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

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Lead your Space Commandos in a revival of turn-based squad tactics inspired by UFO/XCOM and Aliens. Utilize in-depth skill & combat systems in multiple game modes, including a full campaign. Discover the truth behind the demise of colony MC83-A and join the USC in defending humanity!

Reviews: Mixed — 67% — of 242 reviews
Released: 2024-07-18
Developer: Angry Cat Studios
Publisher: Firesquid
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive81% of 5,852 reviews2026
    Dev: Goldhawk InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Wage a global war of resistance against an alien invasion. Command turn-based tactical battles, build a network of covert bases, directly control your fighter wings, and achieve strategic victory in a simulation of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior foe.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 18.3%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%

  2. #2 MENACE
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 13,728 reviews2026
    Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 18.2%, Strategy RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%

  3. #3 Templar Battleforce
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 984 reviews2015
    Dev: Trese Brothers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    An addictive mix of strategic combat and army building, with the precision of an RPG. Design your squad members' exact build of equipment and talents to create unique fireteam combinations. Step into the pilot suit of a Leviathan mech, lead the Templar Knights in turn-based tactical warfare.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 18.3%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Difficult 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%

  4. #4 Ultimate Space Commando
    95% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: Creatio 49Pub: Angry Cat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    USC is a turn-based, top-down view tactics game in which you control the crew of a stranded recon vessel in a "first contact war" for survival, featuring a detailed combat system with RPG elements, fully interactive randomized maps, unique weapons and gadgets, crafting, and custom multiplayer modes.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 42.4%, RPG 29.5%, Strategy 28.1%

  5. #5 Xenonauts
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 5,076 reviews2014
    Dev: Goldhawk Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Tactical 11.8%

  6. #6 Quasimorph
    93% matchVery Positive83% of 8,316 reviews2026
    Dev: Magnum ScriptumPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Take on a role of a hardened PMC fighter in a dark turn-based cyberpunk RPG. Engage in unforgiving combat, manage your ship and pile up the bodies of your clones to unravel the dark mystery behind threat to all life.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Difficult 10.1%, Procedural Generation 9.9%

  7. #7 Galaxy Squad
    94% matchMostly Positive74% of 432 reviews2019
    Dev: Kazakov Oleg
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Galaxy squad is a hardcore turn-based tactical roguelike, inspired by FTL and XCOM.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Space 12.1%, Tactical 10.4%

  8. #8 Spaceland: Sci-Fi Indie Tactics
    92% matchMostly Positive77% of 413 reviews2019
    Dev: Tortuga Team
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Incredibly dynamic turn-based strategy, reviving the traditions of the old school tactics. Lead a team of the most desperate fighters, destroy alien monsters and uncover the secrets of the lost planet.

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Tactical 11.7%

  9. #9 Recon Control
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 146 reviews2021
    Dev: Dmitry KozlovPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Recon Control is a turn-based strategy and 2D platformer hybrid focused on combat. Lead your special operations squad through a set of challenging and deadly missions.

    Why similar: Military 22%, Turn-Based 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%

  10. #10 Element Space
    91% matchMixed55% of 296 reviews2019
    Dev: Sixth VowelPub: Inca Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Year 2199. Assemble an elite crew and make allies to combat a shadowy organization threatening the future of humanity. Face overwhelming odds with strategy. Make your choices and save us from extinction.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, Strategy RPG 12.3%, Tactical 11.3%

  11. #11 Tactical Troops: Anthracite Shift
    90% matchMostly Positive75% of 55 reviews2021
    Dev: QED Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 19.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%

  12. #12 Future War Tactics: SOF vs Alien Invasion – Turn-Based Strategy
    89% matchMixed61% of 157 reviews2025
    Dev: QuadCom InteractivePub: Brightika, Inc.
    Windows

    Future War Tactics: SOF vs Alien Invasion - a turn-based strategy where you command SOF forces against an alien threat. Investigate disappearances, fight the invaders, and uncover the mystery. Every decision affects the fate of humanity.

