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Shogun Showdown is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 36 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Into the Breach, Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars lead the list, with Into the Breach reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Shogun Showdown special.

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Year 2023Dev Roboatino

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The closest game to Shogun Showdown is Into the Breach — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars follow close behind.

#1Into the Breach100 #2Fire Emblem: Three Houses99 #3Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars99 #4Bravely Default99 #5Super Mario RPG99

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Games like Shogun Showdown

36 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Into the Breach

100

Into the Breach

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralPixel ArtSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and setting scifi, while skipping card game strategy

#2Fire Emblem: Three Houses

99

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB93· 9OC89· 122

Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

#3Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

99

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

#4Bravely Default

99

Bravely Default

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

IGDB85· 11OC85· 48

Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

#5Super Mario RPG

99

Super Mario RPG

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB85· 6OC84· 112

Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

#6Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

99

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot

IGDB82· 8OC85· 37

Year 2014Dev P Studio · NIS America

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping roguelike runs

#7Fire Emblem Engage

99

Fire Emblem Engage

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB86· 5OC81· 135

Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

#8Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

99

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB81· 9OC84· 91

Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

100

Chroma Squad

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalPixel Art2DFantasy

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 combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

97

RimWorld

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProcedural2DSandbox World

Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11

Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, survival mechanics and real-time strategy, while skipping roguelike runs

#11Caves of Qud

96

Caves of Qud

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHardcoreProceduralPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping card game strategy

#12Darkest Dungeon®

96

Darkest Dungeon®

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHardcoreProcedural2D

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: adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping card game strategy

#13Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

94

Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHardcore2DMelee

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

#14Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

94

Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHardcore2DMelee

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

91

Persona 5

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Shogun Showdown?: The closest game to Shogun Showdown is Into the Breach, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Shogun Showdown?: The three closest games to Shogun Showdown are: 1. Into the Breach (100/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Fire Emblem: Three Houses (99/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (99/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Shogun Showdown's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 36 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Fire Emblem: Three Houses similar to Shogun Showdown?: Yes, very much so — Fire Emblem: Three Houses scores 99/100 similarity to Shogun Showdown. They share 4 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Shogun Showdown?: The best RPG games similar to Shogun Showdown are Into the Breach, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and Bravely Default. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Shogun Showdown attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs.
How is similarity to Shogun Showdown calculated?: We compare Shogun Showdown against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Shogun Showdown experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.