Games like The Age of Decadence

A narrative-driven RPG focused on dialogue and choice in a crumbling society. It emphasizes consequences and player agency over combat.

82% positive from 3,998 · 2015 · 8% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $1.00 (2020-11-19)

Turn-Based Combat Choices Matter Tactical RPGCRPGDifficultTurn-Based Tactics

Six games like The Age of Decadence

Dungeon Rats

78% positive from 713 reviews201637% finish itDeck Verified

This is a party-based tactical RPG with deep crafting and combat, focusing on strategic positioning and character development in a brutal prison setting.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging, tactical combat and engaging atmosphere, comparing it to Icewind Dale II and The Age of Decadence.

The catchBrutal RNG-driven fights force constant save-scumming and reloading to make any progress.

Both are tagged CRPG, Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Combat.

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Stolen Realm

84% positive from 3,870 reviews20246% finish itDeck Playable

Tactical dungeon crawler with simultaneous turn-based combat and deep character customization. Loot transforms playstyle in fast-paced, co-op expeditions.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep character building and co-op, comparing it to FF Tactics with roguelike elements.

The catchBugs run deep, from glitchy co-op and UI to freezes and lost progress.

Both are tagged CRPG, Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Tactics.

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Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game

88% positive from 4,036 reviews20231% finish itDeck Playable

Isometric, party-based RPG about navigating factions on a generation ship. Your choices shape alliances and survival in a harsh, enclosed world.

What players likedPlayers praise Colony Ship as a challenging, story-rich CRPG reminiscent of classic Fallout and Age of Decadence.

The catchCombat is punishing and unbalanced, with low hit chances even on specialised builds.

Both are tagged CRPG, Tactical RPG and Choices Matter.

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Cyber Knights: Flashpoint

94% positive from 2,957 reviews2025Deck Verified

This is a modern tactical RPG with gridless movement and deep combat. Players manage reputation and contacts to complete stealthy heists in a collapsed world.

What players likedPlayers praise this X-COM-like cyberpunk tactical RPG for its deep customization, robust stealth, and exceptional developer support.

The catchPiles on so many overlapping systems that it becomes information overload, not depth.

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

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Fuga: Melodies of Steel

94% positive from 1,247 reviews202182% finish itDeck Verified

This is a turn-based RPG where players manage children in a giant tank, using their unique skills and relationships to fight. The core loop involves strategic combat and making difficult choices with consequences.

The catchRepetitive rock-paper-scissors combat with little enemy variety

Both are tagged Tactical RPG, Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics.

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Urtuk: The Desolation

88% positive from 2,512 reviews20217% finish itDeck Verified

Tactical turn-based RPG with open-world exploration and a dark fantasy feel. Recruit followers, loot enemies for skills, and survive harsh combat.

What players likedPlayers praise Urtuk: The Desolation as an RPG chess-like game with unique art, diverse characters, and challenging, unforgiving AI.

The catchCombat turns repetitive fast, with randomised battles that all blur together.

Both are tagged Tactical RPG, Turn-Based Tactics and Difficult.

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More about The Age of Decadence

What players liked

Players compare it to 90s RPGs, Divinity, and Pillars of Eternity, praising its deep choices, branching paths, and impactful consequences.

The catch

Forced fights your build cannot win push you into constant save scumming and reloading.

Reviews: 82% positive from 3,998
Released: 2015
Finish it: 8% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $1.00 (2020-11-19)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 3,998 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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