turn-based tactics Archives

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November 23, 2025

The Witcher 4 might be miles away, but Geralt and Ciri are honing their blades for some turn-based tactics this month

Sword of Convallaria will feature a crossover event with characters from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, starting on November 28. The event will introduce at least four iconic characters, including Geralt, Yennefer, Triss, and Ciri, with Ciri expected to be available for free. The game is a grid-based strategy title reminiscent of Final Fantasy Tactics, and players can access it without upfront costs. Each character has unique abilities, and the crossover does not have a predetermined end date. The game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its gameplay and narrative, while others criticize its gacha mechanics.

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November 23, 2025

This mech themed XCOM-like just got a gargantuan update that overhauls its campaign, redesigns its overworld, and adds personalities to pilots with ‘over 100’ unique traits

Brace Yourself Games released Phantom Brigade 2.0, an update to the mech-themed, simultaneous turn-based tactics game originally launched in 2023. The update addresses criticisms of the initial version, which included repetitive missions and basic enemy AI. Key enhancements in the 2.0 update include a reworked campaign with new maps and quests, an expanded overworld with new provinces, improved mission generation for a dynamic environment, over 100 unique pilot traits and abilities, and revamped gameplay mechanics for better tactical encounters. Early player feedback shows a positive reception, with recent Steam reviews indicating a 90% positive rating. The game is currently available at a discounted price of £12.50 until December 3.

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October 31, 2025

Warhammer 40k Dawn of War dev’s new turn-based tactics game pays homage to one of the greats, and you can try it for free

Relic Entertainment has released a new turn-based strategy game called Earth vs Mars, which is available on Steam along with a free demo. This game is the first title from Relic Labs, a label focused on experimental projects. In Earth vs Mars, players defend Earth from a Martian invasion using a weapon called the Splice-O-Tron to create hybrid soldiers. The game features over 30 campaign missions, various modes including AI challenges and online multiplayer, and draws inspiration from classic games like Advance Wars. It is currently offered at a discounted price of .79 until November 12, after which it will revert to .99.

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October 13, 2025

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a remastered version of the original tactical RPG, now available on modern platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch 2, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S, priced at .99. The game retains the narrative of political intrigue in the medieval kingdom of Ivalice, where two regent candidates vie for the throne. Players assemble a party of five heroes and navigate a tactical battlefield, utilizing over 20 job classes inspired by classic Final Fantasy archetypes. The remaster offers two gameplay modes: Classic, which is a faithful port of the original, and Enhanced, which includes animated character portraits, improved controls, and voice acting. The user interface has been updated for clarity, and localization has been refined with input from the original director. However, some features from The War of the Lions, such as certain characters and multiplayer modes, are absent. The game includes additional features like an encyclopedia called The Chronicle and a dynamic map tracking significant events. Minimum system requirements for PC include an AMD Ryzen 3 2300X or Intel Core i3-8100 CPU, an AMD Radeon RX 460 or equivalent GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 15GB of storage space. The game supports both controller and keyboard-and-mouse configurations and includes various Steam features, but employs Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.

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September 30, 2025

The 7 Most Exciting Upcoming PC Games That Should Be On Your Radar

Turnbound combines inventory management and autobattlers in PvP combat, featuring characters like Alice from Alice in Wonderland and Sun Wukong. Tanuki: Pon's Summer is a life sim and BMX racer where players deliver goods and enhance a local shrine. Raev: Kingdom on the Distant Shores allows players to manage a kingdom of anthropomorphic foxes, focusing on trade, diplomacy, and city-building. MotionRec is a 2D platformer that lets players record and replay movements to solve puzzles, set to launch in 2025. Mars Tactics is a turn-based strategy game with destructible environments and a narrative about workers uniting against capital. Outward 2 is an RPG and survival game sequel anticipated for summer 2026. Minos is a strategy game where players set traps for adventurers in a labyrinth, taking on the role of the minotaur.

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September 27, 2025

4 years after launch, card-based brawler Fights in Tight Spaces gets an expansion that adds a canine companion and an ‘all new assistant system’

Fights in Tight Spaces has released an expansion called K9 Division, introducing a canine companion named Agent K, who can engage in combat independently with various maneuvers. The expansion features a new assistant system for team-ups, two canine starter decks, and 50 new cards. It also includes a remixed story mode and new enemies. The expansion is priced at £8.50, with a 10% launch discount available until October 2, reducing the price to £7.65.

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August 16, 2025

The Smartest Strategy Game About Building A Skeleton Army Is Free On PC For A Short Time

Necroking is a new game available in Amazon Prime's free game collection, where players take on the role of a skeleton leader aiming to reclaim the dignity of the undead. The gameplay involves navigating a world map, managing resources like bones and souls, and engaging in automatic combat with strategic elements. Players can merge skeletons, recruit allies, and upgrade their units while balancing offense and defense. The game features a pixel art style and nostalgic soundtrack, appealing to both seasoned players and newcomers. Necroking is available on Nintendo Switch and PC, and free for Amazon Prime members until September 17.

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July 11, 2025

Steam Users Gifted 4 Free Games Worth Over $150

PC gamers on Steam can access four free games for a limited time, with the offer ending on July 17. The games include: 1. Battlestar Galactica Deadlock - A tactical game released in 2017, typically priced at .99, with an 86% approval rating from over 2,463 user reviews. 2. Fantasy General II - A turn-based strategy game released in 2019, usually costing .99, with an 81% approval rating from nearly 1,000 user reviews. 3. Field of Glory II: Medieval - A turn-based tactics game released in 2021, typically priced at .99, with an 85% approval rating from around 400 user reviews. 4. Caribbean Crashers - A strategy game developed by Bloxhill, usually priced at .99, with a 96% approval rating. Once downloaded, these games will remain in players' libraries indefinitely.

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June 28, 2025

Steam Makes Old-School Game Free for Everyone

An old-school game, Next Jump: Shmup Tactics, is available for free on Steam for PC users until July 1. It was developed by Post Mortem Pixels and published by GrabTheGames in 2017. The game has a “Very Positive” rating on Steam with an 81 percent approval rating. It typically costs .99. The gameplay is a blend of turn-based tactics and shoot 'em up genres, and user reviews highlight its unique combination of elements. The game experience lasts a couple of hours at most. The game's compatibility with the Steam Deck is uncertain, listed as “Unknown.”

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May 6, 2025

This game has 100 endings, and it’s pushing the creators to the brink of bankruptcy

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a visual novel and turn-based tactics hybrid developed by Too Kyo Games, a studio formed by the creators of Danganronpa and Zero Escape. Despite positive reviews and notable sales, studio CEO Kazutaka Kodaka has expressed concerns about the studio's financial future, stating that the chances of further console releases for the game are "very slim." The game features a complex narrative with an estimated 80% narrative to 20% action ratio, requiring over 130 hours for 100% completion. The production process took over five years, including a complete reboot, and Kodaka described it as a gamble where he invested his skills and money. The game is currently available on Steam for £50.