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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 42 games similar to Path of Achra down to the 32 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Darkest Dungeon®, Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) and King's Bounty: Warriors of the North top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Path of Achra.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Path of Achra

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Path of Achra. 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.

#1Darkest Dungeon®Closest overall match

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SoloTacticalDarkProceduralFantasyMedievalExplorationLoot2D

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: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping skill tree progression

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 Path of Achra: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

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

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SoloTacticalDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric2DPixel 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, 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.

It predates Path of Achra by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3King's Bounty: Warriors of the NorthClosest on tone

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SoloTacticalDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, historical setting and visual third person, 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 Path of Achra: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

It predates Path of Achra by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

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SoloTacticalDarkMedievalFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

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

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

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 Path of Achra: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

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#5Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

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SoloTacticalDarkMedievalFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

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

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Path of Achra: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

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#6Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts

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SoloTacticalMedievalFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 53%· 262MC48

Year 2011Dev Headup GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and historical setting, 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 Path of Achra: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

It predates Path of Achra by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Might & Magic: Heroes VI

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SoloTacticalFantasyMedievalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 48%· 9.2KIGDB78· 3

Year 2011Dev Black Hole Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, multiplayer gameplay and base building, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Path of Achra: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

It predates Path of Achra by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyMedievalIsometric

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 combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Path of Achra: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2D

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 adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping setting medieval

Where it drifts furthest from Path of Achra: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Loop Hero

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SoloTacticalDarkProceduralFantasyPixel Art2DIsometric

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 turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting medieval

Where it drifts furthest from Path of Achra: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2D

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, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, 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 Path of Achra: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

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Steam GOG

#12KeeperRL

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProceduralFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 84%· 1.8K

Year 2015Dev Michal BrzozowskiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping setting medieval

KeeperRL is an ambitious dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil wizard and study the methods of black magic. Equip your minions and explore the world, murder innocent villagers and burn their homes.

Where it drifts furthest from Path of Achra: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

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#13Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB81· 9OC84· 91

Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Path of Achra: visuals.

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#14Blackguards

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 62%· 3.9KRAWG👍 33%· 87MC68IGDB67· 5OC66· 32

Year 2014Dev Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

Blackguards is a tactical RPG based on pen and paper game The Dark Eye and followed by the sequel, Blackguards 2. The protagonist of the game is blamed for killing a princess. To prove his innocence he starts an adventure and investigates the murder.

Where it drifts furthest from Path of Achra: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

It predates Path of Achra by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyPixel ArtIsometric2D

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 roguelike runs

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 Path of Achra: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Path of Achra.

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