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Looking for games like Simple Wars? Here are top turn-based strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Laser Chess, Project Invasion or TINY METAL.

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  1. Laser Chess This is a game developed in Unity using C# as a test challenge for 8 days. All the 3D models, UI sprites and Particle Effects are Free assets downloaded from the Unity Asset Store. All of those are described in the Credits section of the game. Most of those assets were edited in Photoshop to fit the requirements of the project. The game is played on an 8x8 grid.   It is a 2 player game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laser Chess.

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  2. Project Invasion is a strategy game which has been developed for about 6 months by mostly one person. The game is still in very early development, and almost everything is subject to change. I would appreciate feedback, and I'm open to suggestions. Defend your province from waves of enemies that will attack each round, with greater numbers and ferocity. You win the game if you survive 50 rounds, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Invasion.

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  3. 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 63%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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  4. ⏰ 20 Minute Adventure With just a roll of the dice, you too can be a hero! Battle against the fiends of the underground as one of four classes. Embark on an epic quest through 13 levels of a dungeon, featuring simple and intuitive tabletop mechanics. Game Features Four Classes Choose from Soldier, Mage, Cleric, or Archer. Four Dungeons Each with unique enemies and environments. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 20 Minute Adventure.

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  5. HOBBYIST PROJECT!!! HIGH LIKELIHOOD THIS GAME WON'T WORK CORRECTLY!!!CardConquest is a strategy game where two player move their tanks and infantry units around the the map and fight out battles against each other. The goal is to capture your opponent's base or to kill all of your opponent's units. How To Play: The game is played through multiple phases, shown below: Unit Placement Played at the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CardConquest.

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  6. Controls and Goal Hold Z to raise the left paddle, hold / to raise the right paddle.  Hold space to pull back the pin. Release space and it will spring forward, launching the ball if it is in position.  Press space when the ball is not in the launching chute and the ball will get a little speed boost! You can give it another speed boost when its trail stops being red.  Press D to toggle the debug … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KIT109 Exam Game - Pinball.

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  7. 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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  8. Grid Combat Introduction This browser-based tactical strategy game pits two futuristic military factions—Stellar Command and the Lunar Directorate—against each other on grid-based battlefields filled with diverse terrain. Players command a variety of units including infantry, tanks, mechanized walkers, heavy armor, artillery, and rocket launchers, each possessing unique movement ranges, vision c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grid Combat.

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  9. Lead Germany or the Soviet Union in a strategic battle for the Eastern Front during WW2 - where every move matters. About Battle Bitz: Eastern Front (2025) is a turn-based wargame created for the PICO-8 fantasy console. It simulates the massive campaigns of World War II's Eastern Front, where the largest land battles in history were fought between Germany and the Soviet Union from 1941-1945. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Bitz: Eastern Front.

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  10. This will be a project that happens over time with no planned release but I will commit on finishing it as my first most recent release game. Basic Gameplay, You must capture all 5 gates without the enemy capturing them first. Failure to do so will cause you to loose.  Controls: You have a panel that says AI, CNTR and IDLE. you can currently switch between AI and CNTR. when you have CNTR selected,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Stars.

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  11. Inspired by Advanced Wars and Wargroove, Imperial Flight is a local multiplayer turn-based strategy game where the goal is to capture as much territory as possible rather than to annihilate your opponent. Move your planes over a building to capture it and the nearby area. There are three different plane types and three different buildings, each with varying function (explained in the in-game tutor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperial Flight Deluxe.

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  12. SECTOR 34 Description: Sector 34 is a Space 4x-like/Risk-like/Wargame, inspired by games like Master of Orion, Risk, and Sword of the Stars. The goal is to unite the sector under the player's control, vying against pirates and the fellow remnants of a collapsed empire that has left the sector to its fate. To do so, they will need to be cunning and judicious in the use of their fleets. They will ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sector 34.

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  13. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    DESCRIPTION Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm is a grand tactical wargame set at the height of the Cold War, with the action centered on the year 1989. As the force Commander, you will plan and then issue orders and Standard Operating Procedures to your battalion, brigade, or regimental forces shaping the fight by maneuver and your intent. The game engine is based on asynchronous WEGO turns. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm.

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  14. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    A retro-inspired turn-based strategy. Conquer your way across a war-ravaged world to forge a new empire and impart an unprecedented era of peace! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Gods and Men: The Daybreak Empire.

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  15. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 4,585 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 34 reviews

    Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools. Now with a free, new content update - Wargroove: Double Trouble If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargroove.

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  16. Overview As with most tower games available, towers with various weapon types are placed on the terrain to destroy the targets that creep along a select path before they reach the goal. There are only 5 turret types currently available: Laser - shoots at both ground and air targets Flak - shoots at only air targets Flame - shoots at only ground targetsMissile - shoots air and ground, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI Defender.

