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24 games like Iratus: Lord of the Dead (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Iratus: Lord of the Dead on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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24 games have both

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Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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The short version

  • Closest match: Darkest Dungeon, which both horror, fantasy, strategy and difficult.
  • Iratus: Lord of the Dead is tagged RPG, Strategy, Indie, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like, Villain Protagonist, Dark Fantasy, Rogue-lite by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.

Why players value Iratus: Lord of the Dead

The five things Steam players tag Iratus: Lord of the Dead with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. RPG
  2. Strategy
  3. Indie
  4. Turn-Based Combat
  5. Rogue-like
Iratus: Lord of the Dead at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (86% of 8,251)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$2.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    Darkest Dungeon

    Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 15 player tags including Turn-Based Combat, Dark Fantasy and Dungeon Crawler; released around the same time (2016).

    Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

    Darkest Dungeon at a glance
    Released2016StudioRed Hook Studios
    Player sentiment92% positive of 161,942Price$3.74

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 161,942)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Indie, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Turn-Based Combat, Dark Fantasy, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $3.74 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Turn-Based CombatDark FantasyDungeon CrawlerRogue-likeRPGLovecraftianDifficultTurn-Based

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  2. 2

    Darkest Dungeon II

    Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Turn-Based Tactics, Dungeon Crawler and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2023).

    Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...

    Darkest Dungeon II at a glance
    Released2023StudioRed Hook Studios
    Player sentiment75% positive of 26,801Price$12.39

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 26,801)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Turn-Based Tactics, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite, Dark Fantasy, Lovecraftian — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $12.39 — $9.40 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Turn-Based TacticsDungeon CrawlerRogue-liteDark FantasyLovecraftianRogue-likeTurn-BasedTurn-Based Combat

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  3. 3

    Slay the Spire

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Rogue-like, Turn-Based and Strategy; released around the same time (2019).

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    Slay the Spire at a glance
    Released2019StudioMega Crit
    Player sentiment97% positive of 217,947Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 217,947)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Indie, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $24.99 — $22.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Rogue-likeTurn-BasedStrategyRogue-liteReplay ValueIndieDifficultDungeon Crawler

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  4. 4

    Across the Obelisk

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Rogue-like, Strategy and 2D; released around the same time (2022).

    Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!

    Across the Obelisk at a glance
    Released2022StudioDreamsite Games
    Player sentiment80% positive of 13,086Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 13,086)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, 2D, Fantasy, Roguelike Deckbuilder — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Rogue-likeStrategy2DFantasyRPGTurn-BasedRogue-liteDungeon Crawler

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  5. 5

    Stoneshard

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 11 player tags including RPG, Rogue-like and Strategy; released around the same time (2020).

    Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.

    Stoneshard at a glance
    Released2020StudioInk Stains Games
    Player sentiment75% positive of 35,515Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 35,515)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Indie, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: RPG, Rogue-like, Strategy, Pixel Graphics, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $24.99 — $22.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:RPGRogue-likeStrategyTurn-Based2DDungeon CrawlerTurn-Based CombatDark Fantasy

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  6. 6

    The Last Spell

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based Tactics; released around the same time (2023).

    Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.

    The Last Spell at a glance
    Released2023StudioIshtar Games
    Player sentiment91% positive of 13,649Price$6.24

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 13,649)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Strategy, Singleplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $6.24 — $3.25 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:StrategyRPGTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based CombatTurn-Based2DDark FantasyRogue-lite

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  7. 7

    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

    Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based Combat; released around the same time (2018).

    A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.

    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden at a glance
    Released2018StudioThe Bearded Ladies
    Player sentiment90% positive of 20,534Price$34.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 20,534)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based Combat

    Why players like it: Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Combat, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $34.99 — $32.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:StrategyRPGTurn-Based CombatTurn-Based TacticsTurn-BasedDark FantasyDifficultFantasy

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  8. 8

    Blackguards

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Strategy; published by the same company.

