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We filtered the 39 games similar to In Stars And Time down to the 10 that fit the “Xbox” category. Darkest Dungeon®, Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) and Darkest Dungeon II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to In Stars And Time.

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The best games like In Stars And Time on Xbox

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to In Stars And Time. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Darkest Dungeon®Closest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHorror2D

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 horror tension

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting cartoon

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 In Stars And Time: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

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#2Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHorror2DPixel Art

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping horror tension

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 In Stars And Time: setting.

It predates In Stars And Time by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Darkest Dungeon IIClosest on setting

iRank79

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHorror2D

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping horror tension

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Loop HeroClosest on visuals

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

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

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from In Stars And Time: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals82Tone67Setting47

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and resource management, while skipping horror tension

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

Where it drifts furthest from In Stars And Time: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

It predates In Stars And Time by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireClosest on tone

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from In Stars And Time: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

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#7Pathfinder: Kingmaker

iRank74

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36

Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from In Stars And Time: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

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#8Torment: Tides of Numenera

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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, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from In Stars And Time: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting35Visuals0

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from In Stars And Time: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting28Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 7.6KIGDB84· 11OC82· 121

Year 2020Dev Splash Damage · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual isometric, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from In Stars And Time: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

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