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7 Turn-Based Strat games like Faerie Solitaire that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Faerie Solitaire down to the 7 that fit the “Turn-Based Strat” category. Runespell: Overture, Child of Light and The Banner Saga 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Faerie Solitaire.

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Within the “Turn-Based Strat” category, the closest game to Faerie Solitaire is Runespell: Overture — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Child of Light and The Banner Saga 2 follow close behind.

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The best turn-Based Strat games like Faerie Solitaire

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Faerie Solitaire. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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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Runespell: Overture

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Runespell: Overture
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicCasualFantasyLootSkill Tree
Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

It shares the essentials of what Faerie Solitaire does: deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and magic-based combat. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and fantasy world. The distance is in tone.

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Child of Light

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Child of Light
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicCozyFantasyLootSkill Tree
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

If Faerie Solitaire worked for you because of deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and magic-based combat, the same is here. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is strong narrative focus and co-op play.

Released 4 years after Faerie Solitaire.

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The Banner Saga 2

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The Banner Saga 2
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicFantasyTacticalRanged
Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

The genre is the same as Faerie Solitaire’s, and with it deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on tone and combat: this one brings strong narrative focus and tactical combat.

Released 6 years after Faerie Solitaire.

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SteamWorld Heist

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SteamWorld Heist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeTacticalSci-FiSpace
Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

On paper it is what Faerie Solitaire is — deep RPG systems and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: melee combat and a sci-fi setting.

Released 5 years after Faerie Solitaire.

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Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

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Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicFantasyTacticalMedieval
Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Shelved next to Faerie Solitaire for good reason: deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings tactical combat and a medieval setting.

Released 10 years after Faerie Solitaire.

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Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

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Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicFantasyMultiplayerMelee
Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo

With Faerie Solitaire it shares deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

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Fire Emblem Awakening

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Fire Emblem Awakening
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyThird Person
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

Held in common with Faerie Solitaire: deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. What it adds of its own: roguelike runs and a third-person camera.

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