- #1 Director of Solar Affairs
97% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Tupolev the AscenderPub: Solar Affairs Studio
Windows
Director of Solar Affairs is a turn-based strategy and simulation game centered on orbital combat, combining space warship design, construction, and solar system exploration.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.4%, Science 22.3% ★, Hex Grid 19% ★, Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%
- #2 Monument
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gessler Games
Windows
Monument is a turn-based strategy game where you build a town and defend it against raiders. With fast rounds and a steep difficulty curve, the game progresses quickly from a fun little builder game to a real challenge.
Why similar: Hex Grid 28.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Tactical 11.2%
- #3 Auro: A Monster-Bumping Adventure
96% matchVery Positive84% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: Dinofarm Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Auro is a unique turn-based tactical dungeon-crawler all about bumping monsters into the water. Traverse randomly generated maps and create huge spell combos as you compete against rival Kingdoms and rise through the ranks.
Why similar: Hex Grid 44.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 25.3%, Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Tactical 9%
- #4 Hex of the Lich
95% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: Clobster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hex of the Lich is a spellcrafting turn-based roguelike. Forge spells from hexes and find new ones along the way. Gain powerful artifacts that enhance your abilities. Clear dungeons filled with bouncing blobs, eldritch horrors, and otherworldly aliens. Can you break the Hex of the Lich?
Why similar: Hex Grid 34% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 23.2%, Tactical 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Strategy 9.7%
- #5 WinterThunder
94% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Bruin Bear GamesPub: Bruin Bear Games
Windows · Mac
A Hex and Counter turn based World War 2 game. Turns are 2 days and hexes cover 6 miles or 10 kilometers. Punch a hole in the Allied line and use Strategic Movement to break through to Belgium.
Why similar: Hex Grid 31.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 28%, Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, 2D 4.3%
- #6 扩张吧王国 Expand the Kingdom
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: 奥特斯盗
Windows
"Expand the Kingdom" is a strategy game based on construction and expansion. In the game, you need to expand and plan land, acquire resources to maintain the internal balance of the kingdom, and survive and defeat all opponents in the competition between kingdoms.
Why similar: Hex Grid 55.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Strategy 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, War 5.5%
- #7 Hex Slayer
93% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Shatterproof
Windows
Hex Slayer is a turn-based strategy game where the goal is to conquer the island. Featuring special classes and custom campaigns, expand your kingdom and outwit the enemy by building huts, towers, and powerful units.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.5%, Hex Grid 22.2% ★, Strategy 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Tactical 8.1%
- #8 Sich Tactics
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gard Interactive
Windows · Mac
Sich Tactics is a small turn-based tactics set in Ukrainian mythology world. Take control over a party of Cossacks of different classes in procedurally generated battles, fight with chorts, muscovites and other unholy spirits, complete scenarios or compete with other players in special mode.
Why similar: Hex Grid 42.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 29.8%, Strategy 11.5%, Tactical 6.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.8%
- #9 Battle for Wesnoth
91% matchVery Positive94% of 5,785 reviews2018
Dev: The Battle for Wesnoth ProjectPub: Wesnoth Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.
Why similar: Hex Grid 43.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Strategy 13.3%, Tactical 3.7%
- #10 Stay Human
91% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Ratbyte Software
Windows
Explore a hex based procedurally generated cityscape, infested with assorted zombies, collect powerful and novel zombie slaying weapons, medical supplies and food. Rescue fellow survivors to grow your party, defeat powerful zombie bosses, escape the city... but most importantly... Stay Human!
Why similar: Hex Grid 42.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 9.1%, Tactical 7.8%
- #11 Last Regiment
90% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Boomzap Inc
Windows
Engage in epic simultaneous turn-based combat in this fusion of cards and turn-based strategy. Assemble your regiment, claim your territory, and lead your forces to triumph!
Why similar: Hex Grid 34.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 24.9%, War 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Strategy 9.2%
- #12 Brigandine The Legend of Runersia
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,309 reviews2022
Dev: Happinet
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The continent of Runersia is home to six major powers with more than 40 bases, 100 knights, and 50 types of monsters. Select a ruler, organize knights and monsters into troops, and conquer enemy bases!
