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2021USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified73 % positive14.99 €

A turn-based tactics roguelike that blends tower defense with board-style combat: you place towers and units to hold off waves of invaders. Every turn rewards careful planning rather than reflexes.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Turn-based combat
  • Tactical depth
  • Build variety
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Dicefolk

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2024PEGI 7PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified89 % positive14.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Defend the Rook: runs that differ every time, turn-based combat and tactical depth.

A tactical roguelite where you roll magical dice to command a team of Chimeras. You build your creature roster and plan each turn around your dice results.

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Tactical depth

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Runs that play out differently every time

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Runs that play out differently every time

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Monster Train

Runs that play out differently every time

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Gnomes

Runs that play out differently every time

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Rift Wizard

Runs that play out differently every time

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Runs that play out differently every time

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Sproggiwood

Runs that play out differently every time

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