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Looking for games like Checkmates? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure, Petrified Pawns or Centurion's Gambit.

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  1. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Chessaria delivers for the first time ever, classic Chess combat backed with an epic fantasy quest. Challenge your tactical skills as you battle for Chessaria's destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure.

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  2. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Unusual chess rules - No prior knowledge needed!In this version of chess the units don't instantly take each other out which makes small mistakes less punishing. The chess pieces have health-bars that must be depleted by attacks before they're eliminated. You can heal your troops to keep them alive. You move the chess pieces - The rest is automated!You control where your units go and they will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petrified Pawns.

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  3. A tactical chess roguelike. Your chess pieces have health. They level up. They fight to survive. Centurion's Gambit takes the timeless strategy of chess and drops it into a brutal roguelike campaign across the ancient world. Your six chess pieces aren't disposable — they're soldiers with names, experience, abilities, and equipment that grow stronger level after level. Lose your Queen to a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Centurion's Gambit.

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  4. VYCE is a tactical RPG where you collect, trade, and fight with creatures that parody vices in the real world. Each VYCE moves like a chess piece, with bishops, rooks, knights, pawns & more, but each with its own limits and quirks. Set in Vanilla Plains, a podunk town, you explore a place full of vagrants, recidivists, misanthropes, scoundrels, and other unscrupulous characters. Trade yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VYCE.

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  5. OUT AUGUST 18 About the GameChess Empire is a tactical twist on chess where you earn gold, buy new pieces and upgrades, and have to reveal the fog of war to see your enemies. The core rules are familiar-you command the classic board and pieces-but now every turn earns you gold: 1 for moving, 2 for captures, and 3 for taking down upgraded pieces. Spend it in the shop to recruit new units or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Empire.

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  6. Laser Chess This is a game developed in Unity using C# as a test challenge for 8 days. All the 3D models, UI sprites and Particle Effects are Free assets downloaded from the Unity Asset Store. All of those are described in the Credits section of the game. Most of those assets were edited in Photoshop to fit the requirements of the project. The game is played on an 8x8 grid.   It is a 2 player game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Chess.

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  7. In the medieval times there used to be battles, kingdoms used to fight to conquer each other, and on that concept a game was created named "Chess". Experience those fights in the Real world as well as Demon world graphics. The game is not limited to human characters but also has a variety of Demonic characters and a lot of customizations for every character!KEY FEATURESCOMBAT VIEW You ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rule The World CHESS.

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  8. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Parkour across skyscraper rooftops, pushing your friends forwards and your enemies away as you make your escape! You play a small group of punks, making a getaway from their most recent heist. The corporate security is quickly descending on you, but you can still make your escape if you're clever enough! Parkour your way across a series of rooftops, jumping and tripping the guards as you go. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End of the Skyline.

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  9. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    81% User Score Based on 257 reviews

    Chess meets Fighting games. Crush your opponents in the arena and on the chessboard in this online multiplayer competitive tactical fighting game that mixes the strategical elegance of Chess with the fast-paced execution of fighting games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Showdown.

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  10. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    82% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Dark Chess is a game of chess with fog of war. Fast paced PvP battler based on classic rules. Whether you are a die-hard chess-lover or an amateur board game admirer, Dark Chess will appeal to anyone who likes the thrill of battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Chess.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    85% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Chess Knights: Shinobi is an original turn-based puzzle game inspired by Chess. Become a Ninja in feudal Japan and prove your skills in the art of infiltration, sabotage and assassination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Knights: Shinobi.

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  12. 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.

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  13. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    From the makers of Death and Taxes comes a turn-based adventure-strategy game. Play as one of 4 distinct factions, harnessing the vast power of magic to save your dying world. The way you play determines the sacrifices and consequences you have to endure, shaping your personal storyline. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Alliance.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    68% User Score Based on 109 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 7 reviews

    Pendragon is a turn-based strategy game, where every move you make drives the narrative, and every story twist opens new gameplay opportunities. Will you advance and show your mettle, or cautiously retreat? Will you slip round enemies, or encounter them head-on? And when sacrifices are required, who will you put in harm's way? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pendragon.

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  15. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    You and your crew of swashbuckling pirates are on an epic treasure hunt! Until it inevitably devolves into mutiny. But if you can survive the backstabbings and betrayals, the treasure will be all yours!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Be Mutiny.

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  16. ChessWorlds is a single-player tactics game where the pieces are alive and the board is a place you travel through. Your pieces climb hills, drop off ledges, and fight across terrain that has real impact on tactics. You win by reading the board and putting together an army whose pieces cover for each other. I am building this because I have loved chess variants for years (Chess Evolved Online was… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChessWorlds.

