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2020 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 4.90 €

A turn-based tactics game set in a retrofuturistic AI research complex, where you lead a squad of four prototype units against a computer virus. Limited items and drawbacks demand careful planning across missions like defending, downloading data and destroying fabricators.

What defines Mainframe Defenders:

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

The closest matches for Mainframe Defenders are Steam Marines, Galaxy Squad and Halfway. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mainframe Defenders special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Steam Marines

95 %

2014 PC

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

A turn-based tactical roguelike where you lead a squad of marines through the decks of a besieged steampunk spaceship. Smart positioning and careful resource use decide whether you reach each level's elevator.

Halfway

Sci-fi setting

A pixel-art turn-based tactical RPG set in a future where colonizing humanity meets alien forces. You lead a squad, using positioning, cover and abilities to win grid-based battles.

Skyshine's Bedlam

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactics game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where you lead a squad of survivors and machines, manage resources and fight tough battles. Its appeal lies in harsh decisions and tactical combat.

Menace

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactical RPG from the Battle Brothers developers: you lead an elite strike force against an alien menace, equipping infantry and fielding tanks and mechs in demanding, carefully planned battles.

X-COM: UFO Defense

Turn-based combat

The legendary tactics classic pairs tense turn-based squad missions against aliens with global base building, research and tight budget management. Soldiers die permanently, and every strategic decision can save or doom humanity.

Incubation: Time Is Running Out

Turn-based combat

Turn-based sci-fi tactics where you lead a small squad of marines against mutated aliens, equipping and growing your soldiers across missions. Part of the Battle Isle series, it rewards careful positioning and ammo management.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Turn-based combat

Turn-based tactical battles against alien invaders where cover, positioning and class abilities decide the outcome. Between missions you manage your base, research and funding, and fallen soldiers are gone for good.

Xenonauts

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactics and strategy game set in the Cold War, where you run a multinational military force against an alien invasion, command squads on the ground, intercept UFOs and research captured tech. A modern homage to classic X-COM.

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