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We filtered the 34 games similar to Brutal Orchestra down to the 24 that fit the “Adventure” category. Darkest Dungeon II, Darkest Dungeon® and Derelict Star top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Brutal Orchestra.

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The best adventure games like Brutal Orchestra

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Brutal Orchestra. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Darkest Dungeon IIClosest overall match

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Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, horror setting and historical setting, while skipping vibe casual

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

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Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

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Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping vibe casual

In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space, yet you dream of becoming a privileged citizen…

Where it drifts furthest from Brutal Orchestra: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

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#4Keep DrivingClosest on visuals

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TacticalNarrativeCasualProceduralExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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 Brutal Orchestra: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

Released 4 years after Brutal Orchestra.

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Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Brutal Orchestra: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

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#6Sword of the Stars: The Pit

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TacticalDarkProceduralExplorationLoot2D

Steam👍 84%· 1.6KRAWG👍 52%· 56MC68IGDB70· 1

Year 2013Dev Kerberos ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

A deadly plague ravages your world. Your last hope: a legendary alien facility dug deep into the Feldspar Mountains...a massive Pit, built by the ancient Suul'ka. If 'The Pit' really exists, there might be something left. Something that will give your doctors a fighting chance at the cure.

Where it drifts furthest from Brutal Orchestra: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

It predates Brutal Orchestra by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Chainsaw Warrior (Classic)

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TacticalDarkProceduralExplorationLoot2D

Steam👍 62%· 105

Year 2015Dev Auroch DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, survival mechanics and real-time strategy, while skipping vibe casual

Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of the Night is a new chapter for Games Workshop's cult classic! Based on the original Chainsaw Warrior board game, this sequel adds new layers of intensity to the game's unique formula.

Where it drifts furthest from Brutal Orchestra: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

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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: deep simulation, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

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?

Where it drifts furthest from Brutal Orchestra: tone and progression.

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Steam👍 88%· 43KIGDB76· 3OC75· 22

Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Brutal Orchestra: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

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#10KeeperRL

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TacticalDarkProceduralExplorationSolo

Steam👍 84%· 1.8K

Year 2015Dev Michal BrzozowskiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

KeeperRL is an ambitious dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil wizard and study the methods of black magic. Equip your minions and explore the world, murder innocent villagers and burn their homes.

Where it drifts furthest from Brutal Orchestra: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

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#11Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

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Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2

Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, visual novel storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

RIDE WITH SHADOWHANDShadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Build mini-decks and equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

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#12Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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TacticalNarrativeDark2DPixel 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, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

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 Brutal Orchestra by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Armello

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TacticalDarkNarrative2DPvP

Steam👍 82%· 16KIGDB73· 6OC79· 59

Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Brutal Orchestra: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

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#14Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts

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TacticalCasualExplorationLootSolo

Steam👍 53%· 262MC48

Year 2011Dev Headup GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, setting medieval and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts is the successor to the celebrated RPG-parody Grotesque Tactics. Experience an ironic story-driven RPG with humorous dialogue-puzzles in the style of Monkey Island as well as a strategic combat system, where your party members are controlled simultaneously.

Where it drifts furthest from Brutal Orchestra: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Brutal Orchestra.

It predates Brutal Orchestra by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Divinity: Original Sin II

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TacticalNarrativeExplorationCo-opPvP

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 PvP competition, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Brutal Orchestra: visuals and tone.

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