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  2. 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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  3. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 361 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 5 reviews

    Rising Lords is a medieval turn-based strategy game with card and board game elements. Send your serfs to fight and die in your name... or let them prosper, and use them to your advantage! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising Lords.

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  4. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 555 reviews

    FIRST STRIKE is a fast paced real time strategy game where you play one of the twelve biggest nuclear superpowers of the world – from known superpowers like the USA to an upstart hellraiser like North Korea – and try to be the last one remaining when the whole world blows to smithereens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Strike.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    THE TURN BASED RTS Base Wars goes where no other game has gone before and melds the big picture strategy of RTS games with the thoughtful pacing of TBS games. The result? Tactical perfection! Build up your territory, create a brand new army composition, take control of the land, and strike down whoever stands in your way! This game feels familiar, yet entirely novel through its boundary breaking … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Base Wars.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    58% User Score Based on 316 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 1 reviews

    Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets. You will also learn more about the galaxy as you come into contact with ten other species, each with their own unique culture, history and schemes. A full… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon.

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  7. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    63% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Take command of humanity’s last survivors and rebuild an empire among the stars. In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you must lead the refugees of the great Exodus to a new home in hostile space and build a new galaxy-spanning civilization. To survive in the dark reaches of space, you will have to fight to protect your people, control rival factions, and unlock lost technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Traders 4X Empires.

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  8. Lead a civilization from a lone settler to a global power in this turn-based 4X strategy game. Explore handcrafted hex maps, found cities, build roads, research technologies, manage strategic resources, trade, wage war, and play solo or multiplayer. Build a civilization, one turn at a timeYour people begin with a lone settler, an unexplored hex map, and a world full of opportunities and threats… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of New Worlds.

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  9. Important note Players please carefully consider buying, the game is not fun, and difficult to solve by updating patches, the author decided to re-overturn and redo most of the structure, when the reset will be released in the form of two generation, before this has the game players will be free to get the reset version, because it can not be fully developed, is expected to at least 2 to 3 years, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armageddon War:Old Era Wreckers / 大鏖战:旧时代的残党.

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  10. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 443 reviews

    Heroes of Science and Fiction (formerly known as Silence of the Siren) is a turn-based strategy game where several different space-faring civilizations fight over control of a distant star system. Explore what’s left on the planets and secure resources to build mighty cities. Raise powerful armies and defeat your opponents on the battlefield! Early Access status Heroes of Science and Fiction now c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Science and Fiction.

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  11. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Invade your neighbors, conduct bombing campaigns, research and develop nuclear arsenals, and grapple for diplomatic power in Kiloton, a dark and abstract new RTS that puts you in the room where potentially world-ending decisions are made. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kiloton.

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  12. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Demo is now available! Text-based 4X with a focus on turf war and resource management. Roots of Harmony is a strategy game where you have to lead your colony to different stages of development, while facing various threats and managing your doctrines and disciples. 100% gameplay, no graphics! Doctrines & Disciples Roots of Harmony is the philosophical tale of the rise (and the fall?) of a fresh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roots of Harmony.

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  13. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    87% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    CONCEIT: Neongarten is a minimalist cyberpunk citybuilder where you build from the ground up! Find synergies between buildings to maximize their taxes, pit mega-corps against idealistic hackers, and place toxic waste dumps on top of coffee shops. Chill out to lo-fi tunes while you grow your city block one cube at a time. This full game has been released! More buildings, new factions, Creative mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neongarten.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 5,048 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    You play the role of a military commander hidden deep within an underground bunker. Your mission - to successfully exterminate your enemy's civilian population whilst disabling their ability to attack your own. Start by launching your battleships, submarines, and bombers in order to decimate your opponent's defences. Scramble together your alliances, but remember only one can stand victorious. Pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEFCON.

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  15. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    94% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    "Legion War" is a 4X strategy game in a fantasy setting. You can build and expand your territory, explore unknown lands, and search for mysterious treasure, cultivate your own heroes and troops while exterminating your opponent's, and challenge the god who rules the world behind the scenes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legion War.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Buying also grants you a free steam key! A fast, casual haunted 4X game with asymmetric factions and roguelike elements. Enjoy brief, 30 minute skirmishes in a unique setting filled with strategic choices, or delve into a story-rich campaign with 5 different endings, all without the slow and tedious 'long wars' typical of the genre. Whether you're a Kingdom, Bandits, a Rat King, or a Dark Lord… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DR4X.

