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Children of Zodiarcs

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

A story-driven, tactical RPG set in the fantasy realm of Lumus; a world divided by affluence and poverty. Take control of Nahmi and her fellow outcasts, utilising a brand new deck and dice based combat system to strike a blow to the noble Lords’ and Ladies’ unquenchable thirst for profit.

What works

  • Unique card and dice combat system
  • Deep tactical gameplay with customization
  • Challenging but fair difficulty
  • Engaging dark fantasy story
  • Polished art and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear story progression
  • Limited party size and customization
  • Some rng frustration
  • Short game length
  • Slow animations without speed-up

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • DungeonTop

  • NEOVERSE

  • STARDUST: Wish of Witch

  • Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend

  • Breachway

  • Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire

More exploratory

Games that feels like Children of Zodiarcs but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Chained Echoes

  • Fabled Lands

  • Roguebook

  • Zoria: Age of Shattering

  • Knock on the Coffin Lid

  • Erannorth Reborn

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Children of Zodiarcs but with more leadership over others

  • Gordian Quest

  • Fae Tactics

  • Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager

  • Galaxy of Pen & Paper +1

  • Union of Gnomes

  • Reverse Crawl

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Children of Zodiarcs: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Continuation.

Last update: 21/08/2026