13 Games like Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions down to the 13 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Northgard, Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) and Darkest Dungeon® top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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The best games like Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions on PlayStation

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1NorthgardClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21

Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping ranged combat

Released 11 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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#2Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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SoloTacticalFantasyMedievalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping ranged combat

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions: visuals.

Released 5 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalMedieval

Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping ranged combat

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions: visuals.

Released 9 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyMedievalIsometric

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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping ranged combat

Released 11 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalDark

Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions: visuals.

Released 16 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative

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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions: setting.

Released 11 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricManagement

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, resource management and visual pixel, while skipping ranged combat

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions: setting.

Released 8 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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#8Torment: Tides of Numenera

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative

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: strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions: setting.

Released 10 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#9The Banner SagaClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedFantasyHistoricalMedieval

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 combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and setting mythology, while skipping adventure storytelling

The game takes place in a Viking world inhabited by three races (humans, Varls, and Dredges) created by different gods. Once between people and Varls was hostility, but with the emergence of dredges, they were forced to unite forces, for not being killed by them.

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions: visuals.

Released 7 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#10The Banner Saga 3Closest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

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 combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Released 11 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#11XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricHardcore

Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB89· 12

Year 2012Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions: setting.

Released 5 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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#12XCOM® 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 108KRAWG👍 83%· 1.3KMC88IGDB85· 29OC87· 126

Year 2016Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep simulation and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

The game continues the previous game line: XCOM Enemy Unknown. In XCOM 2 we see the Earth under the rule of aliens. The order established by them is based on total control but is proclaimed as the realm of prosperity and security. However, on the periphery of large cities, there are those who consider it a dictatorship and are struggling to restore independence to people.

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions: setting.

Released 9 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

Genre100Game mode68Combat62Visuals51Setting35

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalPvP

Steam👍 65%· 1.4KRAWG👍 26%· 28MC59

Year 2014Dev HeroCraftPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

WIN SPECIAL REWARDS IN NEW GAME MODE! About the Game Please read this open letter from the devs to learn more the game and it's future! http://steamcommunity.com/games/553210/announcements/detail/240217815951193297 Take command of a Space Wolves squad led by Valgard Twice Slain.

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions: visuals and setting.

Released 7 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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