Games like Tenderfoot Tactics
Below are 18 hand-picked alternatives to Tenderfoot Tactics for fans of strategy, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Tenderfoot Tactics also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from Kevin Maxon, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Tenderfoot Tactics: A party of goblins, granted magic by an ancient spirit, wanders the archipelago, fighting back the terrible Fog. Wield elemental power with wild repercussions in this open-world tactics RPG.
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Horizon's Gate
Top pick for Tenderfoot Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.
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Leman
Second-strongest match for Tenderfoot Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
A bloodthirsty, high fantasy, turn-based combat, open-world RPG! Light on story, this game is about deadly tactical combat and developing a legendary adventuring party!
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Voidspire Tactics
Third-strongest match for Tenderfoot Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
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Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
Ranked #4 for Tenderfoot Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
On your maiden voyage with the Heroes Guild, your ship was capsized by an enigmatic maelstrom, stranding your party on Respite Island. Navigate your way through pirates, ferocious beasts, and shady alchemists as you unravel its mysteries.
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Time Break Chronicles
Ranked #5 for Tenderfoot Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
Time Break Chronicles is a fusion of classic JRPGs and modern Roguelites, with a cast of 100 playable classes to find and unlock. Build your team, customize their abilities, and venture into a procedurally generated adventure through space-time and beyond!
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The Iron Oath
Ranked #6 for Tenderfoot Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
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Rise Eterna
Ranked #7 for Tenderfoot Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
Follow the story of Lua and unveil the mysteries surrounding her origins in the tactical RPG, reminiscence of the 16-bit era Japanese strategy games. Recruit up to 14 characters with unique abilities and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights.
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Ranked #8 for Tenderfoot Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Tenderfoot Tactics.
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Tenderfoot Tactics
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Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
Reviewers of Tenderfoot Tactics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.
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Baldur's Gate 3
Reviewers of Tenderfoot Tactics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Tenderfoot Tactics.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
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FINAL FANTASY
Reviewers of Tenderfoot Tactics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tenderfoot Tactics.
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
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More from Kevin Maxon
Other recommendable Steam games by Kevin Maxon, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Eidolon
Another title from Kevin Maxon, the studio behind Tenderfoot Tactics. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tenderfoot Tactics.
Narrative exploration game located in a massive, post-human Western Washington. Navigate an open world that has been reclaimed by nature. Use journals, letters, zines, and other documents to learn the interconnected stories of the people who lived here once.
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Viridi
Another title from Kevin Maxon, the studio behind Tenderfoot Tactics. Shares Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.
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Fire Place
Another title from Kevin Maxon, the studio behind Tenderfoot Tactics. Shares Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
Savor the simple pleasure of building and maintaining a fire. Best enjoyed during seasonal gatherings and cold, dark nights.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
On your maiden voyage with the Heroes Guild, your ship was capsized by an enigmatic maelstrom, stranding your party on Respite Island. Navigate your way through pirates, ferocious beasts, and shady alchemists as you unravel its mysteries.
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Time Break Chronicles
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Tenderfoot Tactics.
Time Break Chronicles is a fusion of classic JRPGs and modern Roguelites, with a cast of 100 playable classes to find and unlock. Build your team, customize their abilities, and venture into a procedurally generated adventure through space-time and beyond!
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Tenderfoot Tactics.
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Frequently asked about Tenderfoot Tactics
- Does Tenderfoot Tactics run on Steam Deck?
- Tenderfoot Tactics is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Tenderfoot Tactics cost?
- Tenderfoot Tactics is listed on Steam at 4.94 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Tenderfoot Tactics?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tenderfoot Tactics are Horizon's Gate, Leman, Voidspire Tactics.
- Who developed Tenderfoot Tactics?
- Tenderfoot Tactics was developed by Kevin Maxon, Michael Bell, Isa Hutchinson and published by Ice Water Games.
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