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We filtered the 41 games similar to Inkulinati down to the 19 that fit the “Adventure” category. For the King, Derelict Star and Loop Hero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Inkulinati.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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Year 2024Dev Yaza Games

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Inkulinati is For the King — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Derelict Star and Loop Hero follow close behind.

#1For the King85 #2Derelict Star67 #3Loop Hero67 #4Armello77 #5Darkest Dungeon®69

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The best adventure games like Inkulinati

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Inkulinati. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1For the KingClosest overall match

85

For the King

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOfflineTacticalProcedural2D

Steam👍 88%· 43KIGDB76· 3OC75· 22

Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, fantasy world and online features, while skipping setting medieval

Where it drifts furthest from Inkulinati: setting.

Genre100Combat100World75Game mode67Visuals65Setting0

#2Derelict StarClosest on world

67

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProcedural2DNarrative

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, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping setting medieval

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 Inkulinati: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Inkulinati.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Game mode20Setting0

67

Loop Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProcedural2DNarrative

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 fantasy world, while skipping setting medieval

Where it drifts furthest from Inkulinati: setting and game mode.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals44Game mode20Setting0

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Armello

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

PvPSoloMultiplayerCo-opTactical2D

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 Inkulinati: setting and visuals.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode91Visuals45Setting0

Steam PS Nintendo

#5Darkest Dungeon®

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Darkest Dungeon®

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralHistoricalMedieval2D

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 Inkulinati: game mode.

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

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Setting72Game mode21

#6Darkest Dungeon II

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Darkest Dungeon II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralHistorical2D

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, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Inkulinati: game mode and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Inkulinati.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Setting34Game mode21

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Keep Driving

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProcedural2DNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping card game strategy

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 Inkulinati: game mode.

Genre100Combat100World76Visuals53Game mode21

#8Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

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Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistorical2DNarrative

Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2

Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, 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 Inkulinati: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting50Game mode20

#9Etherlords II

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Etherlords II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 493RAWG👍 79%· 90MC78IGDB70· 1

Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.

Where it drifts furthest from Inkulinati: setting and game mode.

It predates Inkulinati by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode48Setting0

#10Divinity: Original Sin IIClosest on game mode

72

Divinity: Original Sin II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opPvPSoloMultiplayerOfflineTactical

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, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Inkulinati: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting0Visuals0

#11Divinity: Original Sin 2

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Divinity: Original Sin 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

OfflineCo-opPvPSoloMultiplayerTactical

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, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping roguelike runs

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 Inkulinati: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting0Visuals0

71

Northgard

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalHistorical

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 roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Inkulinati: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode90Setting41Visuals0

#13Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalMedievalHistorical2D

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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, 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 Inkulinati: game mode and visuals.

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

Genre100Combat100Setting76Visuals46Game mode21

#14Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and DonutsClosest on setting

56

Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalCasual

Steam👍 53%· 262MC48

Year 2011Dev Headup GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts is the successor to the celebrated RPG-parody Grotesque Tactics. Experience an ironic story-driven RPG with humorous dialogue-puzzles in the style of Monkey Island as well as a strategic combat system, where your party members are controlled simultaneously.

Where it drifts furthest from Inkulinati: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Inkulinati.

It predates Inkulinati by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting93Game mode21

#15King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

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King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalDark

Steam👍 80%· 2.0KRAWG👍 69%· 113MC74

Year 2012Dev 1C-SoftClub · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is the next chapter in the cult RPG/adventure saga.

Where it drifts furthest from Inkulinati: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Inkulinati.

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

Genre100Combat100Setting87Game mode20Visuals0

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