11 Games with a historical setting like Dragon Quest that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Dragon Quest down to the 11 that fit the “Historical” category. King's Bounty: Crossworlds, Fire Emblem and King's Bounty: Armored Princess top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon Quest.

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The best games with a historical setting like Dragon Quest

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon Quest. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1King's Bounty: Crossworlds

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 1.6KRAWG👍 81%· 158MC78IGDB74· 1

Year 2010Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, combat tactical and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#3King's Bounty: Armored Princess

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 240MC82IGDB90· 1

Year 2009Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#4WARTILE

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeMedievalFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 711IGDB60· 1OC72· 22

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Deck13Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, card game strategy and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#5Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB92· 2

Year 1995Dev Quest · Artdink

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical and crafting mechanics, while skipping open world exploration

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#6Legends of Eisenwald

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicNarrativeMedievalHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 76%· 1.8KRAWG👍 47%· 50MC71IGDB68· 2

Year 2015Dev Aterdux EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, combat tactical and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8

Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Final Fantasy Tactics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#9Sid Meier's Pirates!

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 7.4KRAWG👍 84%· 271MC88IGDB83· 3

Year 2004Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, real-time strategy and resource management, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam GOG Xbox

#10Silent Storm Gold Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHistoricalIsometricTactical

Steam👍 88%· 1.1KRAWG👍 86%· 86MC83IGDB80· 1

Year 2004Dev Nival Interactive · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, stealth mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam GOG

#11Jagged Alliance - Back in Action

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHistoricalIsometricTactical

Steam👍 73%· 1.8KRAWG👍 29%· 34MC62IGDB64· 2

Year 2012Dev Bigmoon Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

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