Games like This Is Not Chess
by Courtney Dawson
This Is Not Chess is a top-down 2D fantasy turn-based tactics RPG: managing actions, commanding squads and using techniques. Tenderfoot Tactics and Rime Berta play most like This Is Not Chess. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its strategy rpg, turn-based tactics and tactical rpg.
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Tenderfoot Tactics
Oct 21, 2020 · Kevin Maxon, Michael Bell, Isa Hutchinson, Taylor Thomas, Zoe Vartanian, Madison Pathe
Both: Tactical RPG · Turn-Based Tactics · Strategy RPG
3D fantasy tactical RPG, lush, painterly. Turn-based combat, open-world exploration and environmental manipulation.
Tactical RPGExplorationTurn-Based TacticsParty-Based RPGStrategy RPGTurn-Based StrategyCharacter CustomizationOpen WorldSingleplayerStrategy👍 221Rime Berta
Dec 16, 2014 · NEXT-SOFT+
Both: Turn-Based Tactics · Tactical RPG · Strategy RPG
Isometric 2.5D fantasy tactical RPG, cute whimsical. Tactical combat, commanding units and customizing skills.
Turn-Based TacticsTactical RPGDungeon CrawlerTurn-BasedStrategy RPGTurn-Based StrategyParty-Based RPGJRPGRPGStrategyTactical Breach Wizards
Aug 22, 2024 · Suspicious Developments
Both: Turn-Based Tactics · Strategy RPG · Tactical RPG
Isometric 3D fantasy turn-based tactical RPG, stylized low-poly. Combining spells, fighting enemies and unraveling a conspiracy.
Turn-Based TacticsPuzzleStory RichTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedFunnyTacticalSingleplayerStrategy RPGTactical RPG👍 11,505Wargroove
Feb 1, 2019 · Chucklefish
Both: Turn-Based Tactics · Tactical RPG · Strategy RPG
Top-down 2D fantasy turn-based strategy RPG, animated pixel art. Commanding armies, customizing battlefields and fighting tactical battles.
StrategyTurn-Based TacticsPixel GraphicsTurn-Based StrategyTactical RPGIndieStrategy RPGTurn-BasedTacticalSingleplayer👍 4,019Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Jun 10, 2022 · Dancing Dragon Games
Both: Tactical RPG · Strategy RPG
2D fantasy tactical RPG, pixel graphics. Commanding squads, managing logistics and building character relationships.
Tactical RPGRPGStory RichTurn-Based StrategyFantasyAdventureFemale ProtagonistStrategy RPGPixel GraphicsRomance👍 12,901Those Who Rule
Jan 27, 2025 · Eldin Turulja
Both: Tactical RPG · Turn-Based Tactics · Strategy RPG
Isometric 3D fantasy tactical turn-based RPG, stylized hand-drawn. Assemble and train party, customize equipment, fight tactical battles.
Tactical RPGTurn-Based TacticsRPGStrategy RPGTurn-Based StrategyParty-Based RPGStory RichPerma DeathCRPGDifficult👍 1,124Mercenaries Blaze
Jun 10, 2021 · ESQUADRA,inc., RideonJapan
Both: Turn-Based Tactics · Strategy RPG
Isometric 3D fantasy tactical simulation RPG, pixel dot-art. Turn-based combat, character customization and strategy.
RPGTurn-Based TacticsStrategyTurn-Based StrategyStrategy RPGPixel GraphicsTurn-Based CombatFantasyGrid-Based MovementTactical👍 562Tactics Ogre: Reborn
Nov 11, 2022 · Square Enix
Both: Tactical RPG · Turn-Based Tactics · Strategy RPG
Isometric 3D fantasy tactical RPG, detailed pixel art. Tactical battles, character customization and story decisions.
Tactical RPGTurn-Based TacticsStrategy RPGRPGSimulation2.5DJRPGTurn-BasedFantasySingleplayer👍 4,064TRIANGLE STRATEGY
Oct 13, 2022 · Square Enix, ARTDINK
Both: Turn-Based Tactics · Strategy RPG
Isometric 2D fantasy turn-based strategy RPG, pixel graphics. Tactical battles, making story choices and strengthening characters.
Turn-Based TacticsStrategy RPGRPGJRPGStrategyPixel GraphicsWar2DGrid-Based MovementStory Rich👍 3,252Pedigree Tactics
Jan 6, 2023 · Schnauzer Schtudios LLC
Both: Tactical RPG · Turn-Based Tactics · Strategy RPG
Isometric 2D fantasy tactical RPG, monster-breeder, hand-drawn, colorful. Recruiting and fusing monsters, turn-based combat, breeding.
Tactical RPGTurn-Based TacticsRPGPvEStrategy RPGCuteFunnyControllerLinearTurn-Based CombatDisgaea PC
Feb 24, 2016 · Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.
Both: Strategy RPG · Turn-Based Tactics · Tactical RPG
Isometric 3D fantasy strategy RPG, anime. Turn-based combat, character leveling and dungeon crawling.
Strategy RPGJRPGAnimeTurn-BasedRPGComedyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based TacticsTactical RPGFunny👍 4,300