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We filtered the 44 games similar to Etherlords II down to the 37 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Armello, For the King and Loop Hero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Etherlords II.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
Tags
NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Etherlords II is Armello — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. For the King and Loop Hero follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Etherlords II

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Etherlords II. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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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Armello

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Armello
Closest overall match
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy
Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

On paper it is what Etherlords II is — strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and PvP competition.

Released 12 years after Etherlords II.

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For the King

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

It meets Etherlords II on tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode: this one brings co-op play.

Released 15 years after Etherlords II.

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Loop Hero

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

Same family as Etherlords II: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 18 years after Etherlords II.

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Etherlords

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Etherlords
Closest on game mode
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2001Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~1hOn PC

If Etherlords II worked for you because of tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. It sets itself apart with an isometric view.

Same studio: Nival Interactive.

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Divinity: Original Sin II

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Divinity: Original Sin II
Closest on tone
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy
Year 2017Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · iOS · Mac

If Etherlords II worked for you because of strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode: this one brings co-op play.

Released 14 years after Etherlords II.

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Divinity: Original Sin 2

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Divinity: Original Sin 2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy
Year 2018Dev Larian Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Etherlords II is strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is game mode: offline play.

Released 15 years after Etherlords II.

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Dota Underlords

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Dota Underlords
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
MultiplayerSoloTacticalFantasyCasual
Year 2020Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

What brings it close to Etherlords II is tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

Released 17 years after Etherlords II.

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Northgard

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Northgard
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy
Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

It comes from the same genre as Etherlords II and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is punishing difficulty and historical setting.

Released 15 years after Etherlords II.

Genre100Combat100Setting64Game mode57Tone46
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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Etherlords II does: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on game mode: this one brings open world exploration and skill tree progression.

Released 15 years after Etherlords II.

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Willy-Nilly Knight

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Willy-Nilly Knight
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

What brings it close to Etherlords II is strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode: an isometric view and an early-access release.

Released 14 years after Etherlords II.

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Persona 5

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Persona 5
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting
Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

It shares the essentials of what Etherlords II does: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is crafting mechanics and a third-person camera.

Released 13 years after Etherlords II.

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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

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

What brings it close to Etherlords II is strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to single-player focus. It sets itself apart with roguelike runs and base building.

Released 12 years after Etherlords II.

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It meets Etherlords II on strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on game mode: this one brings open world exploration and a medieval setting.

Released 15 years after Etherlords II.

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Torment: Tides of Numenera

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Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to Etherlords II for good reason: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Released 14 years after Etherlords II.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting64Game mode56
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Tactical Breach Wizards

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Tactical Breach Wizards
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical
Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Etherlords II, and so does strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is historical setting.

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