- #1 Grim Wanderings
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Elllinia gamesPub: Self-publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Oldschool turn-based roguelike rpg
Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 17.1%
- #2 Manor of the Damned!
96% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: The Hideout
Windows
Manor of the Damned is a retro inspired action RPG that invokes the memories from the great console games of times past. The game features intense action, puzzle solving, and exploration. You play a destitute wandering vampyre who agrees to help rid a village of a raiding specpyre family.
Why similar: RPG 54.1%, Indie 23.4%, Action 22.5%
- #3 Armies of Riddle CLASSIC
96% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2016
Dev: Game Scorpion Inc.
Windows
Armies of Riddle (AoR) CLASSIC is a Battle Card style game for PC. As Seen On: Kickstarter, Canadian Developer Connection and AppClover! Forged in the fires of a distant world, the great crystals of power allow warriors to wield a dangerous army unlike any seen! However not all who wield this power can control it...
Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Strategy 34.9%, Indie 14.5%, Action 13.9%
- #4 The Waylanders
94% matchMixed47% of 447 reviews2022
Dev: GATO STUDIO
Windows
Slip the bonds of fate in this party-based RPG filled with Celtic myth and historical legend. Discover thrilling adventure alongside mortal companions and immortal allies as you explore the world of The Waylanders.
Why similar: RPG 32%, Strategy 27.2%, Indie 11.8%, Action 11.1%, Real-Time with Pause 5.4% ★
- #5 Truth Of Falchion
95% matchMixed42% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Modii GamesPub: Modii Games int.
Windows
The Adventure saga, created in the best traditions of fantasy, traveling on land and water, explore the world in search of treasure.
Why similar: RPG 46.9%, Strategy 28.4%, Action 12.4%, Indie 12.3%
- #6 Ragna Maya
94% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Ragna Maya
Windows
Play as the Dullahan in this retro-modern multi-turn based JRPG, as he makes his way deeper into the Labyrinth of Razuri on a quest to take back his head from the Witch who killed him.
Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Strategy 30.2%, Indie 13.7%, Action 13.2%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #7 Might is Right
92% matchVery Positive81% of 137 reviews2021
Dev: Lazy Kitty
Windows
Might is Right is an old-school turn-based strategy game, it has simple controls and deep complex mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 37%, Strategy 32.8%, Indie 14.4%, Tactical RPG 6.3%, Character Customization 5.6%
- #8 a Family of Grave Diggers
93% matchMostly Negative35% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: Ludvig LarssonPub: Mindoki Games
Windows
Mindoki rejuvenates the rogue-like genre with easy to use gameplay, permanent upgrades and Schrödinger map generation in this fully moddable, action paced, semi turn based game, a Family of Grave Diggers! Come enjoin the family, a Family of Grave Diggers!
Why similar: RPG 39.1%, Strategy 32.6%, Indie 14.8%, Action 13.5%
- #9 Birth of Shadows®
91% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2015
Dev: Precision Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Play as a Shadow Knight with unique rage mechanics. Campaign and Co-op multiplayer. Create new content with powerful map editor.
Why similar: RPG 38%, Strategy 33.4%, Indie 15%, Action 13.7%
- #10 Solmec: Colony Adrift
91% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Octopus 8 Studios
Windows
Solmec: Colony Adrift is a turn-based tactical RPG that follows a civilisation seeking refuge on the Ankazil: colossal space-faring beasts. Lead a party of warriors across a procedurally-generated overworld; gathering resources to upgrade, encountering other inhabitants and confronting the advancing Rot.
Why similar: RPG 35.6%, Strategy 35.5%, Indie 15.4%, Action 13.5%
- #11 The Cleansing - Versus
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2017
Dev: Grindstone Interactive
Windows
The Cleansing - Versus is a competitive, real time tactic, PvP game with RPG elements, set in a feudal dystopian future. You take control of a party of heroes and go to battle. Raise your banner over captured territories to gain capture points and resources.
Why similar: RPG 36.2%, Strategy 34.5%, Indie 15%, Action 14.4%
- #12 For Inco
89% matchMixed66% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: MoonlightGames
Windows
This is a RPG game that grows through killing monsters to raise levels and create various items.
Why similar: RPG 37.4%, Strategy 32.4%, Indie 15.4%, Action 14.8%
- #13 Witchcraft
88% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Silky Smooth Studio
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In Witchcraft you will be able to create your own character configuration and fight against your friends, or AI, in 1vs.1 or 2vs.2 battles. The way you customize your character and the way you manage yourself in the battlefield, will have huge consequences in leading you to victory or defeat.
