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  1. #1 Six Orders
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Slashstep
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A retro turn-based tactics game where you have to find the one simulation to save the earth from its impending death. Control your army of robots to fight TERRAs on their mission to destroy the last remaining chance of terrestrial life.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Robots 11.9%, Top-Down 8.5%

  2. #2 electric strategy
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MAKO Studio
    Windows

    A turn-based tactics game where every action costs energy. Command robots across a grid-based battlefield, transfer power between units, and help machines reclaim their will.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Robots 8.5%

  3. #3 Neath
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Cellar Door Games
    Windows

    Manipulate the turns of friend and foe alike in this Eldritch roguelike tactical RPG by the makers of Rogue Legacy. Ascend the inverted tower. Kill an indolent god. Control every "moment".

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Roguelike 11.1%, Grid-Based Movement 10.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, 1980s 9%

  4. #4 Crystal Fortress
    95% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2025
    Dev: threepointstudio
    Windows

    Defend the Crystal Fortress and its people from invading forces in this blend of Turn-Based Tactical RPGs and Tower Defense. Summon the infantry, call out the archers, deploy turrets. Use all the available tools to keep the enemies at bay!

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 22.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Top-Down 9.1%

  5. #5 Freenergy
    94% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Mir
    Windows

    Develop your robot, combine abilities. Fight in turn-based tactical mode, effectively distributing energy. Overcome all difficulties and gain freedom.

    Why similar: Mechs 28.3%, Robots 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Futuristic 7.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.6%

  6. #6 Toad Tales
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Makarychev Danila
    Windows

    "Toad tales" is a brutal mix of turn-based tactics and roguelike with RPG elements. You will encounter many different enemies, traps and dangers on your path to greatness. But being the greatest wouldn't make any sense without a challenge, would it?

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Tactical 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%

  7. #7 Zombie Blitzkrieg
    93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Tiunovsky
    Windows · Mac

    Survive against zombies in this turn-based tactical roguelike. Outsmart your enemies in fast-paced battles using different tactics. Pick rewards and power up your character to conquer increasingly challenging levels.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 19.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Roguelike 11.4%

  8. #8 Azure Infinity
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Atelier Breezen
    Windows

    Mecha × Tactics × Story! Azure Infinity is an SRPG set in a near‑future sci‑fi world. As an SRT member of the secret mercenary organization Yggdrasill, you will command the huge humanoid weapon RAIV to carry out a range of missions and confront the crisis approaching this world.

    Why similar: Mechs 19.5%, Robots 16.4%, Grid-Based Movement 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, JRPG 11.2%

  9. #9 Puzzle Tactics
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 reviews2017
    Dev: Robert Alvarez
    Windows · Mac

    Puzzle Tactics is a turn-based and grid-based tactics game played in various small levels. You play as the blue team with the goal of defeating the red team's units before losing your own. Later levels are more difficult and introduce more unit types in battle.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Tactical 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%

  10. #10 Crossed Commands: Collision
    90% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: SlightQuartz
    Windows

    Crossed Command: Collision is a 2D pixel-art strategy game. You take charge of mighty mechs to defeat formidable foes, gathering new parts to assemble your own mechs and face even tougher enemies.

    Why similar: Mechs 22.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Loot 11%

  11. #11 机战新世纪
    91% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: 焉知
    Windows

    A turn-based strategy futuristic sci-fi robot battle chess game

    Why similar: Mechs 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Robots 14.9%, Tactical 12.6%, Strategy 12.1%

  12. #12 FRONT MISSION 3: Remake
    88% matchMostly Positive74% of 314 reviews2026
    Dev: MegaPixel Studio S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Mechs 25.5%, JRPG 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Strategy 8.6%

  13. #13 Lone King
    89% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2020
    Dev: slizer88
    Windows

    An experimental game. Simultaneous turn-based sci-fi combat. Simple controls, deep gameplay inspired by chess. Designed for randomised, 10 minute, low-stress, tactical matches to make you think. Play the first chapters and the arcade mode for free. Support development with feedback.

    Why similar: Mechs 33%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Robots 11.5%, Tactical 8.9%, Strategy 8.4%

  14. #14 Into the Breach
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 21,742 reviews2018
    Dev: Subset Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.

    Why similar: Mechs 26.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Roguelike 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%

  15. #15 Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
    87% matchVery Positive82% of 1,248 reviews2025
    Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.

    Why similar: JRPG 16.2%, Grid-Based Movement 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%

  16. #16 SUPER ROBOT WARS Y
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 2,530 reviews2025
    Dev: Bandai Namco Forge Digitals Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 41.4 hrsMean: 67.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Super Robot Wars is a grid-based tactical combat RPG that brings units and pilots from a variety of anime together to battle their mutual foes. Rise, Unite, and Triumph!

