Games like Rise of the Vanguard
Looking for games like Rise of the Vanguard? Here are top action adventure recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Door Kickers 2, AI War 2 or Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation.
1 96%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding96% User Score 7,919 reviewsCommand military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".
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90%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, stability90% User Score 1,786 reviewsAI War II is a grand strategy/RTS hybrid against an overwhelming, inhuman enemy who has conquered the galaxy. The enemy has made only a single error: underestimating you. You must steal as much technology as you can, and take enough territory to fortify your bases and launch your attacks.
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84%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, optimization84% User Score 372 reviewsExiled to a deep space mining sector, you are left with a crappy ship, a laser, and a small mining beam. It is up to you to survive by working your way through the galaxy. Mine asteroids, refine and trade the ore, buy upgrades for your ship, hunt pirates... you get it.
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74%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability77% User Score 3,402 reviewsCritic Score 72%9 reviewsSatellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations. Use your agents to sneak, shoot, steal, and sabotage your way up the corporate ladder, and take control of the most powerful monopoly of all time. Each of your agents can be tailored …
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79%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, grinding83% User Score 403 reviewsCritic Score 62%1 reviewsMech 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,…
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93%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaymusic, replayability93% User Score 183 reviewsBuild your base. Construct towers, traps, mechs, and other defenses. Command your units in battle. Can you survive the enemy onslaught?
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78%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability78% User Score 9,546 reviewsCritic Score 83%1 reviewsEVERSPACE is an action-focused single-player space shooter with rock solid 6DOF controls combining roguelike elements with top-notch visuals and a captivating non-linear story as well as VR support in the final version.
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71%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, grinding75% User Score 3,778 reviewsCritic Score 68%3 reviewsPhantom Brigade is a hybrid real-time and turn-based tactical RPG, focusing on in-depth customization and player-driven stories. As the last surviving squad of mech pilots, you must capture enemy equipment and facilities to level the playing field. Outnumbered and out-gunned, lead The Brigade through a desperate campaign to retake their war-torn homeland.
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91%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, optimization91% User Score 108 reviewsPhantom Squad drops you into the chaos of top-down tactical combat, blending methodical planning with fast-paced gunfights. Play as a team of 1-4 players, navigating brutal missions where every choice counts. Plan Your StrikeUse voice chat and in-game tools to coordinate your approach. Move fast and adapt as things change; the enemy won’t hesitate. Intense GunfightsWhen the shooting starts,…
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76%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyreplayability, grinding76% User Score 560 reviewsCritic Score 77%14 reviewsThe spiritual successor to the epic strategy-shooter Void Bastards, Wild Bastards is a hybrid FPS/strategy game with heart-pounding tactical combat, detailed management systems, and a roguelike campaign. Saddle up and lead the most notorious outlaws in the galaxy.
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