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iRank82
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloOfflineTacticalProceduralFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 43KIGDB76· 3OC75· 22
Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC
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Top games similar to Hellcard
40 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hellcard. 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.
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iRank94
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
OfflineCo-opSoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 203KRAWG👍 92%· 593MC94IGDB91· 13OC93· 80
Year 2018Dev Larian Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy
The Divine is dead. The Void approaches. And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken. The battle for Divinity has begun. Choose wisely and trust sparingly; darkness lurks within every heart. Who will you be?
Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: tone and progression.
Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode72Progression39
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineTacticalFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 203KIGDB91· 13
Year 2017Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · iOS · Mac
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy
Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: tone and progression.
Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode70Progression39
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineTacticalFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 5.2KIGDB85· 9OC83· 89
Year 2019Dev Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with PvP competition, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping card game strategy
Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: visuals.
Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode92Visuals46
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHardcoreFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21
Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping card game strategy
Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: progression.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone84Setting67Game mode61
70
iRank89
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreProceduralFantasy
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: strong narrative focus, combat magic and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling
Hell has frozen over. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of heaven and restore the inferno. Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to roguelike deck building, with three vertical play fields to defend.
Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: visuals and game mode.
Genre100Setting100World100Tone84Combat75Game mode34
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationIsometric
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
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 Hellcard: game mode and progression.
It predates Hellcard by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Tone80World74Visuals67Setting62
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralFantasyIsometric
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 punishing difficulty
Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: tone and progression.
Genre100Combat100Setting100World100Visuals44Game mode17
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 16KIGDB73· 6OC79· 59
Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and card game strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: tone and visuals.
It predates Hellcard by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode54Visuals44Tone0
68
iRank87
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot
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 strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy
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 Hellcard: visuals and game mode.
It predates Hellcard by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Tone57Setting42
64
iRank92
RPGCRPGTurn-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 visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling
⬇️ WISHLIST OUR UPCOMING STRATEGY GAMEhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1639080?utm_source=steam&utm_campaign=crosspromo&utm_content=shogun About the Game Turn-based combat where every action counts. Carefully position yourself, build up and unleash your attacks at the right time!
Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: visuals and game mode.
Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Game mode18Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreFantasyIsometric
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, base building and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy
Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: progression and game mode.
It predates Hellcard by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Tone77Game mode41
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreProceduralIsometric
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, setting scifi and base building, while skipping card game strategy
Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: setting and progression.
It predates Hellcard by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Visuals100Game mode43
RPGCRPGTurn-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 card game strategy
The game continues the previous game line: XCOM Enemy Unknown. In XCOM 2 we see the Earth under the rule of aliens. The order established by them is based on total control but is proclaimed as the realm of prosperity and security. However, on the periphery of large cities, there are those who consider it a dictatorship and are struggling to restore independence to people.
Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: setting and progression.
It predates Hellcard by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100World100Combat75Game mode68Visuals52Setting0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB81· 9OC84· 91
Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo
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55
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53
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51
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52
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51
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- What is the best game similar to Hellcard?
- The closest game to Hellcard is For the King, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Hellcard?
- The three closest games to Hellcard are: 1. For the King (95/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Divinity: Original Sin 2 (71/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Divinity: Original Sin II (70/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Hellcard's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 17 dimensions.
- Is Divinity: Original Sin 2 similar to Hellcard?
- Yes, very much so — Divinity: Original Sin 2 scores 71/100 similarity to Hellcard. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Hellcard?
- The best RPG games similar to Hellcard are For the King, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Divinity: Original Sin II and Wargroove. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Hellcard attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.
- How is similarity to Hellcard calculated?
- We compare Hellcard against every game in our catalog using 17 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Hellcard experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
- Are there free games similar to Hellcard?
- Yes — Dota Underlords is free and scores well on similarity to Hellcard. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.