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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 39 games similar to Peglin down to the 8 that fit the “Xbox” category. Loop Hero, Darkest Dungeon II and Darkest Dungeon® top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Peglin.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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CasualCozySolo
Year 2024Dev Red Nexus Games Inc.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Peglin is Loop Hero — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Darkest Dungeon II and Darkest Dungeon® follow close behind.

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The best games like Peglin on Xbox

8 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.

#1Loop Hero
Loop Hero
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D
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 card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Peglin: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals84
Darkest Dungeon II
RPGCRPGTurn-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
Darkest Dungeon®
RPGCRPGTurn-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
Chroma Squad
RPGCRPGTurn-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
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-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
Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-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
The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-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
Gears Tactics
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkIsometric
Steam👍 75%· 7.6KIGDB84· 11OC82· 121
Year 2020Dev Splash Damage · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere 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 mode100Tone0Visuals0

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