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Looking for games like GridLock? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Terminal Warfare, Chess Army or Don't Mind the Robots.

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  1. The Sprawl is calling The year is 2040. Fifteen years after the AI Wars, the super-intelligence Consensus 0 runs civilization. Cipher, a rogue AI that survived in deep code, recruits you to fight back from the shadows. Your exploit deck is your weapon. Your choices are your code. Terminal Warfare is a single-player cyberpunk deckbuilding roguelike wrapped in a nostalgic 90s terminal desktop. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminal Warfare.

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  2. CHESS ARMYIn chess, a sacrificed piece never returns. Chess Army takes that lesson to heart. It is a tactical turn-based roguelike. Your units are not chess pieces: they are soldiers, mages, cavalry, and spearmen. However, each one moves according to the patterns of a chess piece. But here, death is permanent: a fallen unit does not rise again. You have only one action per turn, and if your comma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Army.

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  3. Don't Mind the Robots is a strategic tower defense game where your greatest weapon isn't firepower—it's planning. A rogue AI has taken control of everyday and industrial machines, turning them into a coordinated force that advances with precision. To survive, you must do more than defend; you must outthink a constantly adapting system. Build intricate mazes, manipulate enemy pathing, and turn ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Mind the Robots.

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  4. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 571 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Bionic Dues is a tactical, turn-based roguelike with mech customization. Guide multiple classes of Exos through a variety of missions filled with enemy robots that are as buggy as they are angry. This is at least as bad as it sounds. Explore for loot, destroy key robotic facilities, and brace yourself for the final attack by your enemies... just as soon as they can pull it together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bionic Dues.

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  5. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 189 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Play out a Kaiju movie as the (hopelessly) outclassed military in this stylish 2D turn-based strategy game. Construct buildings and defend your city with cannon-fodder tanks, jets and more as the devastating kaiju grow in power with every attack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaiju Wars.

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  6. Last 4 Days is a turn-based tactics game about the desperate battle for survival against a rogue AI army. Five squads. Four days. One last chance for humanity. In one last desperate attempt to defeat the killing machines, the old nuclear warheads have become humanity’s last hope. Central Command has deployed the remaining special forces to five key locations, each one a vital step in Project … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last 4 Days.

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  7. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    In a flooded future world, killer machines are plotting mankind's demise. As the sole defender of humanity's last government, only you can create the ultimate squad and save humanity in this... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depth of Extinction.

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  8. Cyberwars The world and its environment have been devastated. Mega corporations run the world, and now the work gets done by mercenaries on contract. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberwars.

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  9. Enter the world of Cardrunners, a fast-paced roguelike card deck-building game that blends tactical grid-based combat with endless strategic possibilities. In this cyberpunk dystopia, revenge is a matter of wit, adaptability, and the right combination of cards and trinkets. Take on the role of mercenaries, each with their own unique abilities and cards. A shared vendetta against Sky Corp—the mono… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardrunners.

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  10. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 403 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    Mech Armada provides a fresh combination of turn-based tactics, deckbuilding and rogue-likes. You are in command of a team of custom-built Mechs. Push your strategic skills to the limit as you save what's left of the Earth from the Swarm. You'll need to plan carefully if you want to overpower the invading Swarm in a series of small tactical battles. Upgrade and build your deck of available Mechs,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Armada.

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  11. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 480 reviews

    MAINFRAME DEFENDERS - tactical retrofuturistic strategy game. A computer virus have infiltrated Microlinc Dynamics AI controlled research complex. While AI itself is intact, most of its subservient units are controlled by virus. Lead squad of 4 prototype units on mission to defend complex mainframe. You'll have to repel assaults, destroy unit fabricators, download valuable data, clear infected nod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mainframe Defenders.

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  12. About This GameCommand every decision. Every unit matters. Ash Run 84 is a turn-based tactical strategy game inspired by the classics that defined the genre, reimagined with modern mechanics, persistent progression, and a vibrant synth-wave world. Lead your forces across handcrafted battlefields where careful positioning, terrain control, and smart resource management determine victory. Capture … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash Run '84.

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  13. Lords of Nysera is a Tactical RPG inspired by games like Fire Emblem 4, Shining Force, Final Fantasy Tactics, and D&D. As the player, you will recruit beautifully rendered characters each with rich personalities, thoughtful story arcs and unique abilities to aid you in battle. We have a growing community where we discuss the game, report bugs and celebrate hobbies, talents and gaming in ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Nysera.