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  17. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomgrave.

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  18. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Control Craft 2 is a fast paced RTS, which brings quick thinking and clever tactics together for some planet conquering action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Control Craft 2.

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  19. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 203 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Aggressors is a historical 4X turn based strategy game set in ancient times. The game is focused on military tactics, trading, home politics, advanced foreign relations, economics, esprit de corps, human motivation, research and is based on historical maps and sources. The main goal of the player is to lead his country through history and conquer other countries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aggressors: Ancient Rome.

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  20. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 477 reviews

    Second Front is an accessible WWII turn-based tactical game with more than 40 infantry units and 200 tanks, vehicles and guns. It has all the depth of a paper wargame and the ease of a computer simulation. Campaign, scenarios and a complete editor make it an infinite tactical sandbox experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Second Front.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Crash-landed in the universe of Cantata, will you expand your empire or bring peace to the war torn planet? Grow your army, manage resources and discover the colourful planet of Shoal, its people, and the armed forces overrunning this land in this genre-defining Grand Tactics game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cantata.

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  22. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    63% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection is a set of three historical turn-based strategies, in which you are going to take command of the armies in the greatest Medieval wars as well as take control of countries and nations during World War II. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection.

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  23. Real time tactical battles in (rough) terrain, space, sea. Vehicle designer with custom weapons and custom chassis sizes. Some realism-inspired mechanics and complex rules including vision, sensors, destroyable components. Campaign about battles, survival, lite 4x and resource management. Sci-fi / modern, strategy, indie, single-player. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mk50TWL Vehicle Battler Custom Slider.

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  24. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A Planet of Mine Mastermine Edition is a cozy 4X game, with the feeling of infinite playability and strategy, designed either for casual or serious gamers, where you exploit the planets of a star system to build a civilization and conquer the universe! Tuesday Quest invites you to rediscover A Planet of Mine in this MasterMine Edition, featuring: loads of new content, a way more robust … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Planet of Mine MasterMine Edition.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    90% User Score Based on 666 reviews

    Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate in this 4X turn based strategy game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uciana.

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  26. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,494 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 13 reviews

    Build a nation and lead your people throughout history to the pinnacles of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. It's Your World Now. The Deluxe Edition Includes •Ara: History Untold Base Game •Exclusive Leader Collection - featuring five exclusive leaders not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ara: History Untold.

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  27. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    73% User Score Based on 411 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome to Warside, the fast-paced turn-based tactics game. With a single-player story campaign, multiplayer support, and a built-in map editor, the fight for victory never ends. Choose your Commander, assemble your forces, and battle your way to victory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warside.

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  29. 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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  30. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 957 reviews

    Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ozymandias.

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  31. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Wastelander is a minimalist turn-based colony building game with roguelike and deckbuilding elements, where you start from nothing as a castaway on an alien world, build your colony, collect resources and protect yourself from mysterious and destructive atmospheric storms while using the secrets of the alien ruins to find a way to escape. As your colony expands you'll find alien artifacts and buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wastelander.

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  32. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Wizard Warfare is a fantasy-themed, 4X-style, turn-based strategy game with a strategic empire management layer supported by a detailed tactical battle simulation layer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizard Warfare.

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  33. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    38% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    For a long time, the Roman Empire subjugates and captures everything in its path. Conceited and greedy for power Romans never met worthy rivals on their way until they got to the lands of the barbarians. The invaders don't tolerate anything except total obedience, taking our fellows into slavery, taking away the lands that we conquered with sweat and blood. That's enough! The time has come to show… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Day of Rome.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    55% User Score Based on 292 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as new dangers. Build new cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pax Nova.

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  35. 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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  36. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    INTRO In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you command a fleet of spaceships as you explore the galaxy. Battle for control over a variety of planets, each with unique class levels and building capabilities. Master the challenges of navigating through asteroid fields and ion storms in nebulas, using them to your advantage, or seeking refuge from your enemies. Outmaneuver opponents by strate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Conquest.

