What is the best game similar to Crown Wars: The Black Prince?

The closest game to Crown Wars: The Black Prince is Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition), scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Crown Wars: The Black Prince?

The three closest games to Crown Wars: The Black Prince are: 1. Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) (93/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Darkest Dungeon® (93/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense (87/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Crown Wars: The Black Prince's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 14 dimensions.

Is Darkest Dungeon® similar to Crown Wars: The Black Prince?

Yes, very much so — Darkest Dungeon® scores 93/100 similarity to Crown Wars: The Black Prince. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Crown Wars: The Black Prince?

The best RPG games similar to Crown Wars: The Black Prince are Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition), Darkest Dungeon®, Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense and Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Crown Wars: The Black Prince attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.

How is similarity to Crown Wars: The Black Prince calculated?

We compare Crown Wars: The Black Prince against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Crown Wars: The Black Prince 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 Crown Wars: The Black Prince? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat tactical — against over 6,700 titles. These 43 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) leads with 93/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to Crown Wars: The Black Prince

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crown Wars: The Black Prince. 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.

#1Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)Closest on genre

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasyMedievalHistoricalIsometric

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, horror setting and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Crown Wars: The Black Prince: visuals.

It predates Crown Wars: The Black Prince by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Darkest Dungeon®Closest overall match

iRank87

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeHardcoreFantasyHistoricalMedieval

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, horror tension and procedural generation, while skipping skill tree progression

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Crown Wars: The Black Prince: progression and visuals.

It predates Crown Wars: The Black Prince by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

iRank92

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHardcoreNarrativeDarkMedievalFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, melee combat and setting cartoon, while skipping historical setting

Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms.

Where it drifts furthest from Crown Wars: The Black Prince: visuals.

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#4Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

iRank92

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHardcoreNarrativeDarkMedievalFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, melee combat and setting cartoon, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from Crown Wars: The Black Prince: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat76Setting63Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHardcoreFantasySkill TreeIsometric

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, roguelike runs and survival mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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 Crown Wars: The Black Prince: setting.

It predates Crown Wars: The Black Prince by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#6King's Bounty: Warriors of the NorthClosest on setting

iRank75

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 2.0KRAWG👍 69%· 113MC74

Year 2012Dev 1C-SoftClub · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is the next chapter in the cult RPG/adventure saga.

It predates Crown Wars: The Black Prince by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#7Tactical Breach WizardsClosest on visuals

iRank92

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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!

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals82Tone61Setting61

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and procedural generation, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Crown Wars: The Black Prince: progression and visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Pathfinder: Kingmaker

iRank74

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedievalSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36

Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam PS

#10Darkest Dungeon II

iRank79

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyHistorical

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, procedural generation and horror setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Crown Wars: The Black Prince: progression and visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Crown Wars: The Black Prince: setting and tone.

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Steam GOG PS

#12Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

iRank76

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFantasySkill Tree

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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!

Where it drifts furthest from Crown Wars: The Black Prince: visuals and tone.

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Steam GOG

#13Fire Emblem: Three Houses

iRank91

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB93· 9OC89· 122

Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Crown Wars: The Black Prince: setting.

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Nintendo

#14Shadows Over Loathing

iRank91

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSkill TreeOpen World

Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10

Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Shadows over Loathing — a slapstick-figure comedy adventure-RPG full of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries.

Where it drifts furthest from Crown Wars: The Black Prince: visuals.

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Steam

#15Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Where it drifts furthest from Crown Wars: The Black Prince: setting.

It predates Crown Wars: The Black Prince by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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RPG · Adventure

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RPG · Adventure

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RPG · Adventure

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RPG · Deck Builder

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RPG · Puzzle

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RPG · Puzzle

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RPG · Adventure

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Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

RPG · Adventure

Fate/Grand Order

RPG · Visual Novel

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RPG · Simulation

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RPG · Turn-Based Strat

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RPG · Turn-Based Strat

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RPG · Turn-Based Strat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Crown Wars: The Black Prince?: The closest game to Crown Wars: The Black Prince is Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition), scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Crown Wars: The Black Prince?: The three closest games to Crown Wars: The Black Prince are: 1. Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) (93/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Darkest Dungeon® (93/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense (87/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Crown Wars: The Black Prince's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Darkest Dungeon® similar to Crown Wars: The Black Prince?: Yes, very much so — Darkest Dungeon® scores 93/100 similarity to Crown Wars: The Black Prince. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Crown Wars: The Black Prince?: The best RPG games similar to Crown Wars: The Black Prince are Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition), Darkest Dungeon®, Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense and Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Crown Wars: The Black Prince attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Crown Wars: The Black Prince calculated?: We compare Crown Wars: The Black Prince against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Crown Wars: The Black Prince experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.