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Also Narrative and Interactive Fiction, like Pendragon: Narrative Tactics.
- $7.49 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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The closest matches to Pendragon: Narrative Tactics: Heaven's Vault, Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind, Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2, King of Dragon Pass, and The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
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Same atmospheric mood as Pendragon: Narrative Tactics.
- $12.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Playable
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The Banner Saga
Why this: Shares narrative branching with Pendragon: Narrative Tactics.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Pendragon: Narrative Tactics
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- 1Heaven's Vault
Also Narrative and Interactive Fiction, like Pendragon: Narrative Tactics.
- 86% of 1,626 reviews
- 2Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind
Also Mythology and Interactive Fiction, like Pendragon: Narrative Tactics.
- 79% of 413 reviews
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- 9The Necromancer's Tale
Also Narrative and Turn-Based Tactics, like Pendragon: Narrative Tactics.
- 92% of 650 reviews
- 10Expelled!
Also Historical and Interactive Fiction, like Pendragon: Narrative Tactics.
- 95% of 177 reviews
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- 15Legends of the Round Table
Also Historical and Turn-Based Tactics, like Pendragon: Narrative Tactics.
- 91% of 76 reviews
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Also Turn-Based Tactics and Interactive Fiction, like Pendragon: Narrative Tactics.
- 75% of 88 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: inkle Ltd
- Price: $16.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 70% of 93 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 74
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Chess like tactical positioning matters
- Multiple unlockable characters with unique arcs
- Narrative choices emerge from movement
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Why this: Also Narrative and Interactive Fiction, like Pendragon: Narrative Tactics.
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Why this: Shares narrative branching with Pendragon: Narrative Tactics.
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Other recommendable Steam games by inkle Ltd, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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About Pendragon: Narrative Tactics
The closest matches to Pendragon: Narrative Tactics: Heaven's Vault, Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind, Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2, King of Dragon Pass, and The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Pendragon: Narrative Tactics is your kind of game, the closest matches are Heaven's Vault, Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind and Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its character unlocks and grid based positioning. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Pendragon: Narrative Tactics: AD 673. Camelot has fallen. The Round Table must rally to save King Arthur. Narrative strategy game from the creators of 80 DAYS, with elegant tactics and a unique, dynamic story every time you replay.
Is Pendragon: Narrative Tactics worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 70% of 93 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 80% off, now $3.39 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 5 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Chess like tactical positioning matters
- Multiple unlockable characters with unique arcs
- Narrative choices emerge from movement
- Procedural encounters reshape every run
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Frustrating. Half narrative game, half tactical combat, and neither half works very well separately or together.”
“I have always liked Inkle games for their story telling ( Socery and 80 days) and I expected a well told turn based story with this game, and if this is what you are expecting your going to be disapointed. I can't put my finger on what is…”
People who play it also play: Heaven's Vault, Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind, Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2
Frequently asked about Pendragon: Narrative Tactics
Can I run it?
Does Pendragon: Narrative Tactics run on Steam Deck?
Pendragon: Narrative 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 Pendragon: Narrative Tactics cost?
Pendragon: Narrative Tactics is listed on Steam at 16.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Pendragon: Narrative Tactics?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pendragon: Narrative Tactics are Heaven's Vault, Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind, Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2.
Who developed Pendragon: Narrative Tactics?
Pendragon: Narrative Tactics was developed by inkle Ltd.