Why similar: Hex Grid 32.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 32.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Strategy 14.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #13 龙骑战歌
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Chengdu UUO Technology Co., Ltd
Windows
This is a classic Hexagon War Chess game for senior player.This game is not a fast-food game, IQ matters.You need to focus on battlefield strategy.Every map is an IQ battle, and every player can be the creator or the challenger.
Why similar: Hex Grid 39.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, War 7.9%
- #14 The Qaedon Wars - The Story Begins
88% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2019
Dev: Ian C PookPub: Paphian Games
Windows
D&D meets Panzer General in this unique Strategy-RPG hybrid. Drawing inspiration from classic turn-based games and blending with the magic and fantasy of Dungeons and Dragons, The Story Begins is the first installment in The Qaedon Wars saga.
Why similar: Hex Grid 42.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 21.2%, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Tactical 9.7%
- #15 Empire at Risk
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BaroxxTech
Windows · Linux
Expand your empire and dominate dynamic maps. Conquer regions to increase your supply per turn, and move your troops wisely to outmanoeuvre your enemies.
Why similar: Hex Grid 33.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 12.8%, Tactical 9.4%
- #16 Free Strategy Chess Game
86% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Wang ZhongQi
Windows
1.It is The Strategy Chess Game. 2.All operations are performed using the left mouse button. 3.In the world map, left-click to move the character. If the character is not visible, click the second and third buttons below to locate them.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 38.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 24%, Strategy 19.5%, Tactical 15.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #17 Witchland: Trinity Blight
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Radical Ravens
Windows
A grim tactical roguelite set on a dying frontier. Master dual combat styles, shape unique builds through powerful tokens, and lead a small band of heroes across lethal hex-grid battles as the world decays toward its final 28th day.
Why similar: Hex Grid 33.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 29.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Strategy 9.2%, Tactical 8.9%
- #18 Lonelode
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: L7
Windows
Lonelode is a turn-based, placement-focused mining battle game. Each turn, you randomly receive a mining tool; rotate it and choose the right position to dig, competing for control of lonelodes—watch out for hidden mines, which can blow up your tool.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 48.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Strategy 21%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #19 Mini Army Tactics Medieval
85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: John Caruso
Windows
Casual turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy Medieval era. Strategically command your troops on the battlefield to crush your opponent in combat. Use your troops abilities carefully to turn the tide of battle in your favor. Do you have what it takes to win the war?
Why similar: Hex Grid 31.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Strategy 16%, Tactical 8.4%
- #20 Wuxing Summoner
84% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: simmirror
Windows
"Wuxing Summoner" is a game that combines match-three with turn-based strategy! Here, you match elements to gather resources, summon soldiers, and battle on a turn-based battlefield.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 37.9%, Strategy 27%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.3%, 2D 7%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #21 Shardorium
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Turtle Speed Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Indie turn-based strategy game. Capture the whole shard by defeating their guards, build your own stronghold, level up your heroes and equip most powerful items!
Why similar: Hex Grid 52% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, 2D 3.8%
- #22 Epoch of Guardians
81% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: 伊洛维游戏
Windows
In history, many brilliant civilizations faced annihilation due to the invasion of powerful empires, leaving only sighs of regret. In a fictional world, you will take on the role Guardian of Civilization. Can you help these civilizations grow and thrive, resisting the invasion of formidable enemies?
Why similar: Hex Grid 47.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 22.1%, Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%, Tactical 6.8%
- #23 Pacific General
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 48 reviews2021
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
Pacific General explores the Pacific front of the Second World War. Taking control of Axis or Allied forces, you must strategically battle your way through the Eastern and Western front of the Pacific war, using a wide array of land, air and naval forces.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 32.4%, Hex Grid 22.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Tactical 7.4%
- #24 Farabel
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Frogames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Farabel is a turn-based strategy game where you start at the end of the story. Develop your cleverness, your strategic prowess, and your inventive capabilities in order to survive!
Why similar: Hex Grid 46.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Strategy 13%, Tactical 8.1%
- #25 Warlord Rhapsody
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Peaceful Orc
Windows
Warlord Rhapsody is multiplayer turn-based strategy game for 2-6 players, where each player commands a unique faction with distinct abilities. Destroy the enemy base and lead your faction to victory!
