9 Roguelike games like For the King that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to For the King down to the 9 that fit the “Roguelike” category. Loop Hero, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia and Keep Driving top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to For the King.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

The best roguelike games like For the King

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to For the King. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Loop Hero

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralFantasy2DIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and resource management, while skipping open world exploration

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB81· 9OC84· 91

Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalOpen WorldProceduralExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping card game strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalProceduralFantasy2D

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, card game strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProcedural2DHardcore

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 punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam GOG

#7Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

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: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and base building, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#8Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 2OC85· 64

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, base building and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerTacticalProceduralIsometric

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 roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam GOG Epic

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