/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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Top 20 Best Indie Tactical/Strategy RPG Games MASTERPIECE That You Should Play!
- #20. Caves of Lore (PC, iOS, Android)
- #19. Vestaria Saga II: The Sacred Sword of Silvanister (PC)
- #18. Wargroove (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch)
- #17. Redemption Reapers (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch)
- #16. Partisans 1941 (PC)
- #15. Stolen Realm (PC, Xbox One, Switch)
- #14. Into the Breach (PC, Switch, iOS, Android)
- #13. Horizon's Gate (PC)
- #12. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch)
- #10. Our Adventurer Guild (PC)
- #9. The Last Spell (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch)
- #8. Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch)
- #7. Wildermyth (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch)
- #6. Tactical Breach Wizards (PC)
- #5. Wartales (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch)
- #4. Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga (PC)
- #3. Songs of Conquest (PC)
- #2. Battle Brothers (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch)
- #1. TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children (PC)
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Turn Based Tactical Games out and announced this week on Steam
- Coming: Mordfield Command
- Coming: Avante! Atlantis
- Coming: Passant: A Chess Roguelike
- Coming: BYTE
- New: Crawl Tactics
- New: Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody
- New: Boardquest: Tales of Liria
- New: New Arc Line
- Coming: Inkshade
- New: The Troop - US Forces DLC
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/TacticalTurnBasedStrategy/announcements/
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25 Strategy Video Games Recommendations for the Steam Autumn Sale
- 25 – Marvel’s Midnight Suns
- 24 – Field of Glory II: Medieval
- 23 – Into The Breach
- 22 – They Are Billions (RTWP)
- 18 – Classified France ’44
- 17 – Tactical Breach Wizards
- 13 – Phantom Brigade
- 12 – Battle Brothers
- 5 – Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (RTWP)
- 3 – XCOM: Enemy Unknown
- 1 – Jagged Alliance 3
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Top NEW Turn-Based RPGs And Strategy Games Releasing In December 2024
- Beat the Humans
- Dustgrave: A Sandbox RPG
- Urban Strife
- Wartales: The Skelmar Invasion DLC
- Swordhaven: Iron Cospiracy
- Stoneshard Rags to Riches Update
- Flint: Treasure of the Oblivion
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Top 20 Best NEW Tactical, Turn Based, & Indie RPG Games That Everyone Should Play (NEW UPDATES)
#20. The Adventurers (PC)
#19. Skygard Arena (PC)
#14. Beat the Humans (PC)
#12. Urban Strife (PC)
#10. Revelatio (PC)
#7. Elin (PC)
#5. New Arc Line (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
#4. Dustgrave (PC)
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Check Out: Urban Strife
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50 Best Strategy Games For 2025
- 45 – Kriegsfront Tactics
- 25 – Ascent of Ashes (RTWP)
- 18 – Mars Tactics
- 15 – Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II
- 14 – Band of Crusaders (RTWP)
- 12 – Football, Tactics and Glory: World
- 10 – Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era
- 8 – Civilization VII
- 1 – Burden of Command
https://strategyandwargaming.com/2024/11/26/50-best-strategy-games-for-2025/
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