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2023PCSteam Deck playable88 % positive9.75 €

You explore a fictional island civilization in this old-school role-playing game with grid-based movement. Its setting draws on Middle Eastern folklore and religion, giving your journey a lore-rich backdrop.

  • Fantasy setting
  • Strong character progression
  • Lots to discover
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

The closest matches for Islands of the Caliph are Avernum 2: Crystal Souls, Exiled Kingdoms and Avernum 6. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Islands of the Caliph special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Avernum 2: Crystal Souls

88 %Match

2015PCSteam Deck playable93 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Islands of the Caliph: deep character progression, a fantasy setting and lots to discover.

A classic indie RPG set in a vast underground world with turn-based combat, a party you build yourself and 50+ hours of content. Plenty of towns, dungeons, spells and artifacts reward long exploration.

Exiled Kingdoms

Fantasy setting

An old-school isometric action RPG with a large freely explorable world, factions and quests that involve choices. It focuses on character building, exploration and challenging combat.

Avernum 6

Strong character progression

A classic turn-based indie RPG set in a vast underground nation, where you build a party and play through the finale of the Great Trials Trilogy. It focuses on deep character building and plenty of exploration, while its presentation stays modest.

Avernum 4

Strong character progression

A classic indie RPG from Spiderweb Software: you lead a party through the underground realm of Avernum, exploring sprawling caverns and fighting in turn-based combat. It focuses on character builds, quests and exploration rather than flashy graphics.

Avernum 5

Strong character progression

A classic indie party-based RPG from Spiderweb Software set in the underground realm of Avernum. You explore a big world, fight turn-based battles and build your characters through deep skill systems, with the emphasis on quests and progression rather than flashy graphics.

Wandering Sword

Strong character progression

A pixel-art Wuxia RPG following a young man pulled into sect feuds and martial arts training. Grid-based turn-based tactical battles, a large party and deep skill development are at its core.

Ara Fell

Fantasy setting

An indie JRPG with classic turn-based combat set in a magical world of floating islands above the clouds. Its story about a vampire threat blends Japanese and Western RPG elements.

Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

Strong character progression

A classic RPG from ex-Fallout developers where magic and steam-powered technology clash in a world in upheaval. Flexible character creation and many ways to solve quests make each playthrough different, whether you play a mage or a tinkerer.

Nethergate: Resurrection

Strong character progression

A classic turn-based party RPG set in Roman-occupied ancient Britain, where you lead a group of warriors and mages hunting for lost magical secrets. Historical setting meets Celtic myth, with old-school tactical combat.

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