    Why similar: JRPG 19.3%, Mechs 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%

  17. #17 Warriors Of Freedom
    86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Elite Gorgon Games
    Windows · Mac

    Old schooled turn based tactics game. You have an army of warriors and a leader. Pick your leader, gather up your army and fight for your freedom. You have to decide carefully as you have finite amount of everything. Prove your value.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.5%, Roguelike 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Grid-Based Movement 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%

  18. #18 Blacken Slash: Prologue
    86% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2022
    Dev: ehmprah
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience the beginnings of Blacken Slash – a tactical roguelite RPG where the items you choose define your character. Create powerful builds from an abundance of loot as you try to save a corrupted retro computer system in bite-sized tactical puzzles.

    Why similar: Loot 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Grid-Based Movement 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%

  19. #19 One-inch Tactics
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 89 reviews2024
    Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Mechs 25.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Tactical 10.8%, Grid-Based Movement 10.3%

  20. #20 Ignited Steel: Mech Tactics
    84% matchMostly Positive72% of 88 reviews2022
    Dev: YokaicadePub: Meteorbyte Studios
    Windows

    Ignited Steel is a mech roguelike turn-based-tactics game. Manage a team of overheating old-tech mechs, more heat means more vulnerability and damage! Unravel the galaxy’s story as you travel from node to node, improving your mechs, acquiring new pilots, and defeat the sentient A.I. overlord!

    Why similar: Mechs 26.5%, Grid-Based Movement 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%

  21. #21 STARBITES
    83% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: IKINAGAMESPub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows

    The story of a girl's growth and adventure on a vast desert planet, "Bitter."

    Why similar: Mechs 17.6%, Robots 16.1%, JRPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%

  22. #22 Super Robot Wars 30
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 6,369 reviews2021
    Dev: Bandai Namco Forge Digitals Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 58.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    30 years on, the battle for our world's future continues. Super Robot Wars is a tactical RPG that brings characters and robots from a variety of mecha anime together to battle their mutual foes.

    Why similar: Mechs 27%, JRPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Robots 11.1%

  23. #23 ARC SEED
    81% matchMostly Positive77% of 90 reviews2025
    Dev: Massive Galaxy Studios
    Windows

    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.

    Why similar: Mechs 26.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Robots 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%

  24. #24 Ant Attack!
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Caveweasel
    Windows · Linux

    A turn-based strategy game where you use different species of ants to best another colony

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 21.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Strategy 12.2%

  25. #25 Vactics
    81% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: The Lemur Conspiracy
    Windows · Mac

    Build the mech to fight against robotic Vactics in tactical chess-like combat. The war is already over and the heroes of the city have fallen. Take on a new randomly generated challenge every time you play and join with the citizens to fight for a better future.

    Why similar: Mechs 19.9%, Robots 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Tactical 14.7%, Roguelike 9.9%

  26. #26 FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake
    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 649 reviews2023
    Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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: Mechs 34.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Futuristic 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Strategy 8.7%

  27. #27 Apes Warfare
    78% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: GigaQuests
    Windows · Mac

    APES WARFARE is a fast paced turn based tactics game inspired by classic strategy titles like Advance Wars. Build your army, capture key positions, and counter enemy units across dynamic battlefields. Play the solo campaign or challenge players worldwide in competitive online multiplayer.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Tactical 11.5%

  28. #28 Rhea of the Remnant
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MushroomShoes
    Windows

    Rhea of the Remnant is a mech Tactical RPG in which you command a small number of allies to defeat a large number of enemies.

    Why similar: Mechs 35%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Robots 8.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%

  29. #29 Death Ring: Second Impact
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 163 reviews2025
    Dev: Rouge Mecha
    Windows

    Death Ring: Second Impact is a turn-based Roguelite strategy game. As the commander of the "Griffin" squadron, you must lead your Mechas and Pilots to resist the threat of mutated monsters and approaching to the secrets hidden behind the Death Ring.

    Why similar: Mechs 25.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Robots 8.9%

  30. #30 Divine Combat
    79% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: Primordial Pistols
    Windows

    Divine Combat is a turn-based strategy game wherein you lead a team to victory against another team. The fights are in top-down view on a grid, much like similar turn-based unit management games. There is no penalty for losing.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 26.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Strategy 9.4%

  31. #31 Celestial Project
    78% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2022
    Dev: KumaPaw
    Windows · Mac

    "Celestial Project" is a Roguelike WarChess game. It is the first game of the story "Celestial". Command the special operations forces, resist and study unknown alien creatures from space, defend the five starship civilization spacecraft under construction on earth, and retain human kindling!

