RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasy2DIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android
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We filtered the 38 games similar to Unicorn Overlord down to the 32 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Loop Hero, Chroma Squad and Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Unicorn Overlord.
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Year 2024Dev Vanillaware
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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Unicorn Overlord is Loop Hero — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Chroma Squad and Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) follow close behind.
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The best games with a fantasy setting like Unicorn Overlord
32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Unicorn Overlord. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric2D
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 resource management
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”.
It predates Unicorn Overlord by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals71
80
iRank90
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric2D
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 combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
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 Unicorn Overlord: setting.
It predates Unicorn Overlord by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals76Setting30
RPGCRPGTurn-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, while skipping visual 2d
It predates Unicorn Overlord by 28 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals69
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
IGDB85· 6OC84· 112
Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricDark
Steam👍 62%· 3.9KRAWG👍 33%· 87MC68IGDB67· 5OC66· 32
Year 2014Dev Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and skill tree progression, while skipping visual 2d
Blackguards is a tactical RPG based on pen and paper game The Dark Eye and followed by the sequel, Blackguards 2. The protagonist of the game is blamed for killing a princess. To prove his innocence he starts an adventure and investigates the murder.
It predates Unicorn Overlord by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals71
80
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasy2D
Year 2015Dev Lasengle · Aniplex of AmericaOn Android · iOS
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling, while skipping visual isometric
It predates Unicorn Overlord by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals64
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB93· 9OC89· 122
Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricBase Building
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 base building, while skipping visual 2d
It predates Unicorn Overlord by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals54
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB86· 5OC81· 135
Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB81· 9OC84· 91
Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 74%· 301
Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and early access, while skipping visual 2d
Do you ever dream of being a real hero from a fairy-tale about dragons, sorcerers and knights? If the answer is yes, then you're in luck. Because you are in a fairy-tale right now! Moreover, you are the Knight by yourself! You are fearless, you have sharp sword and your destiny awaits you.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals59
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC
Complete list of games with a fantasy setting like Unicorn Overlord
The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Unicorn Overlord, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.
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Caves of Qud
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78
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77
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RPG · Turn-Based Strat
77
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RPG · Turn-Based Strat
77
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RPG · Turn-Based Strat
77
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RPG · Turn-Based Strat
77
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RPG · Deck Builder
77
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RPG · Adventure
77
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RPG · Turn-Based Strat
77
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RPG · Turn-Based Strat
77
Derelict Star
RPG · Deck Builder
76
Persona 5
RPG · Adventure
76
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RPG · Turn-Based Strat
76
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RPG · Puzzle
76
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RPG · Adventure
74
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RPG · Adventure
73
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RPG · Turn-Based Strat