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  17. 【AI-Generated Content Disclosure】All in-game art and animation assets were created with AI assistance. Let's follow the rhythm and have fun playing chess together! ♟️A brand-new genre blending the thrills of rhythmic combat, the deep strategy of chess, and the tactical depth of turn-based wargames. In Rhythm Chess: Black & White Endgame, you take on the role of a chessmaster, stepping into … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Chess.

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  18. Old School RPG.You accepted a request to save the world from a religious group called Levin Relief Society. Ancient mysteries and unknown dangers are waiting for you ahead the journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iris Covenant: Song of the Forgotten Heroes.

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  19. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The Gemini Strategy: Origin is the work of TSM series. This game still adopts the way of strategy. You can get free DLC which from the publisher to active more adult content . If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gemini Strategy Origin.

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  20. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The exiles have fled their world, seeking an audience with their creator to set right ancient wrongs.  They are joined by heroes each seeking salvation of their own. EXPANSIVE, GROWING STORY: Over 200,000 words of narrative to explore and 15 unique characters.  Find your friends and reach hope. TURN-BASED STRATEGIC COMBAT: Fight in turn based strategy combat across 50 handcrafted battles.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Down.

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  21. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Once a Pawn a King is a roguelike, turn-based strategy game with party-building mechanics, where chess meets chaos. Venture into the ever-shifting castle of the evil White King on a quest to rescue the beloved Black King, who was recently taken by the tyrant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once a Pawn a King.

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  22. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Improving on the tactical RPG genre at the core of the first iteration, Rise Eterna 2 places you in the middle of an ongoing war between two families coveting the kingdom’s throne and one plotting her revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise Eterna 2.

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  23. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Dark Sky offers a fresh experience for deckbuilding and RPG players, featuring character card customization, strategic combat, and clever card synergies to explore. Build your decks, choose your party, and prepare for battle! Engage in card and grid-based combat and take turns to plan your party’s actions to optimize their abilities and defeat your enemies. Deploy your party - your choice o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Sky.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 552 reviews

    "The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily" is a turn based strategy game. The villainess Scarlet comes back from the guillotine. She meets a girl who knows the tech of streaming and becomes THE first Streamer. Instigate and distract the Imperial Kingdoms' army and avenge on them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

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  25. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    95% User Score Based on 1,223 reviews

    A BIZARRE GAME Defeat the troll in his homebrew game "Advanced Troll Chess" so you can cross his bridge. But with over twenty mind-boggling rule changes to a classic game, this will prove to be quite a challenge.THE TREACHEROUS TROLL This cunning foe will surely give you a hard time with his schemes, cheats and taunts! Can you defeat an opponent who has no regard for manners or rules… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of the Bridge.

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  26. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    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 battle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th.

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  27. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome to The Lands of Hyberian. The kingdom of Tydrall is ruled by the king and queen. The King and Queen have claimed all The Lands of Hyberian. Never venturing outside the kingdom, brave knights are sent to aid against the threats of all creatures surrounding the lands. It is up to the brave knights of Tydrall to answer the kings summon! Prepare your training and bring your wisdom as the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lands of Hyberian.

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  28. 59%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The Mc'Chess children have got themselves in quite the pickle this time. Can you keep them out of danger and checkmate the opponent? The opponent will happily trade any piece in exchange for one of the Mc'Chess kids, so keep them safe, and most of all, have fun. Each level starts with a unique opening from chess theory, so you can learn while you play. Go through 12 campaigns, each with the Mc'C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stress Chess.

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    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.

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  30. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Paladin's Oath combines elements of RPG and light deck-building where Cards / Mana / Recruitable Followers and always-on Blessings must be synergized to Move, Interact and Battle with unlimited undo mechanics during battles to find the best possible outcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paladin's Oath.

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  31. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 66 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    A loadout based Tactical RPG currently in Early Access. Featuring a Single Player campaign, a roguelike Adventure Mode, local and online multiplayer and a board builder. Build your team with 7 unique classes each featuring a different move set of abilities and attacks. Outmanoeuvre your opponent or die on the battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Live by the Sword: Tactics.

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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    78% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the Rook is a roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hoards to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend the Rook.

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  33. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    57% User Score Based on 172 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    Arcadian Atlas is a 2D isometric tactical RPG about the choices people make in pursuit of the things they love, and the havoc it wreaks on a kingdom. Watch your footing and mind the strategic vantage points as you traverse the richly detailed pixel art world of Arcadia — a single misstep on the battlefield could cost you a friend’s life. Let the moody jazz soundtrack carry you through a thought p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadian Atlas.

