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Etherlords II is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat tactical in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest lead the list, with Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Etherlords II special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive

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

#1Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright100 #2Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon100 #3Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest97 #4Persona 593 #5Fire Emblem: Three Houses92

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43 similar games found

#1Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

100

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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

IGDB90· 2OC85· 64

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, base building and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy

#2Fire 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

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

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

#3Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

97

iRank88

Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

IGDB90· 2OC86· 65

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and base building, 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

#5Fire Emblem: Three Houses

92

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

#6Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

93

iRank88

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, skill tree progression and exploration and discovery, while skipping card game strategy

#7The Banner Saga

94

iRank84

The Banner Saga

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 82%· 741MC81IGDB82· 14OC81· 99

Year 2014Dev Versus EvilPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, ranged combat and historical setting, 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

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

92

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

#10Divinity: Original Sin II

90

iRank94

Divinity: Original Sin II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 203KIGDB91· 13

Year 2017Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · iOS · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, PvP competition and offline, while skipping card game strategy

#11Bravely Default

92

iRank85

Bravely Default

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

IGDB85· 11OC85· 48

Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

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

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

#12Super Mario RPG

92

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

#13Divinity: Original Sin 2

90

iRank94

Divinity: Original Sin 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 203KRAWG👍 92%· 593MC94IGDB91· 13OC93· 80

Year 2018Dev Larian Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: offline, co op and PvP competition, while skipping card game strategy

#14Tactical Breach Wizards

90

iRank92

Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

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 setting scifi, while skipping card game strategy

#15Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

92

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Etherlords II?: The closest game to Etherlords II is Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, 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 Etherlords II?: The three closest games to Etherlords II are: 1. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright (100/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (100/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest (97/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Etherlords II's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon similar to Etherlords II?: Yes, very much so — Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon scores 100/100 similarity to Etherlords II. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Etherlords II?: The best RPG games similar to Etherlords II are Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest and Persona 5. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Etherlords II attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Etherlords II calculated?: We compare Etherlords II against every game in our catalog using 9 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 Etherlords II experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Etherlords II?: Yes — Dota Underlords is free and scores well on similarity to Etherlords II. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.