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Looking for games like Chess Army? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a fantasy, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Waywardens, Iron Resolution or Raze The Realm.

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  1. Three heroes. One shared hand. Every card is a plan. Waywardens is a tactical roguelite deckbuilder about planning the perfect turn with an imperfect hand. You control three heroes: a Vanguard, a Huntress, and a Mage. They do not have separate decks. They share one command deck, one hand, and one tactical problem. Enemies move first. They show you exactly where they are going to strike. Then… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waywardens.

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  2. Lead Your Company Through Blood and Iron In Iron Resolution, you command a mercenary company in a brutal medieval world where every battle leaves lasting scars. Death is permanent, injuries linger, and low morale can shatter even the strongest veteran.  With 10 hand-crafted campaign levels and 100+ unforgiving rogue depths, there's a battlefield for every commander. Whether you're pushing throug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Resolution.

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  3. Lead massive pixel-art armies into large-scale real-time battles across a fantasy realm. Deploy regiments before the fighting starts, command your lines in real time, use abilities at the right moment, and break enemy morale to send them fleeing. Between battles, grow your roster with new regiments, rewards from vanquished rivals, and relics that can change how a run plays. Choose your route acro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raze The Realm.

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  4. Rise. Conquer. Rule.Command your army in a tactical, turn-based strategy game where every move matters. Battle across an 8x8 grid, blending classic chess-like mechanics with roguelike progression. Game Modes Campaign Mode – Start as an ambitious challenger, fight through escalating battles, and dethrone the reigning king in series of battles. ⚔️ Endless Mode – Face relentless waves of enemie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Over Monarchy.

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  5. "Ten great war-chariots lead the vanguard." — Shijing (Classic of Poetry), "Sixth Month" Yuanrong: Princeps Militum is a 2D turn-based tactical strategy game. Choose your cultural origin — Central Plains, Steppe, Western, or Desert — take your starting warband, and enter a procedurally generated continent. Begin as an unknown company. What you become is up to you. A W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YuanRong.

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  6. Take command of a medieval army, master unit positioning, and defeat your enemies turn by turn. Choose a commander and faction, each with a unique unit and abilities, deploy caltrops (spikes) to block strategic points, and build the right units to counter the enemy while using the terrain to your advantage. Conquer all castles on the map to win the battle. Features Tactical, grid-based combat wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide Of Tactics.

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  7. Raise a guild, not just a single hero The dead walk once more, and an ancient bell tolls beneath the earth. Take command of a fallen expedition guild, gather unproven adventurers, and hunt the calamity awakening below five sealed gates. There is no single chosen hero in this story. Every expedition—and every adventurer who makes it home—builds the strength your guild needs to descend farther. Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sunless Throne.

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Chess of the Hidden Gates fuses roguelike deckbuilding with the footwork of Chinese chess—every card in your hand is a move, and every move decides who gets taken. The world is a board; everything is a piece. Outmaneuver ancient spirits square by square: victory takes more than raw power—it takes position. The battle of Zhuolu never ended; its endgame lies locked behind the Eight Gates, and you ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess of the Hidden Gates.

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  11. 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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  12. Hold the line across one thousand trials. THOUSAND WARD is a tactical collector RPG where strategy wins. Build a 3x3 Band of Wardens, read enemy intent, commit to the right battle line, and break through impossible odds across ten corrupted realms. Every fight is a turn-based tactical puzzle. Rows Hold for steady pressure, columns Break enemy poise, and diagonals Surge for decisive strikes. Posi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thousand Ward.

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  13. Lead your army, shape their bonds, and watch those connections come alive on the battlefield as you fight to prevent the Wicked Night from spreading across Solance. Streamlined Inventory ManagementInventory management is simple to grasp, but full of meaningful decisions. Each unit carries a flexible loadout with 4 weapons, 4 items, 1 boot and 1 shield slot that let you shape their role in bat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wicked Night: Holy Knights.

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  14. A Kingdom Under Siege - Strategically navigate a map where 3 elemental factions expand every turn. Fight to push them back. Every turn they expand. Elemental Lands is a tactical roguelike deck-builder with territory conquest — command a party of heroes across a medieval siege map where tactical positioning and objectives decide every encounter, on the battlefield and across the map.! A Map Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elemental Lands.

