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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 37 games similar to Approaching Infinity down to the 19 that fit the “Narrative” category. Keep Driving, Caves of Qud and Derelict Star top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Approaching Infinity.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Approaching Infinity is Keep Driving — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Caves of Qud and Derelict Star follow close behind.

#1Keep Driving94 #2Caves of Qud92 #3Derelict Star87 #4Darkest Dungeon II75 #5Loop Hero72

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The best narrative games like Approaching Infinity

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Approaching Infinity. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Keep DrivingClosest overall match

94

Keep Driving

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldProceduralExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, resource management and skill tree progression, while skipping setting scifi

It’s the early 2000’s, and you’ve just bought your first car. A long, slow summer lies ahead. Hearing about a festival on the other side of the country, you fire up your engine, plot a course on your map, and hit the road. How, if you get there at all, is up to you.

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Approaching Infinity.

Released 11 years after Approaching Infinity.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals75Tone59

92

Caves of Qud

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping setting space

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Decide: is it a dying earth, or is it on the verge of rebirth?Who are you?

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals69Tone55

#3Derelict StarClosest on setting

87

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralSci-FiSpaceExplorationLoot

Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space, yet you dream of becoming a privileged citizen…

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Approaching Infinity.

Released 4 years after Approaching Infinity.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting95Tone76Progression71

#4Darkest Dungeon IIClosest on progression

75

Darkest Dungeon II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralExplorationLoot

Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Approaching Infinity.

Released 9 years after Approaching Infinity.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression77World73Tone52

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Loop Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Approaching Infinity.

Released 7 years after Approaching Infinity.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World73Tone62Visuals58

#6Wasteland 2Closest on tone

69

Wasteland 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiCraftingExploration

Steam👍 83%· 8.1KIGDB78· 10OC81· 42

Year 2014Dev inXile Entertainment · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Approaching Infinity.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression72Combat59World50

#7Shadows Over Loathing

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Shadows Over Loathing

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10

Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, skill tree progression and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Shadows over Loathing — a slapstick-figure comedy adventure-RPG full of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries.

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: visuals and progression.

Released 8 years after Approaching Infinity.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World51Progression26

#8Torment: Tides of Numenera

66

Torment: Tides of Numenera

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Approaching Infinity.

Released 3 years after Approaching Infinity.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting47Visuals0

#9Tactical Breach Wizards

66

Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

Tactical Breach Wizards is a small-scale, turn-based tactics game where you play a team of wizards in modern-day tactical gear, breaching and clearing rooms full of terrorists, drug dealers, corrupt cops, and worse. It's still in early development, so everything about it might change!

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting37Visuals0

#10Final Fantasy VII

66

Final Fantasy VII

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiFantasy

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting cyberpunk and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: visuals and setting.

It predates Approaching Infinity by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting39Visuals0

#11Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

65

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Approaching Infinity.

Released 4 years after Approaching Infinity.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World51Progression28

#12Pathfinder: Kingmaker

65

Pathfinder: Kingmaker

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36

Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting medieval and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Approaching Infinity.

Released 4 years after Approaching Infinity.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World49Progression24

64

Persona 5

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCraftingFantasy

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression49Setting0

#14Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativePixel ArtDark

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone62Visuals56Setting0

#15The Banner Saga 3

62

The Banner Saga 3

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Approaching Infinity: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Approaching Infinity.

Released 4 years after Approaching Infinity.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting0Visuals0

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