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2014 PC 9.75 €

A tactical squad game set on derelict spaceships haunted by ghostly enemies, where you guide a small team with pausable real-time orders. Missions are tense, lethal and reward careful planning.

What defines Deadnaut:

  • A party of several characters
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Tactical depth
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for Deadnaut are Depth of Extinction, Syndicate and Duskers. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Deadnaut special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Syndicate

A party of several characters

A cyberpunk strategy classic: you lead a squad of four cyborg agents through brutal real-time isometric missions while conquering territories, managing taxes and research on a world map for your corporate syndicate.

Duskers

Challenging difficulty

You guide a squad of drones through derelict spaceships using a command line, relying only on sensors and limited camera feeds. Its roguelike survival structure and oppressive atmosphere keep tension high.

UFO: Aftershock

A party of several characters

A squad-based tactical strategy RPG in the X-COM tradition: lead your team through an alien-ravaged Earth using real-time-with-pause combat, while researching technology and expanding your base.

X-COM: Apocalypse

A party of several characters

As X-COM commander you defend the megacity of Mega-Primus from alien invaders while dealing with gangs, cults and corporations. It blends real-time base management and economy with deep tactical squad combat, playable either turn-based or in real time.

UFO: Aftermath

A party of several characters

A tactical strategy game in the spirit of X-COM: after an alien takeover you lead humanity's survivors, research technology, manage bases and fight isometric missions against the invaders. Its bleak post-apocalyptic mood sets it apart.

Stirring Abyss

Dark, serious atmosphere

An indie squad-based tactics game where you lead a team through a Lovecraft-inspired undersea world, managing resources, sanity and tough decisions. Its mix of squad tactics, RPG elements and cosmic horror creates an oppressive atmosphere.

X-COM: Terror From the Deep

Challenging difficulty

The notoriously punishing sequel to UFO Defense moves the alien war to the ocean depths, combining base building and research with turn-based squad missions against Lovecraftian sea horrors. Its creepy atmosphere and brutal difficulty made it a cult classic.

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