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More about this game →We filtered the 43 games similar to BattleTech down to the 24 that fit the “Narrative” 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 “Narrative” 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
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation
✓ 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.
✓ 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 melee combat
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.
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: visuals and game mode.
Released 7 years after BattleTech.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: progression and game mode.
✓ 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 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!
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting and game mode.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: game mode and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for BattleTech.
✓ 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.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting cyberpunk and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting and game mode.
It predates BattleTech by 21 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from BattleTech: setting and game mode.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for BattleTech.
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