Why similar: Strategy 35.4%, RPG 35.2%, Action 14.7%, Indie 14.6%
- #14 Mistress of Maids
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YDKR
Windows
Turn-based, but fast-paced, roguelike-game when you do not need to think over each turn and count the HP. If you see the weak - kill him! And if you see a strong man - run away, or think how to defeat him and earn experience and money.
Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Strategy 38.7%, Indie 16.8%
- #15 Art of Guile
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Unphysical Machinery
Windows
Customize your units as they level up according to your needs. Suppress, scare and surround your enemy. Use terrain to your advantage. Exploit their weaknesses. Diminish your foes and bring dominance to the battlefield!
Why similar: Strategy 35.6%, RPG 33.5%, Action 15.5%, Indie 15.4%
- #16 Pixel Force 像素特攻队
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gemini Stars Games
Windows
“Pixel Force” is the fourth work of TSM series. This work adopts a new way of turn-based game. I believe it will bring you a fresh world. ·New Sandbox world ·Collect materials and synthesize equipment ·Optional battlefield
Why similar: RPG 43.3%, Strategy 39.3%, Indie 17.4%
- #17 Saiku's Endless Labyrinth
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Lone Lexi The Slow Game Dev
Windows
Follow Saiku's journey through the world as they battle monsters, encounter great bosses and traverse strange lands. With the help of PEROS, an operator from S.A.V.E. Corp., Saiku must seek out the meaning to their life and attempt to recover their memories...
Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Strategy 31.3%, Party-Based RPG 17.4%, Indie 14.5%
- #18 Town Defence
85% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: Brian Tallent
Windows
Town Defence is a Tower defence RPG.
Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Strategy 37.9%, Indie 17.5%
- #19 Demented Pixie
84% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: Molegato
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Demented Pixie is a blend between twin-stick shooters and roguelikes with unique visuals and ambientation, packed with content, in which nothing is what it looks like…
Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Strategy 38.1%, Indie 18.1%
- #20 Brutal Scales
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Missiles are Magic
Windows
Tactics Role Playing Game where you and your friends fight for control of your school.
Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 17.1%
- #21 The Expedition
83% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Life Jumb DT
Windows
The Expedition is a turn-based tactical game with an oppressive atmosphere of underground immersion.
Why similar: RPG 45.1%, Strategy 37.1%, Indie 17.8%
- #22 Seven Sins - Academic Version
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: much2pro4youPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
Seven Sins is a 4-6 player online multiplayer game, in which you and your teammates have to work together in order to survive - but beware! Everyone could be stained with one of the seven sins or decide to betray the group and follow their own goals...
Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 17.1%
- #23 Street Posse Showdown
84% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: LS Ensemble
Windows
This is an isometric comedic tactical RPG that take place in a modern urban setting. Gather your posse together and beat the living shit out of your foes in order to strike for a better future. Health insurance not included.
Why similar: RPG 45.3%, Strategy 37.6%, Indie 17.1%
- #24 Hunter's Trial: The fight never ends
82% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: ESAT
Windows
In the depths of the forest lies the Delain Academy, a school for Monster Hunters, humans with special skills that keep the Earth safe from terrible devastating beasts. On a fateful day, an unexpected attack leaves the fate of the School and humanity in the hands of the most unlikely heroes.
Why similar: RPG 44.6%, Strategy 38.7%, Indie 16.8%
- #25 审判者 The Inquisitor
81% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2018
Dev: invwindyPub: 迷糊的安安
Windows
"The Inquisitor" is a short RPG game with a complete storyline and combat system. A resurrected inquisitor from the graveyard receives the instructions of God and embark on the journey of judging the sinners.
Why similar: RPG 43.1%, Strategy 39.2%, Indie 17.7%
- #26 净土英雄 - Heroes of Pure land
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cloudmoon Studios
Windows
“Heroes of Pure land” is an independent game that integrates strategy, cultivation and moba-like gameplay.Players need to collect all kinds of skills, and then through the battlefield, challenge the BOSS, one-on-one hit, martial arts conference and other ways to cultivate the characteristics of the hero, unify the last pure land.
Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Strategy 40%, Indie 17.4%
- #27 不惑英雄传(puzzled heroes)
79% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: xhGames
Windows
【Puzzled Heroes】 is a traditional strategic role-playing game. Players will play the hero who unloads his armor and returns home to overcome the new crisis and save the mainland again.
Why similar: RPG 43%, Strategy 39.1%, Indie 17.8%
- #28 Capsize
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OctoBeet Studio
Windows
Capsize is a rogue-like, deck-building, single player adventure. Build your pirate crew, stealing crew members from the other factions and promote them to unlock new powers. All in comic hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: RPG 41.9%, Strategy 40.5%, Indie 17.6%
- #29 Orc Assault
80% matchMostly Negative27% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Ghost Machine
Windows
Once upon a time all was peaceful and serene in the far off land of Camalon, but the silence has been broken as the Orc hordes have returned to the peaceful kingdom to claim the land that they once held most sacred.
