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We filtered the 44 games similar to Etherlords II down to the 19 that fit the “Narrative” category. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest and The Banner Saga top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Etherlords II.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Etherlords II is Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest and The Banner Saga follow close behind.

#1Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright100 #2Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest97 #3The Banner Saga94 #4Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire93 #5Willy-Nilly Knight93

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The best narrative games like Etherlords II

19 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Etherlords II. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

100

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 Fates: Conquest

97

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

#3The Banner Saga

94

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

#4Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

93

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

#5Willy-Nilly Knight

93

Willy-Nilly Knight

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 301

Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

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

93

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

#7Pathfinder: Kingmaker

92

Pathfinder: Kingmaker

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36

Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting medieval and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy

#8Torment: Tides of Numenera

91

Torment: Tides of Numenera

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

#9Divinity: Original Sin II

90

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

#10Shadows Over Loathing

90

Shadows Over Loathing

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldSkill Tree

Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10

Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy

#11Tactical Breach Wizards

90

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

#12The Banner Saga 3

90

The Banner Saga 3

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

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

90

Xenogears

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

#14Final Fantasy VII

90

Final Fantasy VII

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting cyberpunk and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

#15Divinity: Original Sin 2

90

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

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