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91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

91% User Score Based on 55 reviews

A classic tactics RPG where magic and technology clash to determine the fate of the world. Command tactical battles, befriend and train your troops, create custom heroes, and experience the story through multiple branching paths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eden's Last Sunrise.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Star Shift Origins tells the story of the first Crew of the Dauntless. Trapped in an alternate reality and on the run, the crew desperately searches for answers while being hunted by the relentless Earth Systems Alliance (ESA). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Shift Origins.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

79% User Score Based on 287 reviews

Swordhaven is a fantasy cRPG inspired by Infinity Engine titles—Baldur’s Gate 1, Icewind Dale, etc.—as well as other classics. You take up the mantle of a lonely adventurer on their way to the barely explored land of Nova Drakonia. During your voyage, you are met by a dying man who trusts you with a peculiar artefact that will involve you in an adventure of a lifetime, and a plot that threatens … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 1,175 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro sci-fi strategy RPG with a unique blend of base building, exploration and deep tactical JRPG style combat system with capital starships and their idiosyncratic officers, all captured in stunningly beautiful modernized pixel graphics. In Halcyon 6, an unknown alien force is carving a path of destruction towards Earth and you, as the Commander of an immensely… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halcyon 6 Starbase Commander.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

97% User Score Based on 309 reviews

A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and see how they eventually intertwine in this turn-based RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quartet.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Explore a vibrant world where ancient religions fuse with technology in this character-driven JRPG. Master deep turn-based combat as you battle with divine magic against beasts with mecha parts. Embark on a grand adventure to retrieve the sacred Babel code needed to come face-to-face with your Gods.Play the role of Joshwa Asa, a soldier blindly devoted to his gods, and who is on the verge of losin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

75% User Score Based on 2,118 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 13 reviews

Command legendary heroes to reshape a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless war, and a secret search for arcane power. The ancient artifacts and powerful weapons you discover will empower your cast of 30 playable characters as they form bonds and battle their way into legend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Deity.

War of Velana is a single-player 16-bit RPG that combines world exploration and interaction with an orthographic grid-based tactical battle system. In many ways, War of Velana is a spiritual successor to the Shining Force series on the Sega Genesis. Elements of those games are the core and combine with some design ideas from Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics to create a new tactical experience… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of Velana.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

91% User Score Based on 165 reviews

Defeat your enemies with the power of love, friendship, and violent military aggression in Magellania, a hardcore tactics-RPG set in outer space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magellania.

62%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Infernis Prime is a mining colony in the Outer Rim, under brutal occupation. With the help of a hacked android and the discovery of a dark secret, the rebels finally have a chance. This is the story of how the Outer Rim Coalition formed, and how they broke free... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Shift Rebellion.

92%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 11,126 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

Introducing people, places, ideas, events and lore that rival in complexity those of even the most highly-regarded fantasy epics in literature, the care and attention given to each and every NPC, location and historical in-game event is what sets The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky apart from its contemporaries. Come join Estelle, Joshua, Scherazard, Olivier and the rest of the cast as they … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

A Turn-Based Sci-FI RPG. Journey into the Galaxy of Xerxes and play as Klein, A Cipher, and personal bodyguard to Princess Ellemine, as he finds himself entangled in the ongoing struggle between the Errans and Draconians. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rave Heart.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 3,990 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 1 reviews

Colony Ship is a turn-based, party-based role-playing game set aboard a generation ship launched to Proxima Centauri. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and branching dialogue trees. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

78% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 1 reviews

Far Away From Home is a story-driven tactical RPG. Battle foes in turn-based combat, turn monstrous enemies into friends, customize your party with a variety of builds, and craft powerful gear to enhance your playstyle. Unfold the mystery of your lost party as you try to find a way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Away From Home.

