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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 34 games similar to Brutal Orchestra down to the 13 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Darkest Dungeon II, Darkest Dungeon® and For the King top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Brutal Orchestra.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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CasualNarrative
Year 2021Dev Talia bob Mair

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Brutal Orchestra is Darkest Dungeon II — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Darkest Dungeon® and For the King follow close behind.

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The best games like Brutal Orchestra on PlayStation

13 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 II
Darkest Dungeon II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
TacticalDarkNarrativeProceduralExplorationLoot2D
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.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Tone61Visuals59
Darkest Dungeon®
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
TacticalDarkNarrativeProceduralExplorationLoot2D
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.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Visuals59Tone51
For the King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
TacticalProceduralExploration2DCo-op
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.

Genre100Combat100World75Progression58Visuals44
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals82Tone58
Armello
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
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.

Genre100Combat100Tone61Visuals35
Divinity: Original Sin 2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
TacticalNarrativeExplorationOfflineCo-op
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 roguelike runs

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 Brutal Orchestra: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Progression39Tone35Visuals0
Northgard
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
TacticalNarrativeExplorationSoloMultiplayer
Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21
Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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

Genre100Combat100Tone23Progression21Visuals0
XCOM® 2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
TacticalProceduralSoloCo-opMultiplayer
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 roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, melee combat and setting scifi, 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.

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

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

Genre100World100Combat75Progression0Visuals0
Persona 5
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
TacticalNarrativeSoloFantasyCrafting
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, single-player focus and crafting mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

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

Genre100Combat100Tone30Progression0Visuals0
Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
TacticalNarrativeSoloFantasySci-Fi
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, setting scifi and single-player focus, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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

Genre100Combat100Tone30Visuals0
Final Fantasy VII
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
TacticalNarrativeSoloFantasySci-Fi
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 roguelike runs

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

It predates Brutal Orchestra by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone26Visuals0
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
TacticalDarkNarrativeSoloHorror
Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror setting, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Brutal Orchestra: visuals.

It predates Brutal Orchestra by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone55Visuals0
The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
TacticalNarrativeSoloFantasyHistorical
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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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

Genre100Combat100Tone31Visuals0

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