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Looking for games like Back Wars? Here are top survival hack and slash recommendations with a warfare, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Back Wars HD, Countryballs at War or Thorny Times.

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  1. 70%Game Brain Score
    70% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Enjoy the best view of the battlefield with this special high-resolution version for tablets! When an army travels back in time to rule the world 1,000 years in advance, they get more than they bargained for from their primitive counterparts! Lead the resistance with hundreds of warriors from different cultures all over the world. Focus on one individual or step back to command an entire army at … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back Wars HD.

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  3. You will have to gather an army, explore vast strategic maps, learn spells and capture castles. Defend the royal throne in battles against enemy knights, sorcerers and evil beings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thorny Times.

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  4. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 634 reviews

    Three Kingdoms: The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game based on a famous Chinese historical novel . The Three Kingdoms was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu. The novel deals with the plots, personal and military battles, intrigues, and struggles of these states to achieve dominance for almost 100 years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord.

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  5. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Empire Earth II: Gold Edition refines the series’ time-spanning gameplay with a host of new features. With advanced AI, picture-in-picture control, dynamic weather and many other additions, this RTS doesn’t just stand the test of time – it annihilates it. Transcend the Ages Create, build and your empire as you progress through 15 epochs and more than 10,000 years of history. Lead the great natio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Earth II: Gold Edition.

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  6. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    The terrible "rat fights" (Ratenkrieg) fought out in the urban area of Stalingrad end of 1942, on a battalion scale and two days per turn scales. Relive one of the fiercest and deadliest battles in history, a ‘Hell in a Small Place’. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SGS Battle For: Stalingrad.

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  8. Pact or Peril is a free-to-play strategy game for 1–8 players. Deploy armies, capture territories, control regions, collect cards, and form pacts with other players. Form pacts, conquer maps, analyze battles, create custom maps, and compete across three win conditions in single-player or online multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pact or Peril: World Domination.

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  9. Sarmatian Heroes is a turn-based strategy RPG where you explore a vast world, command armies, develop heroes, build fortified cities, and fight tactical battles on hex-based battlefields. Inspired by classic strategy games, Sarmatian Heroes combines world exploration, army management and character progression with a deeper city-building system. Your settlements are not just menus - you build them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sarmatian Heroes.

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  10. Experience the War of 1898 like never before... Unsung Heroes 1898 takes you back to the Spanish-American War, a war covered in deception, sensational journalism, suppression, and the blood of those who fought for their country. Experience the major land battles of the war in the Cuban campaign. Fight on large-scale maps, with non-linear objectives and countless ways to play. Fight As Anyone … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsung Heroes 1898.

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  11. "Isekai Captain" is a 2D fantasy cartoon-style light rogue-lite strategy game. You will play as a captain in another world, leading a team to battle against the demon army. 3 Gameplay Modes:Campaign Mode (In Development): A grand strategy mode with a world map. Strengthen your towns, cut off enemy supply lines, assassinate elite demons, and seize strategic points. Plan carefully an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isekai Captain.

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  12. Capture the enemy castle! Conquer all the islands! "War Of Castles - Prologue" is a real-time strategy game where players lead troops to seize island castles. Be cautious of surprise attacks from the enemy while you assault their stronghold! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Of Castles - Prologue.

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  13. Mounted War is a third-person shooter game where players can ride horses and engage in shooting, personally charge into battle, and command armies in various formations. The game features five countries and 180 cities, including the UK, France, Aragon, the Vikings, and Germany. Each country has unique characteristics and advantages, and players can choose based on their preferences and gaming obje… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mounted War.

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  14. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 61 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    Swipe through military negotiations, marry to strengthen alliances and recruit soldiers to fight in turn-based card battles in this historical epic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reigns: Three Kingdoms.

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  15. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 19 reviews

    Tiny Metal is a military themed turn-based tactics game. It's simple yet has deep gameplay with an engaging story. Play as Artemisian Lieutenant, Nathan Gries, as he commands his units to victory against the villainous nation of Zipang. There will be several friends and enemies along the way with varied factions, units, and abilities in the 8-10 hours of single player campaign gameplay. Players wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TINY METAL.

