19 Narrative games like Etherlords II that you should try

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 a sci-fi setting.

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. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on tone: this one brings punishing difficulty.

With Etherlords II it shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting: historical setting.