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2016PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified80 % positive14.99 €

A retro sci-fi strategy RPG where you build up an ancient starbase and lead capital ships with quirky officers in turn-based battles against an alien threat. The blend of base building, exploration and tactical combat in pixel art makes it stand out.

  • Turn-based combat
  • Sci-fi setting
  • A party of several characters
  • Pixel art

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Dungeon of the Endless

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2014PEGI 7PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable87 % positive11.39 €

Brings what grabs you about Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander: a party of several characters, pixel art and a sci-fi setting.

A tense blend of roguelike and tower defense where you guide a small squad of stranded survivors through procedurally generated floors. You split scarce power between rooms and build defenses before hauling the crystal to the exit, so every door you open is a gamble.

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Monster Sanctuary

Turn-based combat

Monster Sanctuary blends monster collecting and training with Metroidvania exploration in a 2D pixel-art world. Its turn-based 3-vs-3 battles reward smart team composition and skill trees, while monster abilities unlock hidden areas of the map.

Crystal Project

Turn-based combat

You are dropped into a huge open world with little hand-holding, collecting crystals, unlocking classes and freely building your party. Discovery is the heart of it, as new abilities gradually open up areas that were previously out of reach.

Gunslugs: Rogue Tactics

Turn-based combat

A pixel-art turn-based tactics roguelike where you lead an elite squad against the Black Duck Army. Sneak up on enemies, exploit patrol routes, or fall back on heavy firepower when stealth fails.

Pixel Piracy

Strong character progression

As a pirate captain you recruit a crew, upgrade your ship and sail a 2D pixel-art world, raiding, trading and fighting to survive. The mix of sandbox freedom, crew management and quirky humor defines it.

The Desolate Hope

Sci-fi setting

An indie genre mash-up: a platformer on a space station, 8-bit overhead dungeon crawling in arcade simulations, and JRPG-style turn-based boss fights against viruses. Upgrades and collecting tie the styles together.

Another Crusade

Turn-based combat

A Super Mario RPG-inspired adventure with turn-based battles where well-timed button presses boost attacks and defense, paired with platforming-style exploration through a fantasy world.

Steven Universe: Save the Light

Strong character progression

You lead Steven and the Crystal Gems through a turn-based party RPG that feels like an extended episode of the show. Timed button presses during attacks keep fights lively, while the humor and warm cartoon look carry the adventure.

Hylics 2

Distinctive, stylised art style

A surreal indie RPG with a handmade clay-and-collage look, where Wayne and his crew fight in turn-based battles and use a dodge-roll and air-dash to find hidden secrets. Its absurd humor and strange soundtrack make it unmistakable.

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