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Looking for games like Steel Core? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Endless Tactics: Trial Run, Into the Breach or The Last Spell.

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  1. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Wishlist Endless Tactics! About the GameEndless Tactics: Trial Run is the prologue to Endless Tactics, a Turn-Based Roguelite game where you play as the commander of a high-risk planetary mining expedition. Explore the first solar system and prepare for the expeditionary voyage by practicing your military command and mining skills. Explore the starter solar system and take on a limited arsena… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Tactics: Trial Run.

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  2. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 22,040 reviews

    The remnants of human civilization are threatened by gigantic creatures breeding beneath the earth. You must control powerful mechs from the future to hold off this alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game from the makers of FTL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Breach.

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  3. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 6,164 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Spell.

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 480 reviews

    MAINFRAME DEFENDERS - tactical retrofuturistic strategy game. A computer virus have infiltrated Microlinc Dynamics AI controlled research complex. While AI itself is intact, most of its subservient units are controlled by virus. Lead squad of 4 prototype units on mission to defend complex mainframe. You'll have to repel assaults, destroy unit fabricators, download valuable data, clear infected nod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mainframe Defenders.

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  5. TURN-BASED EVACUATION TACTICS ON REAL CITY MAPSInside command control, there is no view outside - only a tactical district grid, radio chatter, and squad telemetry. An evacuation order has been issued: a lethal hazard zone is consuming city blocks one by one, destroying buildings along with anyone left behind. The coordinator's mission is simple in words and brutal in execution: locate survivors … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redline District.

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  6. Darkest Cube fuses card games, roguelikes, and RPG elements – adapt your starting deck with cards gained from quests, and adjust your strategies to seal the mysterious Dark Cubes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Cube.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    99% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    The Hacker was known as the best of the best, delving into dark servers no one else could penetrate and returning with glittering data to sell on the black market. Nobody knows why they quit. Some say their will was broken by the dark secrets at the heart of the Mainframe. Some say they simply retired to a penthouse suite in Low Earth Orbit. But when you leave the world of high-stakes cybercrime… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 868-Back.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Explosive singleplayer action RTS with a story campaign. Hold the line against massive swarms on a fully simulated battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IDUN.

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  9. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 403 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    Mech 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,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Armada.

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  10. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    78% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the Rook is a roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hoards to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend the Rook.

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  11. 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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  13. Mech EVO is a turn-based tactical card game built around one core idea: every unit on your board can transform into something more powerful — and timing that evolution is everything. Evolution is Your Weapon Advance PROTO-MK1 units into devastating MK2 variants. Evolve HAWK-E scouts into lethal HAWK-X predators. Every Mech has an upgrade path, and finding the right moment to trigger it can fl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech EVO.

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  14. Cosmic Outpost is a turn-based strategy game where you build an outpost on a new planet. As pioneers, you will construct an outpost while defending against enemies. Gather enough materials to build a spaceship to explore new worlds and expand humanity's frontiers!Turn-basedGameplay unfolds in turns. Each turn, you'll make strategic decisions to build and upgrade your outpost, manage resources, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Outpost.

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  15. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    75% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    The Tactical RPG classic returns! FRONT MISSION 3: Remake is the third chapter in the iconic series beloved by fans worldwide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRONT MISSION 3: Remake.

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  16. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    IDUN: Prologue is a single-player action RTS with a story campaign. The prologue lets you try a portion of the main game with only a limited number of turrets, tools, and heroes. Step into the arena with IDUN: Prologue, a thrilling slice of our full-length defense RTS where real-time strategy meets rogue-lite chaos. Get a sneak peek at the intense arena mode, where you’ll face overwhelming enemy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IDUN Prologue - Frontline Survival.

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  17. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 210 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 3 reviews

    A tactical sandbox RPG with steel, fire, friendship, and shonen anime. Assemble your crew, customize your mech, and lead them through cinematic turn-based battles across a world ruled by a rogue AI. The bonds you forge will determine who survives! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NITRO GEN OMEGA.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Dicey Tales is a strategy RPG with deck-building mechanics. Assemble the ultimate expedition team by combining heroes and their skills. Roll the dice, battle foes, and shape your own story. Use strategy and a bit of luck to defeat powerful bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dicey Tales.

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  19. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 976 reviews

    A mix of XCOM and Darkest Dungeon, based in a steampunk, rat-infested world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shardpunk.

