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Select up to 5 games you have played and enjoyed. Playalike compares 50 traits such as combat, story and atmosphere and suggests games that hit exactly the same spot, even across genres.
A classic 4X turn-based strategy game where you lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Era, planning cities district by district across the map. Win through conquest, science, culture, religion or diplomacy, and get hooked on the famous 'one more turn' loop.
A classic 4X turn-based strategy game where you lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Era, planning cities district by district across the map. Win through conquest, science, culture, religion or diplomacy, and get hooked on the famous 'one more turn' loop.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 277,568 reviews on Steam
Economy and management
Turn-based combat
Historical setting
A classic 4X turn-based strategy game where you lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Era, planning cities district by district across the map. Win through conquest, science, culture, religion or diplomacy, and get hooked on the famous 'one more turn' loop.
2018PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €93 % positive
Compact turn-based tactics where three mechs defend cities from giant kaiju-like aliens. Every enemy attack is telegraphed in advance, so each turn plays like a tightly designed chess puzzle with roguelike runs and time-travel resets.
2018PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 19,172 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Sci-fi setting
Runs that play out differently every time
Compact turn-based tactics where three mechs defend cities from giant kaiju-like aliens. Every enemy attack is telegraphed in advance, so each turn plays like a tightly designed chess puzzle with roguelike runs and time-travel resets.
Turn-based 4X strategy where you guide an empire through three historical ages, reshaping your civilization at each era transition. City building, diplomacy and warfare combine into the series' trademark one-more-turn pull.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €48 % positive
Mixed, 45,664 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Historical setting
Economy and management
Turn-based 4X strategy where you guide an empire through three historical ages, reshaping your civilization at each era transition. City building, diplomacy and warfare combine into the series' trademark one-more-turn pull.
A new Fire Emblem tactics RPG built around a tournament where warriors fight to have their greatest wish granted. Familiar systems like combat arts and gambits are joined by new Blaze Arts, which let units trade health for powerful special moves.
A new Fire Emblem tactics RPG built around a tournament where warriors fight to have their greatest wish granted. Familiar systems like combat arts and gambits are joined by new Blaze Arts, which let units trade health for powerful special moves.
A real-time tactics stealth game set in Edo-period Japan where you command a team of five specialists and chain silent takedowns with Shadow Mode. Each mission is an intricate puzzle of sight cones, guard patrols and character abilities.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified39.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 30,930 reviews on Steam
Sneaking and hiding
Historical setting
Lavish presentation
A real-time tactics stealth game set in Edo-period Japan where you command a team of five specialists and chain silent takedowns with Shadow Mode. Each mission is an intricate puzzle of sight cones, guard patrols and character abilities.
The remaster of the strategy classic tells a grim tale of intrigue, betrayal and honor amid the wars of Ivalice. You fight grid-based battles and shape your squad through a deep job system, now with full voice acting, improved visuals and new difficulty options.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 5,879 reviews on Steam
Build variety
Strong, story-driven narrative
Strong character progression
The remaster of the strategy classic tells a grim tale of intrigue, betrayal and honor amid the wars of Ivalice. You fight grid-based battles and shape your squad through a deep job system, now with full voice acting, improved visuals and new difficulty options.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €91 % positive
A turn-based stealth tactics game where you guide a small team of agents through procedurally generated corporate facilities while a ticking clock pressures you. Every move matters, since mistakes can permanently cost you agents.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 5,113 reviews on Steam
Sneaking and hiding
Sci-fi setting
Turn-based combat
A turn-based stealth tactics game where you guide a small team of agents through procedurally generated corporate facilities while a ticking clock pressures you. Every move matters, since mistakes can permanently cost you agents.
You lead a mercenary company through a gritty, procedurally generated medieval world, juggling contracts, gear and recruits. The turn-based battles are brutal, and losing your men is part of the experience.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 26,421 reviews on Steam
A party of several characters
Turn-based combat
Melee combat with weapons or fists
You lead a mercenary company through a gritty, procedurally generated medieval world, juggling contracts, gear and recruits. The turn-based battles are brutal, and losing your men is part of the experience.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−90 %29.99 € 2.99 € 2 days left92 % positive
Lead the last city on a frozen, steam-powered Earth, juggling heat, coal and food while signing laws that test your morals. A bleak, tense city-builder where survival constantly clashes with humanity.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−90 %29.99 € 2.99 € 2 days left92 % positive
Very positive, 115,212 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Post-apocalyptic setting
Resources and survival
Lead the last city on a frozen, steam-powered Earth, juggling heat, coal and food while signing laws that test your morals. A bleak, tense city-builder where survival constantly clashes with humanity.
