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

#1Disco Elysium97 #2Tyranny97 #3They Are Billions97 #4Arknights97 #5Pathologic 297

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The best tactical games like Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

23 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Disco Elysium

97

Disco Elysium

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricNarrativeDark

Steam👍 93%· 127KIGDB89· 8OC92· 82

Year 2019Dev ZA/UMOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

97

Tyranny

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricNarrativeDark

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 combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

#3They Are Billions

97

They Are Billions

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricDarkHardcore

Steam👍 85%· 51KIGDB76· 7OC75· 44

Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, real-time strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

97

Arknights

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricFantasySci-Fi

Year 2019Dev Studio Montagne · Yostar GamesOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, real-time strategy and survival mechanics

97

Pathologic 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB63· 5OC70· 44

Year 2019Dev Ice-Pick Lodge · tinyBuildOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and strong narrative focus

#6Mega Man Battle Network

97

Mega Man Battle Network

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

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

95

Kingdom Rush

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricMeleeCasual

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 combat tactical

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

#8Aarklash: Legacy

95

Aarklash: Legacy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricRangedDark

Steam👍 73%· 849RAWG👍 35%· 26MC72

Year 2013Dev Cyanide Studio · CyanidePlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and fantasy world

#9Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood

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Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

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

#10Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich

89

Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

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

#11Tactical Breach Wizards

79

Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Like Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

#12Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

79

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricFantasy

IGDB90· 1

Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and fantasy world

#13Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

79

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

#14Super Mario RPG

79

Super Mario RPG

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricFantasy

IGDB85· 6OC84· 112

Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy and fantasy world

#15The Banner Saga 3

79

The Banner Saga 3

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Like Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Complete list of tactical games like Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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Torment: Tides of Numenera

RPG · Adventure

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Willy-Nilly Knight

RPG · Adventure

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker

RPG · Adventure

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Jagged Alliance: Crossfire

RPG · Simulation

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Blackguards

RPG · Adventure

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RimWorld

RPG · Simulation

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Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts

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