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  17. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The Next War is a tower defence real time strategy game for the Spectrum Next and all compatible clones. It is a slow paced strategy game that can get frantic at times. Place up to 35 defence turrets on the battleground in order to defend the area from the continuous onslaught of enemy forces. ***NOTE: There is still a bug in the game that sometimes corrupts some enemy waves and displays junk fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Next War.

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  18. About This Game One More Level is a turn-based Roguelike game made with Godot engine. It is available on GitHub. The GUI font, Fira Code, is created by Nikita Prokopov. The tileset, curses_vector, is created by DragonDePlatino for Dwarf Fortress. You can play One More Level either locally (which is an executable file) or as a HTML5 game on itch.io. You can change most settings (except palette, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One More Level.

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  19. JOIN OUR STEAM PAGE TOO!!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Steam Curator: Naked and Funny RPG (steampowered.com) SUMMARY (1 purchase, 1 Steam Key also included!) Prince Nikolai and the Vampires is a SRPG in the classic style of Shining Force, Fire Emblem, Bahamut Lagoon, Feda the Emblem of Justice and from the same developer team, Princess Daphne and the Orcs. Play as Prince Nikolai, a powerful prie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prince Nikolai and the Vampires.

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  20. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 52 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!  Choose and use many different units in smart ways. Each one has its own power and specialty. Som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apes Warfare.

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  21. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 362 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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  22. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 1,297 reviews

    To stand alone in war is extremely unpleasant. Extremely pleasant, on the other hand, is the stand-alone version Cossacks: Back to War. Containing all of the gameplay features of Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: The Art of War, this is a complete care package for all current and future Cossacks fans. This add-on contains 100 captivating missions taking place between the 16th and 18th centurie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cossacks: Back to War.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 696 reviews

    Tiny Tactics is a Tower Defense game with a heavy focus on mazing, with mechanics inspired by the Auto Chess genre. Tiny Tactics is a love letter to those of us who enjoy focusing on mazing in a Tower Defense. You will be considering your enemy's path at all times while you try to upgrade your units by combining duplicates, getting the perfect class combinations, and placing the right units with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Tactics.

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  24. 12%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    12% User Score Based on 647 reviews

    Godus Wars mixes tactical Real Time Strategy gameplay with the mechanics of the God-Game genre. It’s fun, it’s simple and it’s brutal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godus Wars.

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  25. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    44% User Score Based on 63 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Choose your hero, grab your weapon, learn new spells and ... HUNT! Eliminate every nasty beast you encounter, collect loot and find the rarest, as well as the best equipment! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Hunter.

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  26. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    53% User Score Based on 689 reviews

    Customize your unique faction in a new take on real-time strategy as you fight in a variety of skirmish, solo, and multiplayer battles. You are not only a commander, but also an engineer – so you have ultimate control over your faction’s units, factories, superweapons and economy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forged Battalion.

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  27. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 2,160 reviews

    From the team that brought you The Armchair Historian comes a new strategy game set in the Victorian Era. As muskets become rifles and infantry are replaced by Gatling guns, you must adapt to a rapidly changing battlefield. This is a new age, not of courage and chivalry, but of Blood and Iron. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire & Maneuver.

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  28. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Shattered Throne is a turn based fantasy strategy game that will challenge your skills as a general. No luck to blame, only your ability to master the unique units and leaders to exploit the combo system will decide if you are victorious. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered Throne.

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  29. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    42% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Hydraulic Empire is a Tower Defense game with RPG elements focusing on strategy, interactions between mobs, and persistent upgrades. Hydraulic empire is a must have for any true Tower Defense fan, and for those that are not it is a gateway into the tower defense genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hydraulic Empire.

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  30. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Post Human W.A.R is a turn-based tactical and psychological strategy game in an absurd and original post-apocalyptic background. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Post Human W.A.R.

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  31. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Defeat the enemy in exactly one turn. Note for Safari/Mac users: This game does expect you to use a right-click, which seems to conflict with the browser's built in right-click menu. If you run into an issue where the game doesn't seem to be responding to you input after a right click, try switching to another app and back again. I'll be investigating how to fix this! Created for the April 2024 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OneTurnTactics.

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  32. The war they thought would never happen .... the 3rd World War It left the world devestated and created an apocalyptic climate disaster The only way humanity could survive was to create giant power spheres around the world to protect themselves For a while, the peace lasted, but then the old feelings of mistrust between East and West re-emerged Once again, the world was thrown into conflict ..... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spheres of Power V2.

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  33. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Controls - Left click: selectRight click: clear selection (on empty ground), move to this station (if train selected)Camera: move cursor to edge of window [in v2, adjust scroll speed with mousewheel up/down] You play as the red faction, your enemies appear in yellow.  You begin with a station (the house) that has black lines (railroads) nearby, one of which has a brown border on both sides - this … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steam Revolution.