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  16. Command an army of 1000 troops. Create squads from a variety of unit types and give them orders to perform devastating strategic maneuvers. Then lead your army into battle and slice the opposing army into pieces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1000 Man General.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    92% User Score Based on 3,542 reviews

    Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root.

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  18. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 95 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Hailed as one of the best instalments in the franchise’s history, this extremely intricate, deep, and meticulous strategy game is set against a backdrop of a fragmented nation and asks the player to take up the mantle of a Daimyo, a feudal lord of the Sengoku era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Star Shift Origins tells the story of the first Crew of the Dauntless. Trapped in an alternate reality and on the run, the crew desperately searches for answers while being hunted by the relentless Earth Systems Alliance (ESA). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Shift Origins.

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  20. Liberate the Fallen Kingdom and Ignite a New Hope! A classic fantasy SRPG featuring a simple system and a cast of captivating characters woven into an epic tale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eutolant Saga.

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  21. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    What if you combine the best of story-driven RPGs with the strategic decision-making of cardgames? Dawncaster was created to answer that question, containing over 1100 handcrafted cards and over 100 unique challenges designed by veterans of the cardgame genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Fight through the 1st and 2nd Crusades and the conflicts between them in Crusades: Book I, a tactical medieval wargame of sieges, field battles, and frontier warfare. Command Crusader armies or Islamic alliances across 74 scenarios and two branching campaigns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword & Siege Crusades: Book I.

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  23. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    85% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom.

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  24. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    40% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    The 30th Anniversary Title of the Daisenryaku Series! Fight with over 1500 different units on more than 300 maps in this turn-based, single player war simulation game. Daisenryaku Perfect 4.0 lets you shape your experience like no other game in the series’ 30 year history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAISENRYAKU PERFECT 4.0.

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  25. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 2 reviews

    Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unity of Command 2.

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  26. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    61% User Score Based on 390 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 27 reviews

    Buy The DioField Chronicle on PlayStation Store, an all-new RPG with strategic real-time combat and distinctive diorama-style visuals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The DioField Chronicle.

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  27. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,360 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    It’s Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets 2D physics-based destruction! Controlling the battle in real time, players will harness the power of medieval artillery, manage a fearsome ground attack, and cast powerful spells! CastleStorm features a story-driven solo campaign, a custom castle editor, online multiplayer, co-op modes, and more. Building castles and knocking th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CastleStorm.

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  28. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 334 reviews

    Price of Life is the next episode of Winter Falling, a tactical strategy game to manage your army properly and beat the undead army. Release Date May 2020 Developer Winter Falling: Price of Life was developed by Rarykos. Platforms Web browser Steam If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter Falling: Price of Life.

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  29. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    49% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    The Great War allow players to portray important engagements throughout WWI history. The battles focus on the historical deployment of forces and important terrain features of trench fighting in scale with the game system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commands & Colors: The Great War.

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  30. Command distinct low-poly armies in a strategy game built on authentic chess. Enjoy quick matches, take on history-inspired scenarios with special objectives, and grow your civilization through tactical turn-based warfare. A free Quick Battle demo is available now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Kingdoms: Ancient Origin.

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  31. J. EL TANQUISTAA third-person action shooter set during a Third World War. Fight on foot, control tactical drones, and unleash chaos from your tank as you push through battlefields filled with enemies, missiles, explosions, and destruction. You play as J (Jorgito), a soldier trapped on the front line. It isn't always easy to tell where the shots are coming from, and there is no single way to sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to J. El Tanquista.

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  32. Aliens have invaded, and you, for no fault of your own, find yourself at the epicenter. It is up to you to expel these extraterrestrial interlopers from your home. Methodical, turn-based strategy meets high-intensity real-time tactical combat as it is up to you defend the world. Against a relentless enemy, combined arms is not optional! What will you do? Story-Driven Campaign Take the role of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slush Force.

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  33. Liberators' Chronicles is an exciting turn-based strategy game that takes you to unprecedented Napoleonic era scenarios. Recruit and deploy your troops in the battlefield. Capture enemy positions and ships and let your heroes lead your armies to victory while executing their special abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liberators' Chronicles.

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  34. On June 22, 1941, the largest land campaign in history began, as three German Army Groups advanced into the Soviet Union. Operation Barbarossa was underway and the German war machine was now locked in a struggle which would change the course of World War II. Germany At War: Soviet Dawn is a turn-based operational wargame, with a strong historical focus. The two major camapigns, one for each side… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Germany at War - Soviet Dawn.