An addictive poker roguelike where Jokers, card upgrades and wild synergies push your scores to absurd heights. Every run plays differently, and the hunt for the perfect build never gets old.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified13.99 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 162,769 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Cards and deck-building
Runs that play out differently every time
An addictive poker roguelike where Jokers, card upgrades and wild synergies push your scores to absurd heights. Every run plays differently, and the hunt for the perfect build never gets old.
A love letter to Infinity Engine classics, offering tactical real-time-with-pause party combat, a richly written world built around souls and reincarnation, and a mature, melancholic story. Companions, a stronghold to manage, and meaningful choices make it a deep treat for CRPG fans.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 17,054 reviews on Steam
Lore and world history
Fantasy setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
A love letter to Infinity Engine classics, offering tactical real-time-with-pause party combat, a richly written world built around souls and reincarnation, and a mature, melancholic story. Companions, a stronghold to manage, and meaningful choices make it a deep treat for CRPG fans.
A tactical fantasy strategy RPG from Vanillaware where you build squads, lead them across a world map and reclaim a kingdom. Battles play out semi-automatically based on your formations and command setups, all in gorgeous hand-drawn art.
A tactical fantasy strategy RPG from Vanillaware where you build squads, lead them across a world map and reclaim a kingdom. Battles play out semi-automatically based on your formations and command setups, all in gorgeous hand-drawn art.
2014PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable18.99 €94 % positive
You command a SWAT team from a top-down view, planning routes, gear and breach points, then watch the raid play out in real time. Short, punishing missions reward careful planning and quick improvisation.
2014PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable18.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 8,057 reviews on Steam
Challenging difficulty
A party of several characters
You command a SWAT team from a top-down view, planning routes, gear and breach points, then watch the raid play out in real time. Short, punishing missions reward careful planning and quick improvisation.
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.
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.
2022PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €72 % positive
A legendary grid-based tactical RPG with a grim political story whose branching choices shape the path you take. The remake adds a reworked class and leveling system, improved visuals and full voice acting.
2022PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €72 % positive
Mostly positive, 4,112 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Turn-based combat
Strong character progression
A legendary grid-based tactical RPG with a grim political story whose branching choices shape the path you take. The remake adds a reworked class and leveling system, improved visuals and full voice acting.
A bright, cheerful tower defense game where you combine monkey towers with three upgrade paths and leveling heroes to pop ever-tougher waves of bloons. Tons of maps, modes and challenges make it an endlessly replayable strategy puzzle, solo or in four-player co-op.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable13.79 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 352,760 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Build variety
Strong character progression
A bright, cheerful tower defense game where you combine monkey towers with three upgrade paths and leveling heroes to pop ever-tougher waves of bloons. Tons of maps, modes and challenges make it an endlessly replayable strategy puzzle, solo or in four-player co-op.
A digital take on the board game where you lead a mercenary squad through turn-based dungeon battles driven by hand of ability cards instead of dice. Careful planning and card resource management turn every fight into a tactical puzzle.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable34.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 13,712 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Fantasy setting
Cards and deck-building
A digital take on the board game where you lead a mercenary squad through turn-based dungeon battles driven by hand of ability cards instead of dice. Careful planning and card resource management turn every fight into a tactical puzzle.
A grim Norse caravan journey with turn-based tactical battles, where hard choices and scarce supplies decide who lives or dies. Saves from the first game carry over meaningfully, and the hand-drawn art style is unmistakable.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 3,194 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Turn-based combat
Choices with consequences
A grim Norse caravan journey with turn-based tactical battles, where hard choices and scarce supplies decide who lives or dies. Saves from the first game carry over meaningfully, and the hand-drawn art style is unmistakable.
A deep isometric CRPG with real-time-with-pause combat where you sail an island archipelago, command your own ship and crew, and build elaborate characters. Rich writing and meaningful choices drive the story.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 14,730 reviews on Steam
Lore and world history
Build variety
Dense, handcrafted world
A deep isometric CRPG with real-time-with-pause combat where you sail an island archipelago, command your own ship and crew, and build elaborate characters. Rich writing and meaningful choices drive the story.
