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We filtered the 38 games similar to Goblin Stone down to the 18 that fit the “Narrative” category. Keep Driving, Caves of Qud and Darkest Dungeon II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Goblin Stone.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Goblin Stone is Keep Driving — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Caves of Qud and Darkest Dungeon II follow close behind.

#1Keep Driving92 #2Caves of Qud89 #3Darkest Dungeon II85 #4Derelict Star84 #5Darkest Dungeon®84

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The best narrative games like Goblin Stone

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Goblin Stone. 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.

#1Keep DrivingClosest overall match

92

Keep Driving

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralExplorationManagementSkill Tree2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, open world exploration and visual pixel, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It’s the early 2000’s, and you’ve just bought your first car. A long, slow summer lies ahead. Hearing about a festival on the other side of the country, you fire up your engine, plot a course on your map, and hit the road. How, if you get there at all, is up to you.

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World76Progression65Visuals51

89

Caves of Qud

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationSkill Tree

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: survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Decide: is it a dying earth, or is it on the verge of rebirth?Who are you?

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: visuals and tone.

It predates Goblin Stone by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World74Setting62Progression46

#3Darkest Dungeon IIClosest on world

85

Darkest Dungeon II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2D

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 roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Setting54

#4Derelict Star

84

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2D

Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space, yet you dream of becoming a privileged citizen…

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression47

#5Darkest Dungeon®

84

Darkest Dungeon®

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2D

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 roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

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 Goblin Stone: tone and setting.

It predates Goblin Stone by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression52

#6Loop HeroClosest on setting

83

Loop Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasyManagement2D

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 turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: progression and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals42

#7Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

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Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySkill TreeLoot2D

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 roguelike runs

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 Goblin Stone: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression58Setting50

#8Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

66

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

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasy2D

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

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 Goblin Stone: setting and tone.

It predates Goblin Stone by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals44Tone40Setting35

#9Willy-Nilly Knight

65

Willy-Nilly Knight

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 301

Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and early access, while skipping roguelike runs

Do you ever dream of being a real hero from a fairy-tale about dragons, sorcerers and knights? If the answer is yes, then you're in luck. Because you are in a fairy-tale right now! Moreover, you are the Knight by yourself! You are fearless, you have sharp sword and your destiny awaits you.

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone42Visuals0

65

Persona 5

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

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

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: progression and visuals.

It predates Goblin Stone by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone48Progression0

#11Torment: Tides of Numenera

64

Torment: Tides of Numenera

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting67Tone48Visuals0

#12Tactical Breach Wizards

64

Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

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, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

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!

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone54Setting48Visuals0

#13The Banner Saga 3

64

The Banner Saga 3

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

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 deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, setting medieval and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone50Setting50Visuals0

#14Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

64

Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms.

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: tone and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat78Setting33Tone31

#15Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

64

Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms.

Where it drifts furthest from Goblin Stone: tone and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat78Setting33Tone31

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