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  14. CLUSTER - Roguelike Tower Defense Defend your tower with strategy, not spam. In CLUSTER, you build your own upgrade system between waves using rotatable cluster cards. Colors, connectors, and positioning determine how powerful your tower becomes. CLUSTER is a tactical roguelike tower defense game built around a single central tower facing increasingly dangerous enemy waves. But the real battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cluster - Roguelike Tower Defense.

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  15. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    74% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Face the interstellar Archangels in a turn-based tactical game with deckbuilding elements and destructible environment, where you pilot powerful mechs to save the Earth from destruction. Face the incoming alien threat, known as Angels, that traveled interstellar space in their seed pods and arrived on Earth bringing death and destruction. You will need to upgrade your mech, manage your weapons … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARC SEED.

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  16. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    32% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Your team are the trailblazers for the first wave of Free Space Pioneers exploring a newly discovered alien planet. While searching the hostile world for alien technology you lead your team into tactical combat against pirates, alien creatures and the troops of the Imperial Consortium. Set up outposts and dig sites to exploit the secrets that this new world holds, in order stand against the incomi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shock Tactics.

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  17. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Ukraine Defense Force Tactics is a turn-based tactics game in which you lead a small force of Ukrainian units fighting against a seemingly endless deluge of Russian invaders. You will have to outsmart and outmaneuver an overwhelming force of enemies using combined infantry-and-armor tactics and an array of special Stratagems. Your goal is to destroy as many enemies as possible before needing to re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ukraine Defense Force Tactics.

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  18. Overview Step aboard your starship and prepare for an intergalactic showdown in Don’t Lose Your Ship, a fast-paced, team-based 2D multiplayer game that combines strategy, coordination, and chaos. Inspired by beloved classics like Space Cadets: Dice Duel, FTL: Faster Than Light, and Among Us, this game pits two teams against each other in a battle for supremacy on a grid-based map. Do you have wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Lose Your Ship.

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  19. THE TABLETOP EXPERIENCE, EVOLVEDRuntalis is a turn-based tactical dungeon crawler that captures the spirit of a tabletop game night. Built on deep grid-based combat and shared problem-solving, every move is a puzzle and every choice carries weight. Play solo with full party control or team up with up to 5 players. Plan your build, socket your runes, and push your luck. In the Trials, victory rewa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runtalis.

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  20. Siege is a free-to-play competitive card game set in a medieval world of stone walls, cavalry charges, and hidden traps. Unlike most card games, both players act at the same time — no waiting, no downtime, just constant tactical pressure from start to finish.Destroy Their Walls. Defend Your Own.The objective is simple: destroy 3 of your opponent's walls before they destroy yours. Every wall that f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siege.

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  21. The bugs are coming. When a mutation causes insects to grow out of control, you are called in as humanity's last line of defense. As Captain Botas, you command customizable combat tanks designed to hold back the horde and protect vital Command Centers from destruction. BUG SQUASH combines the strategic depth of tower defense with intense vehicular combat and deep customization systems. Choose you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUG SQUASH.

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  22. ABOUT THIS GAMEGlyph Gambit is a turn-based tactical roguelite inspired by chess, Dark Souls, and grid-based dungeon crawlers. Each run challenges you to navigate dangerous tactical arenas where every move matters and every decision can end your journey. Your objective is clear: Destroy the enemy King before they destroy yours. You control multiple upgradable pieces on compact battle grids, faci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glyph Gambit.

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  23. Synth Wars Tactics is a tactical turn based game, where you control an elite squad of soldiers. You choose what weapons to purchase, what armor to wear, and what cybernetic modifications to enhance them with. You fight in a series of battles featuring a mix of maps, enemy groups, and tactical game play, which make sure every battle is fresh and unique. Synth Wars Tactics doesn't use a tradition… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Synth War Tactics.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Deep Fringe is a grim hardcore tactical RPG set in a biopunk wasteland. Explore a hand-crafted pixel nightmare that blends the nostalgic charm of classic strategy games with tactical freedom. Navigate and transform spaces; modify, destroy, or replace grid elements to exploit terrain height and effects, gaining tactical advantages by strategically positioning your squad. Confront unimaginab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Fringe.

