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A sprawling D&D-based CRPG where inventive turn-based combat rewards creativity and nearly every decision reshapes the story and your bonds with its superbly written companions.
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.
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.
A sprawling D&D-based CRPG where inventive turn-based combat rewards creativity and nearly every decision reshapes the story and your bonds with its superbly written companions.
A sprawling D&D-based CRPG where inventive turn-based combat rewards creativity and nearly every decision reshapes the story and your bonds with its superbly written companions.
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
Turn-based combat
Economy and management
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.
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.
2012PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable14.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 40,494 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
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.
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 grim fantasy RPG where you lead a band of memorable companions as a Grey Warden against the Blight. Tactical pausable combat, distinct origin stories and weighty moral choices shape the fate of Ferelden.
2009PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable29.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 10,538 reviews on Steam
Companions and relationships
Fantasy setting
Choices with consequences
A grim fantasy RPG where you lead a band of memorable companions as a Grey Warden against the Blight. Tactical pausable combat, distinct origin stories and weighty moral choices shape the fate of Ferelden.
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
A party of several characters
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 classic real-time strategy game in a polished 4K remaster: build an economy, advance through the ages and lead medieval civilizations to victory in campaigns or competitive multiplayer matches.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable32.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 160,405 reviews on Steam
Historical setting
Competing against other players
Economy and management
The classic real-time strategy game in a polished 4K remaster: build an economy, advance through the ages and lead medieval civilizations to victory in campaigns or competitive multiplayer matches.
A demanding real-time tactics game set in World War II, where you guide a squad of specialists with unique skills through richly detailed maps you can explore freely, even inside buildings. Each mission plays like an intricate stealth puzzle that rewards careful planning and clever combinations of your team's abilities.
2001PC, PlayStation, Xbox4.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 2,413 reviews on Steam
Historical setting
Sneaking and hiding
A party of several characters
A demanding real-time tactics game set in World War II, where you guide a squad of specialists with unique skills through richly detailed maps you can explore freely, even inside buildings. Each mission plays like an intricate stealth puzzle that rewards careful planning and clever combinations of your team's 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
Strong, story-driven narrative
Build variety
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.
A landmark stealth sandbox where you tackle missions across open Afghanistan and Africa any way you like, fultoning enemies away and growing your own mercenary base. Kojima's bleak revenge tale about Big Boss frames the systemic freedom.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable29.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 73,701 reviews on Steam
Sneaking and hiding
Open world
Lavish presentation
A landmark stealth sandbox where you tackle missions across open Afghanistan and Africa any way you like, fultoning enemies away and growing your own mercenary base. Kojima's bleak revenge tale about Big Boss frames the systemic freedom.
A Wild West stealth real-time tactics game where you guide John Cooper's gang through huge, intricately designed levels and coordinate simultaneous moves with Showdown Mode. Every mission plays like an open-ended puzzle with many solutions, carried by a revenge story and banter between distinct characters.
A Wild West stealth real-time tactics game where you guide John Cooper's gang through huge, intricately designed levels and coordinate simultaneous moves with Showdown Mode. Every mission plays like an open-ended puzzle with many solutions, carried by a revenge story and banter between distinct characters.
A tactical 5v5 shooter where attackers and defenders clash using unique operators and fully destructible walls, floors and ceilings. Communication, map knowledge and clever gadget use matter as much as aim.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox19.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 1,570,000 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A tactical 5v5 shooter where attackers and defenders clash using unique operators and fully destructible walls, floors and ceilings. Communication, map knowledge and clever gadget use matter as much as aim.
A colossal real-time strategy game with huge maps, seamless strategic zoom, and hundreds of land, sea and air units, capped by game-changing experimental superweapons. Three warring human factions battle for the galaxy in the Infinite War.
2007PC, PlayStation, Xbox9.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 2,342 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Economy and management
Co-op or multiplayer
A colossal real-time strategy game with huge maps, seamless strategic zoom, and hundreds of land, sea and air units, capped by game-changing experimental superweapons. Three warring human factions battle for the galaxy in the Infinite War.