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  34. Embark on a journey in a fantasy world with a reality television twist! Join up with wacky companions, vanquish dangers plaguing the world, and even outlast fellow houseguests in the region's famous Bachelorette Tournament! This game is a solo-developer project inspired by both the classic isometric turn-based RPGs as well as the table-top genre. A demo is in the works, with web and PC playable … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yet Another Reality Show.

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  35. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 866 reviews

    On the morning of the 6th June 1944 the Western Allies began the largest seaborne invasion in the history of warfare. D-Day would mark the start of a vicious campaign to wrestle North West Europe from German control. The following months would see the ancient fields, farms and villages serve as a battleground for new, lethal weapons that would become legendary. The Troop follows the campaign of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Troop.

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  36. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    78% User Score Based on 348 reviews

    join our discord About the GameHeadquarters: World War II is a fast paced turn-based strategy covering the Battle of Normandy in the three plot-driven campaigns and a number of skirmishes. Choose your side, form your force, assign heroes, level up your units, and use Headquarters skills to overcome the enemy. Face a real tactical challengeThe game's combat system is based on an easy to learn - … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Headquarters: World War II.

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  37. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    The first strategy game to capture the essence of the entire South African Border war, from Omugulugwombashe to UNTAG (Aug'66 - Mar'90) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angola '86.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 3,713 reviews

    Silica is a crossover of FPS and RTS where up to 3 factions battle for control over the planet of Baltarus. Lead from above as commander, or experience the action first-hand, either alone, or with friends. Join one of two human armies, or hunt them down as the territorial aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silica.

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  39. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 1,856 reviews

    Order of Battle: World War II is breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Order of Battle: World War II.

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  40. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    66% User Score Based on 570 reviews

    With Close Combat: Gateway to Caen you can play at the strategic and tactical level, putting yourself in the boots of both the generals and the platoon commanders. You can move or combine your battlegroups on the strategic level and decide the outcome of battles on the tactical level. You will command squads in close combat situations, using small arms, mortars, machine guns, armored cars, and tan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Combat: Gateway to Caen.

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  41. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    48% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Dark Ages is a turn-based strategy game set in the violent world of an alternate Middle Ages. Vikings against war elephants, musketeers against the Mongol cavalry, ancient phalanx legions against crusaders; the deadliest armies in history clashing in bloody war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategy & Tactics: Dark Ages.

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  42. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Take command of Naval Strike Group 7 and lead your fleet to victory in full 3D tactical space combat. Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a sci-fi strategy saga that will test your skills as both capital assault ship Captain and naval fleet Commander. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy.

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  43. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    66% User Score Based on 732 reviews

    Adeptus Titanicus: Dominus, the 3D turn-based strategy PC game adaptation of Games Workshop’s Titan Legions tabletop game, puts you in control of the greatest weapons available to the Imperium of Man, the mighty Titans of the Adeptus Titanicus! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adeptus Titanicus: Dominus.

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  44. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 718 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    In this hex-based, turn-based strategy game, players will lead the Imperial forces of the Armageddon Steel Legion and Space Marines from a variety of Chapters against the Ork invasion through over 30 scenarios, on the hostile terrain of the planet and its gigantic Hive Cities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon.

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  45. View Game
    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, emotional
    52% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Reconquest is a real-time strategy base building game. After World War III, mankind got close to extinction. You have to reconquer Earth by making better strategic decisions than your opponents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to reconquest.

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  46. View Game
    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    In this sci-fi turn-based strategy with real-time base-building elements, you’ll be defending human territories against the transhuman Augments. Expand your HQ, and manufacture and upgrade an army of advanced drones to wage interplanetary war for Humanity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codex of Victory.

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  47. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    48% User Score Based on 157 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

    Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn of Andromeda.

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  48. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    59% User Score Based on 235 reviews

    Panzer Strategy: Blitzkrieg is a historical wargame on Unreal Engine where like in re­al life you can adapt your units to any objective using equipments and skills. Moreover you can make your tactics even more flexible with skills and abilities of your HQ and the HQ Commander! And all of these combined with UnrealEn­gine with the free camera mode allow you to ch­eck the whole scene fr­om the aeria… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panzer Strategy.

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  49. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Strike Team Hydra is a turn-based, tactical RPG that focuses on combat. Players will have to leverage morale, cover, special skills and suppressive fire to defeat a fearsome and ruthless alien enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike Team Hydra.

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  50. Work in progress total war inspired turn based strategy game. how to play: The screen can be zoomed in with the mouse scroll wheel and the screen can be moved using the WASD keys, rotated with Q and R and move upward and downward with spacebar and C.   Clicking the white button at the bottom right of the screen ends the turn.  The first turn is devoted for placing your units for the start of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to everwar battles.

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