Why similar: Hex Grid 30.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.7%, Strategy 15.5%, Tactical 8.2%
- #26 Overpowered Tactics
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Virtuose Technologies
Windows · Mac · Linux
The 'Nexus' stops time, giving you the power to predict every enemy move in advance. Outsmart their attacks and optimize your actions. Each turn becomes a tactical puzzle where planning and anticipation are key, rather than reaction.
Why similar: Hex Grid 39.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 25.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Tactical 11.8%, Strategy 6.7%
- #27 Post Human W.A.R
80% matchVery Positive84% of 128 reviews2017
Dev: Studio ChahutPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Post Human W.A.R is a turn-based tactical strategy game, set in an absurd post-apocalyptic world. At the dawn of our third millennium, mankind went extinct. Mutated animals, household robots converted for warfare, and monkeys in tracksuits battle it out to decide the fate of the human heritage!
Why similar: Hex Grid 39.6% ★, Strategy 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Tactical 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #28 Slavic Warband
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jar Games
Windows · Linux
Slavic Warband is a tactical RPG in which you lead a pack of peasants searching for a better life in early medieval Eastern Europe. Explore, fight, equip, and level up your company to ultimately create your own small kingdom.
Why similar: Hex Grid 32.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 29.7%, Strategy 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #29 Saratoga
77% matchPositive98% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: Hexes of WarPub: GMT Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Saratoga is a digital implementation of the Saratoga, Volume I of the Great Battles of the American Revolution wargame published by GMT Games and designed by Mark Miklos.
Why similar: Hex Grid 33.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 25.5%, Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, War 6.6%
- #30 军团战棋Legion War
78% matchVery Positive90% of 819 reviews2021
Dev: Bear & Cat Studio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
"Legion War" is a 4X strategy game in a fantasy setting. You can build and expand your territory, explore unknown lands, and search for mysterious treasure, cultivate your own heroes and troops while exterminating your opponent's, and challenge the god who rules the world behind the scenes.
Why similar: Hex Grid 41.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 10.3%, Tactical 7.2%
- #31 Space Wars: Interstellar Empires
78% matchMixed66% of 241 reviews2017
Dev: Desert Owl Games LLCPub: ToHeroes Game Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Helm your own ship, battle for supremacy in a multi-faction war, and conquer the cosmos in this science fiction turn-based strategy game. Select from more than 100+ diverse star ships and fight for territory across a 2D hex-based grid.
Why similar: Hex Grid 39.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 27.4%, Tactical 19.4%, Strategy 13.9%
- #32 A Creature's Journey
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adam Badagliacco
Windows · Mac
A peculiar creature finds themself alone with no memory of their past and a strong desire to find purpose for the future. After embarking on a journey to seek out answers with the aid of a mysterious traveler, hope turns to fear when an uncovered secret threatens the world.
Why similar: Hex Grid 49.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 9.8%, Tactical 7.4%
- #33 Arete
75% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Molotov Cockatiel Games
Windows · Mac
Arete: The Battles of Alexander the Great is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame where you'll relive the Macedonian king's most epic battles, from fighting alongside his father in Greece to climactic clashes with Darius in Persia to battling warlords at the extreme fringe of the empire.
Why similar: Hex Grid 40% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Strategy 8.9%, Tactical 8%
- #34 Gift of the Primordials
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chaparral Collective
Windows · Mac
A fantastical ecology restoration puzzle game that requires management of soil nutrients while planting. Foster a sustainable ecosystem in which plants compliment each other, and support the creatures that call it home! Uncover the mystery behind the crisis of the Kaanvell plateau!
Why similar: Hex Grid 35.9% ★, Science 24.6% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%
- #35 Drowned in the Light:Gloom
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 忙人抽象工作室
Windows
Drowned in the Light: Gloom is a high-difficulty, real-time turn-based, story-driven character development game. Players will explore the unknown world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 44.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 26%, Strategy 19.6%, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #36 战术狂想3-枪战足球(Chimera of Tactics 3-Gun and Soccer)
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: 自由愉悦小黄猫(Free pleasure little yellow cat)
Windows
This is a gun and soccer SLG, player need to command team members to grab soccer with gun and shoot at the goal! ╰(*°▽°*)╯
Why similar: Hex Grid 33.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 22.1%, Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Tactical 9.8%
- #37 Rising Lords
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 951 reviews2024
Dev: ArgonwoodPub: Deck13
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Rising Lords is a medieval turn-based strategy game with card and board game elements. Send your serfs to fight and die in your name... or let them prosper, and use them to your advantage!
