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Derelict Star is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 37 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Into the Breach, Tactical Breach Wizards and Fire Emblem: Three Houses lead the list, with Into the Breach reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Derelict Star special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games

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The closest game to Derelict Star is Into the Breach — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Tactical Breach Wizards and Fire Emblem: Three Houses follow close behind.

#1Into the Breach97 #2Tactical Breach Wizards96 #3Fire Emblem: Three Houses95 #4Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars95 #5Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)95

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37 similar games found

#1Into the Breach

97

iRank92

Into the Breach

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

#2Tactical Breach Wizards

96

iRank92

Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

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

#3Fire Emblem: Three Houses

95

iRank91

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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 isometric and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

#4Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

95

iRank90

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

#5Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

95

iRank90

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

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasy2D

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

95

iRank89

Loop Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkProceduralFantasy2D

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management, visual pixel and visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi

95

iRank90

Xenogears

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 post-apocalyptic world, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

#8Gears Tactics

97

iRank79

Gears Tactics

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 7.6KIGDB84· 11OC82· 121

Year 2020Dev Splash Damage · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

#9Super Mario RPG

95

iRank85

Super Mario RPG

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB85· 6OC84· 112

Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

94

iRank88

RimWorld

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiSpaceExploration2D

Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11

Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, survival mechanics and real-time strategy, while skipping card game strategy

#11Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

95

iRank84

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot

IGDB82· 8OC85· 37

Year 2014Dev P Studio · NIS America

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person, while skipping card game strategy

#12Fire Emblem Engage

95

iRank83

Fire Emblem Engage

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB86· 5OC81· 135

Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

#13Darkest Dungeon II

97

iRank79

Darkest Dungeon II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2D

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 roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings horror setting and historical setting, while skipping card game strategy

93

iRank94

Persona 5

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

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

#15Keep Driving

93

iRank92

Keep Driving

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping card game strategy

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Derelict Star?: The closest game to Derelict Star is Into the Breach, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Derelict Star?: The three closest games to Derelict Star are: 1. Into the Breach (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Tactical Breach Wizards (96/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Fire Emblem: Three Houses (95/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Derelict Star's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Tactical Breach Wizards similar to Derelict Star?: Yes, very much so — Tactical Breach Wizards scores 96/100 similarity to Derelict Star. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Derelict Star?: The best RPG games similar to Derelict Star are Into the Breach, Tactical Breach Wizards, Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Derelict Star attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs.
How is similarity to Derelict Star calculated?: We compare Derelict Star against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Derelict Star experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.