Games like Horizon's Gate

95% positive from 1,247 reviewsReleased 202012% finish itSteam Deck Playable$19.99

What it is

Tactical RPG with ship exploration and crew management. Engage in turn-based combat and use abilities for exploration and combat.

What players liked

Players praise its open-world tactical combat, deep customization, and mod support, reminiscent of classic RPGs.

The catch

Sailing the huge overworld is slow and empty, with samey ports and locations.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,247 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Horizon's Gate

Salt 2: Shores of Gold

85% positive from 2,290 reviews20251% finish itDeck Verified

A cooperative open-world pirate RPG focused on exploration and ship customization. Players craft, survive, and quest across a procedurally generated world.

What players likedPlayers praise "Salt 2" as a relaxed, cozy "Sea of Thieves" with deep exploration, crafting, and a mobile base.

The catchEvery island and quest blurs into the same shallow loot-and-sail loop within hours.

Both are tagged Sailing, Open World and Adventure.

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Sailwind

89% positive from 2,270 reviews2021Deck Playable

A realistic sailing simulator with survival elements. Players deliver cargo, fish, and explore a vast open world with dynamic weather.

What players likedPlayers praise Sailwind as a deep, realistic, and immersive sailing and trading simulator, akin to a chill-out game with challenging navigation.

The catchUpdates buried the relaxed sailing under survival and realism systems with no toggles.

Both are tagged Sailing, Open World and Adventure.

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Maelstrom

83% positive from 2,584 reviews20192% finish itDeck Playable

Naval combat game with grim fantasy and monster elements. Players sink ships for loot, upgrade warships, and survive aggressive sea monsters.

What players likedThere is not enough information to fulfill this request. The provided text contains only complaints about "Maelstrom" and a description of a different game by "NLB project."

The catchThe playerbase is gone, so nearly every multiplayer match is filled out with bots.

Both are tagged Sailing, Adventure and Indie.

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The Last Flame

85% positive from 2,859 reviews202527% finish itDeck Playable

Roguelike auto-battler with deep build creation and strategic decision-making. Players recruit heroes, craft gear, and manage resources for challenging runs.

What players likedPlayers praise this deep PVE auto-battler for its satisfying buildcrafting and strategic depth, akin to deck-builders and stat-heavy RPGs.

The catchSheer volume of items, heroes and text overwhelms far more than it adds depth.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Strategy, Adventure and Indie.

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Songs of Silence

81% positive from 2,676 reviews202425% finish itDeck Verified

Songs of Silence is a single-player, story-driven strategy game with a hand-crafted fantasy world. It features accessible tactical gameplay with diverse unit and skill options.

What players likedPlayers praise its gorgeous visuals, art, and story, comparing it to games like Thronebreaker and Songs of Conquest.

The catchBeautiful art wraps shallow autobattles that give almost no control over the fighting.

Both are tagged Turn-Based, Adventure and Indie.

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英雄群侠传II

89% positive from 2,202 reviews2019

This is a free, single-player, turn-based martial arts RPG with a focus on player choice, exploration, and a slow-paced, thoughtful experience. It features a unique ink-wash art style and a deep martial arts system.

The catchExtra in-game rewards are locked behind leaving a review or proving your purchase.

Both are tagged Tactical RPG, Turn-Based Strategy and Turn-Based.

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