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BattleTech is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat tactical in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Divinity: Original Sin II, XCOM® 2 and Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright lead the list, with Divinity: Original Sin II reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes BattleTech special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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The closest game to BattleTech is Divinity: Original Sin II — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. XCOM® 2 and Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright follow close behind.

#1Divinity: Original Sin II89 #2XCOM® 291 #3Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright89 #4Divinity: Original Sin 288 #5Horizon's Gate87

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43 similar games found

#1Divinity: Original Sin II

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Divinity: Original Sin II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

PvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 203KIGDB91· 13

Year 2017Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · iOS · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, co op and offline, while skipping deep simulation

91

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XCOM® 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalSci-FiPost-ApocalypticSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 108KRAWG👍 83%· 1.3KMC88IGDB85· 29OC87· 126

Year 2016Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

#3Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeSkill TreeIsometric

IGDB90· 2OC85· 64

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, fantasy world and base building, while skipping adventure storytelling

#4Divinity: Original Sin 2

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Divinity: Original Sin 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

PvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 203KRAWG👍 92%· 593MC94IGDB91· 13OC93· 80

Year 2018Dev Larian Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, offline and co op, while skipping deep simulation

#5Horizon's Gate

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Horizon's Gate

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

TacticalSkill TreeOpen WorldExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 1.2K

Year 2020Dev Rad CodexPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

#6Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

89

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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricFantasy

IGDB83· 3

Year 2008Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Etherlords II

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Etherlords II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 493RAWG👍 79%· 90MC78IGDB70· 1

Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

87

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Xenogears

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

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

#9Tactical Breach Wizards

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Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

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

#10XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB89· 12

Year 2012Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11The Banner Saga

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The Banner Saga

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeRanged

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 82%· 741MC81IGDB82· 14OC81· 99

Year 2014Dev Versus EvilPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

#12Into the Breach

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Into the Breach

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricProcedural

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

#13Monster Train

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Monster Train

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 23KRAWG👍 87%· 128MC86IGDB85· 5OC83· 36

Year 2020Dev Good Shepherd EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

#14Shadows Over Loathing

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Shadows Over Loathing

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSkill TreeOpen World

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 exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

#15Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

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Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeSkill TreeIsometric

IGDB90· 2OC86· 65

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to BattleTech?: The closest game to BattleTech is Divinity: Original Sin II, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 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 BattleTech?: The three closest games to BattleTech are: 1. Divinity: Original Sin II (89/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. XCOM® 2 (91/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright (89/100, 8 shared attributes). All share BattleTech's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is XCOM® 2 similar to BattleTech?: Yes, very much so — XCOM® 2 scores 91/100 similarity to BattleTech. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to BattleTech?: The best RPG games similar to BattleTech are Divinity: Original Sin II, XCOM® 2, Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Divinity: Original Sin 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key BattleTech attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to BattleTech calculated?: We compare BattleTech against every game in our catalog using 16 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 BattleTech experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to BattleTech?: Yes — Dota Underlords is free and scores well on similarity to BattleTech. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.