Games like Novice in the world
If Novice in the world is your kind of game, the closest matches are Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Shards of Feyra and Curse of the Dragonbeast — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its idle progression feels exploitative, atmospheric and challenging. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Novice in the world: This game includes RPG content such as exploration, self building teams, battles, and growth, as well as multiplayer gameplay such as interacting with other players, forming guilds, and competing in battles.
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
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Shares turn based combat and a challenging mood with Novice in the world.
Top pick for Novice in the world fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novice in the world.
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.
Shards of Feyra
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Second-strongest match for Novice in the world fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice in the world.
This is a turn based tactical RPG, which could be played with your friend or solo. Each player will control 2 heroes and try to help the village leader with various quests and save the land of Feyra.
Curse of the Dragonbeast
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Third-strongest match for Novice in the world fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Novice in the world.
A turn-based tactical RPG with Team Roguelike Loot - help your team find the best build. Choose from 20+ playable professions, master over 130 unique items, and outsmart your enemies in unpredictable hex grid battles that reward adaptable strategy.
Songs of Conquest
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Shares faction politics and an atmospheric mood with Novice in the world.
Ranked #4 for Novice in the world fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novice in the world.
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Megaloot
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Shares crafting, upgrade system, indie and a lighthearted mood with Novice in the world.
Ranked #5 for Novice in the world fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice in the world.
Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.
Dark Deity
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Novice in the world.
Ranked #6 for Novice in the world fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice in the world.
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...
Heroes of Science and Fiction
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Shares turn based combat and a challenging mood with Novice in the world.
Ranked #7 for Novice in the world fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice in the world.
A turn-based sci-fi strategy that combines exploration and exciting clashes on the battlefield. Take control over several different species, raise powerful armies for your heroes and destroy your opponents! This HoMM-like is set in a scifi universe, with new mechanics on top of the classic formula.
For The King
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Shares turn based combat, resource management and a stressful mood with Novice in the world.
Ranked #8 for Novice in the world fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice in the world.
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Shares turn based combat and a challenging mood with Novice in the world.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novice in the world.
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.
Songs of Conquest
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics and an atmospheric mood with Novice in the world.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novice in the world.
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Dark Deity
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Novice in the world.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice in the world.
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...
Heroes of Science and Fiction
WHY THIS
Shares turn based combat and a challenging mood with Novice in the world.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Novice in the world.
A turn-based sci-fi strategy that combines exploration and exciting clashes on the battlefield. Take control over several different species, raise powerful armies for your heroes and destroy your opponents! This HoMM-like is set in a scifi universe, with new mechanics on top of the classic formula.
Frequently asked about Novice in the world
- Does Novice in the world run on Steam Deck?
- Novice in the world is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- Is Novice in the world free to play?
- Yes — Novice in the world is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
- Does Novice in the world have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Novice in the world supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Novice in the world?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Novice in the world are Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Shards of Feyra, Curse of the Dragonbeast.
- Who developed Novice in the world?
- Novice in the world was developed by cainiaochuangjianghu.
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