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  37. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    80% User Score Based on 275 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Prepare for the ultimate grand strategy experience. International trade, religious and cultural strife, military campaigns, diplomatic negotiations... here, you control it all. Making History II: The War of the World gives players the power to take full control of any world nation, colonies, regions, cities, and military units during the time leading up to and during the Second World War. Armchair… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Making History II: The War of the World.

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  38. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    55% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    What will be the strategy game if you throw out all the grind from it, all the boring annoying actions and leave only strategy and tactics? It became interesting to us and as a result we received Generals & Rulers. Try it now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Generals & Rulers.

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  39. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    58% User Score Based on 15,904 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 9 reviews

    The Exoplanets map pack includes six custom maps inspired by real-world exoplanets. Specialized scripts produce randomized geographic layouts each time a new game begins, allowing for even more replayability on new alien worlds. Maps include: Kepler 186f: This lush forest planet is one of the oldest known Earth-like planets. Rigil Khantoris Bb: Orbiting the closest star to the solar system, the hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth.

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  40. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    70% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    The Prologue of Vanaris Tactics is the beginning chapter to the upcoming narrative tactical RPG game that tells a story about refugees fleeing their occupied motherland. Experience the first three battles as you lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, unite your people and use tactical prowess to escape your oppressors. Vanaris Tactics tells the story of Morg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanaris Tactics - Prologue.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Timeline is a turn-based strategy game where you can play through the human history from stone age to modern times. In the game you command wide range of units, make them collect resources and build buildings, towns and cities, explore the map and meet other players controlled by AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timeline.

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  42. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    10 Year City is an isometric, tile-based city-building puzzle game where every placement matters. Plan carefully, chain adjacency bonuses, and grow your city across 10 challenging years.  Shop Draft buildings each year from the shop selection. Need a better fit? Reroll the shop for a fee and adapt your strategy. Building Place your buildings strategically to trigger adjacency bonuses and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Year City.

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  43. 24%Game Brain Score
    24% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Lands of Rumour is a minimalistic turn-based 4X game about hiding. Embrace the atmosphere of Robin Hood, explore new lands, develop villages and change terrain, gather followers and defend your homeland in dynamic conditions. EXPLORE NEW LANDSFind your way through the clouds and look for the richest places. There are mountain ranges and plentiful valleys, but also enemies in the mist. DEVELOP VILL… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lands of Rumour.

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  44. Become the greatest leader of the Middle East!Select your country you wish to lead (Egypt, Palestinian Authority, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Cyprus and Israel) and play against the smart Artificial Intelligence enemies. With excellent leadership skills, strategy and tactics, you could lead your country to the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Middle East Empire 2027.

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  45. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    EORMOR: Shattered Lands is a hand-drawn empire building game set in a fictional medieval world. The Kingdom of Eormor has collapsed. Chaos spreads throughout the lands as the old order tries to retain control and new noble houses try to claim their piece of the world. Will your house succeed in these shattered lands? A turn-based strategy sandbox game Explore a unique fictional medieval world t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eormor: Shattered Lands.

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  46. A minimalistic, turn-based wargame without randomness that puts emphasis on outmanouvering and striking the enemy with diverse unit types. Fight in the field, besiege forts or hunt down enemy king in local or streamed PvP. Illustrated with digitized, centuries-old copperplates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to March, March! European Warfare.

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  48. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Fight in fun, turn-based battles on a grid-based battlefield. Unlock powerful units by capturing labs. Play a story mode with challenging missions and cool surprises. Command unique units with special skills. Change your plan depending on varied terrain conditions. Easy to learn, fun to master! Unique Combat Units Choose and use many different units in smart ways. Each one has its own power and sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apes Warfare.

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  49. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 175 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the Game This is the free prelude version of Megaloot, an addictive Inventory Management Roguelite RPG. Meticulous loot management paves the way for creating diverse and powerful builds. The prelude includes the first 15 floors of the Endless Tower. There is a mysterious tower in this world that replicates all sorts of objects from other realities, creating an inde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megaloot: Prelude.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    "Lucky Hero" is a Roguelike symbol-building game. Your weapons and equipment have transformed into symbols, and by spinning the Wheel of Fortune, you will face various powerful enemies. This game offers a vast array of symbols and character skills for players to explore and combine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucky Hero.

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