Why similar: RPG 43.1%, Strategy 39.1%, Indie 17.8%
- #30 Sin; Vengeance
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Spaced Toad Studio
Windows
In this SRPG, you play as a man out to get revenge for his lost home. But how much of his own humanity is he willing to sacrifice to satisfy this yearning? You will make a crucial choice that determines the ending, as he faces demons within and without.
Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 17.1%
- #31 Arcane Legacy
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wisdom Games
Windows
Arcane Legacy: Turn-Based Fantasy Tactical Game This is Lodmor, the land of the Fathers, the Empire's Core. To help maintaining the peace, the emperor has established the Judgement of the arcanium, where Champions selected by the Great Houses – the Archmages – battle against each other.
Why similar: RPG 43%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.1%
- #32 The story of Gods 七神物语
78% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: KMA GAMES
Windows
独居在光明帝国边界村落的年轻猎手阿敏,偶然邂逅了潜入帝国境内的外域女孩艾薇儿,答应护送她深入帝国境内并进行一系列探索的故事, 全中文奇幻风格角色扮演游戏,丰富复杂的回合制战斗模式,超过20小时的冒险时光,不同选择,触发不同主角的命运结局。
Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 17.1%
- #33 江湖侠客行
76% matchMostly Negative28% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: ShinerJoy Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
江湖侠客行是一款讲究见招拆招的武侠卡牌单机游戏,简单易上手,但要想通关却需要多多动脑,在游戏中,玩家将扮演一名初出茅庐的门派弟子,参与到江湖的各种事件中.
Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 17.1%
- #34 Clarent Saga: Tactics
75% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: David Nguyen
Windows
A straightforward SRPG inspired by 16-bit classics and made with SRPG Studio. The storyline follows the armies of Prince Abel of Meyr as he battles Pherrelios who invade them. The third entry of Clarent Saga.
Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Strategy 39.7%, Indie 16.7%
- #35 Sin Castle
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 98 reviews2017
Dev: Primary cells studio
Windows
Sin Castle is a slightly high difficulty adventure game that focus on puzzling, contains various policy elements, rigorous rules. The key of puzzle this game is reasonable attributes assignment, props use, and equipment collocation. As the grids opened, game player will encounter all sorts of strategic monsters and puzzling design.
Why similar: RPG 42.4%, Strategy 39.8%, Indie 17.8%
- #36 Project: Shinova
66% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Comma Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A silly, barely-funded RPG Indie game where a boy fights to save all of reality because everyone else is too lazy to do so. You can battle with a very innovative battle system as well. Oh, and you meet some very lovable Mexican robots and baguette squeakers among others.
Why similar: RPG 35.6%, Strategy 21.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, Indie 14%, Action 12.9%
- #37 Rise of Keepers
75% matchMixed48% of 31 reviews2015
Dev: Samaritan Studios
Windows
Rise of Keepers is a mix of the best Old School RPGs and Tower Defense games. Explore a huge map, get resources, build structures, fight powerful enemies, loot and the most important. Protect the Crystal!
Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 17.1%
- #38 Fading of Zarya 7
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SiBear Games
Windows
About the Game Rare chemical materials have been found on a newly discovered planet – Tesaur, far into space. He who controls these resources will make a great leap in energy and economic areas for humanity.
Why similar: RPG 37%, Strategy 33.6%, Indie 15.3%, Action 14%
- #39 Glory & Honor
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: SugGames
Windows
In Glory&Honor your mission is to lead a team of gladiators of different races into success. The battles are fought out on a 7x5 battlefield, where your jov is to find out the enemies weaknesses and use your strengths against them. You can use different races and their racial abilities to your advantage.
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Strategy 40.3%, Indie 17.5%
- #40 Wolf Gang
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Lyon Beckers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a band of wolves as they take control of the mountain using turn based tactical combat in a humorous adventure campaign!
Why similar: RPG 42.2%, Strategy 40.3%, Indie 17.5%
- #41 Soul Tech: Millennium
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Must Imagine Entertainment
Windows
Inspired by the likes of MechWarrior, Armored Core, Pacific Rim, and more... With unique combat mechanics and engaging story-driven campaign, Soul Tech is not your average Mecha.
Why similar: RPG 38.2%, Strategy 33%, Indie 15%, Action 13.8%
- #42 Immortals(修仙志)
72% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Muggle
Windows
《Immortals》 is a SLG with fast paced fighting. When the game starts, the hero will appear in a huge maze, and your goal is to find a way out of the maze. The hero will encounter other characters in the maze. They may be enemies or friends. You need to be careful in making judgments.