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  20. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Dig out a proper dungeon, grow your little villainous society, set up defences against heroes, and survive long enough to retrieve the Orbs of Infinite Power. The Wratch has been defeated, they have gone into hiding with the pitiful remains of their army. Now it's up to you to dig out a proper base for The Wratch. You'll have to defend them against the heartless heroes come for easy prestige, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wratch's Den.

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  21. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    94% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Wishlist Now! Music By About the GameThe Last Spell Prologue lets you experience the first five days of the final game. You start with only 3 heroes at your disposal, and their weapons are... not the best ones. But they can still make use of cool skills to get rid of those damned monsters! Build up your defenses, protect your city, and slay the very first hordes of enemies you will encounter i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Spell: Prologue.

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  22. 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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  23. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 2,677 reviews

    Cyber Knights is a tactical RPG in an original cyberpunk setting ten years in the making. Build your team of hackers, mercs and malcontents wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Use powerful cyberware, shady connections, stealth, hacking and more to rise in the neon-soaked future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Knights: Flashpoint.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 25,895 reviews
    Critic Score 100%Based on 1 reviews

    The BATTLETECH Season Pass includes Flashpoint and two upcoming BATTLETECH expansions at a discounted price. In addition to all the current game content, Season Pass holders will have access to three upcoming expansions: BATTLETECH's first-ever expansion adds new gameplay, depth, and over 30 hours of new content to your mercenary experience. Introducing Flashpoints: high-stakes, branching short st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BATTLETECH.

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  25. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 571 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Bionic Dues is a tactical, turn-based roguelike with mech customization. Guide multiple classes of Exos through a variety of missions filled with enemy robots that are as buggy as they are angry. This is at least as bad as it sounds. Explore for loot, destroy key robotic facilities, and brace yourself for the final attack by your enemies... just as soon as they can pull it together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bionic Dues.

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  26. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Experience deeply simulated, hex-based space combat as an elite starship pilot. Explore a ruined solar system, upgrade your ship, and lead your faction to greatness in this tactical, space RPG with 4X elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relic Space.

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  27. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 782 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nowhere Prophet.

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  28. A dark fantasy tactical RPG where the Alliance is the true protagonist. Heroes die. The Alliance survives. This is not a game about chosen ones.In Foedus, you don't build a party of legendary heroes destined to save the world. You build an Alliance — a desperate, evolving war machine. Heroes are assets. Useful. Replaceable. Sometimes tragic. What you will actually do Prepare in your strongho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foedus - Rise of the Allies.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3531220/ This is an early prototype of MECHBORN, aimed at giving you the opportunity to get a taste of what we're aiming to deliver with our full game release. As a team we've pushed hard to pack as much as possible into this prototype and we’re proud of the results. That said, it is a prototype, so you may encounter some rough edges and a bit of jank al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MECHBORN.

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  30. Turn-based tactics meets base building in a desperate battle for survival against a rogue AI army. Five squads. Four days. Each battlefield a vital link in the plan. Manage your units, fortify your position and think ahead, as what you decide today, you may regret tomorrow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last 4 Days.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    SPACE MANTLET, game will not get any update. Latest update only available on steam [URGENT] Mantlet One needs a commander. Proxima-B is falling. What began as a peaceful colonization and mining operation has escalated into a full-scale planetary conflict. A hostile response from the native inhabitants has turned Proxima-B into a war zone. Outposts are being wiped out. Communication lines are seve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Mantlet.

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  32. Choose your mech, customize your loadout, and build your perfect deck. Experiment with cards to find powerful combinations as you enjoy the tactical combat and deckbuilding in this roguelike adventure!Customize your mech Choose your Mech frame. Every pilot approaches combat differently, choosing from the melee-oriented assault frame, the stealth sniper frame, or just opt-in for raw laser firepower… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jupiter Moons: Mecha.

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  33. Cendovia Uprising is a turn-based tactical combat game. Play cards to deploy your troops, then advance your army across the battlefield. You must destroy the enemy's leader before they destroy yours. Navigate changing terrain as you fight among ten factions to conquer Cendovia. Customize your deck for each engagement. Conquer the Island and Each Other Cendovia Uprising offers 4 play modes: Tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cendovia Uprising.

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  34. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Looping Bravery is a sci-fi deckbuilding roguelike card battler. Save the world from an alien invasion by traveling back in time to stop an event knows as "The Marking". Fight versus various groups in the past and find out about the long lasting rivalry between RED vs BLUE organisation and their fight for supremacy. At the start, pick two weapons, one offensive and one defensive to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Looping Bravery.

