Games like Guts and Syringes
Looking for games like Guts and Syringes? Here are top casual strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ironclad Tactics, Has-Been Heroes or Legendary Hoplite.
1 View Game69%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, grinding70% User Score 415 reviewsCritic Score 65%2 reviewsIronclad Tactics is a card-based tactics game set during the American Civil War. Players command ironclad warships and soldiers, using cards to deploy units, execute special abilities, and give orders. The game features a single-player campaign and multiplayer modes, with a focus on strategic decision-making and fast-paced combat.
View Game2 View Game68%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, replayability74% User Score 216 reviewsCritic Score 62%18 reviewsIn "Has Been Heroes," a lane-based roguelike game, players guide a group of retired heroes on a challenging quest to escort princesses to school. Featuring strategic coordination of melee attacks, spell casting, and permadeath, the game offers irreverent humor, expanding world maps, and high replayability with its thousands of new experiences from randomized spells, items, and unlockable heroes. The game is a test of strategy and action as players attempt to defeat an endless army of undead.
View Game3 View Game84%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, replayability84% User Score 292 reviewsIn "Legendary Hoplite," become Dio, a young commander inspired by Greek mythos, and defend the city of Ithaca using spears, swords, and shields. With a variety of gear, godlike powers, and armies at your disposal, vanquish thousands of monsters and support real-world cultural preservation of Greek culture by teaming up with the Greek Cultural Society of Birmingham. Wishlist now and try the demo! Note: Soundtrack sales support the society's mission.
View Game4 View Game97%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, monetization97% User Score 15,544 reviews"Thronefall" is a strategy game that simplifies traditional strategy mechanics while incorporating hack-and-slash elements. Players build up their kingdom during the day, defend it at night, and balance economy and defense. The game offers various strategies, such as building archers, walls, or mills, and choosing between ranged combat or charging into battle. The goal is to survive the night and see the sunrise over your kingdom.
View Game5 View Game63%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding63% User Score 144 reviews"BattleLore: Command" is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Players command armies and engage in battles, using cards to deploy troops and execute strategic moves. With a variety of units, spells, and abilities, players must outmaneuver and outfight their opponents to achieve victory. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, with various scenarios and a campaign to play through.
View Game6 View Game85%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystory, grinding85% User Score 174 reviews"Alien Robot Monsters" is a sci-fi themed tower defense game. Players must defend against waves of alien robot monsters using an arsenal of futuristic weapons and towers. The game offers various levels with increasing difficulty, providing a challenging and engaging experience. With upgrades, power-ups, and different game modes, players can customize their strategy and enjoy hours of defense gameplay.
View Game7 View Game76%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding76% User Score 189 reviews"Winged Sakura: Mindy's Arc" is a strategy defense game with RPG elements, following Mindy Akumori, a weak girl with amnesia, in a Sakura-infused dimensional world. As a Sakura Contractor, Mindy's life depends on her magical Sakura, guiding her through various entrances and battles. The game includes a printable 28"x16" wall scroll of the title image for personal use. Help Mindy regain her memories and survive this mysterious world.
View Game8 View Game80%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, optimization80% User Score 658 reviews"Ancient Planet" is a Tower Defense game where you defend an ancient civilization's stronghold from invasive alien hordes using upgradable towers and diverse strategies. The game features 40 unique levels, a variety of enemy types, and improvements that can be reset and redistributed at will. The game's storyline and setting are based on the memories of intergalactic war veterans and were created with input from the High Council of Intelligent Civilizations of the Galaxy.
View Game9 View Game69%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, grinding69% User Score 521 reviewsCritic Score 69%8 reviews"Dice Legacy" is a roguelike survival city builder where you lead your realm by rolling dice. Your dice represent your subjects, and you must keep them happy and healthy by gathering resources and constructing buildings. The procedurally generated ringworld presents new challenges and opportunities in each playthrough, and you must adapt your strategy to test your luck against enigmatic factions and a mysterious darkness lurking beyond.
View Game10 View Game79%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storystability, grinding83% User Score 9,310 reviewsCritic Score 76%13 reviews"Gloomhaven is a tactical RPG and digital adaptation of the popular board game, set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead a group of mercenaries through treacherous terrains, combat horrific monsters, and make choices that will determine your fate. With a wide range of characters, abilities, and equipment, every decision is crucial in this strategic and unforgiving world."
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