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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 STRANGER SAGA -Stranger Bach and Iskiyeld's Ambition-, Mind Over Monarchy or SmashOff.

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  1. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    ■The highly rated SRPG "STRANGER SAGA," which ranked high on Japanese distribution sites, is finally coming to Steam! Train ordinary citizens into elite warriors and overcome fierce tactical battles! "STRANGER SAGA" is a turn-based SRPG where you lead a resistance army against a mighty enemy force. The key to victory lies with the "Civilians"—ordinary people with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STRANGER SAGA -Stranger Bach and Iskiyeld's Ambition-.

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  2. 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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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    About This GameSmashOff is a tabletop‑inspired, perfect‑information tactics game where both players share full visibility of the board at all times. SmashOff is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where two players face off in intense, tactical battles. Deploy Soldiers, Jeeps, and Tanks across a grid-based battlefield, claim terrain bonuses, and outthink your opponent in a fight for domination.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SmashOff.

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  4. Night Fantasy is a turn-based strategy RPG about building a team of three adventurers. Enter the Demon Tower, shape your party with classes, skills, talents, and relics, and forge your own strategy through randomized runs to defeat the Demon King and restore the light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Fantasy 夜色幻想.

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  5. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    The Adventurers is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a rich, high-fantasy world inspired by classic tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Lead a diverse party of adventurers as they explore an ever-changing world, engage in strategic combat, and manage the complexities of adventuring life. Take on costly quests, battle mythical creatures, and discover many wonders, as you make a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventurers.

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  6. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Embark on a journey alongside once mighty and generous, now the forgotten god, whose energy slowly dissipates from the world. Betrayed by his human apprentice who decided to become a new divine by sacrificing his master, the Divine Spirit initially distrusts humanity until witnessing their bravery in defending against darkness. Before going to the void God is ready to make his last call to save hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fight Life: Vanguard.

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  7. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Muster your army and take on a variety of enemies in this turn-based tactics game. Draft units and use unique skills and terrain to wage war alone, together with your friends, or against them in PvE and PvP modes across a variety of objective types. Raise your battle standard and seize the day! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superstar Strategy.

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  8. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 99 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 1 reviews

    Vanaris Tactics is a short narrative tactical RPG experience that tells a story about refugees fleeing their occupied motherland. You lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, unite your people and use tactical prowess to escape your oppressors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanaris Tactics.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 334 reviews

    Price of Life is the next episode of Winter Falling, a tactical strategy game to manage your army properly and beat the undead army. Release Date May 2020 Developer Winter Falling: Price of Life was developed by Rarykos. Platforms Web browser Steam If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter Falling: Price of Life.

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  12. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Telestians is a turn-based strategy war game that takes place in a dark fantasy setting. Build armies, search ruins, conquer enemies, and hear the lamentations of their women! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telestians.

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  13. Kuro Tactics is a unique Turn Based Strategy RPG with Grid Movement that was inspired by Game Boy Advance favorites. Strengthen your Heroes by Leveling, Weapons, Gear & Artifacts to defeat all types of nefarious enemies on your path to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kuro Tactics.

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  14. 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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  15. The King of Aldrain has been slain, and his crown shattered into five pieces by the traitorous lords who seized the realm. Years later, you return at the head of the New Order of Light. Hunt down the five betrayers, reclaim the fragments of your father's crown, and restore the kingdom to its rightful ruler. The Pale Banner is a chess-like, turn-based tactics game where the world grows alongside y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pale Banner.

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  16. 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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  17. This HD-2D role-playing game pays tribute to the beloved Three Kingdoms RPGs of the classic console era. Follow the journey of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhuge Liang as you recruit legendary heroes, travel across ancient China, and experience a grand tale of war, loyalty, and ambition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Kingdoms: The Legend of Zhuge Kongming HD2D.

