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2022USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch−85 % 19.99 € 2.99 €

You command three scientists in turn-based battles where you plan your moves and use weapons and gadgets you develop yourself to wipe out hordes of supernatural monsters. It also supports local or online co-op.

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Tactical depth
  • Playing together in co-op

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In short: Games like Research and Destroy

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Research and Destroy special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Pit People

88 %Match

2018USK 16PC, Xbox, Steam Deck verified92 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Research and Destroy: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and playing together in co-op.

A brightly colored, absurdly funny tactics game from the makers of Castle Crashers: you lead a team of oddball fighters through turn-based battles across a world map, collecting loot and recruiting strange creatures, with co-op support.

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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.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

Turn-based combat

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

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.

Sunderfolk

Playing together in co-op

Sunderfolk is a turn-based tactical RPG for up to four players that feels like a cozy board game night on the couch. Each player controls their hero and coordinates moves together while adventuring through the storybook-like Sunderlands.

Flotilla

Turn-based combat

Turn-based space tactics in full 3D: you lead a small fleet through randomly generated adventures full of quirky encounters, loot and upgrades. Battles are planned and then play out, and it can also be played cooperatively.

Chroma Squad

Turn-based combat

Five stunt actors start their own Power Rangers-style TV show, fighting in turn-based tactical battles while managing their studio and crafting gear and cardboard mechas. A funny love letter to sentai shows that blends tactics with studio management.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Lots of humour

Tactical battles with Mario, Luigi and the Rabbids: you move freely around the battlefield, shoot, jump and use Sparks with special powers. Planets to explore, puzzles and plenty of slapstick humor round it out.

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