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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Wartales down to the 6 that fit the “Online” category. Wasteland 3, Stronghold Kingdoms and For the King top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Wartales.

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The best online games like Wartales

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Wartales. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Wasteland 3Closest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 22KIGDB87· 9OC86· 114

Year 2020Dev inXile EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, setting scifi and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Wartales: setting and progression.

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#2Stronghold KingdomsClosest on world

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineTacticalOpen WorldSandbox WorldMedievalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 64%· 9.5KRAWG👍 12%· 74MC75

Year 2011Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, real-time strategy and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Just UpdatedNow Available - Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic Designed for PvE and PvP players battling together in a single game world, Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic offers you two choices... Either crusade with fellow lords against nefarious Stronghold characters like The Wolf or join them go heretic!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Wartales.

It predates Wartales by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3For the KingClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloTacticalOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 43KIGDB76· 3OC75· 22

Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and procedural generation, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Wartales: setting and world.

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#4DEFCON

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KRAWG👍 51%· 176MC84IGDB85· 2

Year 2006Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

DEFCON is a unique RTS from British Introversion Software, known for such experimental projects. The user interface is minimalistic and simple: it resembles a tactical card stylized as Cold War films such as Dr. Strangelove and WarGames.

Where it drifts furthest from Wartales: setting and progression.

It predates Wartales by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 5.2KIGDB85· 9OC83· 89

Year 2019Dev Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, offline and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Wartales: setting and visuals.

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#6Fantasy Grounds Classic

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineTacticalNarrativeDarkSandbox World

Steam👍 79%· 1.2K

Year 2014Dev SmiteWorks USAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, fantasy world and horror setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Featured DLCComplete a Bundle and SaveEven if you've already bought some of the D&D items, you can Complete the Bundle and save 25% on all the remaining items without having to re-buy anything you already own on Steam.

Where it drifts furthest from Wartales: setting and visuals.

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

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

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