What is the best game similar to Back to the Dawn?

The closest game to Back to the Dawn is Caves of Qud, scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Back to the Dawn?

The three closest games to Back to the Dawn are: 1. Caves of Qud (87/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Keep Driving (84/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Chroma Squad (85/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Back to the Dawn's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 10 dimensions.

Is Keep Driving similar to Back to the Dawn?

Yes, very much so — Keep Driving scores 84/100 similarity to Back to the Dawn. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Back to the Dawn?

The best RPG games similar to Back to the Dawn are Caves of Qud, Keep Driving, Chroma Squad and Bravely Default. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Back to the Dawn attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.

How is similarity to Back to the Dawn calculated?

We compare Back to the Dawn against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Back to the Dawn experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Back to the Dawn is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat tactical in quite the same way. We compared Back to the Dawn against over 6,700 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 37 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Caves of Qud, Keep Driving and Chroma Squad lead the list, with Caves of Qud reaching a 87/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Back to the Dawn special.

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Top games similar to Back to the Dawn

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Back to the Dawn. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Caves of QudClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricPixel 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: roguelike runs, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping early access

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?

It predates Back to the Dawn by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativePixel ArtCasual

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 roguelike runs, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping visual isometric

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.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalPixel ArtIsometricFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, resource management and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

It predates Back to the Dawn by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricFantasyBase Building

IGDB85· 11OC85· 48

Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, base building and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Back to the Dawn: visuals.

It predates Back to the Dawn by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricPixel Art

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.

It predates Back to the Dawn by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals85Tone67

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativePixel ArtIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

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

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

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

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#7Tactical Breach WizardsClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricFantasy

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!

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals55

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricPixel ArtProcedural

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#9Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricOpen World

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 open world exploration, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

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#10Willy-Nilly Knight

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricEarly Access

Steam👍 74%· 301

Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Do you ever dream of being a real hero from a fairy-tale about dragons, sorcerers and knights? If the answer is yes, then you're in luck. Because you are in a fairy-tale right now! Moreover, you are the Knight by yourself! You are fearless, you have sharp sword and your destiny awaits you.

Where it drifts furthest from Back to the Dawn: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Back to the Dawn.

It predates Back to the Dawn by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricFantasy

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 scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Back to the Dawn: visuals.

It predates Back to the Dawn by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12The Banner Saga 3

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricFantasy

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Back to the Dawn.

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#13Persona 5

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting

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, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Back to the Dawn: visuals.

It predates Back to the Dawn by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Shadows Over Loathing

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldSkill Tree

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, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

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

Where it drifts furthest from Back to the Dawn: visuals.

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#15Torment: Tides of Numenera

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricFantasy

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 setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Back to the Dawn.

It predates Back to the Dawn by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Complete list of Back to the Dawn alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Back to the Dawn, 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.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

RPG · Adventure

Pathfinder: Kingmaker

RPG · Adventure

RimWorld

RPG · Simulation

Super Mario RPG

RPG · Adventure

Fire Emblem Engage

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

West of Loathing

RPG · Adventure

Wasteland 2

RPG · Adventure

Darkest Dungeon®

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Darkest Dungeon II

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Persona 3 Portable

RPG · Puzzle

Paper Mario: The Origami King

RPG · Puzzle

Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

RPG · Deck Builder

Xenogears

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Etherlords II

RPG · Deck Builder

Jagged Alliance: Crossfire

RPG · Simulation

Derelict Star

RPG · Deck Builder

Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

RPG · Adventure

Fate/Grand Order

RPG · Visual Novel

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Back to the Dawn?: The closest game to Back to the Dawn is Caves of Qud, scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Back to the Dawn?: The three closest games to Back to the Dawn are: 1. Caves of Qud (87/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Keep Driving (84/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Chroma Squad (85/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Back to the Dawn's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Keep Driving similar to Back to the Dawn?: Yes, very much so — Keep Driving scores 84/100 similarity to Back to the Dawn. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Back to the Dawn?: The best RPG games similar to Back to the Dawn are Caves of Qud, Keep Driving, Chroma Squad and Bravely Default. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Back to the Dawn attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Back to the Dawn calculated?: We compare Back to the Dawn against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Back to the Dawn experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.