swap_horiz Civilization: Beyond Earth Alternatives

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Sword & Sorcery

Sword & Sorcery is a cooperative dungeon crawler with a strong narrative focus. Players create unique characters with de...

Strategy Fantasy Story Driven Dungeon Crawling

8.4 Very Good

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Rise of the Tomb Raider

Rise of the Tomb Raider continues Lara Croft's adventures, this time focusing on her search for the lost city of Kitezh....

Strategy Action Exploration Single Player

8.0 Very Good

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Fire Emblem: Three Worlds

A classic entry in the series, this title offers a robust blend of tactical combat and character development. It emphasi...

Strategy Fantasy Turn Based Character Growth

7.8 Good

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Tyranny

Tyranny is an isometric RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment, where players take on the role of a Fatebinder in a wor...

Strategy Simulation Turn Based Isometric

7.5 Good

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Into the Breach: Mobile Port

While not native to the console, if a highly optimized mobile port is available, it offers the core, brilliant puzzle-li...

Accessibility Roguelike Mobile Optimization Puzzle Solving

7.5 Good

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The Banner Saga Trilogy

This trilogy focuses intensely on narrative consequence and survival in a harsh, Viking-inspired world. Combat is turn-b...

Tactical Story Driven Turn Based Survival

7.5 Good

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The Battle for Wesnoth

A classic, sprawling fantasy strategy game that emphasizes tactical movement and unit composition across large battlefie...

Strategy Fantasy Turn Based Map Based

7.2 Good

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Into the Breach: Season Pass

While the base game is phenomenal, the Season Pass ensures access to all future content and potential mechanical expansi...

Sci Fi Turn Based Collection Roguelike

7.0 Good

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Mighty No. 9

Mighty No. 9 is a platformer featuring robotic characters with animalistic traits. While initially promising, the game s...

Strategy Action Video Game Platformer

7.0 Good

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XCOM 2 (Standalone)

A standalone purchase of the core XCOM 2 experience, perfect for players who want to dive into the tactical combat witho...

Strategy Sci Fi Turn Based Squad Management

6.8 Fair

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Warhammer 40k: Battle for Antares

This title focuses heavily on the visceral, brutal combat of the Warhammer 40k universe. It translates the feel of table...

Tactical Sci Fi Turn Based Combat Focused

6.8 Fair

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The Settlers Series (Modern Port)

For players who prefer strategy through economic mastery rather than combat, The Settlers series excels. While not a com...

Resource Management Simulation Turn Based Economic

6.5 Fair

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Wasteland 2

The predecessor to Wasteland 3, this title offers a grittier, more contained tactical experience. It excels in its atmos...

Post Apocalyptic Turn Based Narrative Tactical RPG

6.5 Fair

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Dragon Age: Origins Collection

While known for its action elements, the combat in the Origins collection features deep, tactical combat encounters that...

Strategy Narrative Fantasy RPG Turn Based Elements

6.2 Fair

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Tactics Ogre: Reconquest

A sprawling, choice-driven tactical RPG that rewards deep understanding of its complex job system and political maneuver...

Fantasy Classic Turn Based Tactical RPG

6.2 Fair

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The Banner Saga Trilogy (If Ported)

If a full port is available, this trilogy offers a dark, beautiful, and emotionally taxing journey. The strategy element...

Story Driven Turn Based Narrative Survival

6.0 Fair

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails series (Select Titles)

While not strictly a 'strategy' game, the Trails series features incredibly deep, turn-based combat systems and massive...

Strategy Turn Based Epic Narrative

6.0 Fair

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Final Fantasy Tactics (If Ported)

A classic example of the tactical RPG genre. If ported, this title offers deep job classes, complex combat grids, and a...

Strategy Turn Based Tactical RPG Class System

5.5 Average

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Civilization V

While Civilization VI is superior, Civilization V remains a highly playable and accessible entry point for new 4X player...

Turn Based Historical Empire Building Grand Strategy

5.5 Average

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Epic MegaBuilder

This title leans heavily into the 'builder' aspect of strategy. Players manage resources, construct complex infrastructu...

Strategy Management Simulation Turn Based

5.5 Average