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Looking for games like Dota Underlords? The NextGameLike editorial team analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and tactical combat — against over 6,700 titles. These 43 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Etherlords leads with 85/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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CasualMultiplayerSolo
Year 2020Dev Valve Software
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The closest game to Dota Underlords is Etherlords — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. For the King and Etherlords II follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Dota Underlords

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dota Underlords. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Etherlords

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Etherlords
Closest overall match
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2001Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~1hOn PC

If Dota Underlords worked for you because of tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds an isometric view.

It predates Dota Underlords by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
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For the King

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For the King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
MultiplayerSoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to Dota Underlords for good reason: tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings co-op play and 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals69Game mode44
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Etherlords II

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Etherlords II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyNarrative
Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

What brings it close to Dota Underlords is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Where the two diverge is tone: strong narrative focus.

It predates Dota Underlords by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone0
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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2008Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

If Dota Underlords worked for you because of tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to an isometric view.

It predates Dota Underlords by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
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Armello

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Armello
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Genre puts it alongside Dota Underlords, and so does tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and PvP competition.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode48Visuals43Tone0
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Fire Emblem Heroes

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Fire Emblem Heroes
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometricFree to Play
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

The thread back to Dota Underlords runs through tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on free-to-play access and an isometric view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat77Setting43
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Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

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Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

What brings it close to Dota Underlords is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone0
8

Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

If Dota Underlords worked for you because of tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on tone: this one brings strong narrative focus.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone0
9

Loop Hero

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Loop Hero
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

Shelved next to Dota Underlords for good reason: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: strong narrative focus and pixel art.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode51Visuals43Tone0
10

Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

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Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalCasualFantasyNarrative
Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

It comes from the same genre as Dota Underlords and shares a casual, approachable feel, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and historical setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode51Tone49Setting45Visuals0
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Wargroove

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Wargroove
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2019Dev Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Dota Underlords, and so does tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings co-op play and pixel art.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals45Game mode41
12

Might & Magic: Heroes VI

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NGL58
Might & Magic: Heroes VI
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2011Dev Black Hole Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC

If Dota Underlords worked for you because of tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on setting: this one brings historical setting.

It predates Dota Underlords by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting45
13

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

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Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

What brings it close to Dota Underlords is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and setting. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode: adventure storytelling.

It predates Dota Underlords by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode51
14

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

What carries over from Dota Underlords is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on game mode: this one brings adventure storytelling and a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals71Game mode51
15

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricHardcore
Year 2012Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

If Dota Underlords worked for you because of tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view, the same is here. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: punishing difficulty and a sci-fi setting.

It predates Dota Underlords by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone0Setting0

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