A competitive 5v5 tactical shooter that blends unforgiving, precision gunplay with distinct agent abilities. Team coordination and round-by-round strategy matter as much as raw aim.
A competitive 5v5 tactical shooter that blends unforgiving, precision gunplay with distinct agent abilities. Team coordination and round-by-round strategy matter as much as raw aim.
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
Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
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 real-time stealth tactics game set in World War II where you guide a team of specialists, each with unique skills, through tricky infiltration and sabotage missions. The appeal lies in careful planning and coordinated takedowns of patrols.
A real-time stealth tactics game set in World War II where you guide a team of specialists, each with unique skills, through tricky infiltration and sabotage missions. The appeal lies in careful planning and coordinated takedowns of patrols.
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
Fantasy setting
Lore and world history
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.
A turn-based tactics game set in the Star Wars universe where you lead an elite squad of specialists through a gritty Clone Wars-era story. Careful planning, positioning and growing your team are at its core.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox49.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 23,507 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
A turn-based tactics game set in the Star Wars universe where you lead an elite squad of specialists through a gritty Clone Wars-era story. Careful planning, positioning and growing your team are at its core.
Paradox's space grand strategy lets you shape a custom alien empire from its first hyperlane jump to galactic dominance, generating emergent stories through anomalies, diplomacy and late-game crises.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable49.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 139,829 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Deep systems to master
Sandbox with your own goals
Paradox's space grand strategy lets you shape a custom alien empire from its first hyperlane jump to galactic dominance, generating emergent stories through anomalies, diplomacy and late-game crises.
A real-time strategy game set in Middle-earth, featuring base building, powerful hero units and large battles between Elves, Dwarves, Orcs and Goblins in the North. It adds a turn-based War of the Ring conquest mode on a map of Middle-earth and popular multiplayer skirmishes.
A real-time strategy game set in Middle-earth, featuring base building, powerful hero units and large battles between Elves, Dwarves, Orcs and Goblins in the North. It adds a turn-based War of the Ring conquest mode on a map of Middle-earth and popular multiplayer skirmishes.
As Agent 47 you infiltrate huge, intricately detailed locations like a Dubai skyscraper or a Dartmoor manor, devising creative and often darkly funny ways to take out your targets. Disguises, environmental kills and heavy replayability turn every mission into a sandbox puzzle.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified29.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 60,286 reviews on Steam
Sneaking and hiding
Lots to discover
Lavish presentation
As Agent 47 you infiltrate huge, intricately detailed locations like a Dubai skyscraper or a Dartmoor manor, devising creative and often darkly funny ways to take out your targets. Disguises, environmental kills and heavy replayability turn every mission into a sandbox puzzle.
The definitive competitive tactical shooter: terrorists versus counter-terrorists in tense round-based matches where precise aim, team coordination and smart economy management decide every win.
The definitive competitive tactical shooter: terrorists versus counter-terrorists in tense round-based matches where precise aim, team coordination and smart economy management decide every win.
A classic real-time strategy game where GDI, Nod and the alien Scrin battle over Tiberium, featuring fast-paced base building and iconic live-action FMV cutscenes.
2007PC, Xbox, Steam Deck playablefree89 % positive
Very positive, 8,861 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Building and crafting
Fast pace
A classic real-time strategy game where GDI, Nod and the alien Scrin battle over Tiberium, featuring fast-paced base building and iconic live-action FMV cutscenes.
A free, fast-paced card game set in the Witcher universe where you duel other players online with careful deck building, bluffing and sharp decisions across rounds. Iconic heroes like Geralt and Yennefer and distinct factions give it plenty of tactical variety.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xboxfree85 % positive
Very positive, 27,895 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Co-op or multiplayer
Fantasy setting
A free, fast-paced card game set in the Witcher universe where you duel other players online with careful deck building, bluffing and sharp decisions across rounds. Iconic heroes like Geralt and Yennefer and distinct factions give it plenty of tactical variety.