    What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.

    Blackguards at a glance
    Released2014StudioDaedalic Entertainment
    Player sentiment62% positive of 3,917Price$0.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 3,917)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Indie, Turn-Based Combat

    Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Strategy, Tactical, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $0.99 — $2.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:RPGTurn-BasedStrategyFantasyIndieDark FantasyTurn-Based TacticsDifficult

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  9. 9

    Monster Train

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-lite, Turn-Based Tactics and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2020).

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    Monster Train at a glance
    Released2020StudioShiny Shoe
    Player sentiment96% positive of 22,925Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 22,925)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Card Battler, Rogue-lite, Card Game, Turn-Based Tactics, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $24.99 — $22.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Rogue-liteTurn-Based TacticsRogue-likeStrategyDifficultTurn-Based CombatRPGFantasy

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  10. 10

    Loop Hero

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-like, Rogue-lite and Indie; released around the same time (2021).

    The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.

    Loop Hero at a glance
    Released2021StudioFour Quarters
    Player sentiment93% positive of 36,517Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 36,517)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Indie, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Tactical, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Deckbuilding, Rogue-lite — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $14.99 — $12.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Rogue-likeRogue-liteIndie2DDark FantasyFantasyRPGTurn-Based Tactics

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  11. 11

    For The King

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2018).

    For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

    For The King at a glance
    Released2018StudioIronOak Games
    Player sentiment88% positive of 43,739Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 43,739)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Indie, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: RPG, Online Co-Op, Strategy, Turn-Based, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:RPGStrategyTurn-BasedRogue-likeTurn-Based CombatRogue-liteIndieFantasy

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  12. 12

    Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation

    Why it matched: both horror, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Difficult, Gore and Indie; released around the same time (2018).

    A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility

    Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation at a glance
    Released2018StudioProjectMoon
    Player sentiment94% positive of 56,811Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 56,811)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Management, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $24.99 — $22.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:DifficultGoreIndieStrategy2DLovecraftianRogue-likeRogue-lite

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  13. 13

    Into the Breach

    Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Turn-Based Tactics; released around the same time (2018).

    Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.

    Into the Breach at a glance
    Released2018StudioSubset Games
    Player sentiment94% positive of 22,246Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 22,246)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Indie, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Indie, Pixel Graphics, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $14.99 — $12.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:StrategyIndieTurn-Based TacticsRogue-likeTurn-BasedRogue-liteTurn-Based CombatRPG

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  14. 14

    Library Of Ruina

    Why it matched: both horror, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Difficult and Turn-Based Combat; released around the same time (2021).

    "May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.

    Library Of Ruina at a glance
    Released2021StudioProjectMoon
    Player sentiment94% positive of 44,826Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 44,826)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Indie, Turn-Based Combat

    Why players like it: Story Rich, Card Game, Strategy, Difficult, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $29.99 — $27.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:StrategyDifficultTurn-Based CombatIndieGoreTurn-Based2DRPG

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  15. 15

    The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2020).

    Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.

    The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos at a glance
    Released2020StudioArtefacts Studio
    Player sentiment87% positive of 8,064Price$5.24

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 8,064)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Indie

    Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based Tactics, Adventure, Turn-Based, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $5.24 — $2.25 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:RPGTurn-Based TacticsTurn-BasedStrategyDungeon CrawlerIndieDifficultFantasy

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  16. 16

    Crypt of the NecroDancer

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Difficult, Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    Crypt of the NecroDancer at a glance
    Released2014StudioBrace Yourself Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 26,481Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 26,481)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Indie, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Rhythm, Female Protagonist, Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $14.99 — $12.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:DifficultRogue-likeDungeon CrawlerIndieRPG2DRogue-liteFantasy

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  17. 17

    Wildermyth

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Turn-Based Tactics, Fantasy and Rogue-lite; released around the same time (2021).

    Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

    Wildermyth at a glance
    Released2021StudioWorldwalker Games LLC
    Player sentiment95% positive of 18,232Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 18,232)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Indie

    Why players like it: Party-Based RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Character Customization, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $24.99 — $22.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Turn-Based TacticsFantasyRogue-liteRPGTurn-BasedIndieStrategy

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  18. 18

    Curious Expedition 2

    Why it matched: both horror, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-lite, Turn-Based and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2021).

    Curious Expedition 2 is a turn-based narrative roguelike set in a reimagined version of the late 19th century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play.

    Curious Expedition 2 at a glance
    Released2021StudioMaschinen-Mensch
    Player sentiment89% positive of 4,143Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 4,143)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Adventure, Simulation, Dynamic Narration, Alternate History, Hex Grid — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $4.99 — $2.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Rogue-liteTurn-BasedRogue-likeRPGStrategyLovecraftianTurn-Based Combat

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  19. 19

    Backpack Hero

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Replay Value, Turn-Based and 2D; released around the same time (2023).

    The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!

    Backpack Hero at a glance
    Released2023StudioJaspel
    Player sentiment86% positive of 8,500Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 8,500)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Replay Value, Turn-Based, Inventory Management, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Replay ValueTurn-Based2DFantasyRogue-likeStrategyRogue-lite

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    Dungeon of the ENDLESS

    Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Strategy and Indie.

    Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...

    Dungeon of the ENDLESS at a glance
    Released2014StudioAMPLITUDE Studios
    Player sentiment85% positive of 14,040Price$11.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 14,040)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Indie, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, Tower Defense, Pixel Graphics, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $11.99 — $9.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Rogue-likeStrategyIndieRPGDungeon CrawlerDifficultRogue-liteReplay Value

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    20 Minutes Till Dawn

    Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Rogue-lite, Lovecraftian and Strategy; released around the same time (2023).

    20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?

    20 Minutes Till Dawn at a glance
    Released2023Studioflanne
    Player sentiment90% positive of 29,083Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 29,083)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Strategy

    Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Survival, Rogue-lite, Shoot 'Em Up — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $4.99 — $2.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Rogue-liteLovecraftianStrategyRPGDark Fantasy

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    Eastern Exorcist

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, 2D and Strategy; released around the same time (2021).

    Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

    Eastern Exorcist at a glance
    Released2021StudioWildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
    Player sentiment84% positive of 6,775Price$17.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 6,775)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Indie

    Why players like it: Action, RPG, Side Scroller, Adventure, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $17.99 — $15.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:RPG2DStrategyFantasyViolentIndieDifficult

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    Gloomhaven

    Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Dark Fantasy, Turn-Based Combat and Strategy; released around the same time (2021).

    Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.

    Gloomhaven at a glance
    Released2021StudioFlaming Fowl Studios
    Player sentiment82% positive of 16,097Price$34.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 16,097)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based Combat

    Why players like it: Online Co-Op, Dark Fantasy, Turn-Based Combat, Card Game, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $34.99 — $32.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Dark FantasyTurn-Based CombatStrategyDifficultRPGTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based

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    Balatro

    Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-like, Strategy and Replay Value; released around the same time (2024).

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    Balatro at a glance
    Released2024StudioLocalThunk
    Player sentiment98% positive of 197,690Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 197,690)

    Matches Iratus: Lord of the Dead on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Indie, Rogue-like

    Why players like it: Card Game, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Iratus: Lord of the Dead: $14.99 — $12.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Iratus: Lord of the Dead:Rogue-likeStrategyReplay ValueRogue-liteTurn-BasedDifficult2DIndie

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Common questions

What game is most like Iratus: Lord of the Dead?

Darkest Dungeon, on the evidence we have. It both horror, fantasy, strategy and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Iratus: Lord of the Dead" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Iratus: Lord of the Dead. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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