Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

26 Tactical games like Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura that you should try

Games like Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura · Find similar →

More about this game →

Filter by:Tactical×← Back to home

We filtered the 50 games similar to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura down to the 26 that fit the “Tactical” category. Dungeon Siege II, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance and Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura.

iRank89/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Tags

NarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2001Dev Troika Games

Stores

Steam ↗GOG ↗

Quick answer

Within the “Tactical” category, the closest game to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura is Dungeon Siege II — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance and Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II follow close behind.

#1Dungeon Siege II97 #2Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance96 #3Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II94 #4Final Fantasy Tactics Advance93 #5Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones92

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

The best tactical games like Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Dungeon Siege II

97

Dungeon Siege II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicRangedTacticalFantasySkill TreeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 2.8KRAWG👍 76%· 191MC80IGDB83· 4

Year 2005Dev Gas Powered Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and visual third person, while skipping turn-based strategy

#2Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

96

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeTacticalMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 998IGDB85· 2OC64· 10

Year 2001Dev Snowblind Studios · Pacific Century CyberWorksOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, offline and loot and gear systems, while skipping turn-based strategy

#3Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

94

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeTacticalMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 649IGDB76· 2OC62· 17

Year 2004Dev Black Isle Studios · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping turn-based strategy

#4Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

93

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, while skipping adventure storytelling

#5Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

92

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB76· 3

Year 2004Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

#6The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age

92

The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMagicMeleeRangedFantasySkill TreeIsometric

IGDB76· 4

Year 2004Dev EA Redwood Shores · Electronic Arts

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

86

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2005Dev Nintendo

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, visual 2d and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

85

Fire Emblem

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Dungeon Siege

95

Dungeon Siege

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 4.2KRAWG👍 77%· 219MC86IGDB72· 2

Year 2002Dev Gas Powered Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping turn-based strategy

#10Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

94

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 11K

Year 2013Dev Overhaul Games · BeamdogOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy and online features, while skipping ranged combat

#11Total War: Warhammer

94

Total War: Warhammer

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 78%· 52KIGDB85· 23OC86· 66

Year 2016Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12Divinity: Original Sin

93

Divinity: Original Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB87· 9OC85· 47

Year 2014Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping melee combat

#13Divine Divinity

92

Divine Divinity

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicMeleeTacticalOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB83· 1

Year 2002Dev Larian Studios · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

#14Fire Emblem: Fuuin no Tsurugi

92

Fire Emblem: Fuuin no Tsurugi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

#15Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest

91

Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicRangedTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB75· 1

Year 1995Dev New World Computing · The 3DO CompanyOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings setting mythology and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Complete list of tactical games like Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Heroes of Might and Magic V

Heroes of Might and Magic V

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Dungeon Defenders

Dungeon Defenders

RPG · Action RPG

Shadowrun: Hong Kong

Shadowrun: Hong Kong

RPG · Adventure

Age of Wonders III

Age of Wonders III

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Dragon Age: Inquisition

RPG · Action RPG

Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

RPG · Adventure

Dragons and Titans

Dragons and Titans

RPG · Adventure

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pyre

Pyre

RPG · Visual Novel

Final Fantasy X

Final Fantasy X

RPG · Adventure

Pillars of Eternity

Pillars of Eternity

RPG · Adventure

Explore games similar to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura by category

Rankings in the same genre

Best Isometric Action RPGs Best Action RPGs Best RPG Games