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We filtered the 42 games similar to Shadows Over Loathing down to the 8 that fit the “Xbox” 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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The best games like Shadows Over Loathing on Xbox

8 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.

#1Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireClosest overall match

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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.

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#2Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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.

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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.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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.

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#5Torment: Tides of Numenera

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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.

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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.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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 adventure storytelling

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

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

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