A turn-based tactical RPG that faithfully adapts Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. You build your own party and use terrain, lighting and elevation to win fights in dungeons and ruins.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable29.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 20,002 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
A turn-based tactical RPG that faithfully adapts Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. You build your own party and use terrain, lighting and elevation to win fights in dungeons and ruins.
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 World War II real-time strategy game built on cover, positioning and supply management. Its dynamic campaign map in Italy and North Africa blends turn-based planning with intense real-time battles.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox−67 %54.99 € 18.14 € 7 days left59 % positive
Mixed, 24,842 reviews on Steam
Historical setting
Lavish presentation
Co-op or multiplayer
A World War II real-time strategy game built on cover, positioning and supply management. Its dynamic campaign map in Italy and North Africa blends turn-based planning with intense real-time battles.
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 real-time stealth tactics game in which you command a cursed pirate crew with supernatural abilities. You infiltrate Inquisition strongholds and chain your crew's powers into coordinated, precise takedowns.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified39.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 5,259 reviews on Steam
Sneaking and hiding
Distinctive, stylised art style
Fantasy setting
A real-time stealth tactics game in which you command a cursed pirate crew with supernatural abilities. You infiltrate Inquisition strongholds and chain your crew's powers into coordinated, precise takedowns.
As a Desert Ranger you lead a squad through frozen, post-apocalyptic Colorado, fighting in turn-based tactical combat. Your choices between warring factions visibly reshape the world, and a streak of dark humor gives it its own voice. The whole campaign can also be played in co-op.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable33.99 €84 % positive
Very positive, 17,359 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Turn-based combat
Choices with consequences
As a Desert Ranger you lead a squad through frozen, post-apocalyptic Colorado, fighting in turn-based tactical combat. Your choices between warring factions visibly reshape the world, and a streak of dark humor gives it its own voice. The whole campaign can also be played in co-op.
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
Turn-based combat
Strong, story-driven narrative
Distinctive, stylised art style
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
Strong character progression
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.
You hire quirky mercenaries and liberate a war-torn country through deep turn-based tactical combat. Capture sectors, manage your squad and gear, and enjoy the mercs' wisecracking banter along the way.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable44.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 11,341 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Companions and relationships
A party of several characters
You hire quirky mercenaries and liberate a war-torn country through deep turn-based tactical combat. Capture sectors, manage your squad and gear, and enjoy the mercs' wisecracking banter along the way.
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
Economy and management
Co-op or multiplayer
Distinctive, stylised art style
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
Turn-based combat
Sneaking and hiding
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
Turn-based combat
Runs that play out differently every time
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 competitive 3v3 tactical shooter where the Duality mechanic lets you control two bodies at once. It enables creative positioning, self-covering crossfires and risky plays across short rounds.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox64 % positive
Mixed, 19,663 reviews on Steam
Competing against other players
Co-op or multiplayer
Action-packed real-time combat
A competitive 3v3 tactical shooter where the Duality mechanic lets you control two bodies at once. It enables creative positioning, self-covering crossfires and risky plays across short rounds.
A charming tower defense game where quirky plants guard your lawn against goofy zombie hordes. A steady stream of new plants, enemy types and mini-games keeps its simple but clever strategy fresh for hours.
A charming tower defense game where quirky plants guard your lawn against goofy zombie hordes. A steady stream of new plants, enemy types and mini-games keeps its simple but clever strategy fresh for hours.
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 tactical first-person shooter where you play a SWAT officer clearing tense, claustrophobic locations and resolving hostage situations. Its unforgiving, realistic gameplay rewards careful teamwork, either in co-op or by commanding AI teammates.
A tactical first-person shooter where you play a SWAT officer clearing tense, claustrophobic locations and resolving hostage situations. Its unforgiving, realistic gameplay rewards careful teamwork, either in co-op or by commanding AI teammates.