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  34. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 504 reviews

    The Ouroboros King combines the strategic tactical depth of chess with the build variety and replayability of roguelikes. Build a formidable army, discover powerful relics, and buy surprising gadgets to defeat the three evil witches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ouroboros King.

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  35. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    Control your own flying castle. Take part in the campaign for the Order of the Screaming Griffin against the forces of the undead that have invaded your provinces. Try to penetrate the secrets of the world around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stones Keeper.

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  36. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    87% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Experience a Fast-Paced Roguelite Turn-Based Strategy game with a New Turn-Based Engine 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals.

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  38. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    61% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Reverie Knights Tactics: Prologue takes you on a journey to a hand-drawn fantasy world, where you guide your heroes through the first hour of the upcoming tactical RPG. The Prologue introduces you to the game's story and includes three battles, as well as item crafting and character customization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverie Knights Tactics: Prologue.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    The game Years ago an alien plant scattered spores through all the planet. This has caused the flora and fauna to mutate. Years have passed and the remaining survivors have gotten used to the new world. Follow the story of Isak, Kaeo and Ola, members of a group of survivors settled on the underground of a city. Regenesis is a tactical rpg game. You, the player, have control over three diferent an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Regenesis.

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  40. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 223 reviews

    You are not the hero. You are the villain. As leader of a merciless band of post-apocalyptic raiders, build and manage your forces while pillaging, kidnapping, and battling mercenaries tasked with stopping your rampage. The wasteland doesn't need another hero... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland Raiders.

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  41. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 5,590 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 17 reviews

    King Arthur: Knights Tale mixes an XCOM-style turn-based battle system with traditional RPG mechanics, including character development, choices that impact the direction of your campaign, and upgrading your home base of Camelot. The story follows Sir Mordred, who travels with a band of knights across Avalon in search of King Arthur. This is already an interesting twist on the classic legend, as S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King Arthur: Knight's Tale.

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  42. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    66% User Score Based on 672 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

    Legends of Eisenwald is an original mix of RPG and strategy. Gather your troops and embark on a dangerous journey to carve your name into the legends of the grim lands of Eisenwald where all the supernatural superstitions of medieval times are found to be true. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Eisenwald.

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  43. "Jewel Spirits" is a new type of game that incorporates elements of party-building roguelite into turn-based strategy (strategic simulation RPG). Embark on a journey with your jewel spirits to explore the anomalies of the "Great Crystal of Time" in the innermost part of the gem cave! Choose your favorite jewel spirits and organize your party! There are only two jewel spiri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 時巡る宝石精霊.

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  44. Roadmap About the Game In a land once flowing with milk and honey, resources suddenly began to run out. Sensing the impending end of the world as they knew it, the three heroes embark on a journey through unknown lands to uncover the mystery behind this life-sustaining energy crisis. Defeat your foes in tactical, turn-based battles set on a hexagonal grid. Lead a party of cartoon heroes - th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whimsical Heroes.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Mossroot is a party-based tactical RPG Roguelike. Climb up a fortified mountain. Fight bandits, knights, cavemen and more. Power up your team, make hard decisions, recruit enemies to help fight against tyranny. Bring them to your Homebase, get to know them and build a safe haven together. Fight Your Way to the Top Take down the Evil King! Climb his treacherous mountain, travel through varied da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mossroot.

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  46. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    STARDUST: Wish of Witch is a single-player SRPG beautifully crafted in pixel art. Follow the secret of the wish-granting star and join the adventure of the girl “Star” and the mage “Yu”. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 星塵軌跡:魔女之願.

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  47. Pixel Chess Idle RPG is chess movement meets retro RPG progression. No checkmates, no stalemates—just combat. Pieces have health bars, deal damage on capture, and get stronger with every board you clear. ♟️ Tactical Movement, Combat Stats Move like chess, fight like an RPG. Capturing a piece deals damage based on your stats. Level up your army, buy new units, and spec into custom paths (Pawns de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Chess Idle RPG.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 517 reviews

    Inkshade is a turn-based tactics game carved out of strange wooden miniatures, wrapped in a web of locked rooms, and orchestrated by an otherworldly game master. Victory is not guaranteed, and the only constant is the cruel black ink that flows within the pieces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkshade.

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  49. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    56% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Lead a party of fellow companions through tough times and become a renowned lord in the land of Navaroth. Watch your men suffer and celebrate, learn and grow. Guide them by example, fighting alongside on the battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glorious Companions.

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  50. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    100% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    A party-based RPG with turn-based combat. Heroes of the Seven Islands is a comfy yet challenging adventure with side quests in a vast fairytale world, inspired by 90s games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of the Seven Islands.

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