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More about this game →We filtered the 43 games similar to BattleTech down to the 23 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Northgard, Armello and Divinity: Original Sin II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to BattleTech.
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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to BattleTech is Northgard — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Armello and Divinity: Original Sin II follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to BattleTech. 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.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping melee combat
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting and progression.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting and visuals.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting.
✓ 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
The Divine is dead. The Void approaches. And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken. The battle for Divinity has begun. Choose wisely and trust sparingly; darkness lurks within every heart. Who will you be?
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy
≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping adventure storytelling
DEFCON is a unique RTS from British Introversion Software, known for such experimental projects. The user interface is minimalistic and simple: it resembles a tactical card stylized as Cold War films such as Dr. Strangelove and WarGames.
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting and tone.
It predates BattleTech by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy
≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and competitive edge, while skipping adventure storytelling
Death or Dishonor!Death or Dishonor is a new Country Pack for Hearts of Iron IV, and expands upon players’ ability to experience history’s greatest conflict from any point of view.
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: tone and setting.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping adventure storytelling
Just UpdatedNow Available - Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic Designed for PvE and PvP players battling together in a single game world, Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic offers you two choices... Either crusade with fellow lords against nefarious Stronghold characters like The Wolf or join them go heretic!
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting and progression.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for BattleTech.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling
WIN SPECIAL REWARDS IN NEW GAME MODE! About the Game Please read this open letter from the devs to learn more the game and it's future! http://steamcommunity.com/games/553210/announcements/detail/240217815951193297 Take command of a Space Wolves squad led by Valgard Twice Slain.
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: visuals and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for BattleTech.
✓ 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
Hell has frozen over. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of heaven and restore the inferno. Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to roguelike deck building, with three vertical play fields to defend.
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting and visuals.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, co op and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting and visuals.
✓ 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
The game continues the previous game line: XCOM Enemy Unknown. In XCOM 2 we see the Earth under the rule of aliens. The order established by them is based on total control but is proclaimed as the realm of prosperity and security. However, on the periphery of large cities, there are those who consider it a dictatorship and are struggling to restore independence to people.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: tone and progression.
✓ 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
The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting.
It predates BattleTech by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ 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
The game takes place in a Viking world inhabited by three races (humans, Varls, and Dredges) created by different gods. Once between people and Varls was hostility, but with the emergence of dredges, they were forced to unite forces, for not being killed by them.
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting and visuals.
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