6 Hardcore games like Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest down to the 6 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Northgard, Monster Train and Caves of Qud top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

The best hardcore games like Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Northgard

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreNarrativeFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21

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

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 23KRAWG👍 87%· 128MC86IGDB85· 5OC83· 36

Year 2020Dev Good Shepherd EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, procedural generation and combat magic, while skipping base building

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHardcoreFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreNarrative

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 roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping fantasy world

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#5XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreBase BuildingSkill TreeIsometric

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 roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHardcoreProcedural2D

Steam👍 95%· 6.7KIGDB90· 2OC87· 20

Year 2023Dev Roboatino · Goblinz PublishingPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, procedural generation and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

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