Why similar: Hex Grid 30.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 29.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Strategy 10.1%, Tactical 9.7%
- #38 Tabletop Fantasy War
72% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: EdenDev Studio
Windows
Tabletop Fantasy War is a turn-based strategy game where you create your unit groups, deploy them on the game board, and command them through strategic actions. Your units are all you have. Every action is decisive.
Why similar: Hex Grid 31.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 30.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 11.2%, Tactical 11.1%
- #39 Qdice
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Benjamin Grosse
Windows · Linux
A turn-based multiplayer strategy boardgame inspired by Risk and Dicewars. Conquer the map, align your borders, calculate the risks, and cut through!
Why similar: Hex Grid 46.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Strategy 8.9%, 2D 3%
- #40 BattleMaster
74% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: KGS
Windows
BattleMaster is a traditional turn-based flag game that allows you to prepare for tough battles by equipage, reinforcement, skills, or recruiting new players
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 48.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, Strategy 20.6%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #41 Gem Wizards Tactics
73% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: Keith Burgun Games
Windows
Choose your faction and test your skill in this one-player tactical masterpiece, where positioning is everything! Clear forests, pave roads, knock enemies into pits, yank them out from behind their defenders, before the Business Demons burn it all down!
Why similar: Hex Grid 44.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, Tactical 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Strategy 6.5%
- #42 Broadsword Warlord Edition
72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Hoplite Research LLCPub: GS2 Games
Windows
Broadsword: Warlord Edition is a turn-based tactical strategy game set to historical events of medieval conflict. Assemble your armies and put your tactics to the test, in Broadsword: Warlord Edition.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 30.8%, Hex Grid 23.6% ★, Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Tactical 8.4%
- #43 Path of Gear: Blacksmith's Legend
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HaNWA Games
Windows
Become a blacksmith this roguelite deck-builder where you forge the powerful weapons adventurers use in battle. Slot your weapons into the Ouroburos Timeline to chain combos and outsmart monsters. Design your own builds and become the stuff of legend.
Why similar: Hex Grid 35.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 26.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Strategy 9.9%, Tactical 7.9%
- #44 Crossfire: Dungeons
73% matchMixed48% of 91 reviews2015
Dev: Random Thoughts EntertainmentPub: Random Thoughts Enterainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Battle against rival fantasy armies in this fast paced turn based strategy game. Fight powerful bosses while you hunt for treasure in dungeon mode, play through over one hundred single player missions in campaign mode, or match wits against your friends in multiplayer.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 50.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.2%, Strategy 22.9%
- #45 树莓战记
71% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: 小狗肠
Windows
这是一款游戏时长约2小时的回合制SRPG游戏,可以利用游戏中各角色的特性,采用不同的战术来战胜敌人。
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 41.5%, Strategy 25.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.5%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #46 De profundis 1454
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Radosław KurczewskiPub: To be announced
Windows
1454 is a turn-based tactical game set in 15th-century Prussia. Lead a desperate band of outcasts- peasants, fugitives, the forgotten- through brutal skirmishes shaped by terrain, supply, and survival. A tabletop wargame reborn for history lovers and fans of raw, grounded strategy.