2011PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.99 €97 % positive
A charming fantasy tower defense game where you protect your kingdom with towers, spells and heroes against orcs, trolls and monsters. Tower placement and upgrade choices create crisp tactical decisions.
2011PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.99 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 17,242 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Distinctive, stylised art style
A charming fantasy tower defense game where you protect your kingdom with towers, spells and heroes against orcs, trolls and monsters. Tower placement and upgrade choices create crisp tactical decisions.
An approachable real-time strategy game where you guide a Viking clan across a new continent territory by territory, surviving brutal winters, mythical creatures and rival clans. Multiple victory paths and distinct clans keep matches varied, especially in multiplayer.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable34.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 54,613 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Economy and management
Fantasy setting
An approachable real-time strategy game where you guide a Viking clan across a new continent territory by territory, surviving brutal winters, mythical creatures and rival clans. Multiple victory paths and distinct clans keep matches varied, especially in multiplayer.
A tactical blend of XCOM-style turn-based combat and real-time stealth exploration in a nature-reclaimed post-apocalyptic world. You guide a squad of mutant animal-people, picking off enemies quietly before positioning carefully when fights break out.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable34.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 13,366 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Sneaking and hiding
Turn-based combat
A tactical blend of XCOM-style turn-based combat and real-time stealth exploration in a nature-reclaimed post-apocalyptic world. You guide a squad of mutant animal-people, picking off enemies quietly before positioning carefully when fights break out.
A polished digital take on classic chess, with varied scenic environments, online play, AI at multiple strengths and VR support. Great for anyone wanting pure chess in a calm, attractive setting.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified12.29 €76 % positive
Mostly positive, 1,840 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
A polished digital take on classic chess, with varied scenic environments, online play, AI at multiple strengths and VR support. Great for anyone wanting pure chess in a calm, attractive setting.
You breed cats with random mutations, train them, and send them into tactical turn-based fights on chaotic adventures. Its twisted humor and the blend of breeding sim with roguelike structure set it apart.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified28.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 51,420 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Runs that play out differently every time
Turn-based combat
You breed cats with random mutations, train them, and send them into tactical turn-based fights on chaotic adventures. Its twisted humor and the blend of breeding sim with roguelike structure set it apart.
A classic isometric party RPG built on the Pathfinder ruleset where you don't just adventure but found and rule your own kingdom. Huge build depth, tough fights and decisions with lasting consequences define the experience.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €77 % positive
Mostly positive, 28,275 reviews on Steam
Strong character progression
Fantasy setting
Build variety
A classic isometric party RPG built on the Pathfinder ruleset where you don't just adventure but found and rule your own kingdom. Huge build depth, tough fights and decisions with lasting consequences define the experience.
A minimalist real-time tactics game where you defend small islands against Viking raids with a few squads. Charming low-poly visuals and simple controls meet surprisingly deep combat and roguelite runs.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 12,518 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Distinctive, stylised art style
A minimalist real-time tactics game where you defend small islands against Viking raids with a few squads. Charming low-poly visuals and simple controls meet surprisingly deep combat and roguelite runs.
A roguelike deckbuilder where you defend a hellish train across three floors against heavenly armies. Clever clan pairings and powerful synergies make every run feel different.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable24.50 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 19,991 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Runs that play out differently every time
Build variety
A roguelike deckbuilder where you defend a hellish train across three floors against heavenly armies. Clever clan pairings and powerful synergies make every run feel different.
2014PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.50 €93 % positive
A gorgeous sci-fi action RPG in which the singer Red wanders the city of Cloudbank with a talking sword, blending real-time fights with a pausable planning mode. Freely combinable Functions allow creative builds, and a melancholic soundtrack defines the whole experience.
2014PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.50 €93 % positive
Very positive, 28,036 reviews on Steam
Strong soundtrack
Distinctive, stylised art style
Sci-fi setting
A gorgeous sci-fi action RPG in which the singer Red wanders the city of Cloudbank with a talking sword, blending real-time fights with a pausable planning mode. Freely combinable Functions allow creative builds, and a melancholic soundtrack defines the whole experience.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch24.99 €77 % positive
The finale of the Norse-inspired saga pairs tough turn-based tactical battles with a bleak, hand-drawn tale of a world ending. Every choice about supplies, allies and sacrifices noticeably shapes the fate of your caravan.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch24.99 €77 % positive
Mostly positive, 2,670 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative
Turn-based combat
The finale of the Norse-inspired saga pairs tough turn-based tactical battles with a bleak, hand-drawn tale of a world ending. Every choice about supplies, allies and sacrifices noticeably shapes the fate of your caravan.
