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Looking for games like Nocturn? Here are top tactical management recommendations with a fantasy, dark fantasy and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Awakening of Darkness: Build, Survive and Defend, The Hive or Revenge & Defend.

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  1. Build by Day. Survive by Night.Awakening of Darkness is a 2D top-down survival strategy game that combines city building, tower defense, and roguelike elements into a tense and immersive experience. During the day, gather resources, build your village, and prepare your defenses. When night falls, waves of terrifying creatures rise from the darkness — and only your planning will keep you alive. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakening of Darkness: Build, Survive and Defend.

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  2. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    70% User Score Based on 300 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 2 reviews

    [Media 2206358] >>>GET IT NOW on STEAM!<<< Assume control as the Insectoid Hive mind. Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined underworld riddled with dangers and lost civilization. Can you reach... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hive.

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  3. THE STORY A village burned. A boy taken. Something dark awakened in him — and he survived. Years later, he leads an army of monsters against the kingdom. But the king he hunts is not the man who gave that order. The new king is just, loved by his people, and will not surrender. Neither side is evil. Both sides will fight to the last.TWO CAMPAIGNS. TWO PERSPECTIVES. Defender — Command the kingdom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenge & Defend.

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  4. After rifts from another realm tore the world asunder, hope flickers like a candle in the wind—its last embers scattered and faint. You are the final hero, tasked with reclaiming your lost homeland. Kindle beacons of hope, recruit loyal soldiers, and forge your legion. By day, you are a wise commander: gather scarce resources, build barracks, research powerful gear, and launch swift assaults on e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember Legion.

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  5. Darkness invades the world, and the light of the entire continent is devoured. Somewhere in the world, the last magical lighthouse shines its final light. Guard it, for it is the last hope of this world! Meow Tower - Doomsguard is a game rich in roguelike elements. The instant changes and strategies during battles will determine whether you win or lose. It is a strategic RPG game that combines … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meow Tower - Doomsguard.

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  6. A dark fantasy tower defense and survival game where you build defenses by day and possess your warriors by night to fight off endless waves of monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Stone Defense.

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  7. WISHLIST &amp; FOLLOW FOR UPDATES About the GameGAMELight Bringer is a 2D side scrolling fantasy strategy game with development RPG elements. Explore, gather, build and then when night falls, survive! You must make good use of the available resources, find the balance between defence/production and restore the light itself before the darkness of abyss consumes you. Plan and use your time during … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Bringer.

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  8. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 213 reviews

    The Tribe Must Survive is a tribe-builder with a generous splash of survival and rogue-like. Whatever it takes... The Tribe Must Survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tribe Must Survive.

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  9. Luck is on your side! Battle on the edge!&quot;Miraclawns&quot; is a roguelite strategy game that fuses &quot;gambling&quot; with &quot;real-time strategy.&quot; In this world, strengthening slimes isn't about grinding for XP or level-ups. Everything is decided by gambling. Send your squad of slimes, empowered by high-stakes bets, into a battlefield swarming with vicious monsters. Victory might no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miraclawns.

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  10. A deep fantasy roguelike RTS where you must reclaim the realm from an ancient evil. Recruit immortal heroes, construct bases, command armies and be the last hope for this world. Control over ten powerful heroes and three unique factions in a new take on classical RTS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unforsaken.

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  11. The survival of the colony is in your hands!In SacriFrogos, you manage small creatures known as Frogos on a mysterious island, where survival depends on keeping the legendary Eternal Flame burning. Its origin is unknown, but its demand is clear: greater and greater sacrifices will be required. Every decision can seal the fate of your village or change the pace of each run. To survive, you must co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SacriFrogos.

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  12. IdleZomb — Create. Sacrifice. Evolve.Welcome to IdleZomb, a management game where the twist is… your NPCs are zombies. No villagers to protect here you build, optimize, and experiment using the undead. Sacrificed in the name of progress. In a ruined world, you take control of an abandoned hospital — the starting point for a potential new species… One that might be more evolved than the one that d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IdleZomb.

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  13. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    The RTS with endless streams of gratis troops and no resources but time. Too simple? Armies are composed in ever new ways, like Fischer Random Chess. Terrain grows and warps around infinitely.  And any empire crumbles when its Witch King finds defeat. Features Classic RTS gameplay infused with unique elements More than 50 different unitsLovingly mismatched visuals Relaxed "rogue lite" solo modeBat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypercoven.

