5 Dark games like Total War: WARHAMMER II that you should try

What brings it close to Total War: WARHAMMER II is dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. It sets itself apart with strong narrative focus and PvP competition.

It shares the essentials of what Total War: WARHAMMER II does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

If Total War: WARHAMMER II worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and historical setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

Held in common with Total War: WARHAMMER II: dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view. What it adds of its own: loot and gear systems.

Shelved next to Total War: WARHAMMER II for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: a casual, approachable feel and horror setting.