Why similar: RPG 42.2%, Strategy 40.3%, Indie 17.5%
- #43 Star Fighters
63% matchNo user reviews2040
Dev: Orakga
Windows · Mac · Linux
Star Fighters is a fully cross-platform shooter RPG where you can hunt down other players' spaceships or AI bots, either by yourself or as a team with your friends.
Why similar: RPG 37.5%, Strategy 34.1%, Indie 14.8%, Action 13.6%
- #44 Card Dungeon
73% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Playtap Games
Windows · Mac
Take on the invading hordes of the Nethermists as The Crusader and fight, think, and strategize to clear the monster infested, randomly created, dungeons in this card, board, and turn-based rogue-like.
Why similar: RPG 46.5%, Strategy 37.4%, Indie 16.2%
- #45 The Wind and Wilting Blossom
67% matchVery Positive95% of 188 reviews2020
Dev: Picklefeet Games
Windows · Mac
Navigate the war-torn lands of an alternate history Heian Japan battling yokai hordes in challenging turn-based combat. Encounter hundreds of story events, level-up your party, and unlock new allies and weapons. Die, learn from your mistakes, and try again.
Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Strategy 34.9%, Indie 15.3%, Party-Based RPG 11.5%
- #46 Yet Another Hero Legend 英雄传说又一则
69% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: invwindy
Windows
Heroes, Justice, Collecting Flags, Sokoban, and the Extermination of Evil, Yet Another Hero Legend is a minimalistic puzzle game filled with choices and creative solutions.
Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, RPG 41%, Indie 17.8%
- #47 The Mercenary Rise
70% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: zeroplaystone
Windows
It tells the story of Stephen Gray, who inherited his father's legacy and managed the Mercenary Corps of Thunder Anger.
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Strategy 41%, Indie 16.7%
- #48 Ticket to Earth
70% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2017
Dev: Robot Circus
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ticket to Earth fuses battlefield tactics, tile-matching puzzle, and epic sci-fi RPG in one unique package. Four unlikely heroes are thrown together to save everything they love from murderous criminals, hideous mutants, and a corrupt government.
Why similar: RPG 41.2%, Strategy 41%, Indie 17.8%
- #49 Defend Them !
67% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Butter Fly Games
Windows
Defend Them ! is a fictionally ironic tower defense game about killing enemies and defending human infrastructure.
Why similar: RPG 36.1%, Strategy 33.4%, Indie 14.5%, Action 13.3%, Fantasy 2.7%
- #50 Heresy
72% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2015
Dev: dark made games
Windows
You take the role of a god influencing the lives of your followers in a medieval setting. Build villages, castles and defend them from raiders. Possess your followers to take direct control over their actions. Advance your civilization for better technologies, buildings, abilities, and equipment.
Why similar: RPG 42.2%, Strategy 40.3%, Indie 17.5%
- #51 Heroes of Arca
70% matchMixed68% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: IMPIRESOFT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Heroes of Arca is a unique blend of a turn-based strategy and RPG with an unorthodox combat system that presents a wide choice of battle tactics for the turn-based games' fans.
Why similar: RPG 43%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.1%
- #52 Aurora Trail
69% matchVery Positive86% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: Screenhit Studios
Windows
A new epic game where the perspective of the camera changes everything. Do not let your body parts get in the same view as a wall with the same color, or you’ll lose it! Puzzle your way through challenging and appealing surroundings and try to stay in one piece!
Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Strategy 37.8%, Indie 20.6%
- #53 Star Nomad
71% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: Huy Phan
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore, trade, fight & plunder in this tribute to classic sandbox spacesims of old.
Why similar: RPG 42%, Strategy 39.9%, Indie 18.1%
- #54 Empire Live
67% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Osmose Studio
Windows
Empire Live is a Real-Time Strategy Game focused on online matches where you will have to prosper your empire and fight your opponent with your magical power and your army to lead your people to the total domination!
Why similar: RPG 43.2%, Strategy 39.2%, Indie 17.6%
- #55 Eidetus
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Expletive Studios
Windows
Remember Your Power
Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Strategy 39.6%, Action 16.8%
- #56 GreedFall: The Dying World
54% matchMixed63% of 1,049 reviews2026
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Return to the GreedFall universe in a thrilling new adventure, where every choice has consequences. Ripped away from your island, you will travel across the war-torn, disease-ravaged Old Continent, forging alliances, and fighting to regain your freedom!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 24.2% ★, RPG 21.5%, Character Customization 18.9%, Tactical RPG 10%, Open World 9.7%