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  35. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 1,543 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 15 reviews

    Massive Chalice is a single player turn-based tactics game within a multi-generational strategy campaign where you must unite your kingdom under a powerful dynasty as an immortal King or Queen to eliminate the demonic threat, and reforge the Massive Chalice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Massive Chalice.

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  36. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Welcome to the Dark Ages, now in color! Medievaly is a real-time strategy game for everyone feeling a little bit Medievaly - or just wanting their own colorful kingdom to enjoy (while fending off relentless attacks from encroaching enemies).  Come for the Middle Ages, stay for dynamic battle simulations where everything can happen, RTS mechanics, and a whole lot of tactical gameplay! Re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medievaly: Battle Simulator.

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  37. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    74% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Face the interstellar Archangels in a turn-based tactical game with deckbuilding elements and destructible environment, where you pilot powerful mechs to save the Earth from destruction. Face the incoming alien threat, known as Angels, that traveled interstellar space in their seed pods and arrived on Earth bringing death and destruction. You will need to upgrade your mech, manage your weapons … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARC SEED.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    What is Arhaekon? A challenging roguelike, turn-based RPG dungeon crawler set in a grimdark world on the brink of collapse. You lead small bands of units through procedurally generated dungeons, battling corruption and eldritch abominations to save humanity. Is it finished? Yes, Arhaekon left Early Access and is officially released since July 4th 2025. Why play this instead of other similar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arhaekon.

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  39. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 341 reviews

    Kriegsfront Tactics - Prologue is the proof of concept for Kriegsfront Tactics, an upcoming procedural turn-based mecha squad tactics game for military sim fans where we combine elements from classic tactical strategy RPG games, roguelikes, and lowpoly retro-style visuals. In this prologue chapter, you'll get to experience the game's opening story and roughly the 1st hour of gameplay. Set in alte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kriegsfront Tactics - Prologue.

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  40. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    This is a DEMO version of Stellarcraft. The full Early Access version is available on a separate Steam page. Stellarcraft is a sci-fi tower defense game in which you explore different planets, collect resources and complete missions. Build and upgrade defenses to fend off enemy waves and develop your character. Strategic planning and technological upgrades are the key to success. Explore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellarcraft The Prologue.

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  41. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 405 reviews

    King Arthur: Legion IX is a turn-based, character-centric tactical RPG in the King Arthur: Knight's Tale universe - a dark fantasy version of the Arthurian myth. King Arthur: Legion IX welcomes new players to the mythical land of Avalon with an all-new story and heroes, also offering tough challenges to returning veterans.A new threat looms over Avalon as the long-lost, infamous Ninth Legion of Ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King Arthur: Legion IX.

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  42. Unpredictable Star is a strategy adventure game. Players need to protect their base in the unpredictable star domain, manage the cafe inside the base, recruit new partners, explore and battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unpredictable Star.

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  43. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 4,012 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Command Mobile Outpost and take Protoslag Gun to venture deep into the Signet surveillance off-limit area where dangers lurk in the dark. Collect unique Weapon Units. Amp up the firepower of the Outpost that fights with you. This game is about TD, FPS, and RTS all at the same time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outpost: Infinity Siege.

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  44. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameKingdom's Deck is a game about survival and growing your kingdom. As the ruler of the land, you must navigate the challenges of staying alive, taking care of your people's requirements, building a powerful army, and protecting your fort from approaching threats Step into the role of the king, entrusted with the fate of an entire realm. Your journey is guided by your co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom's Deck.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 8,525 reviews

    Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MENACE.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Dead Metal is a 1-4 player co op roguelike where you take control of a squad filled with humanity's only hope, Dead Metal Suits. Robotics melded with psionic power capable of mass destruction as well as the ability to organically learn. Proceed through randomly generated levels filled with enemies secrets and most importantly loot. Build up your squad and build more prototype suits to replace th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Metal.

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  47. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    A sci-fi turn-based, tactical RPG that focusses on combat missions and team building. Combines classic tabletop game mechanics with dungeon crawler-style character development. Lead your team on the battlefields of an alien planet with the support of devastating armored vehicles and combat mechs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike Team Gladius.

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  48. Vanquish and recruit youkai in randomized dungeons in Dawn of Kagura: Maika's Story, a replayable roguelike RPG! To save the villagers, Maika decides to take up her pike and go into battle once more... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn of Kagura: Maika's Story - The Dragon's Wrath.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Dead Hand is a turn-based tactical roguelike game set in a fully destructible procedural environment. Guide your Autonomous Weapons Platform in a fatalistic trek through a multiple level underground cave complex in order to fulfill your directives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Hand.

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