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Games like Telepath Tactics

If Telepath Tactics is your kind of game, the closest matches are Voidspire Tactics, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark and Wargroove — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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 Telepath Tactics: A deep indie strategy RPG with destructible battlefields; the ability to build bridges, traps, and barricades; the ability to shove enemies off cliffs and into lava; and full-fledged mod support.

2015StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Sinister Design
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Players who liked Telepath Tactics also play

Steam players who put hours into Telepath Tactics 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. Voidspire Tactics

    WHY THIS

    Shares status effects, environmental interaction and an atmospheric mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Top pick for Telepath Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath 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!

    2015StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Second-strongest match for Telepath Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

    2019StrategyIndieRPG4.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Wargroove

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Third-strongest match for Telepath Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!

    2019StrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Telepath Tactics Liberated

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Ranked #4 for Telepath Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    An SRPG fan's SRPG! Imagine Fire Emblem with destructible battlefields; the ability to place traps; the ability to shove enemies off cliffs, into lava, or into each other; and a built-in campaign creator.

    2022StrategyIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Popup Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Ranked #5 for Telepath Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    A tactical roguelike RPG inspired by our favorite tabletop games that lets you create any ability, item, villain, hero, and game imaginable.

    2020StrategyIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Chroma Squad

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Ranked #6 for Telepath Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    Tactical RPG about 5 stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-inspired TV show! Cast actors, upgrade your studio, craft Mechas of cardboard and duct tape. Once the cameras are rolling, control your cast of 5 colored-jumpsuit-clad warriors in turn-based battles.

    2015StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Last Spell

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Ranked #7 for Telepath Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Pathway

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Ranked #8 for Telepath Tactics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Telepath Tactics

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 a contemplative mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Reviewers of Telepath Tactics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Telepath Tactics.

    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. Battle for Wesnoth

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Reviewers of Telepath Tactics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.

    2018StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. FINAL FANTASY

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Telepath Tactics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Telepath 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.

    2021RPG7.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. BRIGANDINE ABYSS

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Telepath Tactics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Telepath Tactics.

    Play as one of six factions to confront the Abyssloa Empire. Command your troops, develop your bases, and take control of the continent of Meltitea in this tactical strategy RPG!

    2026StrategySimulationSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Telepath Tactics on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Telepath Tactics on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Telepath Tactics.

    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 ↗
  3. PEAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Telepath Tactics on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Telepath Tactics on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Telepath Tactics.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Telepath Tactics on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    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 ↗
  6. Inscryption

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Telepath Tactics on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    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 ↗
  7. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Telepath Tactics on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    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 ↗
  8. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Telepath Tactics on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗

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 Indie and RPG with Telepath Tactics.

    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. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    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 ↗
  3. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Telepath Tactics.

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Last Sovereign

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Kingdom: Classic

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.

    2015StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Mr.Mine

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!

    2020StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Realm Grinder

    WHY THIS

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

    Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!

    2017StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Soda Dungeon

    WHY THIS

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

    Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.

    2017RPGFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck 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. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

    2019StrategyIndieRPG4.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Telepath Tactics Liberated

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    An SRPG fan's SRPG! Imagine Fire Emblem with destructible battlefields; the ability to place traps; the ability to shove enemies off cliffs, into lava, or into each other; and a built-in campaign creator.

    2022StrategyIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Last Spell

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Telepath Tactics.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Telepath Tactics.

    Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Telepath Tactics

Does Telepath Tactics run on Steam Deck?
Telepath 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 Telepath Tactics cost?
Telepath Tactics is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Telepath Tactics have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Telepath Tactics supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Telepath Tactics?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Telepath Tactics are Voidspire Tactics, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark, Wargroove.
Who developed Telepath Tactics?
Telepath Tactics was developed by Sinister Design.

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 Telepath Tactics.

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