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We filtered the 45 games similar to Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright down to the 21 that fit the “Narrative” category. Etherlords II, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest and The Banner Saga top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD

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

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The best narrative games like Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

21 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. 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.

Etherlords II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 83%· 493RAWG👍 79%· 90MC78IGDB70· 1
Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

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

Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasyBase BuildingSkill TreeIsometric
IGDB90· 2OC86· 65
Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty

The Banner Saga
RPGCRPGTurn-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 roguelike runs

Willy-Nilly Knight
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 74%· 301
Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and early access, while skipping roguelike runs

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

Persona 5
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting
IGDB94· 21OC94· 138
Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

Divinity: Original Sin II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric
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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, co op and PvP competition, while skipping roguelike runs

Tactical Breach Wizards
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21
Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
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 roguelike runs

Xenogears
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
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 third person, while skipping roguelike runs

Final Fantasy VII
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
IGDB85· 4OC81· 25
Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping roguelike runs

Divinity: Original Sin 2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric
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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, offline and co op, while skipping roguelike runs

Shadows Over Loathing
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeSkill TreeOpen World
Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10
Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

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