Games Like Jagged Alliance - Back in Action

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: Tactical 30%, Strategy 25.3%, Tactical RPG 13%, RPG 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern successor that perfectly captures the mercenary management and tactical combat of the series.

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 25.5%, Real-Time with Pause 22.6% ★, Tactical 20.4%, RPG 18.3%, Simulation 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same tactical engine DNA and real-time-with-pause mechanics as Back in Action, focusing on realistic ballistics and mercenary squads.

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: Tactical 25%, Strategy 22%, Turn-Based 19.4%, RPG 15.9%, Tactical RPG 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep tactical combat with fully destructible environments that reward creative squad positioning.

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 34.8%, Strategy 24.3%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines squad-based tactical combat with base management and global strategy in a classic sci-fi setting.

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 40.7%, Real-Time with Pause 28.3% ★, Strategy 20.5%, Simulation 5.9%, RTS 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on real-time tactical planning and execution, requiring precise squad coordination to clear rooms effectively.

Brigade E5: New Jagged Union is a tactical game that places gamers in the small tropical nation of Palinero on the verge of a civil war. The mission: hire a band of mercenaries and take control of the deteriorating situation before the country finds itself in complete ruin.

Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Tactical 27%, Real-Time with Pause 22.7% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical simulation that utilizes a similar engine to 7,62, focusing on realistic military combat and squad control.

The year is 1983. The world teeters on the verge of destruction as the Cold War tightens its icy grip. East or West: trust no one, question everything. The fate of humanity rests in your hands as you pit spy versus spy in tactical Phantom Doctrine.

Why similar: Strategy 31.3%, Tactical 26.6%, RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A Cold War-themed tactical game that emphasizes squad management, stealth, and high-stakes intelligence operations.

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 31.7%, Tactical 26.7%, Turn-Based 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep squad management and complex tactical combat where positioning and unit customization are critical to survival.

From the producer of the original Fallout comes Wasteland 2. With over 80 hours of gameplay, deck out your Ranger squad with devastating weaponry, test the limits of your strategy skills, and bring justice to the Wasteland! The choices are yours…but so are the consequences.

Why similar: RPG 27.7%, Turn-Based 25%, Tactical 24.1%, Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based tactical RPG that emphasizes character development and meaningful choices in a post-apocalyptic world.

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 36.3%, Strategy 26.5%, Turn-Based 9.9%, Military 6.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A focused tactical squad game that emphasizes modern military equipment and room-clearing strategies.

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 40.8%, RPG 29.9%, Simulation 14.8%, Tactical 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that provides additional mercenary-themed tactical missions with familiar mechanics.

Relive the real-time tactics masterpiece that defined the genre like no other: Commandos 2 - HD Remaster is a true homage to one of gaming’s most celebrated masterpieces.

Why similar: Strategy 82.7%, Tactical 16.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: The classic tactical infiltration game that requires careful squad management and stealth to complete high-risk objectives.

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

Why similar: RPG 29.4%, Turn-Based 27.7%, Tactical 22.5%, Strategy 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that excels in squad composition and mission-based tactical combat within a rich cyberpunk setting.

Even if the regime is totally inept and corrupt, don't suppose for a moment that you as the liberator will be greeted with open arms.JAGGED ALLIANCE 2: WILDFIRE brings you back to Arulco. The population is being terrorized by a reckless army; in the meantime the main export goods are drugs.

Why similar: Strategy 75.7%, RPG 6.9%, Tactical 6.7%, Turn-Based 5.1%, Tactical RPG 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, fan-made expansion turned official release that adds significant difficulty and new tactical scenarios.

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 24.6%, RPG 20.7%, Tactical 20.1%, Tactical RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a compelling military campaign with deep tactical turn-based combat and squad management.

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

Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Real-Time with Pause 31.9% ★, Tactical 25.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad-based tactical combat with a global strategy layer involving alien research and base management.

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 27.7%, Tactical 19.8%, RPG 18.6%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Tactical RPG 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the mercenary management and tactical combat formula for the entire series.

