What is the best game similar to Chains of Freedom?

The closest game to Chains of Freedom is Lara Croft Go, scoring 55/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Chains of Freedom?

The three closest games to Chains of Freedom are: 1. Lara Croft Go (55/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Worms Armageddon (52/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Poker Night 2 (54/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Chains of Freedom's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 13 dimensions.

Is Worms Armageddon similar to Chains of Freedom?

Yes — Worms Armageddon scores 52/100 similarity to Chains of Freedom. They share 5 attributes, including turn-based strategy and shooter. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What Turn-Based Strategy games are similar to Chains of Freedom?

The best Turn-Based Strategy games similar to Chains of Freedom are Lara Croft Go, Worms Armageddon, Poker Night 2 and Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em. All share the Turn-Based Strategy genre alongside other key Chains of Freedom attributes like adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and single-player focus.

How is similarity to Chains of Freedom calculated?

We compare Chains of Freedom against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Chains of Freedom experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like Chains of Freedom? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Lara Croft Go leads with 55/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to Chains of Freedom

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chains of Freedom. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Lara Croft GoClosest on genre

iRank89

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeIsometricCasualHorror

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, card game strategy and precision platforming, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: setting.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone61Visuals53Setting0

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalMeleeMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 94%· 11K

Year 1999Dev InfogramesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, shooter and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals and game mode.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat84Game mode25Visuals0

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeCasualFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, sports simulation and puzzle design, while skipping shooter

Playing poker is good in itself and as an occasion for live communication, a disclosure of communicative talents, a great way to spend time with friends. Especially if these friends know how to play and have fun playing. This poker simulator allows you to spend time in a beautiful company.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals and tone.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Telltale Texas Hold ‘EmClosest overall match

iRank50

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativePost-ApocalypticCasual

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping shooter

Join poker's most outspoken players for a hand of Telltale Texas Hold'em, the card game stacked high with personality. Quips will fly, chips will fall, and you may just end up rolling in the aisles.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Chains of Freedom.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5XCOM: Chimera SquadClosest on setting

iRank75

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 23KIGDB78· 9OC78· 75

Year 2020Dev Firaxis Games · 2KOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Chains of Freedom.

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#6WormsClosest on combat

iRank82

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalMeleeThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 694IGDB80· 2

Year 1995Dev Team17 · TelegamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

iRank91

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB91· 2

Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Chains of Freedom by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat80Setting80Game mode54Visuals51

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativePost-Apocalyptic3DThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 12KIGDB80· 1OC58· 10

Year 2015Dev Robot Gentleman StudiosOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and puzzle design, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: world and tone.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors

iRank67

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMeleeFantasyFirst PersonPixel Art

IGDB50· 1OC84· 44

Year 2021Dev DmAndyOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping shooter

Become the baron of a new vampire metropolis! Fend off eco-terrorist werewolves and rival vampires, build your wealth, and rise to the top in your empire. In early access until November 30th! Made for the official 2021 Vampire: the Masquerade game jam under Dark Pack.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat46Setting0Visuals0

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#10Governor of Poker 2

iRank73

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricCasualHistoricalFree to Play

Steam👍 73%· 185

Year 2010Dev I Sioux Game ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, card game strategy and puzzle design, while skipping shooter

Show them all, the Governor is not to be trifled with! Where have you been all those years? Lots of things have changed. Cities have grown, new people arrived... It’s all good, but some things cannot be accepted just like that! Howdy! Finally it’s there, Governor of Poker 2!

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Chains of Freedom.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy

iRank85

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativePvPCompetitiveHistorical

Steam👍 90%· 338RAWG👍 85%· 20MC76

Year 2009Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and card game strategy, while skipping shooter

Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy is a first-person perspective, point-and-click adventure game. The player is Nancy Drew and has to solve a mystery. Explore rich environments for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles and mini-games.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: setting and visuals.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone43Game mode36Setting0Visuals0

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricCasualCozyFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 1.0KRAWG👍 37%· 30

Year 2014Dev LudosityPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Card City Nights is an adventure through a city filled with card-nuts and lunatics. Battle for the 8 legendary cards to enter the biggest competition this city has seen yet. CCN is not a traditional card-trading game.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: tone and setting.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals51Tone0Setting0

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerSpace

Steam👍 90%· 441IGDB84· 2OC79· 19

Year 1993Dev Simtex · Wargaming.netOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting space, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting61Game mode55Visuals44

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerSpace

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KRAWG👍 75%· 65

Year 1996Dev SimTex · WargamingPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting space and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge. The need for galactic expansion is critical.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting52Game mode51Visuals51

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#15Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerOffline

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe casual and competitive edge, while skipping shooter

Ticket to Ride is a turn-based strategy game, an adaptation of a board game of the same name. ### Gameplay The gameplay copies the board game entirely. The game takes place on a map of the United States and south Canada filled with multicolored railroads.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: tone and setting.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Chains of Freedom, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

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Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Endless Space 2

Turn-Based Strat

Poker Night at the Inventory

Deck Builder · Sports

Mario Party DS

Puzzle · Turn-Based Strat

Battle Chess

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

G.I.R.L.S. will be Girls

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Legends of Runeterra

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Triple Town

Puzzle · Turn-Based Strat

Sid Meier's Civilization II

Turn-Based Strat

7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Hitman Go

Puzzle · Turn-Based Strat

Dead Man's Draw

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Balatro

Deck Builder · Roguelike

Sentinels of the Multiverse

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Guardians of Graxia

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Egyptian Senet

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

The Elder Scrolls: Legends

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Hearthstone

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Sid Meier's Civilization

Turn-Based Strat

Worms 3D

Turn-Based Strat

The Jackbox Party Pack 3

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Teamfight Tactics

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy

Turn-Based Strat

Abalone

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Cards and Castles

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

UNO

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

100% Orange Juice

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

Deck Builder · Puzzle

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Chains of Freedom?: The closest game to Chains of Freedom is Lara Croft Go, scoring 55/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Chains of Freedom?: The three closest games to Chains of Freedom are: 1. Lara Croft Go (55/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Worms Armageddon (52/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Poker Night 2 (54/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Chains of Freedom's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Worms Armageddon similar to Chains of Freedom?: Yes — Worms Armageddon scores 52/100 similarity to Chains of Freedom. They share 5 attributes, including turn-based strategy and shooter. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Turn-Based Strategy games are similar to Chains of Freedom?: The best Turn-Based Strategy games similar to Chains of Freedom are Lara Croft Go, Worms Armageddon, Poker Night 2 and Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em. All share the Turn-Based Strategy genre alongside other key Chains of Freedom attributes like adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Chains of Freedom calculated?: We compare Chains of Freedom against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Chains of Freedom experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.