Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions down to the 19 that fit the “Historical” category. Fire Emblem Heroes, The Banner Saga and Might & Magic: Heroes VI top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

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Year 2007Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 4

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is Fire Emblem Heroes — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. The Banner Saga and Might & Magic: Heroes VI follow close behind.

#1Fire Emblem Heroes83 #2The Banner Saga79 #3Might & Magic: Heroes VI76 #4Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)75 #5King's Bounty: Warriors of the North75

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The best games with a historical setting like Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions

19 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.

#1Fire Emblem HeroesClosest overall match

83

Fire Emblem Heroes

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB75· 8

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100

#2The Banner Saga

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The Banner Saga

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting84Visuals0

#3Might & Magic: Heroes VI

76

Might & Magic: Heroes VI

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 48%· 9.2KIGDB78· 3

Year 2011Dev Black Hole Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery and base building, while skipping adventure storytelling

Released 4 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat68

#4Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

75

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

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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.

Genre100Setting86Combat77Game mode55Visuals49

#5King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

75

King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 2.0KRAWG👍 69%· 113MC74

Year 2012Dev 1C-SoftClub · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping ranged combat

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is the next chapter in the cult RPG/adventure saga.

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

Genre100Setting100Visuals71Combat70Game mode54

#6Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts

73

Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalFantasy

Steam👍 53%· 262MC48

Year 2011Dev Headup GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping ranged combat

Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts is the successor to the celebrated RPG-parody Grotesque Tactics. Experience an ironic story-driven RPG with humorous dialogue-puzzles in the style of Monkey Island as well as a strategic combat system, where your party members are controlled simultaneously.

Released 4 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

Genre100Setting100Combat70Game mode55

#7Darkest Dungeon®

72

Darkest Dungeon®

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.

Genre100Setting84Combat80Game mode55Visuals0

#8The Banner Saga 3

65

The Banner Saga 3

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.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Combat78Game mode55

77

Northgard

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.

Genre100Visuals100Setting80Combat74Game mode56

#10Tactical Breach Wizards

72

Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalIsometric

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

Tactical Breach Wizards is a small-scale, turn-based tactics game where you play a team of wizards in modern-day tactical gear, breaching and clearing rooms full of terrorists, drug dealers, corrupt cops, and worse. It's still in early development, so everything about it might change!

Genre100Visuals100Combat80Setting69Game mode55

#11Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

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Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyNarrative

Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2

Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, visual novel storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping ranged combat

RIDE WITH SHADOWHANDShadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Build mini-decks and equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

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

Genre100Setting83Combat80Game mode54Visuals0

#12Darkest Dungeon II

68

Darkest Dungeon II

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.

Genre100Combat80Setting70Game mode55Visuals0

#13Stronghold Kingdoms

65

Stronghold Kingdoms

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

MultiplayerSoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 64%· 9.5KRAWG👍 12%· 74MC75

Year 2011Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, real-time strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping adventure storytelling

Just UpdatedNow Available - Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic Designed for PvE and PvP players battling together in a single game world, Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic offers you two choices... Either crusade with fellow lords against nefarious Stronghold characters like The Wolf or join them go heretic!

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

Released 4 years after Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

Genre100Visuals100Setting86Combat77Game mode45

#14The Age of Decadence

64

The Age of Decadence

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalRangedFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 4.0KRAWG👍 72%· 105MC81IGDB55· 2

Year 2015Dev Iron Tower StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Age of Decadence, our first but hopefully not the last RPG, is now available. If you've been following it or playing it in Early Access, you know what to expect. If you've just discovered it, "stay awhile and listen". The most commonly asked question is:What Kind of Game Is It?

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

Genre100Visuals100Combat77Setting58Game mode54

#15West of Loathing

71

West of Loathing

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalRangedHistoricalNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 10KRAWG👍 89%· 120MC88IGDB82· 4OC85· 36

Year 2017Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

Say howdy to West of Loathing -- a single-player slapstick comedy adventure role-playing game set in the wild west of the Kingdom of Loathing universe. Traverse snake-infested gulches, punch skeletons wearing cowboy hats, grapple with demon cows, and investigate a wide variety of disgusting spittoons.

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

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

Genre100Combat100Setting62Game mode55Visuals0

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