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 32.2%, Tactical 27.2%, Turn-Based 19.7%, RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based entry that attempts to capture the classic series feel with a focus on squad-based mercenary missions.

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 39.6%, Tactical 26%, Military 12.8%, Simulation 9.7%, RTS 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides intense, large-scale tactical military combat with a focus on unit control and environmental usage.

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 27.5%, Strategy 18.7%, Tactical RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based 14.9%, RPG 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A more streamlined, action-oriented spin-off that focuses on small-squad survival and stealth.

Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.

Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Tactical 41%, RPG 8.8%, RTS 4.5%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based tactical game that blends real-time stealth and action with deep character progression.

Wage a global war of resistance against an alien invasion. Command turn-based tactical battles, build a network of covert bases, directly control your fighter wings, and achieve strategic victory in a simulation of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior foe.

Why similar: Tactical 30.4%, Strategy 21.3%, Turn-Based 18.8%, RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%

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 24.4%, Strategy 17.9%, Tactical RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based 15.9%, RPG 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical squad game with a unique supernatural western theme that emphasizes aggressive play and positioning.

7,62 Hard Life is a fan made enhanced version of the original tactical sim 7,62 High Calibre. We hope you'll enjoy this version, that is available to all owners of the original game on Steam at no extra cost.

Why similar: Tactical 33.8%, Strategy 29.1%, RPG 24.8%, Simulation 11.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A community-driven overhaul that significantly expands the depth and realism of the original 7,62 experience.

Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.

Why similar: Strategy 49.9%, Tactical 23.5%, Turn-Based 18.2%, RPG 5.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced tactical game that prioritizes squad customization and aggressive combat maneuvers.

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 25%, Tactical 24.3%, RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Tactical RPG 9.9%

Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.

Why similar: Tactical 27.2%, Tactical RPG 22%, Strategy 21.9%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes tactical game that focuses on squad-based stealth and critical decision-making under pressure.

What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.

Why similar: Tactical 24.1%, RPG 23.4%, Turn-Based 22.7%, Strategy 19%, Tactical RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that emphasizes environmental interaction and positioning during turn-based combat encounters.

Arma Tactics is a turn-based close-combat strategy game, where you take control of a four-member Special Forces team. There are no given strategies, rails to move on, or paths to follow; it‘s up to you to decide how you will play through both the story-driven missions and generated missions with randomized objectives.

Why similar: Strategy 36.5%, Tactical 28.7%, Turn-Based 21.5%, Military 12%, Action 1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that brings the realistic military feel of the Arma series to a squad-level format.

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: Tactical 27.7%, Strategy 23.5%, RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%

Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre.

Why similar: Strategy 27.4%, RPG 21.2%, Tactical 17.4%, Tactical RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based 9.6%

The Tactical RPG classic returns! FRONT MISSION 3: Remake is the third chapter in the iconic series beloved by fans worldwide.

Why similar: Strategy 33.5%, RPG 28.3%, Tactical 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Military 9.4%

Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.7%, Turn-Based 20.3%, Strategy 19.3%, Tactical 19%, RPG 18.7%

Commander, your strike team is to dive deep into the contaminated city of Sun Stone and get some answers before the mysterious deadly plague spreads . Good luck Commander!

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 43.8% ★, Tactical 22.6%, Strategy 12.8%, Military 9.5%, Simulation 4.7%

Experience the sequel to the Role-playing Real Time Strategy Hit!

Why similar: Strategy 50.7%, RPG 39.1%, RTS 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is a standalone entry of the beloved tactical RPG series set in the world of The Legend, generations after its events. You will lead a Viking hero, wield Rune Magic, command Valkyries, and defend the northern lands of Endoria from an undead invasion.

Why similar: Strategy 30.2%, RPG 28.9%, Tactical 15.8%, Turn-Based 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%

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 43.9% ★, Tactical 25.7%, Strategy 12.7%, Military 11.3%, RTS 4.4%

Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, Tactical 34.7%, RTS 12.5%, Military 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake is an immersive, tactical turn-based RPG, placing you in command of the awe-inspiring Wanzers – powerful military machines.

