6 Turn-Based Strat games like Eternal Sonata that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Eternal Sonata down to the 6 that fit the “Turn-Based Strat” category. Child of Light, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and The Banner Saga 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Eternal Sonata.

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The best turn-Based Strat games like Eternal Sonata

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Eternal Sonata. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Child of LightClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMagic

Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Eternal Sonata, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Sonata: progression.

Released 7 years after Eternal Sonata.

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#2Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasy

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Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo

✓ Like Eternal Sonata, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration

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#3The Banner Saga 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicRangedTacticalNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

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

✓ Shared with Eternal Sonata: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Sonata: game mode.

Released 9 years after Eternal Sonata.

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#4Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMelee

Steam👍 88%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 62OC75· 60

Year 2023Dev Owlcat GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Eternal Sonata, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping open world exploration

You will take on the role of a Rogue Trader, a scion of an ancient dynasty of daring privateers, that reign over their own merchant empire and explore the fringes of Imperial space with the blessing of the Emperor Himself. Thanks to their Warrant of Trade - the Rogue Trader is endowed with privileges and power beyond imagination as well as the task of expanding the borders of the Imperium.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Sonata: combat and progression.

Released 16 years after Eternal Sonata.

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#5Runespell: Overture

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicCasualFantasyLoot

Steam👍 74%· 387MC69

Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Eternal Sonata, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping open world exploration

Runespell: Overture is a role-playing game combining poker mechanics with power ups and collectable cards. The world is set in an alternate medieval Europe linking historical characters with Norse mythology and sagas.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Sonata: progression and game mode.

Released 4 years after Eternal Sonata.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicCasualRelaxingCozy

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KRAWG👍 39%· 90

Year 2010Dev SubsoapPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Eternal Sonata, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping open world exploration

Faerie Solitare is a card game-based video game with elements of a role-playing game developed by Subsoap. ###Gameplay The gameplay is mostly a typical solitaire game. Structurally, the game is divided into 40 levels, each based on a fantasy area such as Bright Cave, Mote Grove and so on.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Sonata: progression and game mode.

Released 3 years after Eternal Sonata.

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