Rank 01Why this
Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like The Iron Oath.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like The Iron Oath
- 25 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked The Iron Oath also play
The closest matches to The Iron Oath: Battle Brothers, Those Who Rule, The Last Spell, Wartales, and Vagrus - The Riven Realms. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like The Iron Oath.
- $17.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Also Tactical RPG and Strategy RPG, like The Iron Oath.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 04 
Wartales
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Tactical RPG, like The Iron Oath.
Rank 05 
Vagrus - The Riven Realms
Why this: Also Dungeons & Dragons and CRPG, like The Iron Oath.
Rank 06 
Expeditions: Rome
Why this: Shares resource management with The Iron Oath.
Rank 07 
Dark Deity
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Strategy RPG, like The Iron Oath.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Iron Oath
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Also Dungeons & Dragons and Tactical RPG, like The Iron Oath.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Curious Panda Games
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 76% of 617 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Class skill trees allow varied builds
- Grim high fantasy narrative with demonic invasions
- Hex based dungeon events keep exploration unpredictable
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Immersive
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Iron Oath at current Steam store prices.
Shardpunk
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Tactical RPG, like The Iron Oath.
Expeditions: Viking
Why this: Also CRPG and Tactical RPG, like The Iron Oath.
Lost Eidolons
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Strategy RPG, like The Iron Oath.
Gloomhaven
Why this: Shares difficulty scaling with The Iron Oath.
The Adventurers
Why this: Shares resource management with The Iron Oath.
Avernum: Escape From the Pit
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like The Iron Oath.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Iron Oath, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like The Iron Oath.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Shares resource management with The Iron Oath.
Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Tactics, like The Iron Oath.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Those Who Rule
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like The Iron Oath.
The Last Spell
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Strategy RPG, like The Iron Oath.
Wartales
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Tactical RPG, like The Iron Oath.
Vagrus - The Riven Realms
Why this: Also Dungeons & Dragons and CRPG, like The Iron Oath.
Dark Deity
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Strategy RPG, like The Iron Oath.
About The Iron Oath
The closest matches to The Iron Oath: Battle Brothers, Those Who Rule, The Last Spell, Wartales, and Vagrus - The Riven Realms. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Iron Oath is your kind of game, the closest matches are Battle Brothers, Those Who Rule and The Last Spell — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and immersive, and single out its class skill talent trees and difficulty scaling. 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 The Iron Oath: Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
Is The Iron Oath worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 617 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 20 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Class skill trees allow varied builds
- Grim high fantasy narrative with demonic invasions
- Hex based dungeon events keep exploration unpredictable
- Mercenary crew management feels deeply personal
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The game had potential, waited for the updates, but now it's dead... It's playable but not finished.”
“If you use your action before you move, you do not get to move. Unplayable. This ruleset kills the enjoyment of any tactical game for me, and if you feel the same, you won't like this game either.”
People who play it also play: Battle Brothers, Those Who Rule, The Last Spell
Frequently asked about The Iron Oath
Can I run it?
Does The Iron Oath run on Steam Deck?
The Iron Oath 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 The Iron Oath cost?
The Iron Oath is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Iron Oath?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Iron Oath are Battle Brothers, Those Who Rule, The Last Spell.
Who developed The Iron Oath?
The Iron Oath was developed by Curious Panda Games and published by Balor Games.