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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.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Cryptmaster down to the 18 that fit the “Tactical” category. Legend of Grimrock, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Dragon Age II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cryptmaster.

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Within the “Tactical” category, the closest game to Cryptmaster is Legend of Grimrock — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Dragon Age II follow close behind.

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The best tactical games like Cryptmaster

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cryptmaster. 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.

#1Legend of GrimrockClosest overall match

77

Legend of Grimrock

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 75%· 298MC82IGDB75· 3

Year 2012Dev Almost Human GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

For all your misdeeds, you are sentenced to die at the top of Mount Grimrock. No one ever returned from this gruesome prison alive, but you can try and be the first to escape. On the inside, Mount Grimrock is full of dungeons that can allow the prisoners to slowly descend to the earth level.

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals.

It predates Cryptmaster by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression81Combat70Setting60

#2Indiana Jones and the Great CircleClosest on visuals

74

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeExplorationFirst PersonThird Person3D

Steam👍 90%· 19KIGDB89· 12OC86· 226

Year 2024Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: setting and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat75Progression49

#3Dragon Age IIClosest on combat

60

Dragon Age II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Like Cryptmaster, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals and progression.

It predates Cryptmaster by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone80Genre75Setting61Progression34

58

WARTILE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasy3D

Steam👍 75%· 711IGDB60· 1OC72· 22

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Deck13Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Cryptmaster: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and setting medieval, while skipping horror tension

A miniature Universe coming to life Experience a living, breathing tabletop video game that invites the player into a Viking fantasy universe inspired by Norse mythology. Fresh and innovative combat system Wartile is a cool down based game that keeps the action going, but still leaves you just enough time to plan your next move or play a figurine ability or special power card.

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Cryptmaster.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Visuals44Setting29

#5Dragon Age: The Veilguard

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 68%· 44KIGDB91· 7OC80· 155

Year 2024Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Cryptmaster, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat magic and skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Cryptmaster.

Game mode100Tone100Combat88Genre75Setting65Visuals40

Steam Epic Xbox

54

Transistor

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeLoot

Steam👍 94%· 31KIGDB85· 12OC86· 90

Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Cryptmaster, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: setting and visuals.

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

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Progression60Setting0

#7鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

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鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 55%· 226K

Year 2021Dev 鬼谷工作室 · Lightning GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Cryptmaster, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping horror tension

Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox game based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Cryptmaster.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Progression36Setting0

#8Dragon Age: Origins

53

Dragon Age: Origins

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB90· 10

Year 2009Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Cryptmaster, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals and progression.

It predates Cryptmaster by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone80Genre75Setting60Progression44

52

Persona 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB93· 4

Year 2008Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Cryptmaster, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals and setting.

It predates Cryptmaster by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Tone100Combat82Genre75Progression48Setting43

#10Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

52

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 26KIGDB86· 6OC77· 22

Year 2004Dev Obsidian Entertainment · LucasArtsOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Cryptmaster, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: setting and progression.

It predates Cryptmaster by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Visuals72Progression40

#11Game of Thrones

52

Game of Thrones

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 2.4KIGDB57· 7

Year 2012Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Shared with Cryptmaster: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Cryptmaster.

It predates Cryptmaster by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Setting47Visuals40

#12Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

50

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeHorrorThird Person

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Shared with Cryptmaster: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting cyberpunk, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals.

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

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Tone63Setting52Visuals39

#13Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

48

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasy

IGDB92· 2

Year 1995Dev Quest · Artdink

✓ Shared with Cryptmaster: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: progression and visuals.

It predates Cryptmaster by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Setting35Progression0

#14Persona 2: Innocent SinClosest on setting

46

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeHorrorFantasyFirst Person

IGDB70· 4

Year 1999Dev Atlus

✓ Like Cryptmaster, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals.

It predates Cryptmaster by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Combat82Setting80Genre75Tone67Visuals38

#15Starpoint Gemini 2

45

Starpoint Gemini 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeExploration3DThird Person

Steam👍 70%· 4.1KRAWG👍 19%· 102MC70IGDB73· 3OC68· 15

Year 2014Dev Little Green Men Games · Iceberg InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Cryptmaster: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

In Starpoint Gemini 2, you assume the role of a starship captain in the distant future. Set in the open world of Gemini system, the game continues the original Starpoint Gemini. The player controls a single vessel that can be used not only for battle but also for many other missions.

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Cryptmaster.

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

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Visuals75Progression50

Complete list of tactical games like Cryptmaster

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Cryptmaster, 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.

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Legend of Grimrock 2

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Might & Magic X - Legacy

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Dark and Darker

RPG · Shooter

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