/r/TurnBasedTactical
Turn Based Tactical genre - "If it doesn't look like chess more likely it isn't a turn based tactical game". They all have 4 game mechanics in common: unit organization (for example a grid, radius), positioning and movement of all units (be able to Back-stab, Flank and Bait units), turn based (or pausable to issue movement/position commands) and have a tactical battle/encounter layer with the elements above.
This Reddit is a backup of the main group. Any one is free to join https://www.facebook.com/groups/turn.based.tactical.games/
This group is about turn based tactical game GENRE that may also have a strategy layer. We are NOT about strategy games nor traditional turn based games (ex: Final Fantasy 1). Sadly many fans call our genre turn based strategy which also has games that don't have a tactical layer which isn't what we are about. We do include some sub-genres like Real Time With Pause (or Slowdown), Turn Based Rogue-likes, Tactical RPGs, Lite Wargames, Tactical Boardgames. We are about tactical decisions on a battle/encounter playing field.
Let's clear this out. They all have 4 game mechanics in common: unit organization (for example a grid, radius), positioning and movement of all units (be able to Back-stab and Flank), turn based (or pausable to issue commands) and have a tactical battle/encounter layer.
Of course there are many other mechanics but are more about what each player looks for: randomness vs deterministic, hex vs square, puzzle-like feeling vs no best solution, etc...
I like this definition: “Tactical turn-based combat is a form of combat found in games in which the combat is turn-based and emphasizes thoughtful placement and usage of the player’s units. Combat in this style is typically fought on a grid map that governs character placement and movement ranges. To succeed in battle, players must move their units into advantageous positions and use the combined power and skills of their units in order to defeat the enemy or achieve other objectives. Notable franchises that include this gameplay type include Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy Tactics, Nintendo Wars (Advance Wars), X-Com and Jagged Alliance.” Or this simple version I once read: "if it doesn't look like chess more likely it isn't a turn based tactical game"
Lets talk about them. Tips, news, anything.
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The Best Turn-Based RPGs And Strategy Games Releasing In November 2024
- Zero Orders: Tactics – November 4 [PC]
- Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch (E.A.) – November 5 [PC/PlayStation/Switch/Xbox]
- Metal Slug Tactics – November 5 [PC/PlayStation/Switch/Xbox]
- Valefor – November 8 [PC/Mobile]
- ZEPHON – November 8 [PC]
- The Adventurers (E.A.) – November 11 [PC]
- Songs of Conquest – November 12 [PlayStation/Xbox]
- Synchronicity – November 12 [PC]
- Flint: Treasure of the Oblivion – November 14 [PC/PlayStation/Switch/Xbox]
- Seer’s Gambit – November 18 [PC]
- Toads of the Bayou – November 19 [PC]
- Demiurges (E.A.) – November 20 [PC]
- Fernageddon – November 29 [PC]
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The demo of my Resident Evil-like with turn based combat is live on Steam!
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Metal Slug Tactics: 19 Minutes of Gameplay
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Warmage is now available on Steam !
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Turn Based Tactical Games out and announced this week on Steam
- New: Warmage
- New: Three Against the Odds
- New: Reaper's Odyssey
- New: The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle
- New: Mycelium
- New: Tales Of The White Knight
- Coming: Dobbel Dungeon
- New: Unity of Command II - Berlin DLC
- New: Element Warriors
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/TacticalTurnBasedStrategy/announcements/
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Top 25 Best Tactical/Strategy RPG Games of All Time That You Should Play
- #25. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
- #24. SpellForce: Conquest of Eo (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
- #23. Solasta: Crown of the Magister (PC, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S)
- #22. Tactical Breach Wizard (PC)
- #21. Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena (PS1)
- #20. Disgaea 5 (PC, PS4, Switch)
- #19. Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game (PC)
- #18. SteamWorld Heist II (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S)
- #17. Shining Force 2 (PC, Sega)
- #16. Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, PSP)
- #15. Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga (PC)
- #14. Wasteland 3 (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
- #13. Unicorn Overlord (RTWP) (PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X/S)
- #12. Jagged Alliance 3 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X/S)
- #11. Heroes of Might & Magic 3 (PC, iOS, Android)
- #10. Age of Wonders 4 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
- #9. Wartales (PC, Switch, Xbox Series X/S)
- #8. TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children (PC)
- #7. XCOM 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android)
- #6. Songs of Conquest (PC)
- #5. Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch)
- #4. Battle Brothers (PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S)
- #3. Divinity: Original Sin 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch)
- #2. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP, iOS, Android)
- #1. Baldur's Gate 3 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
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