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Games Like The Protagonist: EX-1

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

The Protagonist: EX-1 header art

You’re a highly trained soldier on a mission to infiltrate an alien space station that goes horribly wrong—find your team and discover the hidden truth. Upgrade, Craft, and Discover technologies, Enhance your character’s skills in this gripping turn-based tactical RPG.

Reviews: Mixed — 63% — of 35 reviews
Released: 2021-07-18
Developer: 3Mind Games
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    95% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Windows

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  11. #11 XCOM®: Chimera Squad
    90% matchMostly Positive71% of 23,227 reviews2020
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    Windows

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    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,008 reviews2018
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    88% matchNo user reviews
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    76% matchMixed65% of 51 reviews2021
    Dev: SK Team
    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive88% of 643 reviews2020
    Dev: EVC GamesPub: Versus Evil
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    74% matchMostly Positive80% of 109 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Klukva Games
    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive88% of 3,873 reviews2023
    Dev: Iron Tower Studio
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 269 reviews2022
    Dev: Foolish Mortals Games
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    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Dev: Goldhawk Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,871 reviews2021
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    Windows
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    69% matchVery Positive81% of 471 reviews2026
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  46. #46 Blackguards
    71% matchMixed62% of 3,851 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  49. #49 Tactics V: "Obsidian Brigade"
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2019
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  50. #50 Templar Battleforce
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 973 reviews2015
    Dev: Trese Brothers
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    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    The 'Nexus' stops time, giving you the power to predict every enemy move in advance. Outsmart their attacks and optimize your actions. Each turn becomes a tactical puzzle where planning and anticipation are key, rather than reaction.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 20.5%, Tactical RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Tactical 12.8%

  55. #55 Banner of the Maid
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 8,133 reviews2019
    Dev: Azure Flame StudioPub: 2P Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Banner of the Maid is a tribute to the golden age of tactical RPGs. Set in an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, commanding your army on smoke-filled battlefields and navigating the turbulent political salons of Paris to forge a heroic epic like no other.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.2%, Tactical RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Strategy 11.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

  56. #56 Ancient Frontier: Steel Shadows
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 43 reviews2018
    Dev: Fair Weather Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Steel Shadows is a standalone tactics RPG set in the epic universe of Ancient Frontier. Take command of a rag tag band of pirates and outlaws as you fight your way across the Frontier for treasure and glory. Delve into our latest turn based tactical RPG.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 19.9%, Tactical RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Tactical 11%

  57. #57 Grimshade
    67% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2019
    Dev: TALEROCKPub: Asterion Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 17.3%, Tactical RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Isometric 11.2%, Tactical 10.3%

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