A punishing steampunk real-time strategy game where you build colonies and fortify them with walls, towers and troops against massive zombie hordes. One breach can doom everything, so careful planning matters above all.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 46,401 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Building and crafting
Challenging difficulty
A punishing steampunk real-time strategy game where you build colonies and fortify them with walls, towers and troops against massive zombie hordes. One breach can doom everything, so careful planning matters above all.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verifiedfree71 % positive
A digital take on the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game with a huge pool of cards from over twenty years. You build combo-driven decks and duel players worldwide online in tactical card battles.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verifiedfree71 % positive
Mostly positive, 102,942 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Co-op or multiplayer
Competing against other players
A digital take on the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game with a huge pool of cards from over twenty years. You build combo-driven decks and duel players worldwide online in tactical card battles.
A purely battle-focused Pokémon game built around the familiar types, abilities and moves. You assemble teams, including Pokémon brought over from Pokémon HOME, and compete in strategic cross-platform duels.
A purely battle-focused Pokémon game built around the familiar types, abilities and moves. You assemble teams, including Pokémon brought over from Pokémon HOME, and compete in strategic cross-platform duels.
2020PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified12.49 €90 % positive
A digital adaptation of the board game about asymmetric factions fighting over a woodland. Each side plays completely differently, so winning takes careful planning and reading your opponents. Its illustrated look and online matches make it a deep tactical strategy game.
2020PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified12.49 €90 % positive
Very positive, 5,136 reviews on Steam
Competing against other players
Co-op or multiplayer
Distinctive, stylised art style
A digital adaptation of the board game about asymmetric factions fighting over a woodland. Each side plays completely differently, so winning takes careful planning and reading your opponents. Its illustrated look and online matches make it a deep tactical strategy game.
A punishing turn-based roguelike where you drive a fragile band of heroes across a cursed land by stagecoach. Stress, afflictions and party relationships are as dangerous as the monsters.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified36.49 €74 % positive
Mostly positive, 24,576 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Turn-based combat
Challenging difficulty
A punishing turn-based roguelike where you drive a fragile band of heroes across a cursed land by stagecoach. Stress, afflictions and party relationships are as dangerous as the monsters.
A tense blend of roguelike and tower defense where you guide a small squad of stranded survivors through procedurally generated floors. You split scarce power between rooms and build defenses before hauling the crystal to the exit, so every door you open is a gamble.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable11.39 €87 % positive
Very positive, 9,431 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Sci-fi setting
Runs that play out differently every time
A tense blend of roguelike and tower defense where you guide a small squad of stranded survivors through procedurally generated floors. You split scarce power between rooms and build defenses before hauling the crystal to the exit, so every door you open is a gamble.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−40 %19.99 € 11.99 € 2 days left92 % positive
A grieving mother travels the spirit world to bring back her son. Grid-based turn-based fights combined with deck building are tricky and recall the punishing nature of soulslikes.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−40 %19.99 € 11.99 € 2 days left92 % positive
Very positive, 1,362 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Turn-based combat
Emotional impact
A grieving mother travels the spirit world to bring back her son. Grid-based turn-based fights combined with deck building are tricky and recall the punishing nature of soulslikes.
A tactics RPG with a stylish 90s horror-movie vibe where positioning and movement double as attacks. You play Faye and her fellow students hunting demons on a mysterious university island.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified21.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 993 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Distinctive, stylised art style
Turn-based combat
A tactics RPG with a stylish 90s horror-movie vibe where positioning and movement double as attacks. You play Faye and her fellow students hunting demons on a mysterious university island.
A tactical RPG on grid maps where you play a revived Divine Dragon and summon heroes from past Fire Emblem games as Emblems. The ring system makes battles flexible and aggressive, while the story stays classic and lighthearted.
A tactical RPG on grid maps where you play a revived Divine Dragon and summon heroes from past Fire Emblem games as Emblems. The ring system makes battles flexible and aggressive, while the story stays classic and lighthearted.