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  25. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 477 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

    Knights in Tight Spaces - Collector's Edition includes: Knights in Tight Spaces Knights in Tight Spaces - Official Game Soundtrack Knights in Tight Spaces - Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights in Tight Spaces.

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  26. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    98% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Build your mech to fight against the robotic Vactics. Each time you play the game will assemble a new randomised Solitude City to liberate in tactical combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vactics.

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  27. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 2,286 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is a gritty RTS that puts you in the middle of the Future Wars between humanity and Legion's synthetic intelligent machine network. Take command and lead your army to foil Legion's plan to destroy humanity or play as one of three factions in skirmish and multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance.

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  28. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 823 reviews

    Step into the pilot suit of a Leviathan mech and lead the Templar Knights in battle against fierce enemies. Create your own unique Battleforce by recruiting an array of Templar specialists and then design their exact build of equipment and talents. Invent distinct strategies and fire teams that guarantee no two armies will be the same. Deploy your forces into tactical scenarios that will challenge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Templar Battleforce.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 1,246 reviews

    Halfway is a turn-based strategy RPG taking place a few hundred years into the future. Humanity has started colonising new worlds. Until now, they were alone ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halfway.

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  30. JOIN THE ALPHA – WISHLIST NOW!Tactical Squad is built for competitive, tense PvP. We need your feedback to balance the destruction and perfect the tactics. Wishlist the game right now to get notified the second our upcoming Steam Playtests go live! Join our Discord to chat directly with the developer, find sparring partners, and sign up for early closed alpha rounds. About the GameA BRUTAL… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Squad.

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  31. Fight Directly. Build Systems That Keep Working. Action & Automation is a 2D side-scrolling action-strategy game where you control a Commander on the battlefield while an automated base keeps producing, routing resources, and pressuring the enemy. Fight up front, build from the Core, and move between personal action and system design as the match changes. Every battle runs on the tension b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Action & Automation.

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  32. BUILD A PARTY. COMMAND A SINGLE DECKMirrorbane is a party-based RPG with roguelike and deckbuilding elements set in a dark fantasy world. Recruit unusual heroes—nagas, werewolves, ghouls, mighty war bears, winged battle bards, and other creatures that would be enemies in most games. Choose five heroes for each expedition. Every hero has their own stats, combat role, and signature card. The entir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirrorbane.

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  33. The game of kings, reimagined for modern warfare. Voxel Gambit takes the timeless rules of chess and injects them with the strategic depth of a turn-based tactical game. Forget the flat, predictable 2D grid; here you will face battles in full 3D environments, where the terrain, your resources, and the enemy's intelligence change with every match. From Pieces to Modular Warriors Your units ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxel Gambit.

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  34. The War for Tomorrow Begins in Your Hangar. Earth has fallen silent. The once-great colonies are now tombs of steel, overrun by a merciless steel legion. As a veteran combat specialist, you are thrust into the heart of the conflict—the last spark of resistance against the cold, calculating darkness. An Arsenal of Retribution. Unleash a devastating array of sci-fi weaponry. Incinerate waves … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Hail.

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  35. In this endless banner defense game, enemies launch relentless around-the-clock assaults on your city. You’ll need to carefully manage your units’ Energy and implement a three-shift rotation system to keep your defenses running. The map evolves dynamically in two ways: • Automatic Evolution: At the end of each turn, the terrain shifts based on weather, wind, and seasonal changes. • Unit-Induced… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crab And Cycle - Broken World.

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  36. The AI has won the war. You're all that's left to fight back. AI Apocalypse is a cyberpunk roguelike deckbuilder where every run is a new tactical puzzle. Wield a plasma sword, channel energy through an arc staff, or snipe from afar with a rail rifle. Build your deck, manage your shields and armor, and outmaneuver an adaptive AI enemy through three procedurally-generated acts. ⚡ Key Features Thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI Apocalypse.

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  37. Step into a high-octane VR battlefield! Pilot towering mechs, launch into fast-paced skirmishes, and feel the scale of mech combat from your own cockpit! Wavefront is a fast-paced multiplayer VR shooter that combines agile pilot combat with the power of commanding massive mechs. Matches shift dynamically as players earn, deploy, and battle inside massive mechs that reshape the flow of battle. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wavefront.

