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Future War Tactics: SOF vs Alien Invasion - a turn-based strategy where you command SOF forces against an alien threat. Investigate disappearances, fight the invaders, and uncover the mystery. Every decision affects the fate of humanity.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 70% — of 136 reviews
Released: 2025-07-17
Developer: QuadCom Interactive
Publisher: Brightika, Inc.
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, PvE 10.4%, Third Person 10%

  54. #54 War on Folvos
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 151 reviews2014
    Dev: Lonely Troops
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Clouds of war are shaping over the endless Folvos desert. You cannot wait any longer. Choose your side and take command! Lead your soldiers, tanks and aircraft to victory through Folvos varying landscapes across dozens of battles.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 46.4%, Strategy 26.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Military 12.2%, Indie 2.2%

  55. #55 Voidspire Tactics
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 287 reviews2015
    Dev: Rad Codex
    Windows

    An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 34.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.2%, Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Class-Based 7.7%

  56. #56 Echoes of Vision
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2026
    Dev: Azure Flame Studio
    Windows

    This is a turn-based strategy game. You'll assume the role of the Special Investigations Division Chief at the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), leading agents deep into Bleak Mountains City, a metropolis steeped in retro 1980s charm, to investigate and contain various supernatural “Visions”.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 34%, Turn-Based Combat 24%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Strategy 13.1%, Tactical 5.5%

  57. #57 Dreadlands
    70% matchMixed59% of 223 reviews2020
    Dev: Blackfox StudiosPub: Fatshark
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Welcome to Dreadlands! A perilous landscape brimming with potential in the form of Glow. Command one of 3 unique factions in this turn-based tactical RPG and play through their campaigns, be it solo or Co-Op, or battle it out in PvP. So far no one has tamed the Dreadlands. Will you be the first?

    Why similar: Turn-Based 27.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Strategy 8.5%

  58. #58 Forgotten but Unbroken
    65% matchMostly Positive79% of 254 reviews2024
    Dev: Centurion DevelopmentsPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows

    A tactical turn-based strategy game inspired by events and stories of forgotten and unsung heroes of WW2. Unique and new-to-genre features offer immersion and deeper protagonists to lead and care for. Lead the resistance against the Axis Forces.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Military 13.3%, Strategy 10.1%

  59. #59 Eden's Last Sunrise
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2022
    Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
    Windows

    A classic tactics RPG where magic and technology clash to determine the fate of the world. Command tactical battles, befriend and train your troops, create custom heroes, and experience the story through multiple branching paths.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 54%, Turn-Based Combat 23.5%, Strategy 20.1%, RPG 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  60. #60 UFO2: Extraterrestrials
    68% matchMixed58% of 157 reviews2021
    Dev: Chaos Concept
    Windows

    Are strategy games with strong RPG elements your cup of tea? Did you enjoy games like Xcom: UFO Defence, the Fallout series, the Civilization series, the Heroes of Might and magic? And now you are looking for something new to satisfy your craving for turn-based fun?

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 28.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.9%, Strategy 14.6%, Aliens 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%

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