Games like Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains

Classic turn-based RPG with a historical fantasy setting. Features a Frankish knight's journey across Eurasia, encountering cultural fusion and power disputes.

84% positive from 1,268 · 2023 · 5% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $13.99 $6.99 -50% · Lowest ever $6.99 (2024-07-31)

RPGTurn-Based Combat Historical Medieval Story RichForeign

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Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

93% positive from 2,599 reviews202128% finish itDeck Playable

This is a turn-based RPG with a unique ink-wash art style, featuring a Five Elements system and monster-taming mechanics. It tells a historical fantasy legend with multiple endings.

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

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Knights of Honor

93% positive from 2,376 reviews2009Deck Playable

Real-time strategy game with kingdom management and a knight skill system. Players wage war, conduct diplomacy, and build their economy to expand their realm.

The catchThe unpatched Steam build will not display correctly on modern monitors.

Both are tagged Medieval and Historical.

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A Legionary's Life

87% positive from 2,483 reviews201949% finish it

Play a Roman ranker through the Second Punic War in turn-based fights decided by morale, reach and high ground, with permadeath and points carried from your best runs into the next legionary.

What players likedPlayers praise the game's immersive historical accuracy and amazing writing, with menu music reminiscent of Assassin's Creed 2.

The catchFights come down to RNG, and high percentage rolls miss over and over.

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

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King Of The Castle

88% positive from 1,715 reviews202341% finish itDeck Playable

Multiplayer party game where one player is Monarch and others vote on decisions. Features emergent narrative, political intrigue, and rebellion with shifting power dynamics.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique blend of party game, political simulator, and interactive storytelling, wishing for more plotlines and regions.

The catchIt needs at least four players and offers no bots or single player mode.

Both are tagged Medieval and Story Rich.

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My Child Lebensborn

94% positive from 1,409 reviews202117% finish itDeck Playable

Story-driven nurture simulator. Players balance resource management and daily care to shape a child's personality and worldview.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging, story-driven parenting simulation based on real historical events.

The catchChoices barely affect the outcome, leaving players unable to actually help the child.

Both are tagged Historical, Story Rich and RPG.

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A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

70% positive from 14,786 reviews20187% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a grand strategy game with turn-based empire building and real-time tactical battles. Players forge alliances, manage settlements, and conquer territories to rule Britain.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive historical setting and improved sieges, comparing it favorably to other Total War titles and M&B mods.

The catchFeels like a shallow mod of an older entry in the series rather than a new game.

Both are tagged Medieval and Historical.

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More about Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains

What players liked

Players praise this historical Chinese RPG as a unique blend of authentic history and classic JRPG elements.

The catch

Puzzles are literal math problems that force you to stop and do homework.

Reviews: 84% positive from 1,268
Released: 2023
Finish it: 5% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $13.99 $6.99 -50% · Lowest ever $6.99 (2024-07-31)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 1,268 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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