Why similar: Hex Grid 33.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 32.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Strategy 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #47 HyperRogue
71% matchVery Positive96% of 482 reviews2015
Dev: Zeno Rogue
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Time moves when you move in a truly non-Euclidean world
Why similar: Hex Grid 33.7% ★, Science 28.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, Strategy 5.6%
- #48 Villwars
70% matchMixed52% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Phoenixxx Games
Windows
Villwars is a real time strategy game. Control your troops and reach the very center of enemy lands! Protect your lands, attack and think over the battle strategy depending on the terrain and position.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 35.5%, Strategy 24.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Tactical 16%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #49 Chesslands
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ThisIsNotAPawn
Windows
Chesslands is a turn based tactics game where you train chess pieces with 4 unique abilities each and deploy them into battleground to win your opponent.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 35.3%, Strategy 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, War 11.6%, Tactical 10.7%
- #50 I am not a Monster: First Contact
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,281 reviews2018
Dev: CheerdealersPub: Alawar
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Retro sci-fi tactical turn-based strategy with an exciting storyline. The Albatross space liner is overrun by lizard-like monsters that can infect humans and turn them into their own kind. Save the passengers and defeat the hostile creatures.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 71.1%, Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 2%, Tactical 2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #51 SporeBloom
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Antigen Interactive Inc.
Windows
A fungi-fueled 'battle of nutrition!' Turn-based strategy inspired by mycelium networks and territory control. Produce fantastical mushrooms and expand to outgrow your rivals. Develop peacefully or parasitize your friends in multiplayer and solo play - may the fittest fungi survive!
Why similar: Science 32.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 27.6%, Hex Grid 23.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Strategy 5.8%
- #52 Second Front
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2023
Dev: HexdrawPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Second Front is a tactical WWII turn-based strategy game. Craft & share your own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. Command over 40 types of infantry and 216 tanks, vehicles and guns. An infinite tactical sandbox experience.
Why similar: Hex Grid 35.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Tactical 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, War 9.6%
- #53 Veterum
65% matchVery Positive93% of 126 reviews2025
Dev: Crasleen Games
Windows
Turn-based tactical strategy with a detailed combat system and interactive environment. Explore the open world, complete quests, search for rare artifacts. Lead the last army of the Order of the Gatekeepers and stop the coming chaos!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.2%, Hex Grid 29.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Strategy 10.6%, Tactical 10%
- #54 Warring States
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: polynation games ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warring States : Tactics is a turn-based battle strategy game set during the Warring States period of Ancient China. The Warring States period is one of turmoil in China, where various feudal states struggle for control of all of China.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.8%, Hex Grid 23.4% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Tactical 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%
- #55 Beat the Heat
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Blazing Soft
Windows
Manage a living ecosystem built from hex‑based tiles. Explore, collect, prevent, and adapt each turn as your decisions ripple across different interconnected biomes. Keeping the whole system in balance is the key to survival.
Why similar: Hex Grid 41% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 31.9%, Strategy 10.4%, Tactical 8.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.1%
- #56 Empis
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kyle Meadows
Windows
Empis is a turn-based strategy game that focuses on short and sweet multiplayer matches. Choose from individual factions each with their own unique units and upgrades, unlock technology, and build sprawling cities with buildings and fortifications.
Why similar: Hex Grid 39.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 9.5%, Tactical 4%
- #57 ETO
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Cro-Magnon
Windows
Balance between tactics and luck as you lead your troops across various skirmishes! This tabletop turn-based strategy game will peak your interest as you try to clear all levels in this WW2 inspired setting.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 33.8%, Strategy 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Tactical 10.4%, War 9.9%
- #58 Vaccine
68% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Adam Thompson
Windows · Mac
Vaccine is a Minesweeper-inspired roguelike where you use logic and limited medicine to cure the infected. Each level is procedurally generated, offering endless puzzling challenges. Deduce who's sick, heal carefully, and scavenge for more supplies—mistakes are costly, but hope is contagious.
Why similar: Hex Grid 39.5% ★, Science 27.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, Strategy 7.3%, 2D 3%
- #59 Demigoddess!
65% matchVery Positive98% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: SNP Engineering
Windows
Demigoddess! is a unique game that focuses on the essentials of turn-based strategy games. It is designed so that each gameplay can be won or lost in 1 hour. The random map generation system makes different situation each time. You can control over 450 types of soldiers and monsters of 20 factions.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 37.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Strategy 17%, War 10.6%, Tactical 9.4%
- #60 Tank Operations - Diary of the War
66% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Linked Dimensions
Windows
Experience World War II’s defining battles from a new perspective! In Tank Operations: Diary of the War, you command Allied forces through intense, turn-based warfare. Master battlefield tactics, upgrade your troops, and face an expansive campaign.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 43.1%, War 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Strategy 17.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%