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  38. Angry Fans Storm the Pitch. Defend Your Stadium, Command Your Own Security Team!Take control of characters from different professions, position them strategically, and grow stronger with each wave as you hold off endless hordes of furious fans. Make the right choices in a chaotic football roguelike experience — build your defenses and drive the stands back! Strategic Placement: Deploy your heroe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Survivors.

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  39. Overview Tactics of Misfits is a turn-based tactical RPG where you assemble a party of 4 from a roster of distinct character classes — Knights, Berserkers, Wizards, Assassins, Monks, and more — and lead them through a 14-level campaign across six biomes. Every battle plays out on a grid where terrain, positioning, weather, and your skill tree choices combine to create deep, crunchy combat that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlords of the Dying Age.

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  40. The swarm is endless. Your choices define the battle. Zero Bugs Given is a roguelite tower defense built on a procedurally generated hexagonal grid. Every run reshapes the map, the enemy waves, and the choices you'll face. There are no safe picks — only calculated risks. CHOOSE YOUR POISONAfter every wave, you're offered three Malus-Bonus pairs. Accept a Malus — enemies gain health, speed, resis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Bugs Given.

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  41. A compact but content-rich roguelike strategy game where every turn matters — all under 50MB. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lightcore Guardians.

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  42. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 169 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    A dieselpunk real-time tactics roguelite set in an alt-history World War 2. Grit and Valor – 1949 puts you in command of an elite Mech Squadron. Think fast and battle the Evil Axis forces to liberate Europe. Upgrade your Mechs and Pilots and develop new strategies to neutralise the enemy HQ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grit and Valor - 1949.

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  43. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    97% User Score Based on 202 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A Japanese indie game being designed as a modern take on the Dungeon RPG genre. It has character creation with a selection for race and class, leveling up provides ability points for further customization. The game uses a party of 3 characters. The dungeon crawling uses grid-based movement and a first-person perspective for exploration but switches to third-person for interactions with NPCs, poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potato Flowers in Full Bloom.

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  44. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 554 reviews

    An RTS game on a Sci-Fi setting made by the same crazy guys behind the Kingdom Rush saga.Players will command several squads of units ranging from specialized soldiers, unstoppable mechas and of course, Hero units both human and extraterrestrial. The fight spans across exotic planets against fearsome alien creatures and factions.This game won’t be a part of the Kingdom Rush franchise. It is an ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Marines.

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  45. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Titanium Hound is retro-looking video game in cyberpunk genre, where you are going to pilot huge and agile exoskeleton to crush hordes of crazed security drones and abominations to uncover conspiracy carefully crafted by one of global corporations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titanium Hound.

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  46. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    90% User Score Based on 194 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    A roguelite deckbuilder crossed with a CCG, set in a dark cyberpunk world. Assemble a crew of three operators, each with their own unique deck. Augment their abilities, explore a shattered city, and guide them in combat against powerful bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Division.

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  47. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The year is 2130. Sedvan’s spheres, advanced teleportation devices, have activated themselves after decades of remaining dormant. Tactical Troops, a unit of interplanetary mercenaries, are called for what seems like a routine mission on planet Anthracite. This excluded world turns out to hold dangers nobody expected. Top-down, turn-based game that mixes tactical skills and the feeling of 80's sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Troops: Anthracite Shift.

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  48. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 432 reviews

    An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidspire Tactics.

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  49. ALIGN YOUR UNITS. LOCK THE TARGET. CALL IN THE STRIKE.LockLine is a fast turn-based tactics game with one simple goal: align three units in a row to lock down an enemy target. Deploy your units. Maneuver across connected nodes. Form a LockLine. Target an enemy unit and erase it from the map. SIMPLE RULES. DANGEROUS DECISIONS.Every match is a compact tactical map where positioning is everything… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LockLine.

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  50. Forge Your Destiny in a Rich High-Fantasy Idle RPG Dive into a story-rich high-fantasy world where strategic depth meets idle progression. In this Idle RPG with gripping rogue-lite elements, you will command a growing roster of heroes, conquer shifting battlefields, and craft the ultimate growth strategy to defeat the darkness. Key Features 20+ Unique Playable Characters: Discover, unlock, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Isekai - An idle RPG.

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