# Games like The Necromancer's Tale

> The closest matches to The Necromancer's Tale: Vagrus - The Riven Realms, The Thaumaturge, Esoteric Ebb, Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy, and Sovereign Syndicate. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Vagrus - The Riven Realms](https://imho.run/games/909660/vagrus-the-riven-realms) — Also Narrative and CRPG, like The Necromancer's Tale. 1,191 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/909660/)
2. [The Thaumaturge](https://imho.run/games/1684350/the-thaumaturge) — A frequent pick in The Necromancer's Tale players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,516 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1684350/)
3. [Esoteric Ebb](https://imho.run/games/2057760/esoteric-ebb) — Also Narrative and CRPG, like The Necromancer's Tale. 4,509 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2057760/)
4. [Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy](https://imho.run/games/2108180/swordhaven-iron-conspiracy) — Also CRPG and Lore-Rich, like The Necromancer's Tale. 289 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2108180/)
5. [Sovereign Syndicate](https://imho.run/games/1674920/sovereign-syndicate) — Also CRPG, like The Necromancer's Tale. 280 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1674920/)
6. [The Age of Decadence](https://imho.run/games/230070/the-age-of-decadence) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like The Necromancer's Tale. 2,369 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230070/)
7. [Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game](https://imho.run/games/648410/colony-ship-a-post-earth-role-playing-game) — Also CRPG and Lore-Rich, like The Necromancer's Tale. 3,062 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/648410/)
8. [Cultist Simulator](https://imho.run/games/718670/cultist-simulator) — Also Narrative and Lore-Rich, like The Necromancer's Tale. 5,197 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/718670/)
9. [Tyranny](https://imho.run/games/362960/tyranny) — Also CRPG, like The Necromancer's Tale. 6,291 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/362960/)
10. [Expeditions: Rome](https://imho.run/games/987840/expeditions-rome) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based Tactics, like The Necromancer's Tale. 2,978 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/987840/)
11. [TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children](https://imho.run/games/470310/troubleshooter-abandoned-children) — Also CRPG and Lore-Rich, like The Necromancer's Tale. 3,309 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/470310/)
12. [Gamedec - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/917720/gamedec-definitive-edition) — Also Lore-Rich, like The Necromancer's Tale. 423 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/917720/)
13. [The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante](https://imho.run/games/1272160/the-life-and-suffering-of-sir-brante) — Same dark mood as The Necromancer's Tale. 2,670 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1272160/)
14. [Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/466300/planescape-torment-enhanced-edition) — Also CRPG, like The Necromancer's Tale. 2,685 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/466300/)
15. [Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut](https://imho.run/games/1989270/slay-the-princess-the-pristine-cut) — Also CRPG and Lore-Rich, like The Necromancer's Tale. 21,995 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989270/)
16. [The Last Spell](https://imho.run/games/1105670/the-last-spell) — Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like The Necromancer's Tale. 6,473 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1105670/)
17. [ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game](https://imho.run/games/552620/atom-rpg-post-apocalyptic-indie-game) — Also CRPG and Alternate History, like The Necromancer's Tale. 3,421 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/552620/)
18. [Scarlet Hollow](https://imho.run/games/1609230/scarlet-hollow) — Also Narrative, like The Necromancer's Tale. 3,657 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1609230/)
19. [Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/1184370/pathfinder-wrath-of-the-righteous-enhanced-edition) — Also Lore-Rich and Turn-Based Combat, like The Necromancer's Tale. 17,959 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1184370/)
20. [Baldur's Gate 3](https://imho.run/games/1086940/baldur-s-gate-3) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like The Necromancer's Tale. 440,006 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1086940/)
21. [Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader](https://imho.run/games/595060/lionheart-legacy-of-the-crusader) — Also CRPG and Alternate History, like The Necromancer's Tale. 81 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/595060/)
22. [New Arc Line](https://imho.run/games/2458310/new-arc-line) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like The Necromancer's Tale. 370 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2458310/)
23. [Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura](https://imho.run/games/500810/arcanum-of-steamworks-and-magick-obscura) — Also CRPG, like The Necromancer's Tale. 1,174 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/500810/)
24. [Iratus: Lord of the Dead](https://imho.run/games/807120/iratus-lord-of-the-dead) — Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like The Necromancer's Tale. 2,929 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/807120/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1315320&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1315320
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1315320
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About The Necromancer's Tale

A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Raise an undead army to march against your enemies. Commune with the realm of the dead & struggle with your descent into madness. Progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion & seduction until ready to reveal yourself.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1315320
- **Developer:** Psychic Software
- **Publisher:** Psychic Software
- **Genres:** Strategy, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jul 17, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1315320/the-necromancer-s-tale)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1315320&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1315320/)
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