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Games Like NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Roguelike, Strategy, Roguelite, Indie.

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NEXT JUMP is a turn-based, tactics Shoot 'em up. Do space-jumps on procedurally generated boards and chase the vicious Dragons who stole all the stock of Beverage from the Galaxy!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 75% — of 324 reviews
Released: 2017-04-28
Developer: Post Mortem Pixels
Publisher: GrabTheGames
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 68%

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  2. #2 Crawl Tactics
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 203 reviews2022
    Dev: icefill
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 18.4%, Tactical RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%, Strategy RPG 8.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%

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    96% matchMixed50% of 333 reviews2014
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    Why similar: Turn-Based 29.5%, Roguelike 21.1%, Tactical 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Strategy 7.8%

  4. #4 Star Renegades
    95% matchVery Positive83% of 2,997 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 24%, Tactical RPG 16.9%, Strategy RPG 13%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 10%

  5. #5 Bionic Dues
    94% 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: Turn-Based 34.1%, Roguelike 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Tactical 9.4%, Strategy 8.4%

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    93% matchVery Positive94% of 21,742 reviews2018
    Dev: Subset Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Turn-Based 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Roguelike 8.7%, Roguelite 8.5%

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    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 429 reviews2019
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    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Tactical 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Space 11.8%

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    92% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 9.9%

  9. #9 Dungeon Rushers
    91% matchMixed62% of 1,233 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Roguelite 12.8%, Difficult 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%

  10. #10 Straimium Immortaly
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2016
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Roguelite 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Difficult 15.8%, Roguelike 13.1%

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    89% matchVery Positive96% of 220 reviews2021
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 13%, Tactical RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Roguelite 9.7%

  12. #12 Robothorium
    90% matchMostly Positive70% of 368 reviews2019
    Dev: Goblinz StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Robothorium is a cyberpunk dungeon crawler with turn-based fights, where all your choices will have a direct impact on your revolution against Humankind. Deep Strategy, Crafting, Party Based management, Talents and so much more in this roguelike!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 34.8%, Roguelite 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%

  13. #13 Space Grunts
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 78 reviews2016
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Windows

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    86% matchMixed70% of 102 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows · Mac
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    Dev: Rad Codex
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    Windows · Mac
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    81% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2021
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    Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%

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    Windows
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    Dev: Intragames
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    77% matchMostly Positive73% of 560 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    74% matchVery Positive83% of 98 reviews2025
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    Windows

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  35. #35 Spaceland: Sci-Fi Indie Tactics
    76% matchMostly Positive77% of 409 reviews2019
    Dev: Tortuga Team
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,401 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    75% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2019
    Dev: Double Door Games
    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 649 reviews2023
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    70% matchVery Positive91% of 2,337 reviews2025
    Dev: Math TidePub: Thermite Games
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  40. #40 Xenoraid: The First Space War
    75% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2016
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
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    72% matchMostly Positive76% of 130 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 101 reviews2025
    Dev: Autarca
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  43. #43 Satellite Rush
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  44. #44 Grav Blazer
    74% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
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    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

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    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
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    69% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
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  47. #47 GUNFIELD
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 250 reviews2024
    Dev: Shiv
    Windows

    GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.

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    71% matchVery Positive81% of 414 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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  50. #50 Flotilla
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 239 reviews2010
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 28%

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    67% matchVery Positive83% of 135 reviews2025
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    69% matchVery Positive87% of 419 reviews2018
    Dev: Quad-Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Blast-off is a hardcore jumper/runner/shmup, where your alter ego will be a ball of anti-matter seeking to leave our Universe. Anti-matter is extremely difficult to exist in our universe, because when it contact with matter it annihilates.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Roguelite 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Space 12.8%

  53. #53 Anomaly Collapse
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 634 reviews2024
    Dev: RocketPunch Games
    Windows

    Command a squad of adorably fierce warriors in Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based Roguelite strategy game that offers a fresh twist to an old formula! Face off against otherworldly beings and uncover the dark secrets of supernatural calamities. Immerse yourself in a story where every move counts!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 28.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Roguelite 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%

  54. #54 Revolution Ace
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.3%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, 2D 2%

  55. #55 Zero Orders Tactics
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 105 reviews2024
    Dev: Pauloondra
    Windows

    🌋⚔ Terraforming + Into The Breach! An experimental puzzle strategy where you are not commanding your troops - now, you are shaping the battlefield itself! Nothing is random*, everything is predictable*, and the battlefield is changing. Every turn. By you.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Roguelite 10.6%, Roguelike 8.9%

  56. #56 Super Turbo Demon Busters!
    71% matchMixed56% of 187 reviews2017
    Dev: HeroLabs
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    STDB! is a rogue-like game about hardcore mercenaries and space marines escaping from a very cozy planet filled with monsters, nuclear fire, viruses and pixelated violence.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 15.1%, Space 8.4%

  57. #57 Heat Signature
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 7,334 reviews2017
    Dev: Suspicious Developments
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Heat Signature is a game from the developers of Gunpoint where you break into spaceships, make terrible mistakes, and think of clever ways out of them. You take a mission, fly to the target ship, sneak inside, and make clever use of your gadgets to distract, ambush and take out the crew.

    Why similar: Roguelike 22%, Space 21.5%, Roguelite 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Tactical 11.4%

  58. #58 Ether Loop
    69% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
    Dev: Moon Lens
    Windows

    Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Roguelite 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%

  59. #59 Star Saviors
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
    Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Space 8%, Difficult 5.6%

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