    Why similar: Mechs 27.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Roguelike 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%

  32. #32 braverBOTS
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AJRPG
    Windows

    braverBOTS is a turn-based strategy game like no other. Assemble a team from your fleet of BOTS, battle and defeat opponents in short online matches, and become champion of the Galactic BOTS League.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Robots 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Grid-Based Movement 12.5%

  33. #33 Celestial of Dolls
    76% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: KumaPaw
    Windows · Mac

    Lead a humanoid squad from a roaming settlement base into a Dyson megastructure built by runaway AI under a binary star system. Fight the AI Guards, the Empire, and the Humanoid Cult, use Scarlet Particles and terrain tricks, and escort Io to rewrite civilization’s fate.

    Why similar: JRPG 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Mechs 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Strategy 11%

  34. #34 Critical Move
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PhotoniusPub: Photonius Games
    Windows

    "Critical Move invites you to a grid-based battlefield where strategy meets speed. Plan your moves, claim power-ups, and outmaneuver opponents in a fast-paced tactical showdown. Perfect for players seeking a mix of strategy and action. Become the master of the arena!"

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Tactical 13.8%

  35. #35 BATTLETECH
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 32,635 reviews2018
    Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Mechs 45.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Tactical 8.7%, Robots 8.2%

  36. #36 Auto Arena
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BATTLE LAB
    Windows

    Auto-battler where you build a mech and have it fight robots in the arena. Buy new weapons, upgrade your mech, and find the best combinations and strategies in order to become the tournament champion!

    Why similar: Mechs 27.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Roguelike 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Robots 8.6%

  37. #37 Falinere Fantasy
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Falimancy Interactive
    Windows

    Falinere Fantasy is a turn-based RPG Dungeon Crawler played via Twitch Chat. Your viewers can change between 8 different classes (Alchemist, Bard, Crystalsmith, Druid, Rogue, Solicitor, Warrior, and Wizard) and run through dungeons, leveling up and gaining skills as they traverse the land.

    Why similar: JRPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, 1990's 8.5%

  38. #38 Mecharashi
    72% matchMixed69% of 1,359 reviews2025
    Dev: BlackJack StudioPub: HK TEN TREE LIMITED
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Mecharashi is a mecha-themed tactical turn-based game. The game adopts a unique part-destruction combat system, where you can assemble mechas however you want, equip a wide selection of weapons, and choose your favorite pilots to engage in battle.

    Why similar: Mechs 31.1%, Robots 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Strategy 8.1%

  39. #39 Mercenaries Blaze
    74% matchMostly Positive76% of 573 reviews2021
    Dev: ESQUADRA,inc.Pub: Flyhigh Works
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    “Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Grid-Based Movement 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, JRPG 11.6%

  40. #40 Unbox Tactics
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: cukuto
    Windows

    Unbox Tactics is a rogue-like, turn-based tactical game where you command a team of characters, each unboxed with unique skills and abilities. Strategically plan your moves and assemble the ultimate party as you take on intense, tactical battles.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 15.5%, Mechs 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%

  41. #41 Firefrost
    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Isabelle Fougner AxrupPub: Studio Hemvist
    Windows

    Firefrost is a turn-based combat game about snow clearing. Use your flamethrower to burn through the snow, your enemies, and reach soup. Upgrade your flamethrower to unlock new tactical options. If you die, just get up again, no progress lost. Chase the SSoup rank, unlock more upgrades.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 25%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%, Tactical 9.7%

  42. #42 Theia: Tower Of Soul
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 上海吉蒂恩科技发展有限公司
    Windows

    This is a deck-building card strategy game based on the core gameplay of Rock, Paper, Scissors. With its unique rules, combined with strategic elements such as the RPS result, weapons, and elemental advantages, it offers random & endless strategic depth and, guaranteeing an unprecedented experience.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Top-Down 11.2%, Tactical 10.8%

  43. #43 Bweh
    71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: mrcringedk
    Windows

    Top-down turn-based tactical shooter

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.8%, Tactical 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.5%, Minimalist 8.8%, Top-Down 8.4%

  44. #44 ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: EMINA STUDIO
    Windows

    A tactical roguelike deck building game. Recruit elite mecha pilots, deploy drones and cast commands. Master your ACE mechas while collecting unique cards and chips in battles, and form your own build for total battlefield dominance.

