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We filtered the 49 games similar to Forgotten but Unbroken down to the 10 that fit the “Narrative” category. 60 Seconds!, Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em and 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Forgotten but Unbroken.

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Forgotten but Unbroken. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#160 Seconds!Closest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrative3DThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 12KIGDB80· 1OC58· 10

Year 2015Dev Robot Gentleman StudiosOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with survival mechanics, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from Forgotten but Unbroken: setting and tone.

It predates Forgotten but Unbroken by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeCasualCozy

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping historical setting

Join poker's most outspoken players for a hand of Telltale Texas Hold'em, the card game stacked high with personality. Quips will fly, chips will fall, and you may just end up rolling in the aisles.

Where it drifts furthest from Forgotten but Unbroken: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Forgotten but Unbroken.

It predates Forgotten but Unbroken by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#37 Grand Steps: What Ancients BegatClosest on setting

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeHistoricalCasualCozy

Steam👍 54%· 768RAWG👍 5%· 20IGDB40· 1

Year 2013Dev MousechiefPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling, while skipping survival mechanics

What Ancients Begat is a complete (~15 hour) game of family generations surviving the rise of western civilization. Survival is the ultimate goal. The sub-goals, you choose, build their story. Experience an abstract telling of the lives of our earliest recorded ancestors.

Where it drifts furthest from Forgotten but Unbroken: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Forgotten but Unbroken.

It predates Forgotten but Unbroken by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Balatro

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeIsometricCasualHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 191KRAWG👍 86%· 263IGDB91· 5OC92· 64

Year 2024Dev LocalThunk · PlayStackPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping survival mechanics

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds.

Where it drifts furthest from Forgotten but Unbroken: tone and visuals.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeIsometricCasualHorror

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and card game strategy, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Forgotten but Unbroken: setting and visuals.

It predates Forgotten but Unbroken by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeCasualFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, sports simulation and puzzle design, while skipping survival mechanics

Playing poker is good in itself and as an occasion for live communication, a disclosure of communicative talents, a great way to spend time with friends. Especially if these friends know how to play and have fun playing. This poker simulator allows you to spend time in a beautiful company.

Where it drifts furthest from Forgotten but Unbroken: visuals and tone.

It predates Forgotten but Unbroken by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeHistoricalPvPCompetitive

Steam👍 90%· 338RAWG👍 85%· 20MC76

Year 2009Dev HeR InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

Nancy Drew®: Warnings at Waverly Academy is a first-person perspective, point-and-click adventure game. The player is Nancy Drew and has to solve a mystery. Explore rich environments for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles and mini-games.

Where it drifts furthest from Forgotten but Unbroken: visuals and game mode.

It predates Forgotten but Unbroken by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeHistoricalMultiplayerCasual

Steam👍 78%· 365

Year 2015Dev Ezzat StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, deep simulation and sports simulation, while skipping survival mechanics

New Important Note: To make the gameplay easier and more fun, you can press spacebar to throw the casting sticks instead of mouse click.

Where it drifts furthest from Forgotten but Unbroken: tone.

It predates Forgotten but Unbroken by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeMultiplayerOffline

Steam👍 89%· 1.7KMC84

Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, was the first officially licensed deck building card game for iOS, and is now available for your PC as Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, complete with 5 full expansion decks! Play alone or with friends to battle against the Fallen One for honor and victory.

Where it drifts furthest from Forgotten but Unbroken: setting and visuals.

It predates Forgotten but Unbroken by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10G.I.R.L.S. will be Girls

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeMeleeRangedCasual

Steam👍 63%· 263

Year 2015Dev ZooPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, horror tension and puzzle design, while skipping survival mechanics

"Are You Ready?" "School Girls Edition" for "Mahjong Pretty Girls Battle" has now appeared! An extraordinary collection of Pretty School Girls is waiting for you! The heated struggle to determine the world's top School Mahjong girl is about to begin!

Where it drifts furthest from Forgotten but Unbroken: combat and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Forgotten but Unbroken.

It predates Forgotten but Unbroken by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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