Why similar: Strategy 34%, RPG 23.6%, Tactical 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Military 9.9%

Large-scale battles have become a vestige of the past, depleting resources of conflicting parties. Settled space, where welfare and order had reigned, has become a cemetery for dead ships which is flooded with pirates and adventurists.

Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, RPG 33.4%, Tactical 26.1%

The battle between light and chaos comes to a head in this remake of legendary Strategy RPGs Langrisser I and Langrisser II.

Why similar: Strategy 47%, RPG 37.4%, Turn-Based 6%, Tactical RPG 5.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 3.4%

FRONT MISSION 2: Remake preserves the mature story, strategic turn-based combat, and Wanzer customization options of the original.

Why similar: Tactical 36.8%, Strategy 26%, RPG 18.7%, Military 15.3%, Action 2.4%

Widely known in small circles as AntiSquad, they are a military tactical response unit. These hardened military professionals, tired of bureaucracy, politics and serving the armed forces, have established a private paramilitary formation located in south United States.

Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Turn-Based 25.4%, Tactical 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Action 2.5%

ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre.

Why similar: Strategy 43.2%, Tactical 22%, Military 19%, RTS 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

The acclaimed strategy game from the creator of X-COM. Fight tactical battles on procedural maps against a foe that adapts to your tactics. Manage diplomacy and economy on a global scale. Research, explore, overcome. Now includes Steam Workshop support for mods!

Why similar: Tactical 34.3%, Strategy 20.4%, Tactical RPG 19.4%, RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%

A deadly new breed of human monster is on the rise, and it’s up to players to stop the infestation before it spreads. Breach & Clear: DEADline Rebirth is a new and greatly improved version of B&C: Deadline, the follow-up to Breach & Clear, the critically acclaimed hybrid tactical strategy game.

Why similar: Strategy 36.1%, RPG 21.4%, Military 20.4%, Tactical RPG 18.8%, Action 3.3%

A gritty and immersive story brought to life with the latest technology. Introducing "Real Time Tactical Battle" (RTTB), a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system. The beginnings of a new Strategy RPG, crafted by a skilled and experienced development team.

Why similar: Strategy 26.7%, RPG 23.8%, Tactical 21.1%, Real-Time with Pause 11.5% ★, Military 8.2%

Carefully plan your team's tactics in close quarters battles. Use the timeline to synchronize each door breach, grenade throw and room entry with precision. Watch your team execute your plan autonomously in epic cinematic replays. Take on challenging roguelike campaigns or standalone missions.

Why similar: Strategy 40.4%, Tactical 28.5%, Military 14.2%, Simulation 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 3.5%

Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 44.5%, RPG 26.8%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Simulation 8.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.5%

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

Why similar: Tactical 36.3%, Strategy 23.9%, Military 22.4%, RTS 13.3%, Simulation 2.7%

XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.

Why similar: Strategy 45.5%, Turn-Based 21.6%, Tactical 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Tactical RPG 3.7%

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 23.6%, Real-Time with Pause 18.3% ★, Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based 15.9%, RPG 13.8%

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: Tactical 38.4%, Strategy 30.1%, Turn-Based 15%, RPG 7.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.7%

METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.

Why similar: Tactical 22.9%, Tactical RPG 18.8%, Turn-Based 18.4%, Strategy 17.6%, RPG 12.1%

Men of War: Vietnam brings the acclaimed real-time tactics series into a new theater of war – the jungles of Southeast Asia, 1968. Experience the chaos of the Vietnam War through two story-driven campaigns that reveal both sides of the conflict.

Why similar: Strategy 50%, Tactical 29.7%, Military 9.1%, RTS 8.8%, Action 1.4%

A next-gen re-imagination of a groundbreaking 80s classic. Carrier Command: Gaea Mission brings a breathtaking combination of action and strategy elements.

Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Tactical 26.2%, RTS 9.6%, Action 5%, Simulation 3.9%

Featuring fully voiced dialogue, beautifully enhanced graphics, and countless gameplay improvements, the genre-defining tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.9%, Strategy 22.3%, RPG 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Simulation 9.9%