Games Like Brigade E5: New Jagged Union

The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Tactical 47.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: The modern standard for mercenary-based tactical squad combat, capturing the spirit of the genre with deep strategic management.

7.62 High Calibre is a tactical action game, sequel to Brigade E5. A professional mercenary is in pursuit of a certain Russian "businessman", who stole a large amount of money from his "colleagues". Now he is hiding in a small country of Latin America to avoid an inevitable punishment.

Why similar: Strategy 36.4%, Simulation 24.2%, Tactical 22.5%, Real-Time with Pause 16.4% ★, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the exact engine, ballistics simulation, and real-time-with-pause tactical combat mechanics.

Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII. As the conflict rages on the frontlines, you’ll be leading a small multinational squad behind enemy lines to gather information and wreak havoc on your enemies while trying to thwart a mysterious new...

Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, Tactical 46.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep tactical combat with fully destructible environments and a focus on squad-based RPG progression.

The island of Arulco is free; however, there are other countries under the shadow of war that are ignored by the rest of the world.

Why similar: Strategy 51.2%, Simulation 34.8%, Tactical 14%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that provides additional tactical depth and challenging mercenary missions in the Jagged Alliance tradition.

Phantom Brigade 2.0 is a cinematic, tactical mech strategy game with a revolutionary timeline-based command system. See the future, predict enemy actions, and plot your counterattack on the timeline! Recruit and level up your squad of rebels to retake war-torn Fyrland from the Kaskad occupation.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 34.4% ★, Tactical 24.5%, Strategy 20.6%, Simulation 18.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique real-time-with-pause system that allows for precise tactical planning and time manipulation during combat.

Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 40.4% ★, Tactical 35.6%, Strategy 22.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an intense real-time-with-pause tactical planning system that rewards careful preparation and execution.

End State is a turn-based tactics game where you manage a mercenary company tracking down a terrorists in a war-torn country. Hire, gear up and gain experience for your mercenaries. Take on rebels and criminal gangs, do side contracts and explore Brekovia.

Why similar: Strategy 54%, Tactical 44.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical squad game that emphasizes realistic ballistics and detailed character customization in a modern setting.

A contemporary remake of the much-loved series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.

Why similar: Strategy 34.8%, Tactical 26.9%, Real-Time with Pause 22.8% ★, Simulation 14.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time-with-pause take on the Jagged Alliance formula that mirrors the tactical feel of Brigade E5.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Strategy 93.3%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing a mercenary company in an open world with turn-based tactical combat and deep character progression.

Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war.

Why similar: Strategy 59.6%, Tactical 38.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep squad-based tactical combat with complex mech management and mercenary company logistics.

XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.

Why similar: Tactical 52.7%, Strategy 43.8%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern tactical squad management, featuring high-stakes combat and base development.

Breach & Clear brings deep tactical strategy simulation to PC, Mac and Linux! Build your Special Operations team, plan and execute advanced missions, and own every angle.Choose your real-world squad -- US Army Rangers, Germany's KSK, Canada’s JTF2, UK SAS, and more -- and take on a variety of foes with different skill-sets and...

Why similar: Tactical 42.5%, Strategy 40.1%, Simulation 16.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical squad game that focuses heavily on planning and execution in close-quarters combat scenarios.

Recon Control is a turn-based strategy and 2D platformer hybrid focused on combat. Lead your special operations squad through a set of challenging and deadly missions.

Why similar: Strategy 35.9%, Tactical 35.8%, Simulation 26.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical squad game with deep RPG customization and a focus on replayable mission-based combat.

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.

Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, Tactical 46.1%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex tactical combat with deep character customization and impactful choices that affect the campaign.

The near present. Step into the event horizon of a failed state, as Private Military Contractor - Cold Harbor, hunting jihadist terrorists in war-torn sprawls as a lethal surrogate for the host nation.

Why similar: Strategy 65.6%, Tactical 34.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, realistic tactical squad combat with a focus on modern military operations.

Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?

Why similar: Strategy 60.3%, Tactical 38.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends squad-based tactical combat with RPG management and strategic decision-making in a historical setting.

Regiments is a Real-Time Tactics game set in Germany 1989. The Cold War has gone hot, and the inferno is raging. Lead your Regiment through the fires of conflict and the fog of war. Break through the lines, call in artillery, maneuver, feign retreats, stage defenses, counter-attack. Do not relent.

Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Tactical 38%, Simulation 19.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time tactical wargame that focuses on military realism and large-scale unit management.

