Rank 01Why this
Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Wartales.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
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- 35 games
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The closest matches to Wartales: Battle Brothers, Jagged Alliance 3, Wildermyth, Wasteland 3, and For The King II. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares mercenary management and tactical combat with Wartales.
- $11.24 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Shares tactical combat with Wartales.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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Wasteland 3
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Tactical RPG, like Wartales.
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For The King II
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Wartales.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Shiro Games
- Price: $34.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 85% of 13,171 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Contracts let you shape your own story
- Cozy camp life loop contrasts with brutal combat
- Deep party synergy and build variety
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Wartales
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XCOM® 2
Why this: Shares resource allocation with Wartales.
X-COM: UFO Defense
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Wartales.
Mount & Blade
Why this: Shares tactical combat with Wartales.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Same immersive mood as Wartales.
Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Tactical RPG, like Wartales.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Wartales at current Steam store prices.
Stolen Realm
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Tactical RPG, like Wartales.
Gloomhaven
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Wartales.
Blackguards
Why this: Shares party synergy with Wartales.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Wildermyth
Why this: Shares tactical combat with Wartales.
For The King II
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Wartales.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Tactical RPG, like Wartales.
More from Shiro Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Shiro Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Northgard: Definitive Edition
Why this: Same challenging mood as Wartales.
Dune: Spice Wars
Why this: Same immersive mood as Wartales.
Darksburg
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Wartales.
About Wartales
The closest matches to Wartales: Battle Brothers, Jagged Alliance 3, Wildermyth, Wasteland 3, and For The King II. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Wartales is your kind of game, the closest matches are Battle Brothers, Jagged Alliance 3 and Wildermyth — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its camp customization and contract based progression. 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.
Wartales is an open-world tactical RPG developed by Shiro Games in which players lead a band of mercenaries seeking fortune across a sprawling medieval setting. The game combines party-based combat with mercenary management and camp customization, tasking players with resource allocation, recruiting companions, and completing contracts to progress. Reviewers highlight that tactical positioning matters more than raw stats, with deep party synergy and build variety driving combat strategy. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, with the cozy camp-life loop providing a contemplative counterpoint to the challenging combat encounters. The game supports online co-op, runs verified on Steam Deck, and spans a massive world with adaptive difficulty, currently holding an 85% positive rating from over 13,000 Steam reviews at $34.99.
About Wartales: Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!
Is Wartales worth buying?
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 13,171 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 57% positive across 185 new reviews, 29 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $34.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 104 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 56 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Contracts let you shape your own story
- Cozy camp life loop contrasts with brutal combat
- Deep party synergy and build variety
- Mercenary camp feels like a second home
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“What's under the hood in terms of mechanics - combat, troop management, and map exploration are fun. Everything that ties it together, however, is such an unnecessary bore. A studio that has made so much money with a good concept, then…”
“I really like the base game, Please stop adding new dlc's. Take a break and work on whats in the game please.”
People who play it also play: Battle Brothers, Jagged Alliance 3, Wildermyth
Frequently asked about Wartales
Can I run it?
Is Wartales verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Wartales is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Wartales cost?
Wartales is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Wartales have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Wartales supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Wartales?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Wartales are Battle Brothers, Jagged Alliance 3, Wildermyth.
Who developed Wartales?
Wartales was developed by Shiro Games.