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2015PEGI 12

A steampunk turn-based tactics game where you lead an elite squad against an alien invasion. Steam energy is the resource for both movement and firing, and you aim shots yourself from a third-person view, which sets it apart from XCOM.

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Tactical depth
  • Sci-fi setting

In short: Games like Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best match

XCOM: Chimera Squad

91 %Match

2020USK 16PC, Steam Deck playable71 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and tactical depth.

A compact XCOM spin-off where you lead a squad of humans, aliens and hybrids through turn-based breach-and-clear missions in a tense city. The interleaved turn system and each agent's unique abilities make for fresh tactical decisions.

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Showgunners

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactics game set in a deadly futuristic reality TV show, where you lead a squad through handcrafted levels full of traps and armed enemies, with a showbiz flair and satirical tone.

SteamWorld Heist

Turn-based combat

Side-view turn-based tactics where you aim shots by hand, bounce bullets off walls and use cover to board enemy spaceships with your robot crew. A charming steampunk space look, with hats as a trademark.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Turn-based combat

Turn-based tactical battles against alien invaders where cover, positioning and class abilities decide the outcome. Between missions you manage your base, research and funding, and fallen soldiers are gone for good.

Gears Tactics

Turn-based combat

Gears of War reimagined as turn-based tactics: you lead a small squad through tense fights against the Locust horde, using cover, flanking and executions that grant extra actions. Between missions you grow your soldiers with classes, skills and gear.

Shardpunk

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactics game set in a grim steampunk world overrun by rats, blending XCOM-style squad combat with Darkest Dungeon-like stress and resource pressure. You lead a small squad through dangerous missions where every decision counts.

Menace

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactical RPG from the Battle Brothers developers: you lead an elite strike force against an alien menace, equipping infantry and fielding tanks and mechs in demanding, carefully planned battles.

BattleTech

Turn-based combat

Tactical turn-based combat with giant mechs where armor, heat and positioning decide battles. As a mercenary commander you manage pilots, mechs and finances through a campaign set in 3025.

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