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2015PC74 % positive8.99 €

An old-school indie RPG that mixes turn-based battles with point-and-click adventure elements in a fantasy world centered on dwarves. The focus is on a story-driven journey with a retro feel.

Turn-based combat
Fantasy setting
Strong character progression
Strong, story-driven narrative

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The closest matches for The Dwarf Run are In Stars and Time, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd and The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Dwarf Run special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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In Stars and Time

92 %Match

2023PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified98 % positive19.50 €

A time-loop RPG where you relive the same journey again and again, using what you learn each cycle to solve puzzles and change your party's fate. Its emotional story and clever rock-paper-scissors-style turn-based combat are the heart of the experience.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd

Turn-based combat

A story-heavy JRPG with turn-based combat that serves as an epilogue to the Liberl saga, following Kevin and Ries on a hunt for an ancient artifact. It offers the largest playable cast in the series up to that point and rewards fans of the earlier games with many callbacks.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

Strong, story-driven narrative

The direct sequel continues Estelle and Joshua's journey with an epic, emotional story and a large, lovable cast. The refined turn-based combat with orbment magic adds tactical depth, while the world and its characters take center stage.

Beloved Rapture

Turn-based combat

An indie JRPG inspired by the classics, featuring turn-based battles, hidden secrets and an intimate coming-of-age tale set against larger threats facing a troubled kingdom.

Divided Reigns

Turn-based combat

A classic-inspired fantasy JRPG in the spirit of the 16-bit era: you lead a party through turn-based, tactical battles and a sweeping, emotional story.

Avernum 2: Crystal Souls

Turn-based combat

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.

Dokimon

Turn-based combat

An indie creature-collecting adventure set in the Xelos region, where you search for your missing childhood friend. The metadata suggests monster battles and story-driven exploration.

Celestian Tales: Realms Beyond

Turn-based combat

A classic-style indie RPG with turn-based battles, telling a morally ambiguous story through the eyes of several different characters.

Selatria: Advent of the Dakk'rian Empire

Turn-based combat

An indie RPG where Mage and Melanie flee an imperial invasion and gather allies to save their homeland and eventually the world. It leans on classic turn-based combat and a growing party of companions.

Chained Echoes

Turn-based combat

An indie JRPG in 16-bit style with a clever turn-based battle system and a grown-up story.

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