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Frozen Synapse is a tactical strategy game where you plan your squad's orders and both sides execute their turns simultaneously. You predict enemy moves in a sleek neon-minimal look, making every round a tense, puzzle-like duel of wits.
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Turn-based tactics against an alien occupation, with permanent death for your soldiers.
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Turn-based combat
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