Games like PICOhaven

PICOhaven 2 is a tiny, lo-fi, card-based tactical RPG inspired by my love of the board game Gloomhaven* (and less directly, of other 2D tactical turn-based games such as the GBA Fire Emblem and Into The Breach). It's built on the delightful PICO-8 fantasy console, which provides tight creative and scope constraints, such as a 128x128 pixel screen resolution, 16 preset colors, and only 32kB for cod…

"Gloomhaven is a tactical RPG and digital adaptation of the popular board game, set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead a group of mercenaries through treacherous terrains, combat horrific monsters, and make choices that will determine your fate. With a wide range of characters, abilities, and equipment, every decision is crucial in this strategic and unforgiving world."

One Deck Dungeon is a fast-paced dungeon crawler game for 1-2 players. Choose a hero, explore rooms, battle monsters, and level up with a single deck of cards and dice. With each play, heroes progress towards unlocking new abilities and items, providing a unique experience each time. The game offers a condensed roguelike experience, prioritizing quick and exciting gameplay.

"The Storm Guard: Darkness is Coming" is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. Players must defend their kingdom from dark forces by recruiting and commanding an army of heroes and units. The game features a rich story campaign, strategic battles, and character development. Protect your people and gather resources to upgrade your soldiers' skills and equipment.

"Deck of Ashes is a tactical card combat adventure game, where you lead a group of antiheroes through a cursed fantasy world. Each decision made while exploring and managing your camp affects your survival, as you gather resources, craft cards, and battle enemies to rid the world of the Ash Curse. With permanent death looming, choose wisely to prevent a swift and untimely demise."

Crowntakers is a single-player historical role-playing game with good gameplay, graphics, and soundtrack. As the chosen one, embark on a turn-based, strategy-filled journey to save the king from an evil duke in a randomly generated medieval fantasy world. With challenging quests and various enemies, build a team of mercenaries to become the kingdom's greatest hero. The grind is significant, but the high replayability makes up for it.

Gordian Quest is a deck-building RPG with strategic turn-based battles. Lead a team of heroes on a dangerous journey, combining cards to create unique abilities and manage resources wisely. Engage in a rich story with multiple branching paths and high replayability value.

Mahokenshi is a single-player, fantasy turn-based strategy game with an engaging story and outstanding visuals. As a Mahokenshi, protect the Celestial Islands by building your card deck and defeating corruptive forces. Choose from four different houses, each with unique elemental strengths, and discover over 200 illustrated cards to evolve your playstyle and strategy throughout the game.

"Across the Obelisk" is a free-to-play multiplayer co-op RPG available on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S coming in 2024. The game supports English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, with German and French coming soon. Story Packs are shareable, allowing players to follow along on friends' adventures even with different DLCs. A Paradox Account is required for cross-platform co-op play, but not for playing on the same platform.

Trials 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.