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  35. Features OverviewA deep, persistent MMORPG and tactical strategy experience where team synergy and character progression rule the battlefield. Recruit a massive roster of unique champions, outfit them with highly detailed individual gear, and lead large-scale combat parties in intense tactical battles. Whether conquering vast PvE campaigns or dominating the persistent global PvP ranks, your strate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legion Hunters.

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  36. Sacred Light: Pyre of Hubris is a real-time strategy RPG inspired by the Ogre Battle series. Taking place in a classical-era fantasy setting, Sacred Light puts players in the shoes of a young military commander attempting to prove himself on the frontiers of the Imperium. Forge Your Army:Players will develop, equip, and promote units into over 40 distinct classes, including beasts and animati con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Light: Pyre of Hubris.

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  37. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Lead the Knights of the Round Table through King Arthur's legend in a unique RPG, full of honor, magic and romance. Plunge into a colorful world inspired by medieval art, tales and music. Undertake perilous quests and fiercely defend your kingdom to make the flower of chivalry blossom again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of the Round Table.

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  38. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    BattleSynth — A Tactical Fantasy Battle Game In BattleSynth, every fight is a test of your strategy. You don’t just play — you command an army of knights, wizards, assassins, beasts, and strange fantasy creatures, and watch them clash in chaotic, beautiful auto-battles. Plan your formation, predict enemy moves, and build the perfect mix of strength, range, and magic. Victory doesn’t always belong … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Synth.

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  39. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Faced with a terrifying Martian invasion, you must lead Earth’s forces in a battle for our planet’s future. Create powerful human-creature super soldiers to fight an alien menace in this turn-based strategy game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth vs Mars.

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  40. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    99% User Score Based on 1,180 reviews

    Commando Strike challenges gun game enthusiasts to take on daring combat mission If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FPS Commando Strike 3D.

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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,040 reviews

    Fantasy Map Simulator: Witness the Rise and Fall of Dynasties on Your Wallpaper In this innovative simulation game, you'll become the creator and witness of a fantasy world, allowing imaginary history to unfold in your daily life. Features Generate or edit custom fantasy maps, building your unique imaginary world Simulate diplomacy, development, and wars between nations, observing historical evolu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FantasyMapSimulator.

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  42. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    88% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Armored Brigade is a real-time tactical wargame, focusing on realism and playability. The game has drawn inspiration from classics such as Close Combat, Steel Panthers and Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm. In Armored Brigade the Cold War has turned hot, and Europe is once again torn apart by conflict. An "Iron Curtain" divides the Western Powers gathered together under the NATO banner from the Sovi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armored Brigade.

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  43. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    82% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Dust and Salt is a text-based narrative adventure with a pinch of turn-based tactical battles which has you as the main hero leading your troops in a gritty, low-power, medieval fantasy world. You decide where to go and whom to form alliances with. Force your will with either diplomacy or through war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dust and Salt.

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  45. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 482 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

    Hailed as one of the best instalments in the franchise’s history, this extremely intricate, deep, and meticulous strategy game is set against a backdrop of a fragmented nation and asks the player to take up the mantle of a Daimyo, a feudal lord of the Sengoku era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 1,602 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

    Shadow Empire is an immersive and rather complex turn-based wargame with a unique mix of military focus, 4X elements, procedural generation and role-playing features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Empire.

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  47. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 152 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    Boyle Wolfbane wanted to rule the world. He failed. Miserably. Forced into retirement early, Boyle now spends his days arguing with haunted trees and scaring off the occasional knight. At least he still has Fang, his loyal storm wolf. Things could be worse. He could have been born a hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    'War, the Game' is a global Real Time Strategy game. Take the role of a supreme commander directing your armies across the globe. Use your strategic wit to battle AI and other players in realistic scenarios. Conquer the world, city by city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War, the Game.

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  49. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 384 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skulls of the Shogun.

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  50. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    79% User Score Based on 640 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Tiny Troopers puts you in command of a team of small soldiers. Guide them through 30 deadly missions with varied objectives: destroy enemy armoured formations, save hostages and eliminate enemy generals, to name but just a few. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Troopers.

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