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Monster Sanctuary is a retro-inspired RPG where you collect over 100 unique monsters to fight alongside you in strategic turn-based combat. The game offers a huge world to explore and highly customizable equipment for each monster. With free DLCs and alternate music tracks, there's always something new to experience. Jump in and start your journey as a Monster Keeper now!
What we like:
Intricate teambuilding and turn-based gameplay
Huge map with many secret locations and over 100 monsters
No required grind, relies mostly on monster synergy and tactics
Highly customizable equipment and skill trees for each monster
Generous amount of content, including free DLCs and alternate music tracks
What could be improved:
Game may be too difficult for players expecting a Pokemon-like experience
Story and general progression may not do a great job of directing players towards building monster synergies
Sudden difficulty spike relative to the rest of the story may turn some players off
Experience a gripping tale of war, friendship, and sacrifice in Valkyria Chronicles 4. Take command of an intrepid squad determined to save their homeland from the Empire's wrath. With the 'BLiTZ' battle system and the stunning CANVAS Graphics Engine, immerse yourself in a world overflowing with colorful emotion. Join Squad E, and journey through a beautiful and expressive world like an interactive painting.
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Play out a Kaiju movie as the (hopelessly) outclassed military in this stylish 2D turn-based strategy game. Construct buildings and defend your city with cannon-fodder tanks, jets and more as the devastating kaiju grow in power with every attack.
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.
Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret?
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The acclaimed strategy game from the creator of X-COM. Fight tactical battles on procedural maps against a foe that adapts to your tactics. Manage diplomacy and economy on a global scale. Research, explore, overcome. Now includes Steam Workshop support for mods!
In Battlestar Galactica Deadlock™ you’ll take command of the Colonial Fleet in defense of the Twelve Colonies during the First Cylon War. Lead many different types of ships in this 3D tactical game. Every decision counts, your strategy will be vital – can you ensure mankind’s survival?
Experience an epic journey with Peony, a young magic user, and her motley crew of allies, as they navigate a vibrant world of danger, intrigue, and mystery in Fae Tactics. Engage in turn-based tactical gameplay, customize your party's magical abilities and explore a variety of colorful environments, all while collecting and summoning a wide array of powerful and unique fae creatures to aid you on your quest. Unravel secrets in any order you want and dominate your foes with strategy and skill.
What we like:
Deep combat gameplay
Rich selection of spells and monsters
Great worldbuilding and storytelling
Unique and flavorful characters
Nicely integrates side systems like cooking and crafting
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Oaken, a turn-based tactical roguelike set in the spirit inhabited world. Explore the Great Oak, gather allies and trinkets, learn to use the positioning for your advantage, choose how to upgrade your cards. Wake the spirits and save the Oak!
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Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.