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  13. #13 Tactical Combat Department
    89% matchMixed62% of 118 reviews2022
    Dev: LukasHPub: Render System
    Windows

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  14. #14 Beat the Humans
    88% matchMostly Positive77% of 66 reviews2025
    Dev: Dochungryest
    Windows

    Beat the Humans is the turn-based tactical strategy game. Here you lead an army of aliens against invaders from the human race. Collect your squad, protect planets, strengthen your army with equipment and look for allies if you want to survive and win.

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  15. #15 Shadow Empire
    87% matchVery Positive84% of 1,961 reviews2020
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 77.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    85% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,749 reviews2026
    Dev: Don WilkinsPub: Maverick Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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  19. #19 Veterum
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    Dev: Crasleen Games
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    Turn-based tactical strategy with a detailed combat system and interactive environment. Explore the open world, complete quests, search for rare artifacts. Lead the last army of the Order of the Gatekeepers and stop the coming chaos!

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    Dev: Signal Space LabPub: Wild Hog Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Turn-based tactics meets real-time choices. Control each moment of combat: react to enemy fire, aim your shots, and interrupt enemies on-the-fly. Transform a trio of ragtag civilians into seasoned soldiers - and escape the alien timeloop.

    Why similar: Military 16.7%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Strategy RPG 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%

  21. #21 Urban Strife
    82% matchMostly Positive70% of 698 reviews2026
    Dev: White Pond GamesPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Old school TBS, post-apoc survival and RPG. Recruit deranged locals in your militia, ally local factions and fight those you hate. Haul loot back and rebuild your shelter, doctor your wounds, and fix your guns. People need feeding, booze needs brewing and there is an end of the world to enjoy.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 21%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%

  22. #22 Mech Armada
    83% matchVery Positive81% of 700 reviews2022
    Dev: Lioncode Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Create and command custom Mechs to outmaneuver The Swarm in this post-apocalyptic tactical turn-based rogue-lite. Leverage the terrain, learn each Mech's unique skills and use strategy and resources to survive an ever-changing series of battles to give humanity hope.

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  23. #23 Battle Brothers
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 28,918 reviews2017
    Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 94.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

    Why similar: Military 16%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Strategy RPG 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%

  24. #24 Classified: France '44
    81% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,040 reviews2024
    Dev: Absolutely GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?

    Why similar: Military 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%

  25. #25 Ruin Raiders
    82% matchMixed67% of 88 reviews2021
    Dev: OverPowered TeamPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Ruin Raiders is a turn-based tactical roguelike where you command customizable squads on a one-way journey into the ruins of an ancient civilization. Master turn-based combat, craft new technologies, and dive into ever-changing ruins to unveil the past!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 15.9%, Military 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Difficult 9.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%

  26. #26 Warhounds
    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 904 reviews2026
    Dev: Everplay DMCCPub: Brightika, Inc.
    Windows

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  27. #27 STAR WARS Zero Company™
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 22,156 reviews2026
    Dev: Bit ReactorPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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    78% matchMostly Positive81% of 88 reviews2025
    Dev: Lipsar Studio
    Windows

    Turn-based tactics & strategy about an elite mercenary squad with an old-school action-movie vibe. Command Sparta: recruit distinctive fighters, upgrade your base, run missions, and decide Africa’s future—no point-blank misses, with real ballistics.

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  29. #29 Space Cats Tactics
    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 130 reviews2023
    Dev: Mitzi Games
    Windows

    Fight nerve-wracking spaceship battles in this turn-based tactical space opera RPG! Manage your crew of feline warriors to adapt to every strategic situation and dive into a thrilling space opera story where your choices will determine your path.

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  30. #30 Ancient Frontier
    80% matchMixed66% of 133 reviews2017
    Dev: Fair Weather Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Ancient Frontier is a turn-based strategy RPG set in the far future. You command the fleet. Buy new ships, outfit them with crew and equipment, then deploy and destroy the enemy. Take control of massive fleets of capital ships and support craft as you play through two unique campaigns.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Space 10.9%, Strategy RPG 10.4%

  31. #31 Star Traders: Frontiers
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 3,816 reviews2018
    Dev: Trese Brothers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.

