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Northgard is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and combat tactical in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Divinity: Original Sin II, Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Wargroove lead the list, with Divinity: Original Sin II reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Northgard special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2018Dev Shiro Games

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The closest game to Northgard is Divinity: Original Sin II — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Wargroove follow close behind.

#1Divinity: Original Sin II93 #2Divinity: Original Sin 292 #3Wargroove94 #4DEFCON95 #5Armello94

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Games like Northgard

47 similar games found

#1Divinity: Original Sin II

93

iRank94

Divinity: Original Sin II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opPvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

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 offline and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

#2Divinity: Original Sin 2

92

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Divinity: Original Sin 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opPvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

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: offline and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

94

iRank84

Wargroove

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalFantasyIsometric

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 offline, online features and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

Steam PS Nintendo

95

iRank77

DEFCON

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opPvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreNarrativeHistoricalManagementIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KRAWG👍 51%· 176MC84IGDB85· 2

Year 2006Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, online features and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

94

iRank79

Armello

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

PvPSoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

Steam PS Nintendo

#6Monster Train

91

iRank89

Monster Train

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

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, turn-based strategy and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

#7Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

91

iRank88

Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeHardcoreFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

IGDB90· 2OC86· 65

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

#8Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

91

iRank83

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 87KRAWG👍 81%· 238MC76

Year 2013Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~15hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Horizon's Gate

88

iRank95

Horizon's Gate

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

TacticalExplorationOpen WorldSkill TreePixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 1.2K

Year 2020Dev Rad CodexPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

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

#10Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

90

iRank84

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB83· 19OC85· 124

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft Milan · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

#11Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

90

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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB83· 3

Year 2008Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

#12Hearts of Iron IV

89

iRank85

Hearts of Iron IV

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalHistoricalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 365KRAWG👍 83%· 381MC83IGDB84· 6OC83· 22

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, competitive edge and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#13For the King

90

iRank82

For the King

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloTacticalFantasyExplorationIsometric

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 roguelike runs, card game strategy and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

88

iRank85

XCOM® 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric

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 deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and melee combat, while skipping real-time strategy

#15Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

88

iRank88

Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

IGDB90· 2OC85· 64

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Northgard?: The closest game to Northgard is Divinity: Original Sin II, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Northgard?: The three closest games to Northgard are: 1. Divinity: Original Sin II (93/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Divinity: Original Sin 2 (92/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Wargroove (94/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Northgard's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Divinity: Original Sin 2 similar to Northgard?: Yes, very much so — Divinity: Original Sin 2 scores 92/100 similarity to Northgard. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Northgard?: The best RPG games similar to Northgard are Divinity: Original Sin II, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Wargroove and DEFCON. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Northgard attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Northgard calculated?: We compare Northgard against every game in our catalog using 19 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 Northgard experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Northgard?: Yes — Dota Underlords is free and scores well on similarity to Northgard. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.