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Games like Mercenaries Blaze

If Mercenaries Blaze is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dark Deity, Mercenaries Saga 1 -Will of the White Lions- and Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative and epic. 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.

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About Mercenaries Blaze: “Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.

2021StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby ESQUADRA,inc., RideonJapan
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Steam players who put hours into Mercenaries Blaze also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Dark Deity

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Top pick for Mercenaries Blaze fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Mercenaries Saga 1 -Will of the White Lions-

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Second-strongest match for Mercenaries Blaze fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Mercenaries Saga 1 is a turn based tactical simulation RPG. It is the first of the series followed by many other solid simulation games: Mercenaries Blaze and Mercenaries Rebirth being the most recent addition to the series.

    2023StrategyRPG11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Mercenaries Blaze fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    “Mercenaries Wings” is a tactical simulation RPG where you level up, equip and command a group of mercenaries to fight through the stages. Character design is by the illustrator Raita Kazama, who has spared no effort in detail to make each character expressive and alive.

    2023StrategyRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Mercenaries Saga 3 -Gray Wolves of War-

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and a contemplative mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Ranked #4 for Mercenaries Blaze fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    “Mercenaries Saga 3: Gray Wolves of War” is a tactical simulation RPG set in a fantasy background. It is the third game of the Mercenaries Saga.

    2023StrategySimulationRPG11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Mercenaries Saga 2 -Order of the Silver Eagle-

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Ranked #5 for Mercenaries Blaze fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    “Mercenaries Saga 2: Order of the Silver Eagle” is a tactical simulation RPG where you fight through 32 stages with Claude, Captain of the Silver Eagles and his team.

    2023StrategySimulationRPG11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Mercenaries Rebirth: Call of the Wild Lynx

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Ranked #6 for Mercenaries Blaze fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Obtain the sword of victory together with Princess Kiera and the Wild Lynx Mercenaries! Mercenaries Rebirth is a tactical RPG set in a fantasy world.

    2022StrategyRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Lost Eidolons

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Ranked #7 for Mercenaries Blaze fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield.

    2022StrategyIndieRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Mercenaries Lament: Requiem of the Silver Wolf

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and a retro mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Ranked #8 for Mercenaries Blaze fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Mercenaries Lament is a tactical simulation RPG set in a fantasy world. Battles occur on quarter-view maps with height differences, where character positioning in the front, back, and side of enemy units may very well determine each battle’s outcome.

    2025StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Mercenaries Blaze

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Tactics Ogre: Reborn

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Reviewers of Mercenaries Blaze cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.

    2022SimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Wild Lynx Jigsaw

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Mercenaries Blaze cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Step into the untamed wilderness with "Wild Lynx Jigsaw"—a captivating puzzle game that lets you piece together the beauty and mystery of the majestic lynx. From 30-piece relaxing puzzles to intricate 285-piece challenges, immerse yourself in stunning scenes of the lynx roaming its natural habitat.

    2025StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Reviewers of Mercenaries Blaze cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Beyond creation, four eras come together as one! Discover the latest entry in this iconic Tactical RPG series. Form your own team of SD Gundams and deploy for battle -- with units from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, SEED, 00, and Iron-Blooded Orphans!

    2019StrategyRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. FINAL FANTASY

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Reviewers of Mercenaries Blaze cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    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.

    2021RPG7.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mercenaries Blaze at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mercenaries Blaze on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mercenaries Blaze on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mercenaries Blaze on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Mercenaries Blaze on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Mercenaries Blaze on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

    2010Strategy7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~69% under Mercenaries Blaze on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Mercenaries Blaze.

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    2019StrategyIndie6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Inscryption

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Mercenaries Blaze on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Mercenaries Blaze on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Mercenaries Blaze.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

    2017IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Saihate Station

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

    2025IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  7. Moonring

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

    2023RPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from ESQUADRA,inc.

Other recommendable Steam games by ESQUADRA,inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Death Come True

    WHY THIS

    Another title from ESQUADRA,inc., the studio behind Mercenaries Blaze.

    Everything rides on your choices in this new wave interactive movie game. Experience a thrilling science fiction mystery in full-length live-action format—from genius creator of the "Danganronpa" series, Kazutaka Kodaka!

    2020Adventure15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. R-Type Dimensions EX

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Another title from ESQUADRA,inc., the studio behind Mercenaries Blaze.

    R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!

    2018Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Transiruby

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Another title from ESQUADRA,inc., the studio behind Mercenaries Blaze.

    Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

    2021Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. World's End Club

    WHY THIS

    Another title from ESQUADRA,inc., the studio behind Mercenaries Blaze. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Twelve kids. 1200 kilometers. One epic journey across Japan! Surround yourself with a cast of charming, quirky characters as you set off on an unforgettable trip!

    2021ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. KAMIKO

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Another title from ESQUADRA,inc., the studio behind Mercenaries Blaze.

    Wield your weapon bestowed by the gods, and open the gates between worlds!

    2019ActionAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Lode Runner Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Another title from ESQUADRA,inc., the studio behind Mercenaries Blaze.

    Lode Runner Legacy is the latest edition in the popular Lode Runner series. Players control “Runner” to recover stolen gold while avoiding enemies and minefields. Enjoy the ingenious balance of puzzle and action gameplay, an updated Voxel visual style and powerful game editors. Ver.2.0 Update is out now!

    2017ActionCasual11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. SHINOBI NON GRATA

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Another title from ESQUADRA,inc., the studio behind Mercenaries Blaze.

    Shinobi alert! Use your 7 shinobi weapons to survive the bloodshed! Introducing a hard core 2D ninja action game by Hyper-retro graphics.

    2023Action14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Fairune Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Another title from ESQUADRA,inc., the studio behind Mercenaries Blaze. Shares RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Fairune Collection includes four games in one package – Fairune, Fairune 2, Fairune Origin and Fairune Blast!

    2018AdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Dark Deity

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Lost Eidolons

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield.

    2022StrategyIndieRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Mercenaries Lament: Requiem of the Silver Wolf

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and a retro mood with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and RPG with Mercenaries Blaze.

    Mercenaries Lament is a tactical simulation RPG set in a fantasy world. Battles occur on quarter-view maps with height differences, where character positioning in the front, back, and side of enemy units may very well determine each battle’s outcome.

    2025StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Mercenaries Blaze

Is Mercenaries Blaze verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Mercenaries Blaze 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 Mercenaries Blaze cost?
Mercenaries Blaze is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mercenaries Blaze?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mercenaries Blaze are Dark Deity, Mercenaries Saga 1 -Will of the White Lions-, Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix.
Who developed Mercenaries Blaze?
Mercenaries Blaze was developed by ESQUADRA,inc., RideonJapan and published by Flyhigh Works.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Mercenaries Blaze.

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