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  15. Boneforged Legion is a dark-fantasy undead auto-battler where you rise from death to command a relentless army of bone and shadow. Position your units, merge them to increase their Skull levels, gain XP, unlock powerful talents, and conquer an unforgiving world of the living. As a forgotten warlord returned from the grave, you will recruit skeletal warriors, archers, mages and cursed champions — … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BoneForged:Legion.

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  16. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    Lead your team of Gladiators in turn-based arena battles, recruiting, training, and sometimes sacrificing them for glory. But remember, your Gladiators are mortal - If they fall in battle, they are lost forever... though their legacy will live on.As a noble heir, you'll manage your city by unlocking, constructing, and upgrading buildings that provide new services and mechanics to aid you on your b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodgrounds.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,056 reviews

    Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urtuk: The Desolation.

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  19. The Story In a land with a dark history in living memory, a once victim of enslavement is now a knight-to-be. This past has created a heavy divide between the nation of Thiestan whose masters perpetuated the cruelty and New Estia which was founded by the freed people. Follow Fleur as she begins her career in defence of New Estia only to find that circumstances are not as simple as once thought. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shieldlinked.

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  20. An Auto-Battler Roguelike. Build a party. Equip them. Watch them brawl. Push deeper each run. Your run starts small. Two poorly equipped recruits and limited options. Battle by battle, you expand your group, upgrade gear, forge legendary items, and refine your setup. A fragile party slowly becomes a full legion. Build Your PartyEvery recruit can be shaped through gear and equipment. Build stur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fight for Beardlandia.

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  21. Overview Tactics of Misfits is a turn-based tactical RPG where you assemble a party of 4 from a roster of distinct character classes — Knights, Berserkers, Wizards, Assassins, Monks, and more — and lead them through a 14-level campaign across six biomes. Every battle plays out on a grid where terrain, positioning, weather, and your skill tree choices combine to create deep, crunchy combat that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlords of the Dying Age.

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  22. Chess was never meant to be played like this.Build a rebel army of rule-breaking pieces, lead them across a hand-painted war map, and liberate every territory from the tyrant's grasp. Every run is a fresh rebellion — every battle, a new puzzle of your own making. Replace Pawns and Bishops with New Exciting Pieces Build your army from a roster of 25+ exotic pieces, each rewriting how chess works.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peace by Piece.

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  23. Dark Deity returns with more Strategy RPG goodness and adventure as the world of Terrazael faces its greatest threat yet. The God of Death is coming, and time is running out. Death cults are spreading across the land, and only the Eternal Order stands between the world and total collapse. Lead two armies in a desperate race against time as they fight to uncover the truth and stop the coming sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Deity 3.

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  24. Three Kingdoms Club ManagerThree Kingdoms Club Manager is a tactical roguelike with grid-based battles. You play as a Three Kingdoms commander, recruiting famous generals, building formations, and freely combining gear and skills to create endless tactical combinations on random battlefields. Core Gameplay Turn-based grid battles: Position wins the day; synergy and counters matter. Hero colle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Kingdoms Club Manager.

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  25. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    86% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Wreak vengeance and retake lost mines from goblins, orcs, skeletons, and demons in this small-scale tactical roguelite RPG. Build the perfect expedition team and turn the underworld red with each challenging, fast-paced run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Mines.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 329 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 4 reviews

    "Warbanners" is a turn-based, tactical strategy game with role-playing elements. Managing a squad of mercenaries, the player will experience the story campaign's 42 missions, with the ultimate goal of solidifying their place in the ancient legends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warbanners.

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  27. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    82% User Score Based on 210 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 13 reviews

    Welcome back to the world of TINY METAL, Commander! TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE puts you in the boots of three unique commanders bonded by fate, each with their own squads to command and strengthen up on their quest to put an end to a new mysterious, rising threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE.

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  28. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 4,696 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 11 reviews

    A Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War! Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight in a desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory. Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition includes all of the bonus DLC plus the full game. - Squad E to the Beach - A Captainless Squa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valkyria Chronicles 4.

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  29. 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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  31. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 12,386 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 8 reviews

    Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga.

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  32. Ashes & Blood is an fantasy tactics RPG where every battle is brutal, every campaign is different, and the most satisfying victories come from builds the game probably wasn't supposed to allow. Lead one of three factions through a war-torn medieval world: the Iron Dominion, a semi-industrialized human empire that conquers to survive; the Orcish Horde, driven into frenzy by something ancient w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes & Blood.

