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2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified82 % positive24.99 €

A turn-based roguelite RPG with lavish pixel art in which you lead a band of rebels against an overwhelming empire. Its initiative-timeline combat with knockback demands tactical thinking, and every failed run leaves you stronger.

Turn-based combat
Runs that play out differently every time
A party of several characters
Tactical depth

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The closest matches for Star Renegades are Into the Breach, Showgunners and Bionic Dues. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Star Renegades special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Into the Breach 91% match – Runs that play out differently every time
With more action: XCOM: Enemy Unknown 86% match – with combat
Newest alternative: Showgunners 87% match – released 2023

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Into the Breach

91 %Match

2018PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified93 % positive14.99 €

Compact turn-based tactics where three mechs defend cities from giant kaiju-like aliens. Every enemy attack is telegraphed in advance, so each turn plays like a tightly designed chess puzzle with roguelike runs and time-travel resets.

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Showgunners

Tactical depth

A turn-based tactics game set in a deadly futuristic reality TV show, where you lead a squad through handcrafted levels full of traps and armed enemies, with a showbiz flair and satirical tone.

Bionic Dues

Runs that play out differently every time

A turn-based tactical roguelike where you lead a squad of customizable mech pilots (Exos) through missions against glitchy, hostile robots. Loot, destroy robot facilities and prepare for the final assault.

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Runs that play out differently every time

You play an evil necromancer breaking out of his dungeon prison, commanding a horde of undead in tough turn-based battles. It mixes roguelike runs with a grim comic-style look and plenty of tactical positioning and resource planning.

Robothorium

Runs that play out differently every time

You lead a robot uprising against human rule, commanding your squad in tactical turn-based battles. Roguelike elements make each run different, so building and managing your team wisely is key.

Virgo Versus the Zodiac

Challenging difficulty

An unforgiving indie JRPG where you play Virgo, battling the Zodiacs across a galaxy. Turn-based combat with timed actions demands precise inputs and careful planning.

Shardpunk

Tactical depth

A turn-based tactics game set in a grim steampunk world overrun by rats, blending XCOM-style squad combat with Darkest Dungeon-like stress and resource pressure. You lead a small squad through dangerous missions where every decision counts.

XCOM: Chimera Squad

Tactical depth

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.

Brutal Orchestra

Runs that play out differently every time

A turn-based roguelike set in Purgatory where you lead a motley crew through tactical, position-based fights in pursuit of petty revenge. Dark humor and a quirky hand-drawn look define the experience.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Tactical depth

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.

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