93%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 1,050 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 4 reviews

Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Deity 2.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

97% User Score Based on 305 reviews

LunarLux is filled to the brim with Sci-Fi references, scientific facts, quirky & lovable characters, and a fantastic Moon to explore; filled with technologically advanced Space Colonies and Cities, as well as Ancient Ruins of a civilization long forgotten.Science and Knowledge...is the ultimate power. Soon, humanity will witness the infinite potential of the universe’s strongest cosmic energy: An… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LunarLux.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Singularity: Tactics Arena is a narrative-driven RPG set in the universe of A Memory of Eternity. Taking place immediately after the events of the The Singularity Wish, the player assumes control of Eloise Fleming, a talented and capable young programmer at the Synder Corporation. Waking up in an unfamiliar cell with three other captives, Eloise and her new companions will have to fight their way … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Singularity: Tactics Arena.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

87% User Score Based on 224 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 8 reviews

A new RPG from veteran studio Aquaplus, commemorating 20 years of the multi-media Utawarerumono series. This is the story of a man who will be sung about in legends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 368 reviews

Engage in tactical grid-based combat in this classic-styled fantasy CRPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caves of Lore.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

77% User Score Based on 1,100 reviews

Critic Score 91%Based on 3 reviews

The Iron Oath is a turn-based tactical RPG that is set in a dark fantasy world. Recruit, manage, and embark on missions with a roster of adventurers, testing the limits of their mortality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Iron Oath.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

64% User Score Based on 196 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

Robothorium is a futuristic turn-based RPG combining rogue like gameplay and turn-based combat. Lead a robotic uprising by playing the AI, choose your allies by taking decisions and manage your team of robots to free them from the Human domination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robothorium.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Tower Song is a turn-based JRPG/strategy RPG hybrid. Choose your hero, customize your party's skills and gear, and hone strategies to defeat challenging enemies in this narrative-led adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Song.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 869 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 3 reviews

Between law and chaos lies the dawn of adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak.

79%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 928 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

Become the greatest of mages in this turn-based fantasy epic set in the world of SpellForce! From the humble beginnings of your small wizard’s tower, send forth your minions and heroes to explore the realms of Eo. Grow your influence and power and fill your grimoire with arcane knowledge. Face off against magical competitors in your hunt for ancient artefacts and hidden secrets as you build up you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpellForce: Conquest of Eo.

Enter a broken ocean of memoriesDream Ocean is a story-driven fantasy RPG that blends exploration, party-based battles, and tactical squad encounters inside a surreal world shaped by memory, trauma, and dreams. You play as Andi, a rookie agent of ORCA, sent to investigate a mysterious dreamlike realm connected to missing people, frozen memories, and emotional distortions. Your first mission leads… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Ocean.

The Path of the OryA Tale of Loss, Survival, and the Origins of a Legend Before the rise of the Maid of Venia, before the kingdom’s last hope found her calling, there was a young survivor—Kayla. As a child, she lost everything. A group of ruthless bandits descended upon her village, slaughtering her family and leaving her for dead. But fate had other plans. From the shadows, an Ory warrior emerge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of the Ory.

250 years ago, on the world of Nipponia, twin siblings Taneela and Tanaka seek to become Adventurers like their father. On the day of their registration, they are contacted by Mavis, the Crystal being and guardian of the world. Can they gather enough forces to stand against the rising evil in their world? This is the story of how two unlikely heroes set off to save a world, and how the story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to American Isekai: Legends of Nipponia.

71%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

A retro-styled tactical RPG with a heavy emphasis on player choice and branching story paths. Long ago, the sun went out and the world went dark. Now, the last remaining sources of light are starting to wane. How will you stop the spreading darkness? Or will you even be able to? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Evernight.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

87% User Score Based on 239 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 6 reviews

Inspired by classic sci-fi movies, Beyond Galaxyland is an intergalactic, 2.5D adventure-RPG set among the stars. Step into the sneakers of high-schooler Doug, as he’s whisked away to ‘Galaxyland’ - a zoo-like solar system of planets - on an epic quest to save Earth itself. An all-new take on the beloved RPG adventures of old, prepare for a journey like no other, skyrocketing through teeming j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Galaxyland.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

91% User Score Based on 1,117 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 15 reviews

In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven.

58%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Evering is a turn-based RPG adventure game that tells an epic story through unique and charismatic characters in a completely new and detailed world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVERING.

67%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

67% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Pixel Noir combines classic RPG gameplay with a noir detective story. The game is currently in limbo after failing to meet its Kickstarter goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Noir.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 6 reviews

The story of a girl's growth and adventure on a vast desert planet, "Bitter." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARBITES.

