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2024 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch

The arcade classic Metal Slug becomes a turn-based tactics roguelite: you position your squad on grid maps, exploit dodging and chain attacks, and craft new builds each run. The charming pixel art and slapstick war tone remain intact.

What defines Metal Slug Tactics:

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

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Chroma Squad

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2015 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch

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

Five stunt actors start their own Power Rangers-style TV show, fighting in turn-based tactical battles while managing their studio and crafting gear and cardboard mechas. A funny love letter to sentai shows that blends tactics with studio management.

SteamWorld Heist

Turn-based combat

Side-view turn-based tactics where you aim shots by hand, bounce bullets off walls and use cover to board enemy spaceships with your robot crew. A charming steampunk space look, with hats as a trademark.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactics game where Mario and friends team up with zany Rabbids. Cover, team jumps and smart positioning drive both battles and puzzles across colorful, comedic worlds.

Gambonanza

Strong character progression

A chess-themed roguelike where you combine over 100 Gambits and piece synergies to build explosive combos. Every move matters and rewards clever planning.

SteamWorld Heist II

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactics game where you manually aim shots and bounce ricochets off walls for clever hits. A humorous steambot pirate crew, sea travel with naval encounters, and crew upgrades round out the adventure.

Mewgenics

Turn-based combat

You breed cats with random mutations, train them, and send them into tactical turn-based fights on chaotic adventures. Its twisted humor and the blend of breeding sim with roguelike structure set it apart.

Shogun Showdown

Distinctive, stylised art style

A turn-based roguelike set in feudal Japan where you plan positioning and attacks on a narrow battle strip and upgrade ability tiles into powerful combos. Every move needs careful thought before you face the Shogun.

Disgaea: Hour of Darkness

Turn-based combat

A comedic grid-based tactical RPG in which the demon prince Laharl leads a squad of demons and monsters through the Netherworld. It stands out for its absurdly deep level grinding, combo mechanics and irreverent anime humor.

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.

Wildfrost

Turn-based combat

A tactical roguelike deckbuilder where you lead a band of companions across a frozen tundra. Card countdown timers make combat a puzzle of careful sequencing, wrapped in a charming, quirky art style.

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