Games like Noob - The Factionless

82% positive from 1,121 reviewsReleased 2023Steam Deck Playable

What it is

This is a J-RPG where players control a team of four avatars in a fantasy world and complete quests both in-game and in real life. It features turn-based combat, loot customization, and a chibi art style.

The catch

Bugs and crashes persist years after release, blocking progress for many players.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 1,121 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Noob - The Factionless

Shardpunk

93% positive from 773 reviews202320% finish itDeck Verified

A turn-based tactical survival RPG where you manage a crew and resources to escape a rat horde in a steampunk city. It blends XCOM-style combat with Darkest Dungeon-like tough choices.

What players likedPlayers praise its turn-based tactical combat and survival resource management, comparing it to XCOM with a unique setting.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, Retro and RPG.

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The Nameless: Slay Dragon

92% positive from 2,083 reviews202410% finish itDeck Playable

This is a turn-based RPG with deep skill customization and a free progression system. It emphasizes exploration, meaningful choices, and crafting for a rich adventure.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging JRPG-style combat and rewarding progression, reminiscent of classic adventure books.

The catchCore systems, crafting most of all, are never properly explained to the player.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, Story Rich and RPG.

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Arco

96% positive from 1,607 reviews2024Deck Verified

This is a Mesoamerican fantasy RPG with a simultaneous turn-based combat system. Players explore a world, make narrative choices, and engage in bullet-hell combat.

What players likedPlayers praise Arco's unique tactical combat and engaging story, often comparing it to a "retro-Red Dead" or "Fantasy Wild West Mesoamerica."

The catchThe real-time guilt ghosts break the turn-based combat and force rushed decisions.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, Story Rich and RPG.

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Low Magic Age

89% positive from 3,472 reviews2017Deck Playable

A turn-based RPG with deep character building and strategic combat. Explore a medieval fantasy sandbox, undertaking quests and trading.

What players likedPlayers praise Low Magic Age as a deep RPG sandbox and D&D simulator with great build-crafting, combat, and economy.

The catchYears into early access it still has no story and the combat loop turns repetitive fast.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, RPG and Adventure.

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Hellslave

85% positive from 3,270 reviews20225% finish itDeck Playable

Dark fantasy dungeon crawler with demon worship and customizable demonic abilities. Explore dangerous worlds, fight bosses, and replay with New Game+.

What players likedPlayers praise its dark atmosphere, art style, and innovative gameplay, often comparing it to Diablo II.

The catchCombat settles into one skill rotation for every fight and turns into a grind.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, RPG and Adventure.

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Multiverse Loot Hunter

81% positive from 2,655 reviews202518% finish itDeck Playable

This is a multiverse action RPG with a core loop of battling, collecting loot, and character progression across diverse planes. It offers a relaxed, "hang liver" experience focused on deep character development and team building.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming, engaging idle game as one of the best, despite its overwhelming UI and translation issues.

The catchThe English translation is so poor that basic mechanics are left unexplained.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, RPG and Adventure.

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