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We filtered the 48 games similar to The Thaumaturge down to the 38 that fit the “Magic” category. King's Bounty: The Legend, King's Bounty: Armored Princess and Pillars of Eternity top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Thaumaturge.

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The best magic games like The Thaumaturge

38 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Thaumaturge. 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: The LegendClosest overall match

iRank87

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 88%· 371MC79IGDB87· 4

Year 2008Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, stealth mechanics and setting medieval, while skipping puzzle design

This spiritual successor to the 1990 King's Bounty revived the franchise and spawned a series of sequels. The plot is set in a fantasy world of Endoria, in the kingdom of Darion, and does not continue King’s Bounty.

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: progression.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2King's Bounty: Armored PrincessClosest on combat

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyExplorationIsometric

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, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping puzzle design

King’s Bounty: Armored Princess is a real-time strategy game, serving as a direct sequel to King’s Bounty: The Legend, and based on an older series of King’s Bounty.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic

#3Pillars of EternityClosest on setting

iRank87

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeDarkFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71

Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates The Thaumaturge by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

IGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, visual 2d and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

It predates The Thaumaturge by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Shadowrun Returns

iRank83

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8

Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk, setting scifi and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: progression and setting.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Shadowrun: Hong Kong

iRank84

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.8KIGDB78· 3OC82· 25

Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: progression and setting.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut

iRank86

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 6.5KIGDB80· 4

Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: progression and setting.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Legends of Eisenwald

iRank66

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric

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 puzzle design

Knight's EditionThe Knight's Edition contains Legends of Eisenwald OST in MP3 and FLAC formats and artbook. The last two screenshots above in the carousel are from the arbtook. About the GameLegends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements.

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: progression and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Thaumaturge.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#9Persona 2: Innocent Sin

iRank70

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasyIsometric

IGDB70· 4

Year 1999Dev Atlus

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, horror setting and setting cyberpunk, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: setting.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Jagged Alliance 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicDarkIsometric

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, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: setting.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#11Final Fantasy Tactics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicDarkFantasyIsometric

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

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates The Thaumaturge by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

iRank80

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasyIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2005Dev Nintendo

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

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

It predates The Thaumaturge by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Total War: Warhammer

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 78%· 52KIGDB85· 23OC86· 66

Year 2016Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Thaumaturge.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat94Setting69Game mode35

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB83· 1

Year 2002Dev Larian Studios · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates The Thaumaturge by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#15Fire Emblem

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Thaumaturge: setting.

It predates The Thaumaturge by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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