A creepy card game played against a shadowy figure in a dark cabin, mixing deckbuilding with escape-room puzzles while constantly breaking its own rules. Beneath the surface lies a surprising, fourth-wall-bending mystery.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 136,199 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Dark, serious atmosphere
Turn-based combat
A creepy card game played against a shadowy figure in a dark cabin, mixing deckbuilding with escape-room puzzles while constantly breaking its own rules. Beneath the surface lies a surprising, fourth-wall-bending mystery.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable91 % positive
Football Manager 2024 is a deeply detailed football management sim where you handle tactics, squad building, transfers and club direction. The appeal lies in building a club over many seasons and bringing your own footballing philosophy to life.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable91 % positive
Very positive, 28,731 reviews on Steam
Economy and management
Deep systems to master
Football Manager 2024 is a deeply detailed football management sim where you handle tactics, squad building, transfers and club direction. The appeal lies in building a club over many seasons and bringing your own footballing philosophy to life.
A pixel-art turn-based tactics game where you lead armies and their commanders across grid maps. Easy to pick up yet strategically deep, with a campaign, puzzle missions, a map editor and multiplayer.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable16.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 4,036 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Turn-based combat
Fantasy setting
A pixel-art turn-based tactics game where you lead armies and their commanders across grid maps. Easy to pick up yet strategically deep, with a campaign, puzzle missions, a map editor and multiplayer.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−50 %24.99 € 12.49 € 6 days left76 % positive
The arcade classic Metal Slug becomes a turn-based tactics roguelite: you position your squad on grid maps, exploit dodging and chain attacks, and craft new builds each run. The charming pixel art and slapstick war tone remain intact.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−50 %24.99 € 12.49 € 6 days left76 % positive
Mostly positive, 1,170 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Runs that play out differently every time
Turn-based combat
The arcade classic Metal Slug becomes a turn-based tactics roguelite: you position your squad on grid maps, exploit dodging and chain attacks, and craft new builds each run. The charming pixel art and slapstick war tone remain intact.
A demanding turn-based JRPG set in a ruined Tokyo where you recruit and fuse demons and win fights by exploiting elemental weaknesses. Its more open desert world and morally charged story of gods and angels set it apart.
A demanding turn-based JRPG set in a ruined Tokyo where you recruit and fuse demons and win fights by exploiting elemental weaknesses. Its more open desert world and morally charged story of gods and angels set it apart.
A sprawling Pathfinder CRPG about fighting a demon invasion while shaping your hero through powerful Mythic paths like Angel, Lich or Azata. Deep rules, elaborate party builds and weighty moral choices define the experience.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 34,657 reviews on Steam
Strong character progression
Fantasy setting
Choices with consequences
A sprawling Pathfinder CRPG about fighting a demon invasion while shaping your hero through powerful Mythic paths like Angel, Lich or Azata. Deep rules, elaborate party builds and weighty moral choices define the experience.
2016PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €89 % positive
You command a squad through a fictional, WWII-inspired Europe, where each turn mixes tactical positioning with real-time shooting sequences. Its painterly watercolor look and emotional war story set it apart.
2016PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 10,870 reviews on Steam
Emotional impact
Strong, story-driven narrative
Distinctive, stylised art style
You command a squad through a fictional, WWII-inspired Europe, where each turn mixes tactical positioning with real-time shooting sequences. Its painterly watercolor look and emotional war story set it apart.
2020PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified32.00 €97 % positive
Stranded on an alien world, you grow a crude mining operation into a sprawling automated factory, endlessly optimizing belts, production chains and logistics. All the while you must defend it from native creatures angered by your spreading pollution.
2020PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified32.00 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 193,524 reviews on Steam
Building and crafting
Sandbox with your own goals
Open world
Stranded on an alien world, you grow a crude mining operation into a sprawling automated factory, endlessly optimizing belts, production chains and logistics. All the while you must defend it from native creatures angered by your spreading pollution.
A classic tactical RPG told across two generations: you command armies on large maps, pair up your characters, and later send their children into battle. A tragic tale of political intrigue and war drives the whole game.
A classic tactical RPG told across two generations: you command armies on large maps, pair up your characters, and later send their children into battle. A tragic tale of political intrigue and war drives the whole game.
An extremely detailed football management sim where you handle tactics, transfers, training and club running across many seasons. The appeal lies in building a squad and imposing your own playing philosophy.
