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2026PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable83 % positive24.50 €

A narrative tactical RPG set in an alternate 1930s where antigravity technology lifts New York into the sky. You assemble a crew, fight in turn-based battles and uncover dark secrets of the floating city. The game is unfamiliar, so this rating relies on the metadata only.

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Tactical depth
  • Sci-fi setting

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In short: Games like Aether & Iron

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Aether & Iron special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

93 %Match

2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified91 % positive28.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Aether & Iron: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and tactical depth.

Turn-based tactics in the Warhammer 40,000 universe: as a Magos you lead Adeptus Mechanicus tech-priests across a Necron tomb world. A dark, atmospheric game with resource management, squad upgrades and tight, punchy battles.

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Expeditions: Rome

Turn-based combat

As an ambitious legate you lead a party of Praetorians through tactical turn-based battles across the ancient Roman world. Political intrigue, consequential decisions and legion management give this historical RPG real weight.

BattleTech

Turn-based combat

Tactical turn-based combat with giant mechs where armor, heat and positioning decide battles. As a mercenary commander you manage pilots, mechs and finances through a campaign set in 3025.

Valkyria Chronicles

A party of several characters

A tactical RPG that blends turn-based planning with direct third-person control of units on the battlefield. Its watercolor look and war drama set in a fictional 1930s-style Europe make it stand out.

XCOM: Chimera Squad

Turn-based combat

A compact XCOM spin-off where you lead a squad of humans, aliens and hybrids through turn-based breach-and-clear missions in a tense city. The interleaved turn system and each agent's unique abilities make for fresh tactical decisions.

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2

Turn-based combat

You lead a squad through this turn-based tactical JRPG sequel, where a story-driven campaign unfolds around your decisions. A sharpened battle system rewards careful planning, and a new event system lets your choices shape the journey.

Banner of the Maid

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactical RPG set during the French Revolution, where you lead troops on grid battlefields and follow story scenes in salons and camps between fights. Its blend of historical setting and anime-style presentation sets it apart.

King Arthur: Knight's Tale

Turn-based combat

A tactical RPG with XCOM-style turn-based battles where you lead a band of knights as Mordred through a dark, corrupted Avalon. You rebuild Camelot, develop knights with classes and gear, and make decisions that shape the campaign.

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