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  14. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Tribes and Monsters is a survivor-like game where you can choose a tribe and become the leader of your own army. Try to collect Soulstones and other items in foreign worlds inhabited by vicious monsters. Craft, upgrade, and enhance your tribe's base to unlock more features, stronger weapons, pets and so much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tribes & Monsters.

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    28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    44% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    ELARIENNE: Strategy decides the battleOne summon can change the flow. Unpredictable variables form your army, and only precise strategy carries you to the end. All unit summons are random, from common tiers to ultra-rare ones. 8 tiers in total, and 3 races: human, elf, and orc. Each race has a completely different combat style, making every team build fresh and unpredictable. Want to crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELARIENNE.

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  16. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    54% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    MORE GREAT FIRESHINE GAMES About the GameDeliver Them From Darkness Come to see what all this is about, have you? Right then, I'll fill you in. The Deadly Path is a thrilling building management and roguelike real-time strategy game. It's down to you to do some serious grovelling, gathering and building if you want to survive it. See, you're the Custodian, and you're in the bad books with t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deadly Path.

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  17. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 318 reviews

    Recruit and command a party of samurai on expeditions into the Shadowlands of the Legend of the Five Rings universe. Gain experience and cards in battle to develop units and create powerful combat combinations in this strategic roguelite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 836 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Kainga is a ancient fantasy village builder where your environment affects your culture, technology and strategy. Advance and adapt to the pressures of the climate, beasts and other tribes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kainga.

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  22. Tower defense vs AI robots. Build, nuke and command a sky carrier. Offline. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRID DEFENSE: GRID WAR.

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  23. Pick Your Faction Choose between the Kingdoms, Orcs, Undead, and Elves. Each faction has its own units, Warlords, technologies, buildings and god powers. Build a base, garrison structures if threatened and advance through through technologies and upgrades unique to each faction. Gather gold, wood, food, and favor with your god. Train heroes, warriors, catapults, flying units, dragons, and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlords of Archaios Online.

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  24. A permadeath co-op action-RPG roguelike with hand-inked, comic-book combat. Pick one of seven heroes, descend an endless maze that gets harder with every floor, and see how far you get before you fall — solo or with up to seven friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gradanix.

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  25. Luxmithar is a 2D survival defense roguelite built in Godot, where you defend a crashed forge-ship against escalating waves of hostile forces. Each run unfolds across multiple days as you harvest resources, expand a modular grid-based world, and construct layered defenses to hold back relentless alien incursions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luxmithar.

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  26. Deploy your armies on a war table in this tactical roguelike! Plan your formations, trigger tons of chain reactions, and invest your rewards to rebuild your fallen Order. Be ready… or perish in the final battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knightstones.

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  27. 《Crystant》 is a strategy survival game that combines story-driven exploration, board game-style tile connection, tactical turn-based combat, and Roguelite progression. Explore each floor, manage resources, strengthen your team, and fight against mutated creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystant.

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  28. An unforgettable journey of discovery, hope, and survival, as you strive to unlock the secrets of the universe and pave the way for humanity's destiny. By intertwining Exploration, Adaptive Gameplay, and Survival, ETERNITY offers a rich and immersive experience where you’re guiding humanity’s last fleet through a procedurally generated galaxy, and your “empire” is a moving city of ships. Every ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternity.

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  29. Last Throne is a tower defense strategy game set in a dark, mist-shrouded world on the brink of collapse. As the ruler of the final kingdom still standing, you must command your defenses, outsmart relentless waves of monstrous creatures, and make crucial tactical decisions to hold your ground. The mist grows thicker. The monsters grow stronger. Will your kingdom be the last to fall—or the last to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Throne.

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  30. Ready for some chaos? Command 5 characters in this Roguelite Tower Defense! Build your dream team, crush enemies, and have a blast with adorable pixel art! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayhem Maidens.

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  31. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Tale of Souls is a roguelike deckbuilder set in a dark fantasy world. Journey through the randomly generated Duskian Kingdom, where every decision shapes your fate. Build your deck with powerful cards, face unique challenges, and navigate a war-torn land filled with mystery and danger. Will you master your cursed powers and complete your mission before the curse consumes you? You are a curse-bor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tale of Souls.

