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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Legends of Elysium down to the 14 that fit the “Tactical” category. Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers, Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 and Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Legends of Elysium.

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The best tactical games like Legends of Elysium

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Legends of Elysium. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Magic 2015 - Duels of the PlaneswalkersClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalMagicFantasySolo

Steam👍 45%· 4.0KRAWG👍 52%· 65MC60IGDB57· 6

Year 2014Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus and visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

GARRUK'S REVENGE EXPANSION NOW AVAILABLE! Walk in the footsteps of the Multiverse's greatest hunter. Featuring additional campaign levels, challenges, and new cards to collect, you take on the role of Garruk and hunt your prey across the planes!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Legends of Elysium.

It predates Legends of Elysium by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalMagicFantasySolo

Steam👍 87%· 1.3KRAWG👍 63%· 56MC77IGDB80· 4

Year 2012Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, co op and visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

Special EditionThe Magic: The Gathering –Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Special Edition includes: Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Full Game Magic 2013 Official Soundtrack Wallpapers: 5 wallpapers; in multiple sizes. 2nd Path of the Planeswalkers Graphic novel .

It predates Legends of Elysium by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalMagicFantasySolo

Steam👍 83%· 4.6KRAWG👍 55%· 99MC80IGDB77· 4

Year 2013Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, co op and visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

Special EditionThe Special Edition includes the following: Magic: The Gathering 2014 - Duels of the Planeswalkers Base Game Soundtrack: Planar themes and the licensed I Fight Dragons song as MP3s Wallpapers: 5 desktop wallpapers; in multiple sizes eBook: “Return To Ravnica” novella in PDF format…

It predates Legends of Elysium by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Teamfight Tactics

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalFantasySoloIsometric

Year 2019Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings single-player focus and visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

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#5Duelyst

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalFree to PlaySoloIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 4.7KRAWG👍 55%· 102MC82IGDB82· 7OC80· 16

Year 2016Dev Counterplay Games · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

Duelyst is a digital collectible card game and turn-based strategy hybrid. The game has four expansions: Denizens of Shim'zar, Rise of the Bloodborn, Ancient Bonds, and Unearthed Prophecy. ###Gameplay In each round, two players must fight across a tactical battlefield.

It predates Legends of Elysium by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalCasualFantasySolo

Steam👍 89%· 1.7KMC84

Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, setting scifi and single-player focus, while skipping combat magic

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, was the first officially licensed deck building card game for iOS, and is now available for your PC as Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, complete with 5 full expansion decks! Play alone or with friends to battle against the Fallen One for honor and victory.

Where it drifts furthest from Legends of Elysium: game mode.

It predates Legends of Elysium by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalCasualSoloOffline

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, competitive edge and historical setting, while skipping combat magic

Ticket to Ride is a turn-based strategy game, an adaptation of a board game of the same name. ### Gameplay The gameplay copies the board game entirely. The game takes place on a map of the United States and south Canada filled with multicolored railroads.

Where it drifts furthest from Legends of Elysium: setting.

It predates Legends of Elysium by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalFantasyPvPSolo

Steam👍 77%· 3.5KRAWG👍 21%· 34

Year 2014Dev Lightmare StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping vibe casual

Welcome to a unique trading card game that blends rich lore and artwork with innovative gameplay mechanics that are both simple to learn, and hard to master. Play with fully animated cards in 3D battlefields, and assemble decks from over 800 cards and 8 stylized factions.

Where it drifts furthest from Legends of Elysium: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Legends of Elysium.

It predates Legends of Elysium by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Worms

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 83%· 694IGDB80· 2

Year 1995Dev Team17 · TelegamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, single-player focus and visual 2d, while skipping card game strategy

It predates Legends of Elysium by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalSoloSci-FiIsometric

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Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Legends of Elysium: setting.

It predates Legends of Elysium by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalSoloCo-opOffline

Steam👍 94%· 11K

Year 1999Dev InfogramesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Legends of Elysium: game mode.

It predates Legends of Elysium by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#12Dead Man's DrawClosest on tone

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

TacticalCasualCo-opSolo2D

Steam👍 84%· 644

Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: co op, single-player focus and visual 2d, while skipping combat magic

The critically acclaimed card game is now available on PC! Dead Man’s Draw is a simple and strategic game of luck and skill that boils down strategy gameplay into a single, tense decision: to play it safe or risk everything in pursuit of killer combos and boundless treasure.

Where it drifts furthest from Legends of Elysium: game mode.

It predates Legends of Elysium by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Poker Night at the Inventory

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

TacticalCasualSoloFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 9.7KRAWG👍 59%· 249MC71OC80· 12

Year 2010Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, single-player focus and visual first person, while skipping combat magic

Four famous characters - Max (Sam & Max game series), RED Heavy (Team Fortress 2 game), Tycho (Penny Arcade webcomic), and Strong Bad (Homestar Runner web series) - just sit around a table in the underground casino called Inventory and play poker.

Where it drifts furthest from Legends of Elysium: game mode.

It predates Legends of Elysium by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14XCOM: Chimera Squad

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