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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics, Tactical.

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Dive into a top-down, turn-based strategy game with 80's sci-fi flair. Command elite soldiers in multiplayer duels on 24 maps, local hot-seat mode, or a thrilling singleplayer campaign. Master teleportation and gridless movement on the mysterious planet Anthracite.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 75% — of 55 reviews
Released: 2021-04-15
Developer: QED Games
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 3.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 93%

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    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 41.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 36%, Strategy 18.3%, Indie 4.4%

  55. #55 Space Grunts
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 78 reviews2016
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    A turn-based game on a planet outpost - with no waiting between turns! Play it at the speed of an arcade game, or take your time and think about your next step.. no matter how fast you take your turn, it might be your last!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 34.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.4%, Top-Down 12.5%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Retro 9.1%

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