Games like Pendragon
Looking for games like Pendragon? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a fantasy and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Banner Saga, Wildermyth or The Hand of Merlin.
1 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization88% User Score 7,478 reviewsCritic Score 80%39 reviews"The Banner Saga" is a single-player Role Playing game with a good plot that allows players to shape their own narrative through strategic choices in travel, conversation, and combat. With over 25 playable characters from two races and seven classes, every decision made has a meaningful impact on the story, including the potential loss of characters. Victory or defeat in tactical combat also has consequences, making each decision critical to the survival of the player's caravan.
View Game2 View Game94%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability96% User Score 10,360 reviewsCritic Score 89%2 reviewsWildermyth is a fantasy turn-based strategy RPG that offers both single-player and multiplayer/co-op modes for 2 players. Create and grow a unique band of heroes, guiding them from reluctant farmers to legendary fighters as they battle threats in procedurally-generated landscapes filled with secrets and lore. Experience character-driven stories with tactical, strategic combat in this truly unique RPG experience.
View Game3 View Game72%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, character development73% User Score 259 reviewsCritic Score 72%5 reviews"The Hand of Merlin" is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG that blends Arthurian legend with cosmic horror. Recruit a team of heroes and guide them on a journey across a richly-imagined medieval world, making choices that affect every playthrough. Engage in tactical combat against human and demonic foes, using cover, ambushes, and coordinated attacks to gain the upper hand. The game features stunning visuals, a compelling story, and interactive encounters written by the talented Kyratzes duo.
View Game4 View Game80%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, grinding85% User Score 5,590 reviewsCritic Score 75%17 reviews"King Arthur: Knight's Tale" is a role-playing tactical game where you play as Sir Mordred, King Arthur's nemesis, brought back to life to finish what you started and kill King Arthur. Experience a unique blend of turn-based tactical combat and RPG character management, as you explore a dark fantasy version of the Arthurian mythology, make moral choices, and rebuild Camelot in a land on the brink of ruin.
View Game5 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, character development90% User Score 444 reviewsCritic Score 77%11 reviews"Foretales" is a single-player Role Playing game with an intriguing story about a small-time thief tasked with saving the world from a terrible curse. The game features expansive branching storylines, multiple endings, and card-based gameplay with a unique "board game" feel. With superb artistic direction, an original score by Christophe Héral, and turn-based card combat, Foretales offers great replay value and plenty of humor.
View Game6 View Game79%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding82% User Score 2,323 reviewsCritic Score 70%2 reviewsIn "Expeditions: Viking," become a Viking chieftain and manage your village, assemble a crew, and set sail to discover and conquer new lands across the sea. With a focus on historical accuracy, you'll engage in strategic combat, diplomacy, and resource management to leave a lasting legacy. Create your own character, make important decisions, and shape the story of your clan in this immersive RPG from Logic Artists.
View Game7 View Game88%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, optimization89% User Score 3,092 reviewsCritic Score 75%3 reviewsTrials of Fire is a tactical deck-building adventure game set in a ruined fantasy world. Command a party of heroes in combat, utilizing card synergies and positional play to emerge victorious. Explore the wilderness to discover new items and upgrades for your party's weapons and gear. With a variety of game modes, heroes, and encounters, each playthrough offers new challenges and strategies.
View Game8 View Game78%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability77% User Score 1,404 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviewsConquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predators. In their wake, the Aztec Empires lay in ruins. Re-write the history of the Conquistadors: Forge diplomatic alliances with the natives... or c…
View Game9 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding91% User Score 3,314 reviewsCritic Score 72%47 reviewsIn "The Banner Saga 2", players continue their epic journey across a ravaged world, making tough leadership decisions and employing strategic combat tactics to keep their Viking clans alive. The game features a new survival mode and an official soundtrack as part of its digital deluxe edition. As with the first game, player choices significantly affect the story's outcome.
View Game10 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability96% User Score 2,720 reviewsCritic Score 70%6 reviews"Wandering Sword" is a single-player Historical Turn Based Strategy game, set in ancient China, with an ingenious story, exceptional game mechanics, and stellar visuals. It boasts an innovative combat system, combining turn-based and real-time modes, and offers an immersive journey through over 75 diverse locations. However, the game can be very grinding, but its wholesome story makes it worthwhile.
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