    Why similar: Procedural Generation 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Difficult 16.7%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Space 14.2%

  32. #32 Breach & Clear
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 2,431 reviews2014
    Dev: Mighty Rabbit StudiosPub: Gun Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Breach & Clear brings deep tactical strategy simulation to PC, Mac and Linux! Build your Special Operations team, plan and execute advanced missions, and own every angle.Choose your real-world squad -- US Army Rangers, Germany's KSK, Canada’s JTF2, UK SAS, and more -- and take on a variety of foes with different skill-sets and...

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  33. #33 Xenopurge
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 467 reviews2025
    Dev: TrapticsPub: Firesquid
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%

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    Why similar: Space 32.4%, Procedural Generation 26.6%, Tactical 22.9%, Strategy 14.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%

  34. #34 Stars in Shadow
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 838 reviews2017
    Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Turn-Based 18.8%, Space 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, Strategy 11.4%

  35. #35 Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy
    76% matchMostly Positive75% of 161 reviews2015
    Dev: Black Lab GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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  36. #36 Depth of Extinction
    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 209 reviews2018
    Dev: HOF Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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  37. #37 Phoenix Point
    73% matchMostly Positive73% of 7,210 reviews2020
    Dev: Snapshot Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    The acclaimed strategy game from the creator of X-COM. Fight tactical battles on procedural maps against a foe that adapts to your tactics. Manage diplomacy and economy on a global scale. Research, explore, overcome. Now includes Steam Workshop support for mods!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 23.3%, Procedural Generation 21.1%, Tactical 20.9%, Character Customization 17.6%, RPG 8.9%

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    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 107 reviews2025
    Dev: Autarca
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    Lead a band of space pirates and loot and pillage your way across the stars in this turn based tactical game!

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  39. #39 Chaos Front
    71% matchMixed62% of 266 reviews2026
    Dev: Han ZhiyuPub: ChaosGalaxyStudio
    Windows

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    74% matchMixed63% of 82 reviews2014
    Dev: Trese Brothers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Take command of humanity’s last survivors and rebuild an empire in the stars. In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you will have to fight to protect your people, control rival factions, and unlock lost technology.

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  41. #41 Starship Troopers: Terran Command
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 12,051 reviews2022
    Dev: The ArtistocratsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Lead the Mobile Infantry in this RTS game set in the Starship Troopers film universe. Balance your army composition with a diverse set of unit types, overcome line-of-sight and line-of-fire challenges through tactical positioning, and use special abilities to smash the Arachnid hordes!

    Why similar: Military 45.1%, Tactical 20.4%, Strategy 18.4%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Singleplayer 3.8%

  42. #42 Steam Marines
    75% matchMixed50% of 333 reviews2014
    Dev: Worthless Bums
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Steam Marines is a squad based Roguelike set on a steampunk spaceship. It features tactical play focused on positioning and careful use of resources. Built to keep you on your toes as you progress through the decks of your besieged ship while clearing enemies and trying to reach each level's elevator.

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  43. #43 Fort Triumph
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,003 reviews2020
    Dev: CookieByte Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A strategy game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with the world exploration of HOMM. Build towns, collect artifacts, improve your heroes, and influence your tactical surroundings using physics!

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  44. #44 XCOM® 2
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 109,714 reviews2016
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 62.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.

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  45. #45 Strain Tactics
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 243 reviews2017
    Dev: Touch Dimensions Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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    Why similar: Strategy 30.3%, Top-Down 29.4%, Sci-fi 22.8%, RPG 14%, Singleplayer 3.5%

  46. #46 Voidspire Tactics
    71% matchVery Positive97% of 291 reviews2015
    Dev: Rad Codex
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    An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 25.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.6%, Strategy RPG 13.5%, RPG 13%, Strategy 10.4%

  47. #47 Approaching Infinity
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 745 reviews2025
    Dev: IBOL
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Procedural Generation 17.1%, Crafting 14.7%, Space 13.8%, Sci-fi 12.6%

  48. #48 X-COM: UFO Defense
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,004 reviews2008
    Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: 2K
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 24%

    You are in control of X-COM: an organization formed by the world's governments to fight the ever-increasing alien menace.

