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7 Deck Builder games like Etherlords that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Etherlords down to the 7 that fit the “Deck Builder” category. Dota Underlords, Etherlords II and Armello top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Etherlords.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2001Dev Nival Interactive

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Within the “Deck Builder” category, the closest game to Etherlords is Dota Underlords — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Etherlords II and Armello follow close behind.

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The best deck Builder games like Etherlords

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Etherlords. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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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Dota Underlords

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Dota Underlords
Closest overall match
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
MultiplayerSoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
Year 2020Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

If Etherlords worked for you because of tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. To that it adds an isometric view. Its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and free-to-play access.

Released 19 years after Etherlords.

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Etherlords II

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

It shares the essentials of what Etherlords does: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Same studio: Nival Interactive.

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Armello

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

Same family as Etherlords: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is PvP competition and 2D presentation.

Released 14 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode47Visuals43
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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

On paper it is what Etherlords is — tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is co-op play and 2D presentation.

Released 17 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals69Game mode43
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Monster Train

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Monster Train
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyPvP
Year 2020Dev Good Shepherd EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

On paper it is what Etherlords is — tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings magic-based combat and PvP competition.

Released 19 years after Etherlords.

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Loop Hero

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

Genre puts it alongside Etherlords, and so does tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: pixel art.

Released 20 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode54Visuals43
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Shogun Showdown

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Shogun Showdown
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHardcoreProcedural2D
Year 2023Dev Roboatino · Goblinz PublishingPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Etherlords: tactical combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: 2D presentation.

Released 22 years after Etherlords.

Genre100Combat100Game mode55Visuals0

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