Games like Renowned Explorers: International Society

Strategy adventure game with attitude-based tactical combat and narrative choices. Explore procedurally generated expeditions, manage crew personalities, and build reputation.

92% positive from 2,892 · 2015 · 42% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $3.99 (2019-11-28)

StrategyAdventureRPGTurn-BasedIndieTurn-Based Strategy

Six games like Renowned Explorers: International Society

Monster Sanctuary

91% positive from 12,520 reviews20206% finish itDeck Verified

Monster Sanctuary is a Metroidvania RPG with monster collecting, evolution, and strategic turn-based combat. Players explore a world using monster abilities and battle other players online.

What players likedPlayers praise this Metroidvania-style monster collector for its deep combat, diverse monsters with skill trees, and satisfying exploration, often comparing it to Pokémon.

The catchBattles drag on far too long, turning even routine fights into a tedious slog.

Both are tagged Strategy, RPG and Adventure.

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Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

87% positive from 4,808 reviews201510% finish itDeck Playable

This is a turn-based tactical RPG with cyberpunk themes. Players manage a team of runners in a gritty, futuristic Hong Kong.

What players likedPlayers praise its masterful story and characters, comparing it favorably to previous Shadowrun titles and other tactical RPGs.

The catchHuge walls of irrelevant dialogue smother the pacing and leave little actual gameplay.

Both are tagged Turn-Based, Strategy and RPG.

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Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena

89% positive from 4,473 reviews2018Deck Playable

This is a turn-based, hex-grid tactical monster battler with real-time multiplayer. Players strategically position and control monsters with unique skills in fast-paced matches.

What players likedPlayers praise this turn-based tactical monster collector as a fun, strategic blend of Heroes of Might & Magic, Pokémon, and Clash Royale.

The catchPvP comes down to monster levels, so free players hit a paywall and stall.

Both are tagged Turn-Based, Strategy and RPG.

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Terminus: Zombie Survivors

94% positive from 4,438 reviews20241% finish itDeck Verified

Turn-based survival roguelike with strategic action point management. Explore a procedurally generated city, scavenge, craft, and fight zombies to reach Terminus.

What players likedPlayers praise its refreshing turn-based zombie survival crafting, comparing it to X-COM, Darkest Dungeon, and FPS games.

The catchWeapons and gear wear out absurdly fast, breaking after only a few zombie hits.

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

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60 Parsecs!

89% positive from 4,066 reviews2018Deck Verified

This is a dark comedy sci-fi adventure game where players scavenge for supplies and crew in 60 seconds before evacuating a doomed space station. Survival involves making difficult choices and crafting items to endure the harshness of space.

What players likedPlayers find it a fun, fast-paced game with rewarding progression, better than 60 Seconds, and a standout among other purchases.

The catchRuns repeat the same events quickly, so replaying gets tedious well before the end.

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

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NEOVERSE

84% positive from 3,765 reviews20202% finish itDeck Unsupported

A roguelite deckbuilder with three heroines travelling between timelines, building each run from a pool of 300 cards while a talent tree and swappable gear shape their skills.

What players likedPlayers praise Neoverse as an excellent deck-building game that scratches the itch left by titles like Tainted Grail and Midnight Suns.

The catchRuns turn boring and repetitive quickly, with too little build variety to keep going.

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

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More about Renowned Explorers: International Society

What players liked

Players praise its unique strategic conflict resolution and replayability, reminiscent of a charming turn-based strategy with RPG elements.

The catch

novel mood-based combat grows tedious and restrictive

Reviews: 92% positive from 2,892
Released: 2015
Finish it: 42% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $3.99 (2019-11-28)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 2,892 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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