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We filtered the 48 games similar to DEFCON down to the 4 that fit the “Online” category. Stronghold Kingdoms, Wargroove and For the King top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DEFCON.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

The best online games like DEFCON

4 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DEFCON. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Stronghold Kingdoms

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 64%· 9.5KRAWG👍 12%· 74MC75

Year 2011Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting medieval, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalIsometric2D

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, offline and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloTacticalOpen WorldIsometric2D

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 open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and card game strategy, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 22KIGDB87· 9OC86· 114

Year 2020Dev inXile EntertainmentOn 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, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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