master of Magic
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,174 reviews2022
Dev: MuHa GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Take up the role of a great wizard, wield powerful spells, command fantasy races and challenge your rivals in this remake of a cult turn-based strategy classic. Do you have what it takes to become Master of Magic?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, 4X 19.6% ★, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #27 Wulin Chess
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 489 reviews2024
Dev: LameCat StudioPub: East2west Games
Windows
Wulin Chess is a turn-based strategy game set in a captivating dark fantasy world. Employ diverse characters across various boards/battlefields, and devise strategic thinking for victory. Strengthen your heroes by collecting equipment and enhancing attributes to face the challenges that lie ahead.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Perma Death 12.8%, Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #28 Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord
79% matchVery Positive82% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Fang and the gang harness the power of song in this comedic tactical RPG romp.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 28%, JRPG 23.4%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, RPG 10.3%, Strategy 9.1%
- #29 Project Thea
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: MuHa Games
Windows
Wake to a brutal world bent on destroying your colony. Rebuild, Explore the Wastelands, and Gather scarce resources. Will you strike a deal with the ruthless Baba Yaga - or hack a rogue Cyber-Rat to turn it into an ally? A dark strategy-survival RPG with card-based tactical combat.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Post-apocalyptic 12.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Party-Based RPG 8.9%
- #30 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,461 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.7% ★, RTS 25.3%, Strategy 13.5%, 4X 10% ★, Simulation 6.6%
- #31 STARS ERA: ABYSS FRONTIER
77% matchPositive90% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: AnimicGame
Windows
In the war-torn stellar abyss, every battle is unique! Stars Era: Abyss Frontier merges tactical strategy with Roguelike mechanics. Dynamic generated battlefields & enemies test your real-time tactics. Unlock combat modules post-battle to build your unique arsenal against seemingly invincible foes!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.6%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 14.3%, RPG 8.7%
- #32 Guild Manager
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Benjamin King
Windows
Build a legendary guild from scratch. Recruit adventurers, send them on dangerous missions, and watch their stories unfold. Every decision matters. Every mission could be their last. Will your guild become legend—or just another footnote in history?
Why similar: Strategy RPG 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, Management 12.3%, RPG 9.9%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #33 Slot Heroes: Reels of Fate
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRDCgame
Windows
A fantasy RPG where slot reels decide your strategy. With 243 paylines, spin the reels to unleash your heroes’ skills. Trust in luck or control the board — journey with allies and carve out your destiny!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 30%, RPG 15.7%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 13.9%, Strategy 12.9%
- #34 Music of Destiny: Corrupted Dungeons
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Moving Bear Studio
Windows
An ancient evil descends, and you will join the Crimson Knights to save the world! In this Roguelite game, assemble a team of knights and monsters, explore dungeons, collect gear, build defenses, and defeat dungeon monsters!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20.9%, Strategy RPG 20.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #35 Elemental: Reforged
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 340 reviews2026
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
A 4X strategy game in a fantasy RPG world. Create your own sovereign hero, build a dynasty, design custom units, and wage turn-based war across a world that's different every time you play. Every unit is an individual with their own name, gear, and story.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26% ★, 4X 21.3% ★, Strategy RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #36 政通人和
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SuBaiism
Windows
"Peace and Prosperity" is a independently developed ink-wash style historical strategy game set in an alternate pre-Qin period of China. Starting from a small village of just a few hundred people, and conquer all sides to gradually build their own vassal state with millions of people.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.6% ★, 4X 22.5% ★, RTS 18.8%, Strategy RPG 14.6%, Strategy 8%
- #37 Dungeon Crawler Daniel
75% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Wolfs Moon Studios
Windows
Daniel and a group of adventurers must complete the Ravana Dungeon to win the ultimate prize so he can buy his house back from his parents.
Why similar: JRPG 23.7%, Strategy RPG 23.7%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #38 Monstrous Realms
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lockbow Games
Windows · Linux
Monstrous Realms is a Grand Strategy-Tactical RPG Hybrid in a medieval fantasy world. Govern a kingdom, directing heroes and monsters to conquer the continent. Victory is grasped through warfare, research, city development, diplomacy, trade, dungeon delving, crafting, and unit customization.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.2% ★, 4X 23.3% ★, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Perma Death 14.1%, Management 5.9%
- #39 Outcast Tales: The First Journey
72% matchVery Positive85% of 248 reviews2024
Dev: Hardlane StudioPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Experience the beginning of a grand adventure in Outcast Tales: The First Journey. Engage in deep tactical battles, make tough decisions, and choose your own adventures - write an Outcast Tale that’s unique to you!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, Party-Based RPG 16%, Post-apocalyptic 15%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, Roguelite 13.7%
- #40 Solar Wave
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SavGus Studio
Windows
A large-scale 4X strategy game with indirect control and a focus on simulating a space empire. Capture systems, develop your economy and logistics, call up hundreds of powerful fleets and watch them incinerate enemies of the Solar Empire.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.6% ★, 4X 24.6% ★, RTS 20%, Management 8.1%, Strategy 6.8%
- #41 Crownless Abyss
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XurzerthPub: YSY Softworks
Windows
Explore a post-apocalyptic oceanic abyss in this turn-based roguelite dungeon crawler. Build trust between party members, survive tactical battles, and uncover a divine relic to save humanity and restore the world.
