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2005PCSteam Deck playable94 % positivefree

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.

Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
Tactical depth
Deep systems to master

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The closest matches for Battle for Wesnoth are Blood Bowl 2, Fantasy Wars and Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Battle for Wesnoth special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

In short: games like Battle for Wesnoth

Best alternative overall: Blood Bowl 2 93% match – Turn-based combat
With more action: Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord 90% match – with combat
Newest alternative: Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga 91% match – released 2022

Best match

Blood Bowl 2

93 %Match

2015PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable78 % positive29.99 €

Turn-based fantasy football in the Warhammer world, where you lead a team of orcs, elves or undead through tactical moves, risky dice rolls and brutal fouls. Dark humor plus league and online modes keep it engaging for a long time.

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Fantasy Wars

Turn-based combat

A classic turn-based strategy game in a fantasy world where humans, orcs, dwarves and elves clash across three linked campaigns. Leveling hero units add a light RPG flavor to the tactical battles.

Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic

Turn-based combat

Turn-based fantasy strategy blending empire building, hero development and tactical battles. The added Shadow World, new races, plus a map generator and campaign editor give it lots of variety.

Fantasy General II: Invasion

Turn-based combat

A turn-based fantasy wargame where you lead an army of units and heroes across hex battlefields and upgrade your troops between battles. Terrain, equipment and positioning decide who wins.

Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga

Turn-based combat

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.

Age of Wonders III

Turn-based combat

Turn-based fantasy strategy where you lead an empire and command armies in tactical battles. Hero customization, class choices and diplomacy blend 4X play with light RPG elements.

Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactics game that feels like a tabletop wargame with RPG elements, featuring gridless battles and a morale system. Two campaigns let you lead either a scheming succubus or a brutal orc warchief.

Telepath Tactics Liberated

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactical RPG in the vein of Fire Emblem, adding destructible terrain, traps and shoving enemies into cliffs or lava for lots of tactical freedom. A built-in campaign editor lets you create your own missions.

Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

Turn-based combat

Turn-based fantasy strategy where you play a wizard building cities, leading heroes and armies, and researching spells. The blend of empire building, RPG elements and tactical battles defines it.

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.

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