7 Hardcore games like Legends of Eisenwald that you should try

The genre is the same as Legends of Eisenwald’s, and with it strong narrative focus, tactical combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world.

On paper it is what Legends of Eisenwald is — punishing difficulty, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on skill tree progression and an isometric view. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and melee combat.

Same family as Legends of Eisenwald: punishing difficulty, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in combat and visuals — its own ground is melee combat and pixel art.

The genre is the same as Legends of Eisenwald’s, and with it punishing difficulty, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: 2D presentation.

Shelved next to Legends of Eisenwald for good reason: punishing difficulty, magic-based combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation.

Shelved next to Legends of Eisenwald for good reason: punishing difficulty, tactical combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: stealth mechanics and crafting mechanics.

Shelved next to Legends of Eisenwald for good reason: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat.