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2024PCSteam Deck playable83 % positive39.99 €

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.

Post-apocalyptic setting
Economy and management
Turn-based combat
Deep systems to master

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The closest matches for Zephon are Phoenix Point, Age of Wonders: Planetfall and Shadow Empire. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Zephon special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Phoenix Point

94 %Match

2019PCSteam Deck verified72 % positive23.99 €

Post-apocalyptic setting
Turn-based combat
Deep systems to master

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.

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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.

Shadow Empire

Post-apocalyptic setting

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.

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.

UFO: Aftermath

Post-apocalyptic setting

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.

Skyshine's Bedlam

A party of several characters

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.

X-COM: Terror From the Deep

Turn-based combat

The notoriously punishing sequel to UFO Defense moves the alien war to the ocean depths, combining base building and research with turn-based squad missions against Lovecraftian sea horrors. Its creepy atmosphere and brutal difficulty made it a cult classic.

Zafehouse Diaries 2

A party of several characters

You lead a small band of survivors through a zombie apocalypse, assigning tasks hour by hour. Distinct personalities, relationships and scarce resources drive tense, often brutal decisions.

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.

Raiders! Forsaken Earth

Post-apocalyptic setting

You lead a ruthless band of marauders in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, managing your gang and extorting, kidnapping and raiding in turn-based fashion. A grim blend of management, strategy and sandbox play where you are deliberately the villain.