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  18. Polytropos: A Tactical Odyssey is a roguelite turn-based strategy RPG. Wield magic and might against legendary foes from Greek mythology. Recruit a synergistic army and cultivate your hero to win Immortal Glory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polytropos: A Tactical Odyssey.

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  19. You awaken in a space eroded by the abyss. Protect the light and press forward. Defeat the monsters within the abyss! Residents who escaped the abyss through the light will help you. Three Legions: Erosion of the Abyss is a turn-based strategy RPG centered around roguelike elements, modified chess, and boss battles. Combine diverse residents from three races, their synergy effects, and your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Legions: Erosion of the Abyss.

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  20. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Strategize, fight tactical battles and shape the destiny of a war-torn kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise Eterna 2.

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  21. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    A turn-based roguelite unlike anything you've played beforeDive into the microscopic world - cure the virus ravaging the planet. In Cell Command, units grow when they move, and attacks shrink them. A "tank" could be a long, winding python that clogs up the battlefield & encircles its prey!     Mix DNA nucleotides A C G T to discover unique, unicellular combatantsCommand c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cell Command.

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  22. warn! The English version of this game uses machine translation, so the language quality is relatively poor. If you are concerned, please do not buy it. The classic RPG game - Bahamut, now REMAKE returns. Clear, who aims to defeat the legendary Bahamut, embarks on his own path of adventure. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious cloaked man and stop the crisis on Sakchi Island. 1. The unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 巴哈姆特1-REMAKE(BAHAMUT1-REMAKE).

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Manipulate enemy positions and make use of clever combos in this tactical turn-based strategy game with a focus on creativity rather than number crunching. Tactical Carnage Awaits What if Into the Breach had a full campaign? That question sparked the creation of Dark Pact, a game designed to push your tactical skills to the limit while delivering an emotional, gripping story. Inspired by Fire … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Pact.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    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.

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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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  26. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,223 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.

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  27. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    Age of Fear 3 gameplay sets itself apart from other tactical combat games thanks to its incredibly deep combat system, perfected over the last five years and based on community feedback. Every hero and type of unit have its own skills tree, which is also very customizable as they level up. With close to 200 unique units and over 250 different spells and skills, no two players will have the same a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear 3: The Legend.

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  28. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 299 reviews

    Age of Fear is a seven-year old turn-based strategy series that marries a tabletop wargame with elements of RPG. Age of Fear: The Free World serves as introduction to the series. You can roam the Open World realm, develop their party, find powerful relics and participate in a variety of quests! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear: The Free World.

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  29. LittleHearts is a turn-based strategy simulation game set in a fantasy world of swords and sorcery. The game is played by carefully and thoughtfully manipulating characters on the map to defeat enemies, and completing the Conditions of Victory set for each chapter will advance you to the next chapter. The protagonist of the story and his team of 17 characters each have their own weapons, skills t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Hearts.

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  30. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    93% User Score Based on 383 reviews

    Siralim 2 is an old-school monster catching RPG. Summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through endless dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siralim 2.

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  31. 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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  33. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Rise of the Foederati was formerly an online, massive multiplayer, now single-player focused strategy game that combines real-time strategy with turn-based combat. You play as a leader of one of the many tribes surrounding the Roman borders in mid-5th century AD, and your objective is to lead your warriors into raids, skirmishes and battles to survive. More important than winning battles, however,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Foederati.

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  34. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    46% User Score Based on 262 reviews
    Critic Score 44%Based on 1 reviews

    Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner brings you an epic adventure in the form of a turn-based tactical RPG. Set in a medieval high fantasy world, witness a massive political disruption through the lives of different characters and fight for the fate of Wendalle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner.

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  35. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    35% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Follow the story of Lua and unveil the mysteries surrounding her origins in the tactical RPG, reminiscence of the 16-bit era Japanese strategy games. Recruit up to 14 characters with unique abilities and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise Eterna.

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  36. 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.

