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We filtered the 44 games similar to Pathologic 2 down to the 24 that fit the “Tactical” category. Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Disco Elysium and They Are Billions top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pathologic 2.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG
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NarrativeHardcoreSolo
Year 2019Dev Ice-Pick Lodge

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Within the “Tactical” category, the closest game to Pathologic 2 is Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Disco Elysium and They Are Billions follow close behind.

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The best tactical games like Pathologic 2

24 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pathologic 2. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

Disco Elysium
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 127KIGDB89· 8OC92· 82
Year 2019Dev ZA/UMOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

They Are Billions
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalDarkHardcoreHorrorIsometric
Steam👍 85%· 51KIGDB76· 7OC75· 44
Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning, while skipping adventure storytelling

Arknights
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricFantasySci-Fi
Year 2019Dev Studio Montagne · Yostar GamesOn Android · iOS

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning, while skipping horror tension

Mega Man Battle Network
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricSci-FiCyberpunk
Year 2001Dev Capcom

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping survival mechanics

Tyranny
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 13KIGDB81· 10OC81· 60
Year 2016Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

Kingdom Rush
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalHardcoreIsometricMelee
Steam👍 97%· 16KIGDB75· 1
Year 2011Dev Ironhide Game Studio · Armor GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, real-time strategy and vibe casual, while skipping survival mechanics

Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricStealthRanged
Steam👍 67%· 1.6KIGDB80· 1
Year 2002Dev Spellbound Entertainment · Strategy FirstOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, stealth mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerHistorical
Steam👍 86%· 310RAWG👍 64%· 44MC86IGDB97· 1
Year 2005Dev 2K Australia · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Aarklash: Legacy
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalDarkIsometricRanged
Steam👍 73%· 849RAWG👍 35%· 26MC72
Year 2013Dev Cyanide Studio · CyanidePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

Jagged Alliance: Crossfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricLootSkill Tree
Steam👍 61%· 332MC63IGDB60· 1
Year 2012Dev Coreplay · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Pathologic 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and loot and gear systems, while skipping adventure storytelling

Shadows Over Loathing
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10
Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Pathologic 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, turn-based strategy and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeHorror
Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Pathologic 2, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkHorrorIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34
Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Pathologic 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, turn-based strategy and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

Paper Mario: The Origami King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalOpen WorldExplorationFantasy
IGDB81· 11OC78· 137
Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with Pathologic 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, turn-based strategy and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

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