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Games like Space Vanguard

Looking for games like Space Vanguard? Here are top tactical shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with X-COM: UFO Defense, Strike Team Hydra or To Land and Back.

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  1. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 4,522 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    You are in control of X-COM: an organization formed by the world's governments to fight the ever-increasing alien menace. Shooting down UFOs is just the beginning: you must then lead a squad of heavily-armed soldiers across different terrains as they investigate the UFO crash site. Tackle the aliens with automatic rifles, rocket launchers, and even tanks in the struggle to retrieve useful technol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-COM: UFO Defense.

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  2. 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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  3. Game IntroductionThe story takes place in a world where the people of Pompeii have survived the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. For generations and generations, the citizens of Pompeii have established an underground civilization called New Pompeii, living a comfy yet mundane life as they remain forgotten by the rest of the world. In the aftermath of the devastation of Mount Vesuvius’ fire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Land and Back.

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  5. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,175 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

    Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro sci-fi strategy RPG with a unique blend of base building, exploration and deep tactical JRPG style combat system with capital starships and their idiosyncratic officers, all captured in stunningly beautiful modernized pixel graphics. In Halcyon 6, an unknown alien force is carving a path of destruction towards Earth and you, as the Commander of an immensely… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halcyon 6 Starbase Commander.

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  6. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Federation.

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  7. 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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  8. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 302 reviews

    Salvation Prophecy is a military space epic. Human, mutant, and robotic factions are at war for galactic domination. Battles rage as space fleets collide. Invaders clash against fortified enemy colonies. Yet the greatest danger is the impending annihilation foretold by an apocalyptic prophecy. You must seek out the mysteries of distant alien worlds, and master ancient powers to withstand the comin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salvation Prophecy.

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  12. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    The world is dying. Many years after the banishment of the evil that plagued the land, the world was hit by waves of unbearable heat. Now in order to save the world the band of young adventurers have set upon a quest to vanquish the Sun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unforgiving Trials: The Space Crusade.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Edge of War delivers an isometric, turn-based CRPG where the world reacts to you. All side quests are main quests, as every decision matters and impacts the fate of the Northlands. Explore and complete missions, but keep your heroes on their toes: the wilds do not forgive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of War.

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  15. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,108 reviews

    Your mission, as X-COM Commander, is to combat alien aggression and uncover their deadly intentions. But Beware! Alien infiltration into the city and its politics could see you under fire from criminal gangs, religious sects, and even the police! Alien fleets fill the skies, creatures terrorise the city, chaos reigns... Welcome to the war, welcome to the Apocalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-COM: Apocalypse.

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  16. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    ⭐ Merit award in Tertiary Student Category at APiCTA Award 2023 ⭐ Game Introduction While Sweetheart (the protagonist) is enjoying her final slice of cake, mischievous Cupcakes steals it from her! Unfortunately, the cupcakes made a grave mistake as her craving for sweets will wind up destroying the whole world to get back the cake. Journey along this helpless world as Sweetheart devours everything… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Suffering.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    FAMAZE is a retro themed roguelike puzzle adventure game. Choose the the dashing Knight, the cunning Thief, or the mystical Wizard each with unique special powers. Delve into The Mad King's ever changing dungeon to rescue the rutabagas! Never the same game twice! Music by Disasterpeace and Art by Oryx. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Famaze.

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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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  25. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    61% User Score Based on 386 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 1 reviews

    Galaxy of Pen & Paper is a turn-based meta RPG about a group of players rolling dice in the year 1999! Create your own game master and RPG party, as they roleplay, explore distant planets in their imagination, fight weird aliens and save the galaxy in the era of dial-up internet and floppy disks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy of Pen and Paper.

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  26. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 49 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Steel Shadows is a standalone RPG set in the epic universe of Ancient Frontier. Take command of a rag tag band of pirates and outlaws as you fight your way across the Frontier for treasure and glory. Delve into our latest turn based tactical RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Frontier: Steel Shadows.

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  27. 25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    25% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Defend your ancestral castle – show the invader who the master is! Build towers, save money, train your spells, and your enemy will be vanquished. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Defenders.

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  30. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 341 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 1 reviews

    Master of Orion is a competitive game of interstellar conquest that combines exploration with conflict. You are cast as the immortal emperor who shapes the future of your race, as contact is made with the neighbouring races. Your objective is simple: control a majority of the known galaxy and eliminate all who stand in the way. As ruler you must ultimately decide the destiny of your race as you m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master of Orion.

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  31. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UFO: Aftermath.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 3,970 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the WAKFU universe with this free to play MMORPG. Select your class, travel the world, meet adventurers to challenge powerful monsters in epic turn-based battles. Participate in the kingdom’s economy and politics and create your own legend! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WAKFU.

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  33. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    77% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    A turn-based Galaxy totalwar game. Choose one of 12 factions, direct dozens of admirals, control hundreds of warships, mecha and monsters, set up various buildings, study technology, and lead fleets to carry out grand strategic actions on the map of the galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Galaxy 2.

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  34. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 46,499 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 7 reviews

    The complete edition of XCOM: Enemy Unknown contains the games: - XCOM: Enemy Unknown - XCOM: Enemy Within - XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot - XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Elite Soldier Pack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    Retro turn-based 2D pixelart RPG. Exploration, character choices, riddles and challenges. 80+ hours of gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUNGEONS OF CHAOS.

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  36. Humanity is turning its gaze towards space in the near future. A brand-new era has begun - the era of space exploration. When the planets of our solar system were settled, it was time to explore and colonize other worlds and star systems. A once-impossible dream became a reality. As science has reached unprecedented heights, people across the globe have become more united, forgetting about age-old… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Way Road.

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  39. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 675 reviews

    Dungeons of Chaos is a Retro-style 2D turn-based RPG. No IAP, no ads. 80h+ fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Chaos.

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  40. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A story-driven, top-down horror shooter set in a zombie-infested post-apocalypse. Visceral, grounded, and realistic. A fresh take on a classic genre. FEATURES Deep Combat System Engage in tactical, skill-based combat with a wide range of options. Enemy Variety Face various types of zombies with unique behaviors, as well as organized, well-equipped bandits. If you're clever, you can e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where the forest ends.

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  46. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    Building on the styles of ATLUS' Persona, Devil Summoner, and Devil Survivor titles, SMTIV is the first true successor to 2004's Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. The story of SMTIV revolves around the Samurai, the sacred protectors of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. As a newly appointed Samurai, players will struggle with factions that have nefarious designs on the world as they defend their home king… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shin Megami Tensei IV.

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  47. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    A dungeon exploration RPG specializing in hack-and-slash. The game is full of challenging elements. There are 32 characters (8 classes), skills to enjoy combos, modifiable armaments, "New Game+" to enjoy playing around, etc. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quester Osaka.

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  48. Re:Lords - Tales of Adventure is an anime strategic roguelike that combines auto-battler, deck-building, and territory management. Set in a fantasy world, you, the player, are invoked as a protection deity by the queen to help her protect the land against a new threat. Lead your forces in an adventure spanning the whole continent, exploring mysterious and dangerous locations and going to battle wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Lord – Tales of Adventure.

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  50. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    67% User Score Based on 231 reviews

    Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land is a turn-based strategy/role-playing game based on the award winning Call of Cthulhu RPG. Developed in conjunction with Chaosium and based their multi-award winning Call of Cthulhu RPG. Set in the midst of World War One, the game pits your team of investigators and soldiers against an ancient enemy, one older than humanity itself... Can your team of investigators … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land.

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