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2020PC82 % positive38.99 €

A very complex turn-based wargame set on a procedurally generated post-apocalyptic planet, where you lead a fledgling state and juggle logistics, politics, economy and warfare. Its blend of 4X, hex-based tactics and RPG elements for leaders and officers gives it enormous depth.

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  • Deep systems to master
  • Economy and management
  • Turn-based combat
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The closest matches for Shadow Empire are UFO: Aftermath, Age of Wonders: Planetfall and Phoenix Point. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shadow Empire special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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UFO: Aftermath

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2003PC78 % positive3.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Shadow Empire: a post-apocalyptic setting, complex systems to tinker with as well as economy and management.

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.

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Age of Wonders: Planetfall

Post-apocalyptic setting

A turn-based sci-fi 4X strategy game where you rebuild a civilization from the ruins of a fallen galactic empire and fight deep tactical battles with customized units and heroes. The factions differ strongly in playstyle and technology.

Phoenix Point

Post-apocalyptic setting

A turn-based tactics game in the XCOM tradition where you lead a resistance organization against mutating alien horrors. It stands out for its free-aim shooting with targetable body parts, faction diplomacy on the world map, and enemies that evolve in response to your tactics.

UnderRail

Post-apocalyptic setting

A punishing old-school isometric RPG set in a post-apocalyptic underground subway world, built around turn-based tactical combat and highly flexible character builds. Exploration, crafting and meaningful choices shape your survival.

Zephon

Post-apocalyptic setting

Zephon is a turn-based 4X strategy game set in a grim post-apocalyptic future, where you lead survivors through disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. Tactical combat and survival decisions are at the core.

X-COM: Apocalypse

Deep systems to master

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: Afterlight

Post-apocalyptic setting

An X-COM-inspired tactical strategy RPG set on Mars: you expand colonies, research technology and lead squads through real-time-with-pause battles against aliens and rival factions.

X-COM: UFO Defense

Deep systems to master

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.

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