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2005 PC free 👍 94 % Very positive, 5,356 reviews on Steam

Turn-based tactics in a high fantasy world: you lead an army of varied unit types through campaigns and turn raw recruits into veterans who carry over into later scenarios. Terrain, unit choice and positioning decide each battle.

What defines Battle for Wesnoth:

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Tactical depth
  • Fantasy setting

The closest matches for Battle for Wesnoth are Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga, Warsong and Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Battle for Wesnoth special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga

95 %

2022 PC 18.49 € 👍 95 % Overwhelmingly positive, 12,952 reviews on Steam

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Tactical depth

A turn-based tactical RPG in the Fire Emblem vein where you command whole squads rather than single units, using terrain, morale and formations. As a fresh academy graduate you lead a growing army through a war-torn land.

Warsong

Turn-based combat

An early-90s tactical RPG forerunner to Langrisser: as Prince Garett you lead commanders and their hired troops through turn-based battles to free your kingdom from the Dalsis Empire.

Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena

Turn-based combat

A turn-based strategy RPG where you lead a kingdom as one of five Knights of Rune, assembling monster and knight forces to conquer or defend territory on a war map. The blend of war simulation and character leveling makes it a genre classic.

Shining Force

Turn-based combat

A classic 16-bit tactical RPG where you lead a growing band of heroes through turn-based grid battles in a linear fantasy tale. Approachable and charming, with satisfying character leveling and promotions.

Warhammer Quest

Fantasy setting

A turn-based dungeon crawler adapted from the Games Workshop board game: you lead a small band of heroes through randomly assembled dungeons in the Warhammer world, fighting on a grid and upgrading them with loot and level-ups.

Vandal Hearts

Turn-based combat

A classic PlayStation tactical RPG where Ash Lambert and his companions fight an oppressive regime in turn-based battles. Battlefields with varied elevation and a grim story about an ancient threat define the experience.

Gladius

Turn-based combat

A tactical RPG where you run a gladiator school, recruit fighters and lead them through turn-based grid arena battles toward a championship. Classes, gear and skills give plenty of room for team building.

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