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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

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XCOM: Chimera Squad

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

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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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SteamWorld Heist

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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.

Gears Tactics

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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.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

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Turn-based tactics in the Warhammer 40,000 universe: as a Magos you lead Adeptus Mechanicus tech-priests across a Necron tomb world. A dark, atmospheric game with resource management, squad upgrades and tight, punchy battles.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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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.

Showgunners

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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.

BattleTech

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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.

Valkyria Chronicles 4

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A tactical RPG with a watercolor look where you command squads through turn-based planning, then directly control units in real time on the battlefield. The war story of Claude and his friends gives it a strong narrative frame.

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