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  33. Ibboran is a turn-based, strategy wargame played out over an exciting 15-battle campaign. Choose and customize your General to lead your troops in the name of Emperor Tarmen. Free the Murria region of Ibboran from the enemy hordes, and earn the gratitude of your lord. Start with an army of up to 10 units that will grow between battles as objectives are achieved and Gold flows into the Treasury.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ibboran.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    4Born is a tactical 2D RPG with roguelite progression where you lead four heirs of legendary warriors against orcs, undead, and demons. Every battle tests your strategy as you uncover new spells, gear, and abilities, forging a legacy that passes from one generation to the next. Survive, adapt, and keep humanity’s last hope alive. Story In a world on the brink of ruin, four heirs rise to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 4born.

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  35. Lords of Nysera is a Tactical RPG inspired by games like Fire Emblem 4, Shining Force, Final Fantasy Tactics, and D&D. As the player, you will recruit beautifully rendered characters each with rich personalities, thoughtful story arcs and unique abilities to aid you in battle. We have a growing community where we discuss the game, report bugs and celebrate hobbies, talents and gaming in ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Nysera.

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  36. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350630/Dark_Age_Legends_Necromancers_Bane/ Dark Age Legends is a game with turn-based combat mechanics, you need to make the right strategies not only during the battle but also during your journey. Throughout the adventure, you must choose the most righteous path, and recruit the most suitable champions for your team. Then, you can unlock the new abilities of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Age Legends.

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  37. CIRTEMINCirtemin is a combat card game set in a vast fantasy world where every duel is a war of wits, resource, and nerve. Build your deck from hundreds of cards, command your forces turn by turn, and destroy every last enemy standing on the field. Victory belongs not to the luckiest hand — but to the sharpest mind. COMMAND THE BOARD. CONQUER THE FIELD.In Cirtemin, winning means one thing: leave … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cirtemin.

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  38. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Blood for the Throne is a tactical war strategy game with auto-battler combat and RPG progression. Command your general and army across a medieval world, equipping troops, managing resources, and battling rivals, monsters, and kingdoms to claim the throne. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood for the Throne.

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  39. BACK THE CAMPAIGN// EARLY ACCESSContinue the Fight. Back us directly through QCrate [DBX] on our website for exclusive gear, and put your support straight into development. Burned Horizons is in active development, and Early Access reflects that. Systems are being refined, balance is still being tuned, and your feedback directly shapes where this goes next. If you want a tactical experience buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BURNED HORIZONS.

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  40. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Feature List Dice-powered combat: Roll your dice up front, then decide how to use them! Create a party of heroes, where every hero has their own skill tree with unique actions, passives and modifiers, allowing for plenty of customization during your adventures Equip powerful artifacts to gain a tactical advantage via new skills and modifiers Unlock more playable heroes by finding and completin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dobbel Dungeon.

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  41. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    84% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    An SRPG fan's SRPG! Imagine Fire Emblem with destructible battlefields; the ability to place traps; the ability to shove enemies off cliffs, into lava, or into each other; and a built-in campaign creator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telepath Tactics Liberated.

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  42. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 613 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Banner of the Maid is a turn-base strategy game set in the time of the French Revolution. You will lead the army to break through the difficulties and experience the different stories of that most uncommon time with wine of salon and the smoke of battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banner of the Maid.

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  43. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    A demanding roguelike tactical RPG, where every fight and decision revolves around YOU. You are King Nrvesk, despot of Ruedome. Your reign was bloody, oppressive, and unjust, but was brought to an end by your neighbouring ruler, Boros II of Stratha. Under the pretence of a diplomatic meeting, an attempt on your life was made as you sat across a man you once considered an ally. Narrowly, you esc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In The Open.

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  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    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.

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  45. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    A deep indie strategy RPG with destructible battlefields; the ability to build bridges, traps, and barricades; the ability to shove enemies off cliffs and into lava; and full-fledged mod support. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telepath Tactics.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 5,713 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

    Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate General: Civil War.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 410 reviews

    Age of Fear: The Undead King is a fantasy turn-based strategy. The game features a novel battle system, two campaigns with solid fantasy stories and very flexible multi-player and skirmish modes. The story takes place in an untamed fantasy land, where three forces: the Human Kingdom, the Greenskins' Horde and the Undead Legion - are fighting for domination and survival. You will encounter quick … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear: The Undead King.

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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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  49. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    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.

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