    Why similar: Mechs 27.2%, Robots 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Roguelike 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%

  45. #45 Cube Hero
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MATTGRV
    Windows

    Cube Hero is a simple puzzle roguelike deckbuilding game. Build your own powerful deck and defeat your enemies! There are always new enemies, cubes, treasures, and events waiting for you!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Tactical 12.3%, Roguelike 12.2%

  46. #46 GeneWars
    71% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2023
    Dev: Maker製造機Pub: RMAsia
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Gene Wars is a WarSong(Langrisser) like turn-based game . You will lead the army of cells to fight for the jihad of creating life. Train soldiers and characters, master the combat between arms and defeat the enemy on the battlefield!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, JRPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, Tactical 13.4%

  47. #47 General
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Meilocon
    Windows

    This is a classic strategy tactics game where you will play as a young general of the kingdom, leading the remaining soldiers to break through enemy lines and bring back critical intelligence to your homeland.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Strategy 13%, Minimalist 12.9%

  48. #48 CGA Trek
    68% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Classyk Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cyan Alert! Set your eyeballs on stunned because it's time for CGA Trek! Your continuing mission is to seek out and destroy an invading fleet of warships in this modern homage to the classic turn-based strategy "Trek" game that originated on mainframe computers in the 1970s.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 20%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, 1980s 14%, Minimalist 13%

  49. #49 仙途
    70% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2023
    Dev: 半醉的蜗牛
    Windows

    Taoist friend, come and cultivate immortals together! This game can create unique characters at the beginning. We have an original breakthrough system, with a plethora of mind techniques ! Unique soul system, all non boss monsters can be captured and captured to obtain souls!

    Why similar: JRPG 24.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

  50. #50 Assault On Sector 12
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Balteika Games
    Windows

    A turn-based, squad-focused tactical defense game where your squad holds the line against advancing enemy waves.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Tactical 15.4%, Top-Down 11.7%, Strategy 10.7%

  51. #51 WASD in the West
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Golden Gecko
    Windows

    WASD in the West is a roguelike where your reflexes and mind are essential. Join José, a bounty-hunting gecko, in a wild world full of dangers and rewards. Do you dare to face it?

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Roguelike 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, Strategy 10.9%

  52. #52 Stellar Raiders
    67% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2026
    Dev: Five Head Games
    Windows

    Stellar Raiders is a turn-based tactics roguelike where you lead a crew of space pirates, raid enemy ships, and grab as much loot as you can before making your escape.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.5%, Roguelike 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Tactical 8.8%

  53. #53 Bionic Dues
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 993 reviews2013
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Bionic Dues is a tactical, turn-based roguelite with mech customization. Out-think wide-ranging tactical situations featuring robots with bad GPS, terrible aim, insecurity, a lack of focus, a tendency to backstab, and dozens of other maladies to exploit.

    Why similar: Mechs 22.3%, Roguelike 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Robots 11.3%, Strategy 11%

  54. #54 Hero Tower
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Inner Realm StudiosPub: TheGamesFortress
    Windows

    Play as the Hero as he is dropped into the Hero Simulation Machine MKI and take-on a tower full of puzzles and monsters. Equip a variety of tools and weapons found in chests on each floor, that have limited uses and reset every floor, giving each one a unique challenge.

    Why similar: Mechs 24.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Tactical 11.4%

  55. #55 Hex of the Lich
    68% 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: Tactical 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Roguelike 14.5%

  56. #56 Prowl
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: jeoum
    Windows

    Prowl is a fast, turn-based roguelite where combat plays out through patterns. Pick an animal. Modify its attacks and movement, manipulate the board, and outplay overwhelming odds one tile at a time.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Grid-Based Movement 16.1%, Roguelike 12.3%, Strategy 8.6%, Top-Down 8.6%

  57. #57 Chaos Galaxy
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 296 reviews2020
    Dev: Han ZhiyuPub: ChaosGalaxyStudio
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A pixel-art turn-based Galaxy total war game. You can select 14 factions, 61 heroes, hundreds of warships and mecha, and command multiple fleets to carry out grand strategic operations on the map of the galaxy.

    Why similar: Mechs 30.9%, Robots 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, JRPG 11.4%

  58. #58 Ground Breakers
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 56 reviews2016
    Dev: UnitedIndie
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Battle with robots on dynamic, randomly generated battlegrounds, as you attempt to take on the world in this unique turn-based strategy game.

    Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Robots 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%

  59. #59 FRONT MISSION 2: Remake
    66% matchMixed60% of 320 reviews2024
    Dev: Storm Trident S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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

    Why similar: Mechs 29.2%, Robots 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Tactical 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%

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    Dev: PiPiDog
    Windows

    "Vicious Star" is an engaging turn-based strategy game, thrusting you into the role of a village guardian fighting intense battles. Within the game, you'll assemble your team, mixing and matching various characters and runes, and deploying unique skills to obliterate the monsters menacing your home.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.8%, Loot 23.5%, Roguelike 15%, Strategy 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

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