What is the best game similar to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms?

The closest game to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms is Keep Driving, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Merchant of the Six Kingdoms?

The three closest games to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms are: 1. Keep Driving (94/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Chroma Squad (85/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Caves of Qud (80/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Merchant of the Six Kingdoms's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 38 candidates across 18 dimensions.

Is Chroma Squad similar to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms?

Yes, very much so — Chroma Squad scores 85/100 similarity to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms?

The best RPG games similar to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms are Keep Driving, Chroma Squad, Caves of Qud and Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Merchant of the Six Kingdoms attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation.

How is similarity to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms calculated?

We compare Merchant of the Six Kingdoms against every game in our catalog using 18 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 Merchant of the Six Kingdoms experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Merchant of the Six Kingdoms is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, vibe casual and combat tactical in quite the same way. We compared Merchant of the Six Kingdoms against over 6,700 titles across 18 gameplay attributes and found 38 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Keep Driving, Chroma Squad and Caves of Qud lead the list, with Keep Driving reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Merchant of the Six Kingdoms special.

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Top games similar to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms

38 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Keep DrivingClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalNarrativeCasualExplorationManagementPixel Art2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, open world exploration and procedural generation, while skipping vibe relaxing

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.

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SoloTacticalFantasyManagementPixel 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 deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

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 Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: setting.

It predates Merchant of the Six Kingdoms by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel Art

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: roguelike runs, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

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 Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: setting and tone.

It predates Merchant of the Six Kingdoms by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Kingdom Rush - Tower DefenseClosest on setting

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SoloTacticalNarrativeMedievalCartoonFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms.

Where it drifts furthest from Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: tone and visuals.

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#5Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

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SoloTacticalNarrativeMedievalCartoonFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: tone and visuals.

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#6Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedieval2DPixel 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

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 Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: tone.

It predates Merchant of the Six Kingdoms by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Shadowhand: RPG Card GameClosest on tone

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SoloTacticalNarrativeCasualRelaxingFantasy2D

Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, visual novel storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

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 Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: progression and setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyManagementPixel 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: tone and setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedievalExploration2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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 Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: tone and progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

IGDB85· 11OC85· 48

Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings base building, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: progression and visuals.

It predates Merchant of the Six Kingdoms by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Shadows Over Loathing

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SoloTacticalNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10

Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

Shadows over Loathing — a slapstick-figure comedy adventure-RPG full of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries.

Where it drifts furthest from Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: progression and tone.

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#12RimWorld

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SoloTacticalManagementExploration2D

Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11

Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, real-time strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping adventure storytelling

RimWorld is a sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Inspired by Dwarf Fortress, Firefly, and Dune. You begin with three survivors of a shipwreck on a distant world. Manage colonists' moods, needs, wounds, and illnesses.

Where it drifts furthest from Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: setting and visuals.

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#13Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedievalExploration

Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36

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

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Merchant of the Six Kingdoms.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedieval

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 deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Merchant of the Six Kingdoms.

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#15Darkest Dungeon II

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Merchant of the Six Kingdoms: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Merchant of the Six Kingdoms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms?: The closest game to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms is Keep Driving, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Merchant of the Six Kingdoms?: The three closest games to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms are: 1. Keep Driving (94/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Chroma Squad (85/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Caves of Qud (80/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Merchant of the Six Kingdoms's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 38 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Chroma Squad similar to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms?: Yes, very much so — Chroma Squad scores 85/100 similarity to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms?: The best RPG games similar to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms are Keep Driving, Chroma Squad, Caves of Qud and Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Merchant of the Six Kingdoms attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation.
How is similarity to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms calculated?: We compare Merchant of the Six Kingdoms against every game in our catalog using 18 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 Merchant of the Six Kingdoms experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.