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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.

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

The closest matches for Shining Force are Our Adventurer Guild, Dream Tactics and Fae Tactics. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shining Force special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Our Adventurer Guild

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

As the new Guild Master you lead a roster of adventurers through turn-based tactical battles and expeditions, deciding whether the guild thrives or collapses. The focus is on building your party and fighting tactically in a fantasy setting.

Dream Tactics

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactics RPG where cards drive your party's actions on the battlefield. You build decks and guide Neru and friends through a dream world whose inhabitants are stuck asleep.

Fae Tactics

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactical RPG with pixel-art visuals where you lead the young mage Peony, her companions and summoned allies through grid-based battles. The story centers on the conflict between humans and the magical fae.

Astral Throne

Turn-based combat

A retro-inspired tactical RPG with roguelike runs: you assemble a party, recruit allies and combine their skills to unravel the curse of a falling star over the kingdom.

Mortal Glory 2

Turn-based combat

You lead a band of traveling gladiators through a turn-based fantasy roguelike, recruiting fighters, gathering loot and working out clever battlefield tactics on the road to the tournament.

Arc the Lad

Fantasy setting

An early tactical RPG for the PlayStation in which young Arc gathers a growing party and fights grid-based, turn-based battles against a looming threat. A genre classic with a straightforward, linear story.

Tinyfolks

Fantasy setting

Tinyfolks combines turn-based tactical battles with town building: you train your villagers, head out to fight monsters, and use the spoils to improve your settlement. It feels light and approachable while still offering party building and tactical decisions.

Battle for Wesnoth

Turn-based combat

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.

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