Iratus: Lord of the Dead similar games & best alternatives

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2020

Should you play it?

Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!

What works
  • Deep tactical combat and team customization
  • Engaging dark fantasy theme with villainous role
  • Good progression and replayability
  • Accessible difficulty curve with multiple settings
  • Strong voice acting and atmospheric presentation
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive environments and encounters
  • Limited narrative depth
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some grind and long campaign length
  • Ui minor annoyances (e.g. reselecting party)

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Master of Magic

  • Templar Battleforce

  • Caves of Lore

  • Space Tyrant

  • Eador. Imperium

  • Slaughter Horse 2

  • Galaxy Squad

  • Void Destroyer 2

  • Astral Throne
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Caves of Lore

  • Space Tyrant

  • Slaughter Horse 2
If you liked…

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Iratus: Lord of the Dead: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Domination, Violence.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have significant control over character builds, skill choices, and route planning on the map, allowing freedom in tactical and strategic decisions."

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  • Competence

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    "The game offers challenging tactical combat, skill mastery, and progression systems that reward effective play and strategic thinking."

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is on individual progression and personal challenge rather than direct player-vs-player competition."

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  • Continuation

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    "Long campaign with many levels and secrets encourages extended play sessions and replayability."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Gameplay centers on individual control of undead minions with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

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    "Gameplay centers on managing own undead party; no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity

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    "Players customize minions’ equipment, build and decorate their tower, and experiment with different minion combinations and strategies."

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    "Players customize minions' stats, skills, and equipment, enabling creative team compositions and strategies."

  • Domination

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    "The game centers on a powerful antihero exerting dominance over enemies and environment, but no social or multiplayer domination aspects."

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    "Playing as a powerful necromancer exerting control over undead minions and enemies, but no social dominance aspects."

  • Escapism

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    "Dark fantasy setting and immersive story provide escape from real life."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and challenge, not out of obligation."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Game encourages trying different minion types, strategies, and moral choices, as well as exploration of various areas."

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    "Game encourages trying new minion builds, skill upgrades, and combat strategies."

  • Exploration

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    "Players explore randomized maps and mission paths, though environments are somewhat repetitive."

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  • Expression

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    "Customization of dungeons, minions, and equipment allows for player self-expression within the game world."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy theme with necromancers, undead minions, and supernatural elements."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills, raise stats of minions, and learn game mechanics over multiple playthroughs."

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    "Players develop minions and Iratus through leveling, skill trees, and equipment upgrades."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during battles and management; not designed for idle or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No social or emotional relationship building; strictly individual gameplay."

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    "No social or emotional relationship building; focus on individual gameplay."

  • Leadership

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    "Players lead and manage their undead horde, making strategic decisions and directing units in combat."

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    "Player leads and manages an army of undead minions with strategic command."

  • Progression

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    "Strong progression through leveling, skill trees, equipment upgrades, and unlocking new abilities."

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  • Relaxation

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  • Sensation

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    "Visual and auditory feedback is pleasant and satisfying but not intense or highly stimulating."

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  • Status

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    "Focus is on individual achievement without social recognition or leaderboards."

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  • Story

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    "Narrative is simple and linear but provides motivation and context for gameplay."

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  • Strategy

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    "Core gameplay revolves around tactical team composition, positioning, and resource management."

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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    "Players report good value for time spent, especially on sale."

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    "Players report good value for time spent, especially on sale."

  • Violence

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    "Combat involves defeating hordes of undead with various weapons and abilities."

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  • Survival

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    "Focus on avoiding damage, managing resources, and tactical defense to survive engagements."

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