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Looking for games like Chessmate? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a fantasy and warfare focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Möbius Front '83, Voxel Gambit or Lorhaven: Cursed War.

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  1. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 408 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend America from an alternate-universe America using state-of-the-art 1980s military hardware in this intricate and tactical turn-based strategy game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Möbius Front '83.

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  2. The game of kings, reimagined for modern warfare. Voxel Gambit takes the timeless rules of chess and injects them with the strategic depth of a turn-based tactical game. Forget the flat, predictable 2D grid; here you will face battles in full 3D environments, where the terrain, your resources, and the enemy's intelligence change with every match. From Pieces to Modular Warriors Your units ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxel Gambit.

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  3. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Embark on a journey through the haunted provinces of Lorhaven, where the long-gone undead have risen, threatening to plunge the realm into eternal darkness. As the commander of your castle, every decision you make will shape the outcome of this harrowing conflict. Key Features: 1. Recruit and Counter: Assemble your army wisely; each unit plays a vital role in countering the undead menace. Stra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lorhaven: Cursed War.

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  4. There may only be one true Wyrm King and you're tasked in ensuring his succession! Engage in an exciting blend of turn-based tactics and real time 1v1 duels as you Stab, Shoot, Magic and Fireball your way to Victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wyrmicide.

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  5. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Chessarama is a collection of chess-inspired puzzle and strategy games that use chess pieces and their established move sets, then reimagines their goals and themes. Solve challenges, unlock collectibles, and compete against each other on the leaderboards. Welcome to Chessarama! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessarama.

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  6. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 384 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skulls of the Shogun.

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  7. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 415 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Ironclad Tactics is a fast-paced, card-based tactics game set in an alternate history Civil War - with steam-powered military robots! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ironclad Tactics.

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  8. Story In 1986, three children obsessed with chess play again and again without ever stopping. Chess is their passion and their reason for living. “Checkmate” is their way of saying hello to one another. Years later, now brilliant science students, they decide to build a probe bound for the cosmos as their graduation project. Inside the probe rests a chess set, carefully stored in its case, inten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chyss.

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  9. [h1]♟️ Command an Ancient Army. Rewrite History on the Chessboard.[/h1] [b]Checkmate Kingdoms: Ancient Origin[/b] is a strategy game that transforms the armies of ancient civilizations into stylized 3D chess pieces. Choose your kingdom, command an army shaped by its history and culture, and experience chess in different forms — from traditional matches played by the full rules of chess to histor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Kingdoms: Ancient Origin.

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  10. Mech EVO is a turn-based tactical card game built around one core idea: every unit on your board can transform into something more powerful — and timing that evolution is everything. Evolution is Your Weapon Advance PROTO-MK1 units into devastating MK2 variants. Evolve HAWK-E scouts into lethal HAWK-X predators. Every Mech has an upgrade path, and finding the right moment to trigger it can fl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech EVO.

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  11. Welcome to the Arena! Here, the greatest champions of Abalon gather together to engage in a battle of wits to see who can reign supreme as the world's greatest strategic mind. Inspired by classic tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, Abalon Arena brings together turn-based tactics and strategic card play with innovations that make for the most fast, fluid and fun ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abalon Arena: Multiplayer Card Tactics.

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  12. In the grand scheme of things, what has been divided for a long time will eventually unite, and what has been united for a long time will eventually divide. “Doujiang” is a Hearthstone-style card game that combines character development with strategy. You can experience the thrill of building a unique team to conquer cities and capture strongholds, as well as the excitement of engaging in intellec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 斗将.

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  13. Hololive × Chess × SRPG × Deckbuilding × Roguelike × Strategy GameCharactersHololive JP, EN, ID, ReGLOSS, FLOW GLOW, and Staff A total of 76 members appear! (Including graduates) All characters can be selected and unlocked during play. Make your favorite member the King and fight! Features Simple controls that let you move Hololive members like shogi pieces One action per turn makes gamepla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KING of HOLO.

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  14. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Rebel Fury is a digital implementation of the wargame published by GMT Games and designed by Mark Herman. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebel Fury.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    81% User Score Based on 236 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Etherlords 2 is an exciting mix of role-playing, adventure, and tactical combat in the fine tradition of fantasy trading card games. Rediscover the world of Ether and a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your Hero through five campaigns, through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger. Summon a wide variety of creatures--Lamia Warriors, Red Dragons, Walls of Air, and more--t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etherlords II.

