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Dota Underlords is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, vibe casual and combat tactical in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest and Etherlords lead the list, with Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dota Underlords special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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Year 2020Dev Valve Software

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The closest game to Dota Underlords is Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest and Etherlords follow close behind.

#1Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon100 #2Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest93 #3Etherlords100 #4Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright93 #5Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars91

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#1Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

100

iRank83

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB83· 3

Year 2008Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical.

≠ Missing: card game strategy.

#2Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

93

iRank88

Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 2OC86· 65

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping card game strategy

100

iRank58

Etherlords

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 42%· 233RAWG👍 74%· 71MC77IGDB50· 1

Year 2001Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and card game strategy.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#4Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

93

iRank88

Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 2OC85· 64

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and base building, while skipping card game strategy

#5Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

91

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, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping card game strategy

#6Fire Emblem: Three Houses

91

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 combat tactical

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

#7Fire Emblem Heroes

94

iRank75

Fire Emblem Heroes

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometricFree to Play

IGDB75· 8

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping card game strategy

#8Super Mario RPG

91

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, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping card game strategy

#9Bravely Default

91

iRank85

Bravely Default

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricBase Building

IGDB85· 11OC85· 48

Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

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

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

#10Etherlords II

93

iRank79

Etherlords II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyNarrative

Steam👍 83%· 493RAWG👍 79%· 90MC78IGDB70· 1

Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

#11Fire Emblem Engage

91

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 combat tactical

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

#12Keep Driving

89

iRank92

Keep Driving

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalCasualNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and roguelike runs, while skipping card game strategy

#13Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

91

iRank82

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB81· 9OC84· 91

Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

#14Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

91

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 exploration and discovery, loot and gear systems and visual first person, while skipping card game strategy

#15Might & Magic: Heroes VI

97

iRank58

Might & Magic: Heroes VI

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 48%· 9.2KIGDB78· 3

Year 2011Dev Black Hole Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, setting medieval and exploration and discovery, while skipping card game strategy

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dota Underlords?: The closest game to Dota Underlords is Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dota Underlords?: The three closest games to Dota Underlords are: 1. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (100/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest (93/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Etherlords (100/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Dota Underlords's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest similar to Dota Underlords?: Yes, very much so — Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest scores 93/100 similarity to Dota Underlords. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Dota Underlords?: The best RPG games similar to Dota Underlords are Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, Etherlords and Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dota Underlords attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Dota Underlords calculated?: We compare Dota Underlords against every game in our catalog using 10 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 Dota Underlords experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.