Jagged Alliance Flashback brings back the true spirit of this legendary series: Turn-based tactics meets crazy mercenary personalities and intense battles. Manage your squad of unique mercenaries, secure your income and take back the island - sector by sector, turn by turn.

Why similar: Strategy 60%, Tactical 39.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that stays true to the core mercenary management roots of the series.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Tactical 25.6%, Simulation 23.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep real-time tactical combat with a focus on unit management and realistic military hardware.

Hard West 2 is a journey to the heart of darkness in the American West. Take control of a supernatural posse and catch the mysterious Ghost Train. Outsmart, outcheat and outgun your enemies in this turn-based tactics game set in a Wild West world where nothing is as it seems.

Why similar: Tactical 50.2%, Strategy 47.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical combat game that introduces unique squad abilities and a focus on aggressive, high-stakes maneuvers.

Jagged Alliance is back – With a new take on turn-based tactics, adventure elements and the well-known quirky mercenaries! Set 20 years after the first Jagged Alliance, this spin-off lets you experience a road trip into a jungle hell to test your mind and body to the limits!

Why similar: Tactical 42.5%, Strategy 37.4%, Simulation 20.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on small-squad tactical mercenary combat with an emphasis on survival and resource management.

A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 29.3% ★, Tactical 26%, Strategy 23.1%, Simulation 20%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic management game that focuses on stabilizing a region, mirroring the political complexities found in Brigade E5.

Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

Why similar: Strategy 93%, Singleplayer 7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical combat with strong RPG elements and procedural storytelling that makes every mercenary feel unique.

You are the commander of the Black Talons company, currently stationed in the Oberon system. After an eventful campaign, the military Tzanar Union has overrun the planet of Genai and blocked all departure from the system: leaving you and the Black Talons stranded.

Why similar: Tactical 49.2%, Strategy 48.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features tactical squad management with a focus on mercenary company growth and real-time combat.

Armored Brigade is a real-time tactical wargame, focusing on realism and playability. In Armored Brigade the Cold War has turned hot, and Europe is once again torn apart by conflict. An "Iron Curtain" divides the Western Powers gathered together under the NATO banner from the Soviet Union

Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, Simulation 40%, Tactical 17.2%

The story is situated on Mars. It starts where UFO: Aftermath left off and runs simultaneously with UFO: Aftershock. While the Laputans on Earth are fighting Wargots and Starghosts and finding out what caused the destruction of their home planet, a small colony on Mars is trying to survive and flourish.

Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Real-Time with Pause 30.6% ★, Tactical 25.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time-with-pause tactical game that balances squad combat with base management and research.

Experience a true classic! This Gold edition includes the original Jagged Alliance plus the add-on Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games. Take a trip into retro land and learn why this is considered to be one the best turn-based games of all times.

Why similar: Strategy 63.1%, Tactical 34.9%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that introduced the mercenary management and tactical combat loop that defines the genre.

Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield.

Why similar: Tactical 52.8%, Strategy 43.7%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Engage in tactical turn-based combat, manage and upgrade each character, and strive to reclaim harmony in a world on the brink of oblivion. Take on the mantle of leadership as you guide a mercenary squad through perilous landscapes, selecting your comrades from a diverse pool of skilled recruits.

Why similar: Strategy 95.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%

You are the CEO of a private military company. Recruit capable mercenaries, purchase weapons, and develop your mercenaries according to their roles and characteristics. Observe how your mercenaries perform in combat and plan your tactics to ensure mission success.

Why similar: Tactical 37.6%, Strategy 32.4%, Simulation 28.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Cuban Missile Crisis is a real-time strategy game combined with a global turn-based tactical mode, thrusting gamers into a world ravaged by the military-political confrontation between the USA and USSR in 1962.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Turn-based tactics & strategy about an elite mercenary squad with an old-school action-movie vibe. Command Sparta: recruit distinctive fighters, upgrade your base, run missions, and decide Africa’s future—no point-blank misses, with real ballistics.

Why similar: Strategy 56%, Tactical 42%, Singleplayer 2%

Star wolves is a 3D space RPG with deep strategy and tactical elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Descending suddenly on the world, the macabre Mort armies destroy nation after nation, leaving humanity decimated in their wake. Among the forces resisting the Mort is a small band of mercenaries known as the Ashen Hawk Brigade.