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  16. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 602 reviews

    CEO is a multiplayer tactics game that offers chess-like army creation, collectible units, and a dynamic global economy. It is currently available on Steam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Evolved Online.

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  17. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A Token War is a tactical, turn based deck building game where you assemble a unique collection of Tokens and Spells to use in battle across five distinct regions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Token War.

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  18. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    In this sci-fi turn-based strategy with real-time base-building elements, you’ll be defending human territories against the transhuman Augments. Expand your HQ, and manufacture and upgrade an army of advanced drones to wage interplanetary war for Humanity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codex of Victory.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    69% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Clash II is a turn-based strategy game, where player will get the chance to immerse himself as a commander of one of quareled fractions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clash II.

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  20. In a fantasy battlefield beyond this world, you will build your own card army and forge your defense line with the power of cards. [RiftBlade: WarCards] combines the strategic depth of classic card battles with the escalating pressure of tower defense, while introducing tactical grid movement and unique unit mechanics. Enemies will continuously emerge from portals on the right side of the battlef… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RiftBlade: WarCards.

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  21. In the vast sea of stars, engage in a tactical battle right at your fingertips.This is a tabletop simulation game that combines classic tactical SRPG combat, match-3 synthesis, and Skill Build. Set aboard a distant starship, you will control the hero Luca and his companions across an intricate magical board. On grid-based battlefields filled with obstacles and enemies, you will cast powerful magic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawn Within: Two Fates.

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  22. Welcome to the game where the Queen is King! Learning chess has never been this simple — or this thrilling. Choc Tactic for Chess Master honors the timeless art of chess by infusing it with the energy of a battle royale and the deep strategy of an RPG. Your chessboard becomes a living battlefield — an arena where every tactical position can turn the tide of war in a single move. ⚔️ Imagine the com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choc Tactic for Chess Master.

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  24. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    82% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Lost In Fantaland is a retro pixel-style roguelite game that blends deck building and turn-based strategies on a checkerboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In Fantaland.

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  25. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Cauldrons of War Stalingrad is the turn-based strategic wargame you will launch whenever you want your WW2 shot but don't have time for a monster strategy game.From May 1942 to November 1942 play the USSR or the Axis forces in some of the largest and bloodiest operations in history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cauldrons of War: Stalingrad.

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 1,204 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 5 reviews

    Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unity of Command 2.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    50% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Longsword brings turn-based tabletop tactics to the digital world of PC Gaming. In Longsword, you will collect and build an army comprised of miniature champions, spells, equipment, and structures. You can then customize the appearance of your army and enter it into battle on a hex-based tabletop battlefield! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Longsword Tabletop Tactics.

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  29. 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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  31. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    74% User Score Based on 839 reviews

    From the designer of the original, award-winning XCOM game comes Chaos Reborn - a fast paced, turn-based wizard combat game with an RPG twist. Blob your enemies with Gooey Blob, summon entire forests of Shadow Trees, or ride a Manticore into battle. Be a wizard hero! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Reborn.

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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Armored Angels is a turn-based strategy game in which players struggle with intelligent machines, competitive corporations and time. In their struggles, players deal with the invention of new technologies and the construction of huge walking units that allow you to counter the scale of the threat posed by intelligent machines. There are too many technologies compared to time, but each game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Precursors: Armored Angels.

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  33. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 189 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Play out a Kaiju movie as the (hopelessly) outclassed military in this stylish 2D turn-based strategy game. Construct buildings and defend your city with cannon-fodder tanks, jets and more as the devastating kaiju grow in power with every attack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaiju Wars.

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  34. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    85% User Score Based on 9,518 reviews

    Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechabellum.

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  35. 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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  36. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 272 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Manage your economy, build and lead royal armies and rule mad dragons to restore your father’s empire to its former glory. It’s up to you to conquer and reunite all Skyworlds in this turn-based strategy game that brings back the beloved gameplay from TBS classics in a groundbreaking VR experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyworld.

