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We filtered the 50 games similar to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura down to the 23 that fit the “Turn-Based Strat” category. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition, Divinity: Original Sin and Golden Sun: The Lost Age top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura.

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Within the “Turn-Based Strat” category, the closest game to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura is Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Divinity: Original Sin and Golden Sun: The Lost Age follow close behind.

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The best turn-Based Strat games like Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

23 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.

#1Baldur'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

#2Divinity: 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

#3Golden Sun: The Lost Age

88

Golden Sun: The Lost Age

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Camelot Software Planning · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

88

Golden Sun

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Camelot Software Planning · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

#5Baldur's Gate 3

87

Baldur's Gate 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasySkill TreeExplorationCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 839KMC97IGDB95· 10OC96· 163

Year 2023Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~20hOn Mac · PC · Xbox Series S/X

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting medieval and offline, while skipping open world exploration

#6Dungeon Defenders

87

Dungeon Defenders

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeTacticalMagicFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 19KRAWG👍 51%· 284MC81IGDB78· 4

Year 2010Dev Trendy Entertainment · Reverb CommunicationsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, tower defense planning and survival mechanics, while skipping strong narrative focus

#7Final Fantasy X

86

Final Fantasy X

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric

IGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d and visual third person, while skipping open world exploration

#8Shadowrun: Hong Kong

85

Shadowrun: Hong Kong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.8KIGDB78· 3OC82· 25

Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: setting cyberpunk, while skipping open world exploration

#9Age of Wonders III

95

Age of Wonders III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagicFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 13KIGDB80· 5OC82· 21

Year 2014Dev Triumph StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10Total 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

#11Final 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

#12Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

93

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev BioWare Edmonton · MacPlayOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#13Fire 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

#14The 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

#15Fire 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

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