Darwinia

16 Games like Darwinia on PlayStation that you should try

Games like Darwinia · Find similar →

More about this game →

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

Filter by:PlayStation×← Back to home

We filtered the 40 games similar to Darwinia down to the 16 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Northgard, XCOM® 2 and Torment: Tides of Numenera top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Darwinia.

iRank70/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Tags

NarrativeSoloCo-op

Year 2005Dev Introversion Software

Stores

Steam ↗GOG ↗

Quick answer

Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Darwinia is Northgard — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. XCOM® 2 and Torment: Tides of Numenera follow close behind.

#1Northgard62 #2XCOM® 261 #3Torment: Tides of Numenera56 #4Xenogears55 #5Final Fantasy VII55

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

The best games like Darwinia on PlayStation

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1NorthgardClosest overall match

62

Northgard

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21

Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: setting and visuals.

Released 13 years after Darwinia.

Genre100Game mode63Tone62Combat61Visuals46Setting0

#2XCOM® 2Closest on world

61

XCOM® 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric

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 procedural generation

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

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 Darwinia: visuals and setting.

Released 11 years after Darwinia.

Genre100World100Game mode80Combat55Setting37Visuals34

#3Torment: Tides of NumeneraClosest on tone

56

Torment: Tides of Numenera

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: visuals.

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

Released 12 years after Darwinia.

Genre100Tone100Setting69Combat60Game mode52Visuals47

55

Xenogears

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: visuals.

Genre100Tone100Combat59Setting53Game mode51Visuals39

#5Final Fantasy VII

55

Final Fantasy VII

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and setting cyberpunk, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: visuals.

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

Genre100Tone100Combat59Game mode51Setting51Visuals39

#6Invisible, Inc.

55

Invisible, Inc.

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KRAWG👍 65%· 346MC82IGDB86· 10OC83· 43

Year 2015Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and deep simulation, while skipping real-time strategy

Developed by the Canadian Klei Entertainment, Invisible Inc. is a turn-based strategy with elements of stealth and roguelike. The game takes place in a dystopian future: in 2074 and the huge multinational corporations seized power from the world government. Invisible Inc.

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: tone and combat.

Released 10 years after Darwinia.

Genre100World100Game mode52Visuals51Setting48Combat47

#7Divinity: Original Sin 2

54

Divinity: Original Sin 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opSoloTacticalNarrativeIsometric

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and offline, while skipping real-time strategy

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 Darwinia: setting and game mode.

Released 13 years after Darwinia.

Genre100Tone100Combat68Visuals47Game mode44Setting0

53

For the King

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opSoloTacticalProceduralIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 43KIGDB76· 3OC75· 22

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

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and card game strategy, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: setting and visuals.

Released 13 years after Darwinia.

Genre100World70Combat67Game mode51Visuals38Setting0

53

Wargroove

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalPixel ArtIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 5.2KIGDB85· 9OC83· 89

Year 2019Dev Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: setting and game mode.

Released 14 years after Darwinia.

Genre100Visuals69Combat68Game mode46Setting0

Steam PS Nintendo

#10The Banner SagaClosest on combat

53

The Banner Saga

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalRangedNarrativeMultiplayer

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 82%· 741MC81IGDB82· 14OC81· 99

Year 2014Dev Versus EvilPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping real-time strategy

The game takes place in a Viking world inhabited by three races (humans, Varls, and Dredges) created by different gods. Once between people and Varls was hostility, but with the emergence of dredges, they were forced to unite forces, for not being killed by them.

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: setting and visuals.

Released 9 years after Darwinia.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode37Setting0Visuals0

#11Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

52

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

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricPixel 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping real-time strategy

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 Darwinia: setting.

Released 7 years after Darwinia.

Genre100Visuals67Combat65Tone63Game mode52Setting0

#12The Banner Saga 3

51

The Banner Saga 3

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricFantasy

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 real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: setting and visuals.

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

Released 13 years after Darwinia.

Genre100Tone100Combat66Game mode52Visuals46Setting0

#13Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

51

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiDark

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: visuals.

Genre100Tone60Combat59Setting52Game mode51Visuals0

#14Darkest Dungeon II

50

Darkest Dungeon II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralDark

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: setting and visuals.

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

Released 18 years after Darwinia.

Genre100World100Combat68Tone54Game mode52Setting0

#15Chroma SquadClosest on visuals

50

Chroma Squad

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalPixel ArtIsometricFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

Where it drifts furthest from Darwinia: setting.

Released 10 years after Darwinia.

Genre100Visuals74Combat66Game mode52Setting0

Complete list of games like Darwinia on PlayStation

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

Persona 5

Persona 5

RPG · Adventure

Explore games similar to Darwinia by category

Rankings in the same genre

Best Turn-Based CRPGs Best CRPG Games Best RPG Games