2021PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch93 % positive
Very positive, 21,460 reviews on Steam
Economy and management
Deep systems to master
An extremely detailed football management sim where you handle tactics, transfers, training and club running across many seasons. The appeal lies in building a squad and imposing your own playing philosophy.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch39.99 €73 % positive
A turn-based tactics game set in the 1983 Cold War, where you run a secret organization, chase conspiracies on a world map, interrogate and brainwash enemies, and fight stealth-oriented XCOM-style missions.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch39.99 €73 % positive
Mostly positive, 3,832 reviews on Steam
Historical setting
Turn-based combat
Sneaking and hiding
A turn-based tactics game set in the 1983 Cold War, where you run a secret organization, chase conspiracies on a world map, interrogate and brainwash enemies, and fight stealth-oriented XCOM-style missions.
A bleak Viking saga with gorgeous hand-drawn art, where you lead a caravan through a dying world. Turn-based tactical battles alternate with tough decisions that can cost supplies, morale and even the lives of your companions.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 13,496 reviews on Steam
Choices with consequences
Distinctive, stylised art style
Strong soundtrack
A bleak Viking saga with gorgeous hand-drawn art, where you lead a caravan through a dying world. Turn-based tactical battles alternate with tough decisions that can cost supplies, morale and even the lives of your companions.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified89 % positive
An extremely detailed football management sim where you handle tactics, squad, transfers and club running across many seasons. Its appeal lies in the depth of its database and writing your own club's story.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified89 % positive
Very positive, 19,823 reviews on Steam
Economy and management
Deep systems to master
An extremely detailed football management sim where you handle tactics, squad, transfers and club running across many seasons. Its appeal lies in the depth of its database and writing your own club's story.
2023PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified34.99 €85 % positive
You lead a band of mercenaries across an open medieval world, taking contracts, keeping your crew fed and paid, and fighting demanding turn-based tactical battles. Its blend of survival management, freedom and party building is the draw.
2023PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified34.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 32,533 reviews on Steam
Open world
Lots to discover
A party of several characters
You lead a band of mercenaries across an open medieval world, taking contracts, keeping your crew fed and paid, and fighting demanding turn-based tactical battles. Its blend of survival management, freedom and party building is the draw.
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.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 5,733 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Companions and relationships
Lavish presentation
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.
2025PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €54 % positive
A tactical RPG in which Marona summons Phantoms and binds them to objects to fight for her. It offers lots of freedom in building and combining units, even merging them with Marona herself.
2025PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €54 % positive
Mixed, 98 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Strong character progression
Fantasy setting
A tactical RPG in which Marona summons Phantoms and binds them to objects to fight for her. It offers lots of freedom in building and combining units, even merging them with Marona herself.
A sprawling Warhammer 40K role-playing game where you command a voidship, a crew of eccentric companions and a trade empire as a Rogue Trader. Turn-based battles, deep character builds and weighty decisions define the journey.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 34,619 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Choices with consequences
Strong, story-driven narrative
A sprawling Warhammer 40K role-playing game where you command a voidship, a crew of eccentric companions and a trade empire as a Rogue Trader. Turn-based battles, deep character builds and weighty decisions define the journey.
Tactics games reward patience over reflexes: you read the board, weigh risks and watch a careful plan pay off. That makes them a natural fit for Switch, where you can take a turn-based battle at your own pace and put it down whenever you need to. The main question is what kind of challenge you want. Some games punish mistakes hard, others focus on story and characters, and a few lean toward light, replayable puzzles.
If you want classic squad tactics with real stakes, XCOM 2 is the pick, since soldiers you lose stay dead and every move counts. For a story-driven tactical RPG, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a Switch exclusive in which your choice of house reshapes the whole plot, while Triangle Strategy lets party votes steer a political story told in its HD-2D look. Slay the Spire suits short sessions, as each run asks you to build a new deck from scratch.
Also think about playing alone or together. Divinity: Original Sin 2 offers deep party combat where the environment becomes part of your toolkit, and Bloons TD 6 supports four-player co-op if you want something cheerful and low-pressure. Several games here are tagged difficult, including Darkest Dungeon and Frostpunk, so expect a steep learning curve with those.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tactics game exclusive to Nintendo Switch?
From this list, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is the only Switch exclusive. It combines turn-based battles with school life, and your choice of house changes the story significantly.
Which tactics games on Switch are good for beginners?
Bloons TD 6 is bright, approachable and easy to pick up, and Northgard is described as an approachable real-time strategy game. Games tagged difficult, like XCOM 2 and Darkest Dungeon, are better once you have some experience.
Are there tactics games on Switch I can play in co-op?
Bloons TD 6 supports four-player co-op, and Northgard also offers co-op and multiplayer. Sid Meier's Civilization VI includes multiplayer if you prefer competing against friends.
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