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  37. 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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  38. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 4,585 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools. Now with a free, new content update - Wargroove: Double Trouble If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargroove.

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  39. Konflikt is a digital-first fantasy strategical turn based board game for 2 - 4 players. High combinatorial variability offers near unlimited replayability. Multiplayer setup opens diplomacy and negotiation options. Enjoy one of four factions while building armies, casting powerful spells, building and advancing your kingdom. The Core Game LoopExperience a deep, turn-based tactical cycle where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Konflikt.

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  40. Outmaneuver your opponent in a strategic chess-like card battler where every move counts. Sylvan Tactics combines the tactical depth of chess with the strategic variety of deck-building card games. Command Kings, Queens, Pawns, and powerful Mercenaries across an 8x8 battlefield, using cards to turn the tide of battle and reduce your opponent's King to zero health. Strategic Resource Management M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sylvan Tactics.

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  41. Assume the role of an elemental god facing off against another and command your troopers on the battlefloor to move, capture, and even directly attack your opponent!  This isn't about cornering some king... in Chokur, it's about using troopers of all ranks, kings included, to capture enemy troopers so that their souls may be used to power your divine magic and attack capabilities.  Captured troope… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chokur.

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  42. A crimson star fell upon Luoyang, and the world knew no more dawn. In this eternal night, you are a warlord — and your stronghold is the last light in the darkness. ⚔ Hex Grid Strategy Command the battlefield on a hexagonal honeycomb map. Terrain, positioning, and adjacency bonuses create strategic depth far beyond traditional grid-based tower defense. Procedurally generated maps ensure every … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEXHOLD: SIX FORMATIONS.

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  43. Help defeat the dreaded Necrocat by adding the game to your Wishlist!Necrocat is a card roguelike with simple mechanics but grand strategies. Step into the shoes of Twilight and move across the battlefield as you face the armies of the feared Necrocat and collect items that will aid you on your journey to the necromancer! Defeat the Necrocat As you progress on your journey, you will encounter vari… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrocat.

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  44. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The king has been murdered, his throne taken by a usurper. Only you and a team of fearless heroes can restore the kingdom. Valiant Tactics is a turn-based roguelite RPG without hit chance RNG, where every encounter is a challenge, requiring you to adapt to a diverse range of foes, terrain, and even weather conditions. Will your group of five adventurers be the one to return the rightful bloodline … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valiant Tactics.

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  45. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 443 reviews

    Heroes of Science and Fiction (formerly known as Silence of the Siren) is a turn-based strategy game where several different space-faring civilizations fight over control of a distant star system. Explore what’s left on the planets and secure resources to build mighty cities. Raise powerful armies and defeat your opponents on the battlefield! Early Access status Heroes of Science and Fiction now c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Science and Fiction.

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  46. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 9,509 reviews

    Build your city into the most powerful of all kingdoms through endless combinations of buildings, units, spells, and positioning. Take advantage of chaotic combos and powerful perks to break the game and become overpowered. Grow your kingdom in strategic ways, prepare for dozens of unique events, and show the world your kingdom can outlast all others.Build Your CapitalFrom humble village to massiv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9 Kings.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    An ancient war, forgotten by time, still rages in the skies as humanity’s greatest mistake echoes across a world of ash and ruin. Humans played with forces they could not control, resurrecting dragons, experimenting on them, and trying to bend them into living weapons — until the dragons rebelled and civilization collapsed, leaving technology to fade into dust. Only the dragons remained. Now, as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gods Of Fire.

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  48. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Zero Orders Tactics Indirect control turn-based puzzle strategy Join Discord: https://discord.gg/jT7acYTY9Y Be a god of a battlefield! Manipulate terrain, swap units, and win battles without giving a single order in this turn-based puzzle strategy with indirect control. Big thanks to https://lyaseek.itch.io/ for assets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Orders Tactics.

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  49. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 974 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC. It allows you to fight large or small battles for or against Rome, or between the other nations who are as yet unaware of the Roman threat, or what-if battles between nations that never came into conflict historically. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Field of Glory II.

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  50. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 1,140 reviews

    Songs of Silence is an Art Nouveau-inspired fantasy strategy game with a unique mix of turn-based kingdom management, hero development and real-time combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Silence.

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