10 Games like Peglin on PlayStation that you should try

Games like Peglin · Find similar →

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

Filter by:PlayStation×← Back to home

We filtered the 39 games similar to Peglin down to the 10 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Darkest Dungeon II, Darkest Dungeon® and Chroma Squad top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Peglin.

iRank81/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

The best games like Peglin on PlayStation

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Peglin. 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 IIClosest overall match

iRank79

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralFantasy2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Peglin.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals57Setting51

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralFantasy2D

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: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

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 Peglin: tone and setting.

It predates Peglin by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals57Setting39

Details →

Steam GOG Epic

#3Chroma SquadClosest on setting

iRank78

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyPixel 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, resource management and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

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”.

It predates Peglin by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals81

Details →

Steam GOG Xbox

#4Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)Closest on visuals

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasy2DPixel 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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping card game strategy

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 Peglin: tone and setting.

It predates Peglin by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals82Setting32Tone0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeCrafting

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: tone and visuals.

It predates Peglin by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone0Visuals0

Details →

#6Torment: Tides of Numenera

iRank76

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Peglin.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting64Tone0Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeSci-Fi

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: tone and visuals.

It predates Peglin by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting47Tone0Visuals0

Details →

#8Xenogears

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeSci-Fi

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: tone and visuals.

It predates Peglin by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting48Tone0Visuals0

Details →

#9Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyDarkNarrative

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: tone and visuals.

It predates Peglin by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting47Tone0Visuals0

Details →

#10The Banner Saga 3

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeHistorical

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 card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Peglin.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting46Tone0Visuals0

Details →

Steam GOG Xbox

Explore games similar to Peglin by category

Rankings in the same genre

Best Turn-Based CRPGs Best CRPG Games Best RPG Games