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  37. A party-based tactical RPG where survival depends on synergy, not raw power. Command a party of four adventurers in grid-based battles with real-time dodge and parry timing, set in a 2D/3D anime world torn apart by fragile alliances and rising guild warfare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isekai Guild Crimson Pact.

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  38. The saga reaches its climax in Grey Heritage: Counter Gambit. Experience the thrilling finale of this classic tactical RPG trilogy and lead your forces into the ultimate decisive battle. Prepare your strategies and guide a beloved cast of characters through their most perilous journey yet. Deploy a massive crossover roster in grand-scale battles, combining the strengths of both past titles … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grey Heritage: Counter Gambit.

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  39. Step into a world torn apart by ancient powers, fractured kingdoms, and rising factions of war.  Fabled Kingdoms is a turn-based fantasy strategy game where you command unique factions, build armies, and engage in tactical grid-based combat across a story-driven campaign. Every faction brings its own identity, mechanics, and playstyle—ranging from arcane spellcasters and undead legions to primal … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fabled Kingdoms.

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  40. Medieval Fantasy is a turn-based fantasy strategy game where you rule a realm, command armies, manage your court, and fight tactical battles across a divided world. Choose how you enter the campaign: rule an empire directly, play as an individual general serving a realm, or observe the world simulation as rival factions act on their own. Each campaign takes place on a 40-territory map filled with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Fantasy.

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  41. 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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  42.     RuneCipher is a tactics RPG that evolves the turn-based strategy genre: a combination of strategic gameplay and active combat that is built on a stamina system that shapes every decision on the battlefield.      You play as Noni, a young member of an adventurer's guild that seeks an ancient relic to save one of their own. Explore the vestiges of an ancient civilization, and master time magi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RuneCipher.

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  43. A lone King holds back an elemental horde! Explore lands to mine mana & build your base to support heroes in turn-based tactical battles. Your base-building strategy powers your spell deck & RPG hero party. Play spell cards & command 3 heroes to position, capture objectives to defeat enemy hordes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elemental Lands.

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  44. Liberate the Fallen Kingdom and Ignite a New Hope! A classic fantasy SRPG featuring a simple system and a cast of captivating characters woven into an epic tale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eutolant Saga.

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  45. Sacred Light: Pyre of Hubris is a real-time strategy RPG inspired by the Ogre Battle series. Taking place in a classical-era fantasy setting, Sacred Light puts players in the shoes of a young military commander attempting to prove himself on the frontiers of the Imperium. Forge Your Army:Players will develop, equip, and promote units into over 40 distinct classes, including beasts and animati con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Light: Pyre of Hubris.

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  46. Play the demo now to see if its your kind of game!What if chess had armies?Realms at War is a turn-based tactical wargame designed to bridge the gap between the clarity of chess and the depth of traditional wargames. Every unit has a purpose. Every move has weight. Every mistake can cost you the battle. Outmanoeuvre opponents in PvP or PvE with experimental strategies, Realms at War is built aro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realms at War.

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  47. Overture!HIEROSAGA: OVERTURE is the initial proof-of-concept iteration of the game presenting the first chapter of the story. It covers the arrival into the desert town of Akimor and the majority of the first dungeon. It also includes an infinite mode that takes full advantage of the generation algorithm for a more roguelike experience! What's going on?HIEROSAGA chronicles the adventure of a sm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hierosaga Overture.

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  48. 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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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    72% User Score Based on 3,580 reviews

    Lead your countryball to glory in a WWII-inspired turn-based grand strategy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Countryball: World 1930.

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  50. Petmancer – A Roguelite Dungeon Crawler with Magical PetsMaster the art of Petmancy in a pixelated roguelite adventure where strategy meets whimsy. Explore mysterious dungeons, recruit powerful familiars, and outwit your enemies in turn-based battles. Whether you’re commanding an army of enchanted animals or auto-exploring the depths of the dungeons, Petmancer offers an endlessly replayable journe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petmancer.

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