Why similar: JRPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 13.8%, Roguelite 12.6%
- #42 QUESTER
72% matchVery Positive89% of 193 reviews2023
Dev: Thousand Games
Windows
It is a decadent future world built by manga artist Kazushi Hagiwara. A dungeon exploration RPG specializing in hack-and-slash. The game is full of challenging elements. There are 24 characters (8 classes), skills to enjoy combos, modifiable armaments, "NEW GAME+" to enjoy playing around, etc.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.9%, JRPG 22.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Post-apocalyptic 15.8%, RPG 12.9%
- #43 Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th
71% matchMixed70% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Goonswarm Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battles
Why similar: Strategy RPG 15.1%, Roguelike 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Party-Based RPG 12.5%, JRPG 12.1%
- #44 Runes of the Abyss
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NOBLPub: NOBL Games
Windows
A turn-based roguelike with JRPG-style combat where the heroes are the reason the world is dying — and they don’t even realize it.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 23.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11%, RPG 8.7%
- #45 Moonport
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HiHowYaDurin
Windows · Mac
Moonport is a side-scrolling, real time strategy, space colony simulation with roguelike elements. You play as a brave space explorer who aspires to colonize the moons of Saturn. How many moons can you conquer?
Why similar: 4X 21.9% ★, RTS 16.8%, Perma Death 12.5%, Roguelike 10.5%, Post-apocalyptic 10.3%
- #46 Dunebound Tactics
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Terahard LtdPub: indie.io
Windows
Lead your band of survivors on a perilous trek across unforgiving sands in search of a new home. Battle ruthless factions, scavenge dwindling resources, reshape the terrain to your advantage and make life-or-death choices in Dunebound Tactics, a Roguelite Turn-Based Tactical RPG.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.6%, Strategy RPG 19.1%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Roguelite 14.2%
- #47 战棋三国英雄
70% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Dreamers Studio
Windows
This is a 3D chess strategy turn role-playing game. The game is easy to operate, fun to play and unique story perspective.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.3%, JRPG 14%, RPG 13.9%
- #48 Iron Graves
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CommoditechPub: Bleeding Rabbit Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command a squad of salvage drones in deep space. Remotely breach derelict hulls to scavenge for fuel and parts while managing scarce resources. Watch your signal, monitor environmental hazards, and pray your sensors aren't lying. You are alone, and something is moving in the dark.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 26.8%, RTS 17.5%, Post-apocalyptic 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #49 Starithm
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Orithm
Windows
Become the dominant star-fairing-civilization throughout the procedurally generated star systems. The player must establish/pursue: (1) Ideology; (2) Population; (3) Military assets; (4) 4x dominance (5) Technologies; (6) Artificial Evolution; (7) Cyber attacks; (8) Peace or war.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34% ★, 4X 26.9% ★, RTS 21.5%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 5.6%
- #50 The Shepherd
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: MW HashemPub: MeemWow Games
Windows · Mac
After finding an old picture of your grandfather on a camel, you decide to leave the city and set off into the serenity of the desert. In order to become a great rider, just like he was. Train your herd, befriend desert-folk, fight predators, and navigate the mysteries of the desert.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.3%, Strategy RPG 22.6%, Roguelite 15.1%, RPG 14.8%, Exploration 6.3%
- #51 Crystant
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DAWNER
Windows
Crystant is a top-down roguelike set in a post-apocalyptic underground facility. Explore tangled tunnels, face strange mutants, and survive with limited resources. Hidden events, deadly traps, and clues await. Will you uncover the truth or fall into the darkness?
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Perma Death 15.6%, Post-apocalyptic 14.8%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #52 Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 6,190 reviews2024
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.5% ★, 4X 27.7% ★, RTS 21.8%, Strategy 10.8%, Atmospheric 3.8%
- #53 The Hidden Scrolls
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 红龙工作室Pub: 2P Games
Windows
A turn-based tactical roguelike fusing Spring and Autumn history with supernatural fantasy. Assemble knights in an ink-oil aesthetic world, venture into five perilous realms, battle monsters and human-born demons, and collect lost bamboo slips to unravel hidden secrets.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Party-Based RPG 14.9%, Roguelite 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%
- #54 Khaldun: Text Based Strategy
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SkyWolf
Windows
Khaldun is a medieval-themed ASCII graphics kingdom management game. Take part in realistic war simulations and decide every detail of your kingdom, from its economy to its demographics! Your decisions will shape the life of a nation. Rise or be lost to history...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, 4X 20.5% ★, Strategy RPG 15%, RPG 11.7%, Strategy 10.1%
- #55 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: Strategy RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Perma Death 12.4%, Post-apocalyptic 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
- #56 Wasteland Punk
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Try Hard Games
Windows · Mac
Wasteland Punk is a wild post-apocalyptic RPG where you'll venture into radioactive wastelands and impenetrable swamps, inhabited by bandits, mutants, and something far more dangerous... Kill, scavenge, craft, and survive at any cost!
Why similar: RTS 17.4%, JRPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Post-apocalyptic 15.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.3%
- #57 Grim Ember
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fainward
Windows
An Epic RPG in which you set out on an action packed rogue-lite journey of turn-based strategic battles in a medieval fantasy world. Discover powerful spells and abilities as you journey forth to cleanse the lands plagued by unimaginable horrors and abominations.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 22.9%, JRPG 21.5%, Roguelite 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, RPG 10.1%
- #58 Aethermancer
64% matchVery Positive92% of 2,187 reviews2025
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: offbrand games
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!
Why similar: JRPG 16.2%, Party-Based RPG 15%, Perma Death 14.4%, Roguelike 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%
- #59 Sky Is Arrows
68% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: 2,000 Damage
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-time tactical roguelike where every second counts. Control a hero and 5 armies, make snap decisions, and adapt to escalating threats. Draft items, counter enemy comps, and survive as long as you can before the Final Boss returns. Time is your enemy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.3% ★, RTS 21%, Strategy RPG 20.5%, Roguelike 10.2%, RPG 5.7%