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2014PC50 % positive

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.

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

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

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Best alternative overall: Bionic Dues 98% match – Runs that play out differently every time
Without combat: Robothorium 93% match – calmer, no fighting
Newest alternative: Shardpunk 90% match – released 2023

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Bionic Dues

98 %Match

2013PC84 % positive9.75 €

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.

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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.

Into the Breach

Runs that play out differently every time

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.

Space Hulk: Ascension

Turn-based combat

Turn-based tactics in the Warhammer 40,000 universe: a squad of Space Marines fights through cramped derelict ships full of Genestealers. The board game experience is expanded with RPG elements, new weapons and missions.

Star Renegades

Runs that play out differently every time

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.

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.

Shardpunk

Turn-based combat

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.

Halfway

Turn-based combat

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.

Showgunners

Turn-based combat

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.

Galaxy Squad

Turn-based combat

A turn-based sci-fi tactics game inspired by FTL and XCOM. You lead a small squad through tough fights where careful planning of resources and positioning is key.

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