As Agent 47 you explore huge, intricate sandbox levels and devise creative ways to take out your targets through disguises, staged accidents and dark humor. Every mission begs to be replayed to uncover new possibilities.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable83 % positive
Very positive, 37,139 reviews on Steam
Lots to discover
Sneaking and hiding
Dense, handcrafted world
As Agent 47 you explore huge, intricate sandbox levels and devise creative ways to take out your targets through disguises, staged accidents and dark humor. Every mission begs to be replayed to uncover new possibilities.
As Agent 47 you plan creative assassinations in open sandbox levels, using disguises, staged accidents and dark humor. Clean, silent work pays off, while sloppy kills raise your notoriety and make later contracts harder.
2006PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable9.75 €93 % positive
Very positive, 13,833 reviews on Steam
Sneaking and hiding
Puzzles and brain teasers
Interconnected level design
As Agent 47 you plan creative assassinations in open sandbox levels, using disguises, staged accidents and dark humor. Clean, silent work pays off, while sloppy kills raise your notoriety and make later contracts harder.
A tactical military shooter where you lead a small elite squad through a fictional Russian conflict. Planning, cover and caution matter more than speed, since a few hits can kill.
2001PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable−70 %9.99 € 2.99 € 12 days left91 % positive
Very positive, 1,638 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Playing together in co-op
Challenging difficulty
A tactical military shooter where you lead a small elite squad through a fictional Russian conflict. Planning, cover and caution matter more than speed, since a few hits can kill.
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
Distinctive, stylised art style
Runs that play out differently every time
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.
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.
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.
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
Turn-based combat
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dark, serious atmosphere
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
Turn-based combat
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.
Agent 47 is pulled out of retirement and must plan silent hits across sprawling levels from Sicily to Japan, using disguises, poison, and patience to reach his targets. Missions offer many approaches but punish mistakes harshly, all backed by Jesper Kyd's sweeping score.
2002PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable8.99 €81 % positive
Very positive, 3,790 reviews on Steam
Sneaking and hiding
Interconnected level design
Dark, serious atmosphere
Agent 47 is pulled out of retirement and must plan silent hits across sprawling levels from Sicily to Japan, using disguises, poison, and patience to reach his targets. Missions offer many approaches but punish mistakes harshly, all backed by Jesper Kyd's sweeping score.
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
Distinctive, stylised art style
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
Runs that play out differently every time
Sci-fi setting
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.
Tactics games reward patience over reflexes. The fun comes from reading a situation, positioning your squad and watching a plan come together, or recovering when it falls apart. Before picking one, decide what kind of thinking you enjoy. Turn-based games let you weigh every move without time pressure, while real-time tactics like Desperados III and Commandos 2: Men of Courage ask you to coordinate specialists on the fly, often through stealth. Also consider how punishing you want things to be: some games here are tagged as difficult, and a few make losses permanent.
If you want a story-heavy adventure, Baldur's Gate 3 pairs inventive D&D combat with choices that reshape your companions and the plot. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is great for players who like turning the environment into a weapon. XCOM 2 is the pick for tense squad tactics, since soldiers who fall are gone for good. Desperados III suits puzzle lovers, thanks to Showdown Mode that lets you line up simultaneous moves. And if you prefer short, replayable sessions, Slay the Spire turns tactics into card combinations that change every run.
For something slower and broader, Sid Meier's Civilization VI swaps squads for whole empires and offers several paths to victory. Want co-op? Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition lets two custom heroes play together.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tactics game on Xbox for beginners?
Baldur's Gate 3 is a good start because its turn-based combat gives you time to think and the story keeps you motivated. Sid Meier's Civilization VI is also approachable, since you can win through science, culture or diplomacy rather than just combat.
Are there co-op tactics games on Xbox?
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition is built around two custom heroes who can be played in co-op. Sid Meier's Civilization VI offers multiplayer if you prefer competing over cooperating.
Which Xbox tactics games are the hardest?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2 are known for being tough, as losing a veteran soldier is permanent. Commandos 2: Men of Courage and Desperados III also demand careful planning, and Slay the Spire's roguelike runs punish mistakes.
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