12 Games with a historical setting like Shadowrun Returns that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Shadowrun Returns down to the 12 that fit the “Historical” category. King's Bounty: Armored Princess, King's Bounty: Crossworlds and Fire Emblem top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadowrun Returns.

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The best games with a historical setting like Shadowrun Returns

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadowrun Returns. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1King's Bounty: Armored Princess

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 240MC82IGDB90· 1

Year 2009Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting medieval and exploration and discovery, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#2King's Bounty: Crossworlds

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 1.6KRAWG👍 81%· 158MC78IGDB74· 1

Year 2010Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasyHistoricalIsometric

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Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#4Silent Storm Gold Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 1.1KRAWG👍 86%· 86MC83IGDB80· 1

Year 2004Dev Nival Interactive · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#5WARTILE

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 711IGDB60· 1OC72· 22

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Deck13Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, card game strategy and melee combat, while skipping combat magic

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#6Legends of Eisenwald

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeHistoricalFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 76%· 1.8KRAWG👍 47%· 50MC71IGDB68· 2

Year 2015Dev Aterdux EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping setting cyberpunk

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#7Dragon Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping combat tactical

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#8Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalIsometric

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Year 1995Dev Quest · Artdink

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and melee combat, while skipping combat magic

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#9Jagged Alliance 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Year 1999Dev Sir-Tech Canada · Titan ComputerOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam GOG

#10Final Fantasy Tactics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11Battle Brothers

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 27KIGDB80· 4OC76· 23

Year 2017Dev Overhype Studios · Ukiyo PublishingOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and roguelike runs, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#12Jagged Alliance - Back in Action

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalIsometricMelee

Steam👍 73%· 1.8KRAWG👍 29%· 34MC62IGDB64· 2

Year 2012Dev Bigmoon Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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