4 Turn-Based Strat games like Hand of Fate 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 8 games similar to Hand of Fate 2 down to the 4 that fit the “Turn-Based Strat” category. Hand of Fate, Slay the Spire and Dicey Dungeons top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hand of Fate 2.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

The best turn-Based Strat games like Hand of Fate 2

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hand of Fate 2. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Hand of FateClosest overall match

iRank81

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 320MC78IGDB83· 5OC78· 42

Year 2015Dev Defiant DevelopmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of deckbuilding roguelikes: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

Hand of Fate is an unusual combination of various genres. It is based on mechanics typical for deck-building board games, but also features rogue-like and hack-and-slash elements. Its approach to the storytelling is typical for tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons.

Where it drifts furthest from Hand of Fate 2: setting.

Same studio: Defiant Development.

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#2Slay the SpireClosest on setting

iRank92

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 98%· 213KRAWG👍 89%· 1.1KMC86IGDB93· 6OC89· 56

Year 2019Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the deckbuilding roguelikes cluster, with roguelike runs, card game strategy and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire! Features: - Dynamic Deck Building: Choose your cards wisely!

Where it drifts furthest from Hand of Fate 2: tone and visuals.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 89%· 12KIGDB90· 3OC82· 26

Year 2019Dev Terry Cavanagh · DistractionwareOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of deckbuilding roguelikes: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and card game strategy

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and setting cartoon, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Hand of Fate 2: tone and visuals.

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#4Betrayal At Club Low

iRank93

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

NarrativeProceduralExplorationThird PersonDark

Steam👍 97%· 570OC85· 13

Year 2022Dev Cosmo D StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of deckbuilding roguelikes: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Tonight you’re on a surprise mission at the inimitable Club Low. This former coffin factory-turned-nightclub has, for years, been a beacon of nocturnal energy, a haven for wild-limbed dancing, mind-altering music and shady characters aplenty.

Where it drifts furthest from Hand of Fate 2: progression.

Released 5 years after Hand of Fate 2.

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