6 Games with a historical setting like Dragon's Crown that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dragon's Crown down to the 6 that fit the “Historical” category. The Banner Saga 2, Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue and Apotheon top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon's Crown.

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The best games with a historical setting like Dragon's Crown

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon's Crown. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1The Banner Saga 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyHistoricalMedieval2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Dragon's Crown: deep RPG systems, combat magic and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and deep simulation, while skipping action RPG combat

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#2Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyMedievalHistorical

Steam👍 93%· 1.6K

Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dragon's Crown, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedHistoricalFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Dragon's Crown, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping combat magic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistorical2DPixel Art

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Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi · ActivisionOn Android · iOS · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dragon's Crown, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeHistoricalMedieval2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KRAWG👍 80%· 45MC67IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev EightyEight GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Dragon's Crown, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

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#6Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeRangedHistoricalFantasy2D

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Dragon's Crown, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

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