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  32. In &quot;Eye of the Void: Unleashed&quot;, you are thrust into a world where an ancient and malevolent entity known as the &quot;Eye of the Void&quot; has mysteriously appeared in the realm of the forest goblins. The eye possesses an ability to infect susceptible goblins with its mind-controlling powers, turning them into formidable minions that follow its every command. Like a virus, it grows str… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye of the Void: Unleashed - Tower Defense.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Bleed the world back to life in a series of tactical, turn-based bloodbaths! Lead your STILLAE, elite warriors in the fight to save a dying world from the forces of STASIS. Slay foes, kick them back on the timeline, and trigger chain events where elegance and blood flow as one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex Sanguis.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Take up the role of the Hell Governor and embrace the challenge of welcoming souls who perished in major, historically real human disaster. Build your city, manage your resources while defending the chaos from demons who steal and kill your folks....and also that GIANT TITAN lurking around. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The HELL.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Harness the elements in fierce real-time battles while gathering and upgrading a crew of fantasy creatures in this rogue-lite adventure across a world torn apart by war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wartorn.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Voidsayer is a dark monster-taming jRPG, set in a world cursed by the Abyss. As its malevolent influence spreads and consumes the world, take on the role of a valiant warrior and fight back using over one hundred types of powerful tameable monsters. Refine their power with gear, special effects, and of course, evolve them into higher classes of monsters. Cross a vast interconnected world full of c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidsayer.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    What is Arhaekon? A challenging roguelike, turn-based RPG dungeon crawler set in a grimdark world on the brink of collapse. You lead small bands of units through procedurally generated dungeons, battling corruption and eldritch abominations to save humanity. Is it finished? Yes, Arhaekon left Early Access and is officially released since July 4th 2025. Why play this instead of other similar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arhaekon.

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  38. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    RotM is an Action Roguelite FPS game where players get in the robes of a Mage. Let the hands of fate open ways for the power of your magic. Save the Multiverse to power up yourself! Unlock, collect, discover, live, die, repeat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenge of the Mage.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    EXPLORE LINDWYRM'S PIT CHALLENGE DEMO Dive into the intense action of Lindwyrm with the special “Pit Challenge” demo! In this thrilling arena, players face off against waves of fearsome monsters, including Mountain Devils, Nachzehrer, Kulmking, Draks, and the sinister Butzemann. With a 5-minute time limit, your goal is to survive as long as possible and rack up points by defeating enemies. Each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lindwyrm.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Action Roguelite that blends elements of Vampire Survivors with Fantasy RPG themes. Introduces a unique mechanic where the player controls a party of three heroes instead of one, offering a fresh strategic gameplay experience. Featuring RPG-inspired hand-drawn art style and an intriguing storyline. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tri Survive.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 1,486 reviews

    Build a city and defend it in this Tower Defense game blending Roguelite mechanics with turn-based building Strategy. Choose your hero, utilize synergistic tower upgrades, and face epic battles in procedurally generated landscapes. Nordhold is a tower defense game for strategy enthusiasts who crave high replayability through endless combinations. Build and manage a cozy medieval Nordic village wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nordhold.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,123 reviews

    Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine. Manage Your Ship Your starship is a mighty and terrible vessel, brimming with arcane technology and devastating weapons. Harness your sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void War.

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  43. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    65% User Score Based on 322 reviews

    Once there was a prosperous village of Martials, now none of it remains. As the son of the former Master, you will lead your followers to rebuild this village. Recruit followers and enter the mysterious illusional domain, acquire lost wonders. Will you see the rebirth of ancestors’ glory again? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Village.

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  44. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Sealed Ampoule is the "Dungeon agricultuarization rogue-like" game. As the genre shows, the game offers both the rogue-like and the farming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sealed Ampoule.

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  46. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 10,003 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    Build a multi-story fortress out of clay, wood, and stone. Your villagers will have needs, feelings, and agendas shaped by the world and its history, and it's up to you to keep them content and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Going Medieval.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 798 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

    Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abandon Ship.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    77% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Quinterra is a roguelite turn-based strategy game that features tactics style battles on a procedurally generated hexagonal tile grid. Through a unique drafting mechanic the very world changes before you. Dynamically tap into the land's power to harness Upgrade Crystals in combat. Assemble your army and outfit them for maximum synergy aboard your air ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quinterra.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 235 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    The quiet hamlets of the Vale stand defenseless... No walls, no moats, not even a presentable fence. You'll have to use your resources wisely to transform each village from farm-town to fortress. Build defenses, train troops, and hold the line with powerful heroes in ValeGuard, a Defensive Strategy game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ValeGuard.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    60% User Score Based on 1,120 reviews

    Buoyancy is a city-building strategy game where you build, manage, and move a floating city on an oceanic world. Explore and scavenge resources scattered around the endless waters. Keep your villagers nourished and happy while combating fires, sickness, and pirate attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buoyancy.

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