Games like Urtuk: The Desolation

88% positive from 2,512 reviewsReleased 20217% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 2,512 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Urtuk: The Desolation

Second Front

79% positive from 663 reviews2023Deck Unsupported

Second Front is a turn-based World War II strategy game focused on tactical combat and resource management. Players command troops through detailed scenarios, managing morale and equipment for a realistic war feel.

What players likedPlayers praise "Second Front" as a faithful, well-executed digital conversion of ASL, bringing the tabletop experience to life with functional graphics.

Both are tagged Hex Grid, Wargame and Turn-Based Tactics.

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Brigandine The Legend of Runersia

85% positive from 1,363 reviews20221% finish itDeck Playable

Turn-based strategy RPG with troop organization and hexagonal map combat. Conquer bases and lead your nation to victory through seasonal phases.

What players likedPlayers praise it as an amazing re-imagining of the original Brigandine, playing very similarly but with better graphics and a new story.

The catchFans of the PS1 original find it stripped back, with less content and depth.

Both are tagged Hex Grid, Turn-Based Tactics and Strategy.

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Panzer Corps Gold

92% positive from 2,721 reviews20141% finish itDeck Playable

Turn-based strategy game where you command WWII armies through hundreds of scenarios, carrying core forces across diverse fronts. It offers deep tactical combat and extensive replayability with community content.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a soothing, long-standing strategy game, reminiscent of the original Panzer General series.

The catchCombat odds swing wildly against you, pushing players to save and reload every attack.

Both are tagged Hex Grid, Wargame and Strategy.

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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 Hex Grid, Strategy and RPG.

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Alina of the Arena

92% positive from 3,943 reviews20221% finish itDeck Verified

Roguelike deckbuilder with hex-based tactics. Players position gladiators, use cards, and dual-wield equipment to survive arena combat.

What players likedPlayers praise "Alina of the Arena" as a fun, fast-paced, movement-based card battler, similar to "Fights in Tight Spaces," with diverse classes and weapons.

The catchThin content and few viable builds make runs feel repetitive very quickly.

Both are tagged Hex Grid, Turn-Based Tactics and Strategy.

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The Age of Decadence

82% positive from 3,998 reviews20158% finish itDeck Playable

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

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

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

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

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