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We filtered the 42 games similar to The Age of Decadence down to the 32 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition), Tactical Breach Wizards and The Banner Saga 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Age of Decadence.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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NarrativeHardcoreSolo
Year 2015Dev Iron Tower Studio

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to The Age of Decadence is Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Tactical Breach Wizards and The Banner Saga 3 follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like The Age of Decadence

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Age of Decadence. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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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Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
Closest on genre
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasyHistoricalIsometric
Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as The Age of Decadence’s, and with it strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on an isometric view and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a medieval setting and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Tone66Combat59Visuals51Setting46
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Tactical Breach Wizards

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Tactical Breach Wizards
Closest on visuals
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalIsometric
Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

Same family as The Age of Decadence: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat63Setting59Tone46
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The Banner Saga 3

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The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalIsometric
Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

On paper it is what The Age of Decadence is — strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is a medieval setting.

Released 3 years after The Age of Decadence.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat60Setting58Tone42
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Xenogears

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Xenogears
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyPost-ApocalypticIsometric
Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

Same family as The Age of Decadence: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds an isometric view and single-player focus. They part company on tone and combat: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

It predates The Age of Decadence by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Setting69Combat54Tone37
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Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

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Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
Closest on setting
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFantasySkill Tree
Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

The genre is the same as The Age of Decadence’s, and with it strong narrative focus, tactical combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: loot and gear systems, and a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Game mode100Setting71Combat63Progression42Tone28
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Fire Emblem Heroes

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Fire Emblem Heroes
Closest on combat
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalRangedFantasyHistoricalIsometric
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

Shelved next to The Age of Decadence for good reason: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings a medieval setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Visuals100Combat76Setting58Game mode54
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King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

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King's Bounty: Warriors of the North
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkFantasyHistoricalIsometric
Year 2012Dev 1C-SoftClub · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

On paper it is what The Age of Decadence is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is tone and combat: a medieval setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Setting58Combat52Tone31
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Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts

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Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyExploration
Year 2011Dev Headup GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Shelved next to The Age of Decadence for good reason: tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: a casual, approachable feel and a medieval setting.

Genre100Game mode100Setting56Combat52Progression34Tone0
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Caves of Qud

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Caves of Qud
Closest overall match
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

On paper it is what The Age of Decadence is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and tactical combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and world: procedural generation and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone86Progression81Visuals67Combat63
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Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker
Closest on world
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationIsometric
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If The Age of Decadence worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and tactical combat, the same is here. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a medieval setting.

Released 3 years after The Age of Decadence.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression76Combat60
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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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

It shares the essentials of what The Age of Decadence does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and tactical combat. To that it adds an isometric view and fantasy world. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings adventure storytelling.

Released 3 years after The Age of Decadence.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression75Combat57
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Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

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Kingdom Rush  - Tower Defense
Closest on tone
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasy
Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

The genre is the same as The Age of Decadence’s, and with it punishing difficulty, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: melee combat and a medieval setting.

Released 3 years after The Age of Decadence.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat48Setting19Visuals0
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Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

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Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasy
Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

Same family as The Age of Decadence: punishing difficulty, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is melee combat and a medieval setting.

Released 3 years after The Age of Decadence.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat48Setting19Visuals0
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Paper Mario: The Origami King

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Paper Mario: The Origami King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

Same family as The Age of Decadence: open world exploration, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 5 years after The Age of Decadence.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat54Progression49Setting35
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Blackguards

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Blackguards
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkFantasySkill TreeIsometric
Year 2014Dev Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

The genre is the same as The Age of Decadence’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: adventure storytelling.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat56Progression38Setting36

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