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We filtered the 36 games similar to Dawnsbury Days down to the 29 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Shadowhand: RPG Card Game, Loop Hero and Derelict Star top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dawnsbury Days.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Dawnsbury Days

29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dawnsbury Days. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Shadowhand: RPG Card GameClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2

Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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 Dawnsbury Days: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Dawnsbury Days.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyDark

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

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

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Dawnsbury Days: progression and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Dawnsbury Days.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyDark

Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space, yet you dream of becoming a privileged citizen…

Where it drifts furthest from Dawnsbury Days: progression and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Dawnsbury Days.

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#4Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

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

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping card game strategy

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Dawnsbury Days.

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#5Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dawnsbury Days: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Dawnsbury Days.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill Tree

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and roguelike runs, while skipping card game strategy

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 Dawnsbury Days: setting and tone.

It predates Dawnsbury Days by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Tactical Breach WizardsClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping card game strategy

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!

Where it drifts furthest from Dawnsbury Days: setting.

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#8Torment: Tides of Numenera

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

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, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dawnsbury Days: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Dawnsbury Days.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

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, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dawnsbury Days: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Dawnsbury Days.

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#10Willy-Nilly Knight

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 301

Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual isometric and early access, while skipping card game strategy

Do you ever dream of being a real hero from a fairy-tale about dragons, sorcerers and knights? If the answer is yes, then you're in luck. Because you are in a fairy-tale right now! Moreover, you are the Knight by yourself! You are fearless, you have sharp sword and your destiny awaits you.

Where it drifts furthest from Dawnsbury Days: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Dawnsbury Days.

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#11Xenogears

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

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 setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dawnsbury Days: setting.

It predates Dawnsbury Days by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Final Fantasy VII

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

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, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dawnsbury Days: setting.

It predates Dawnsbury Days by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Persona 5

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dawnsbury Days: progression and setting.

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

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#14Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyDark

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 card game 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 Dawnsbury Days: setting and tone.

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

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#15Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyDark

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 setting scifi, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dawnsbury Days: setting and tone.

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

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