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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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SteamWorld Heist

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2015USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified93 % positive14.99 €

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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.

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XCOM: Chimera Squad

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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.

Skulls of the Shogun

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Turn-based tactics in the vein of Advance Wars: as a fallen samurai general you lead troops across compact battlefields, summon units and devour skulls to power up. Its colorful art and cheeky humor make it accessible and charming.

Tactical Breach Wizards

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A turn-based tactics game where a squad of wizards in modern tactical gear breaches rooms and solves compact, puzzle-like fights through clever spell use and positioning. Sharp, funny writing and the quirky blend of magic and SWAT tactics define its tone.

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.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

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A turn-based tactics game where Mario and friends team up with zany Rabbids. Cover, team jumps and smart positioning drive both battles and puzzles across colorful, comedic worlds.

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.

Massive Chalice

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As an immortal ruler you guide a dynasty of heroes across centuries, arranging marriages, training heirs and sending them into turn-based tactical battles against demonic invaders. The appeal lies in generational management where fallen heroes are permanently lost.

The Lamplighters League

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A turn-based tactics game set in a 1930s pulp adventure world, where you lead a team of agents around the globe against a secretive cult. It blends stealth approaches, squad-based combat, and a world-map strategy layer.

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