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RESEARCH and DESTROY is a TURN-BASED ACTION GAME with local and online co-op. Take control of three brilliant scientists as you RESEARCH and develop strange new weapons and gadgets to DESTROY the Supernatural hordes that have all but crushed humanity!

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 55 reviews
Released: 2022-04-25
Developer: Implausible Industries
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Genres: Action, Casual, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 35.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 34.9%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Strategy 14.3%

  57. #57 Cannon Brawl
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 800 reviews2014
    Dev: Theresa DuringerPub: Temple Gates Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Cannon Brawl is action RTS and artillery hybrid. Pilot an airship, command powerful weapon emplacements and use the destructible terrain to out think and destroy your enemy! It's a new take on artillery strategy!

    Why similar: Multiplayer 45%, Strategy 26.8%, Colorful 16.3%, Action 11.9%

  58. #58 Spellmasons
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 1,249 reviews2023
    Dev: Octavia Blue
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Spellmasons is a magical, tactical roguelike where you customize your spells. Play solo or team up with your friends in online multiplayer, and explore a deep magic system where clever combinations yield powerfully satisfying results!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 38.8%, Co-op 28.2%, Strategy 17.9%, Multiplayer 15.2%

  59. #59 No Heroes Here
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 484 reviews2017
    Dev: Mad Mimic
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    No Heroes Here is a frantic co-op game for 1 to 4 players, available in local and online modes. Craft and use several items effectively whilst coordinating your ragtag band of non-heroes to defend castles and survive! ...Oh, as well as saving the Kingdom in the meantime!

    Why similar: Co-op 34.1%, Strategy 26.8%, Multiplayer 21.8%, Action 8.9%, Casual 8.4%

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