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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 42 games similar to Shadows Over Loathing down to the 11 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Wasteland 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadows Over Loathing.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Shadows Over Loathing is Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Wasteland 2 follow close behind.

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The best games like Shadows Over Loathing on PlayStation

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadows Over Loathing. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExploration
Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadows Over Loathing.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100
Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExploration
Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting medieval and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadows Over Loathing.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100
Wasteland 2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 83%· 8.1KIGDB78· 10OC81· 42
Year 2014Dev inXile Entertainment · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadows Over Loathing.

It predates Shadows Over Loathing by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Combat60Progression26
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrative2DDark
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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

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 Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.

It predates Shadows Over Loathing by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone66Visuals44
Final Fantasy VII
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-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 fantasy world, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.

It predates Shadows Over Loathing by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-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: fantasy world, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadows Over Loathing.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
Persona 5
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting
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 fantasy world, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: progression and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression0Visuals0
Chroma Squad
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTactical2DFantasyManagement
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, fantasy world and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

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”.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadows Over Loathing.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals34Progression0
Xenogears
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.

It predates Shadows Over Loathing by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical
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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadows Over Loathing.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkHorror
Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Shadows Over Loathing: visuals.

It predates Shadows Over Loathing by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone64Visuals0

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