86%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 2,720 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

Journey through over 75 breathtaking locations across 5 diverse regions, each echoing the richness and allure of ancient China's tradition and landscape. Explore a world filled with bustling ancient Chinese towns, scenic mountains, picturesque rivers, dangerous lairs, treacherous terrains and more! Utilizing Unreal Engine 4, Wandering Sword portrays a captivating blend of traditional pixel art gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wandering Sword.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

94% User Score Based on 1,708 reviews

Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery faithfully recreates MICA Team’s Codename: Bakery Girl (2013) with revamped graphics, new gameplay mechanics, and expanded narrative. 30 years after the events of Girls’ Frontline, Antarctic Union (AU) special agent Mendo goes on an important mission in the heart of the North Caucasus. Unexpectedly ambushed by the forces of the Union of Rossatrism Nations Coalit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

98% User Score Based on 120 reviews

Enter the Realm of Aarde: An ancient entity stirs in the darkness, casting a veil of shadows across the land and threatening all of humanity. This growing menace has escalated the already dire situation on the newly discovered continent of Andra, where tensions run high. As a fledgling on your first mission for the Heroes Guild, you will be unwittingly drawn into the heart of this unfolding crisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds.

87%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 396 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingsvein.

81%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 24,457 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 25 reviews

Koronus Expanse does not submit to the weak, so you should be sufficiently prepared to tame it. The Deluxe Edition Includes: - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader game - In-Game Item - Firestorm-Class Frigate An alternative voidship to suit your needs, with alternative starting gear and a unique appearance! - In-Game Item - Blast Wave Shotgun Blast your enemies away with this unique shotgun! It allow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.

89%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 4,694 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 28 reviews

Grab your sword, board your mech and save Valandis If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chained Echoes.

88%Game Brain Score

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90% User Score Based on 425 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

Rise of the Third Power is a retro-themed, console-style roleplaying game, loosely based on the political climate of Europe in the late 1930's. The story takes place in the land of Rin during the height of the Age of Sail, following the events that would lead to the greatest war in human history... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Third Power.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Steel Shadows is a standalone RPG set in the epic universe of Ancient Frontier. Take command of a rag tag band of pirates and outlaws as you fight your way across the Frontier for treasure and glory. Delve into our latest turn based tactical RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Frontier: Steel Shadows.

84%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 662 reviews

“Between the infinite worlds was infinite nothing. A void, a darkness between realities. But nothing is as crowded as is nothing. The House built itself in reaction to its own lack of existence.” A House of Many Doors is an indie RPG written and coded by Harry Tuffs, with art by Catherine Unger and music by Zach Beever. In A House of Many Doors you are an explorer, poet and spy, traversing and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A House of Many Doors.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

95% User Score Based on 1,055 reviews

Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon's Gate.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

61% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

In this turn-based tactics RPG, explore a steam-powered ancient Greece as Artemis' bear warrior on a mythological quest of technology and magic. Push, toss, and bounce friend and foe, and use the environment to your advantage. You choose the battles, allies, and plots you encounter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellenica.

89%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 136 reviews

The full-scale, epic fantasy role-playing experience you've wanted for decades--Divided Reigns retains all that made the JRPG classics so fantastic while still feeling fresh. Expect strategic battles, an epic scale, well-developed characters, and a deep and emotional story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divided Reigns.

79%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

83% User Score Based on 740 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 11 reviews

Jack Move is a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Move.

68%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 2,412 reviews

Critic Score 8%Based on 2 reviews

RPG with 3d graphics, real time combat and deep and mature story with real time combat with time manipulation, tactical and challenging battles, seven diverse classes to choose for 4-man party, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Time.

83%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

83% User Score Based on 258 reviews

The Storm Guard is a turn-based tactical game in a fantasy setting. Wildings, undead and even greater horrors from the north have crossed the borders and are now invading the realm of men causing death and destruction. You assume the role of the Lord Commander and have to manage this conflict. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Storm Guard: Darkness is Coming.

97%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

97% User Score Based on 432 reviews

An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidspire Tactics.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 378 reviews

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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Break Chronicles.