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24 games that share what Escape the Mad Empire does well: strategy, RPG and CRPG. Each one shows critic and player scores, how long it takes to beat, and the cheapest way to play it today.

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24 picks · prices checked daily

  • The Scroll of Taiwu

    2026PC

    Strategy RPG, run-based

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    65%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $23.99was $29.99−20%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Dungeon of Dragon Knight

    2019PC

    Party RPG, dungeon crawling

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    74%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $7.19was $11.99−40%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Divinity: Original Sin II

    2017PC · iOS

    CRPG, strategy RPG

    Critics
    93
    Metacritic
    Players
    95%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~127h
    IGDB

    $11.24was $44.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.09/hr

  • SFD

    2018PC

    Tactical RPG, party RPG

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    84%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.59was $7.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Pillars of Eternity

    2015PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Real-Time with pause, CRPG

    Critics
    89
    Metacritic
    Players
    87%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~60h
    IGDB

    $11.99was $29.99−60%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.20/hr

    In Game Pass

  • Dungeon Settlers

    2026PC

    Permadeath, strategy RPG

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    79%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $24.99

    Best PC price · Steam

  • FTL: Faster Than Light

    2012PC · iOS

    Real-Time with pause, permadeath

    Critics
    84
    Metacritic
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~21h
    IGDB

    $2.99was $9.99−70%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.15/hr

    In EA Play

  • WiZmans World ReTry

    2024PC · PS · Switch

    CRPG, strategy RPG

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    75%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $19.99was $24.99−20%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Blackthorn Arena: Reforged

    2024PC

    CRPG, strategy RPG

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    66%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $7.84was $24.99Historical low

    Best PC price · GameBillet

  • Market Tycoon

    2017PC

    Management, strategy

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    52%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $0.99was $9.99−90%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Warbanners

    2017PC

    Strategy RPG, tactical RPG

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    70%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $4.99was $19.99−75%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Overture

    2015PC

    Dungeon crawling, run-based

    Critics
    76
    Metacritic
    Players
    70%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.19was $4.99−76%

    Best PC price · WinGameStore

  • Quest of Dungeons

    2014PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android

    Permadeath, dungeon crawling

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    78%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $2.49was $4.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Zavix Tower

    2016PC

    CRPG, party RPG

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    63%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $3.49was $9.99−65%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • The Iron Oath

    2023PC

    CRPG, strategy RPG

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    76%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $12.49was $24.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Banquet for Fools

    2026PC

    Real-Time with pause, CRPG

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    89%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $15.59was $19.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Runestone Keeper

    2015PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS

    Dungeon crawling, run-based

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    82%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.09was $9.99Historical low

    Best PC price · MacGameStore

  • Tyranny

    2016PC

    Real-Time with pause, CRPG

    Critics
    80
    Metacritic
    Players
    86%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~35h
    IGDB

    $7.49was $29.99−75%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.21/hr

  • Darkest Dungeon

    2016PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS

    Permadeath, dungeon crawling

    Critics
    84
    Metacritic
    Players
    91%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~83h
    IGDB

    $3.06was $24.99−88%

    Best PC price · GameBillet · $0.04/hr

  • Deep Dungeons of Doom

    2013PC

    Dungeon crawling, run-based

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    89%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $2.49was $4.99−50%

    Best PC price · IndieGala Store

  • Vaporum

    2017PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    CRPG, tactical RPG

    Critics
    75
    Metacritic
    Players
    84%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $3.99was $19.99−80%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • The Last Spell

    2023PC · PS · Switch

    Permadeath, strategy RPG

    Critics
    82
    Metacritic
    Players
    91%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~62h
    IGDB

    $6.24was $24.99−75%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.10/hr