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  49. #49 Into the Void
    73% matchMixed63% of 136 reviews2015
    Dev: Mozg Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Into the Void is a strategy RPG and exploration sci-fi game with an epic story and intense battles. Travel through space and discover the origin of a cosmic threat which destroyed Earth centuries ago. Fight or cooperate with the different factions; be a leader !

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  50. #50 Void War
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 4,044 reviews2025
    Dev: Tundra
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.

    Why similar: Space 24.2%, Difficult 22.3%, Procedural Generation 18.9%, Tactical 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.7%

  51. #51 End State
    70% matchMixed65% of 142 reviews2022
    Dev: Finger Squad
    Windows

    End State is a turn-based tactics game where you manage a mercenary company tracking down a terrorists in a war-torn country. Hire, gear up and gain experience for your mercenaries. Take on rebels and criminal gangs, do side contracts and explore Brekovia.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 14.3%, Military 13.9%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Character Customization 8.9%

  52. #52 XCOM®: Chimera Squad
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 23,483 reviews2020
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.3%, Turn-Based 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Strategy 10.9%, Sci-fi 6.5%

  53. #53 Anomaly Collapse
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 638 reviews2024
    Dev: RocketPunch Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 30.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Sci-fi 6.2%

  54. #54 Sector Unknown
    65% matchVery Positive80% of 390 reviews2026
    Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
    Windows

    Sector Unknown is a solo-developed, isometric sci-fi RPG set in a shadowy expanse of space. Begin on a desolate planet, establish a stronghold, explore space, ally with or dominate local factions, and combat a despotic organization set on ruthlessly exploiting the sector's resources and inhabitants.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 33.8%, Character Customization 32.5%, RPG 19.4%, Strategy RPG 7.3%, Space 7%

  55. #55 Trigon: Space Story
    68% matchMixed68% of 1,423 reviews2022
    Dev: Sernur.techPub: Gameforge 4D GmbH
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Trigon: Space Story sees you take command of your very own spaceship. Carry out tactical battles, defend your vessel against space pirates, and escape from enemy territory. On your voyages, you’ll face a slew of tricky decisions in your quest to uncover the mystery of the galaxy.

    Why similar: Difficult 21.3%, Space 20.9%, Procedural Generation 20.2%, Top-Down 13.1%, Sci-fi 12.5%

  56. #56 Deadlock Station
    65% matchVery Positive81% of 62 reviews2026
    Dev: Luxorix Games
    Windows

    Turn the battlefield into your ally in this tactical rogue-like with indirect controls. Assemble a unique squad, destroy the alien invaders with precise planning, and uncover the truth about the Event and the mysterious disappearance of humans.

    Why similar: Tactical 37.7%, Sci-fi 26.1%, Strategy 15.8%, RPG 15.6%, Singleplayer 4.9%

  57. #57 Final Theory
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 394 reviews2018
    Dev: Monticube
    Windows

    Final Theory is a 4X-lite turn-based strategy game where you command fleets of battleships engaged in a galactic civil war. It presents an exciting experience for both veteran players and those new to the genre. It features innovative combat mechanics but also hearkens back to some of the classics.

    Why similar: Turn-Based 24.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 9%

  58. #58 Codex of Victory
    69% matchMixed69% of 400 reviews2017
    Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: AKPublish pty ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    In this sci-fi turn-based strategy with real-time base-building elements, you’ll be defending human territories against the transhuman Augments. Expand your HQ, and manufacture and upgrade an army of advanced drones to wage interplanetary war for Humanity!

    Why similar: Turn-Based 28.5%, Space 14.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Tactical 11.3%

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