Why similar: Simulation 79.3%, Tactical 20.7%

Tactical Squad-Based Combat comes to the Fallout® Universe! You are the wretched refuse. You may be born from dirt, but we will forge you into steel. You will learn to bend; if not you, will you break. In these dark times, the Brotherhood - your Brotherhood - is all that stands between the rekindled flame of civilization and the howling,...

Why similar: Tactical 41.1%, Strategy 36.2%, Real-Time with Pause 21.1% ★, Singleplayer 1.6%

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Simulation 44%, Singleplayer 3.9%

In POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO you start your career as an aspiring police chief in Newport Falls, a city that is dirty and corrupt to its core. You are responsible for upholding law and order. Coordinate the emergency vehicles and personnel of the municipal precinct and put a stop to crime.

Why similar: Strategy 54.9%, Simulation 45.1%

The New Fatal Error DLC includes a new 5-mission Operation and touch-screen controls.

Why similar: Strategy 63.1%, Simulation 19.3%, Tactical 16.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome.

Why similar: Simulation 50.7%, Strategy 45.2%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Following a great increase in terrorism, internal strife and ultimately, the nuclear destruction of Washington, D.C., the United States shatters into a half-dozen nation-states that descend into war. Take the helm of one of these newfound sovereignties (or the 'peacekeeping' European Expeditionary Force) and struggle to reunify America...

Why similar: Strategy 100%

The small country of Arulco has been taken over by a merciless dictator - and only you can loosen the iron grip! Jagged Alliance 2 Gold Pack immerses you into an elaborate role-playing universe where you will interact with more than 150 characters, recruit your own band of soldiers and create your own custom mercenary to win...

Why similar: Strategy 49.8%, Tactical 49.2%, Singleplayer 1%

Lead troops in tense tactical battles, just you and your brain against the dying world. Can you save it? Manage a mercenary company, scavenge supplies, build an army. Go on a quest! Burn down a village or two... Explore the rich medieval fantasy world in a mix of LOTR, Warhammer, FTL and Total War.

Why similar: Strategy 48.5%, Tactical 47.3%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat.

Why similar: Tactical 38.7%, Strategy 35%, Simulation 23.4%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a real-time tactics game set in World War II that puts you in command of a small squad of elite troopers. Send them behind enemy lines on a series of hazardous missions, and bring them back alive.

Why similar: Strategy 52.5%, Tactical 46.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

You have command of paramedics, fire brigades, police and disaster relief. Send your teams out on tense real-time missions to deal with disasters in Europe's major centres.

Why similar: Simulation 65.9%, Strategy 32.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.

Why similar: Tactical 48.3%, Strategy 41.1%, Simulation 8.6%, Singleplayer 2%

Hire heroes, build an army, prevail in battles and try to keep your empire intact in the face of grave danger. Eador. Imperium is a new chapter in Eador series, known for its unique blend of grand strategy, turn-based tactics and RPG elements.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

NovaMundi is an open world exploration game with tactical combat. Lead your party into the dangerous lands of the Andes. Recruit people in towns, explore caverns filled with dangerous spirits to gain the blessings of the land, and unite the people to stand against the invaders.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 39.6% ★, Tactical 35.6%, Strategy 23.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Turn the tide of the war with nuanced strategies in One-inch Tactics, introducing players to a unique turn-based strategy experience.

Why similar: Tactical 52.5%, Strategy 45.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

You take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.

Why similar: Strategy 60.2%, Simulation 38.8%, Singleplayer 1%

UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story.

Why similar: Strategy 53%, Tactical 25%, Real-Time with Pause 20.6% ★, Singleplayer 1.4%

Tactical Combat Department is a tactical turn-based strategy game inspired by Swat games. You command a special intervention squad that intervenes in various situations and environments.

Why similar: Tactical 48.7%, Strategy 34.4%, Simulation 14.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%

A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.

Why similar: Strategy 37%, Tactical 34.9%, Simulation 25.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Broken Lines is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate-history version of WWII. Lead a squad of soldiers and face the horrors of war. In the included expansion, 'The Dead and the Drunk', guide your troops through fights against both the living and the undead.

Why similar: Strategy 88.3%, Singleplayer 11.7%

Commandos 2: Men of Courage is a tactical action/strategy game set against the backdrop of World War II. Take control of an elite group of commandos who must venture deep into enemy territory and utilize their combined expertise to complete a series of mission-based objectives.

Why similar: Strategy 57.3%, Tactical 42.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.

Why similar: Tactical 40.3%, Strategy 26.2%, Real-Time with Pause 18.4% ★, Simulation 14.1%, Singleplayer 1%