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Sid Meier's Civilization V
Strategy 21 September 2010
An extensive turn-based strategy game that came out as the fifth installment in the Civilization series, a popular franchise created by Sid Meier. Sid Meier's Civilization V was developed by Firaxis Games Studios supported by the publishing company Take Two Interactive. In accordance with the tradition of the series, player becomes the leader of a selected nation and leads it throughout a period of several thousand years.
Colony Ship
RPG 09 November 2023
Tactical isometric RPG in dystopian science fiction from the creators of Age of Decadence. In Colony Ship we travel inside a huge ship sent from Earth with a long forgotten mission. We learn the history of the ship and its inhabitants and make difficult decisions.
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
RPG 20 August 2015
A sequel to the turn-based RPG from Harebrained Schemes, based on a table-top role-playing game created in 1989 by FASA Corporation. The game is set in a world of future, combining cyberpunk with fantasy elements. Hong Kong of the year 2056 is a city known for tranquility and prosperity, although its outskirts still remain among the most dangerous places on earth.
Baladins
RPG 15 May 2024
A fantasy RPG, in which we play as the titular baladins, trying to entertain a certain dragon. Baladins is playable in singleplayer, though the game was created with co-op in mind. A single session of the game was designed to last about an hour.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPG 10 November 2020
Yakuza 7: Whereabouts of Light and Darkness is an action game which is the next installment of the popular Yakuza series. This time, instead of going to Tokyo, the players go to Yokohama, where they take control of the new protagonist - Ichiban Kasuga.
Total War: Medieval II
Strategy 10 November 2006
The next installment in a strategy game franchise from Creative Assembly. The game is set in the period of years 1080-1503, once again taking the players into the Medieval period. The developers did their best to faithfully recreate the epoch, including economy, trade, and political relations. Players can choose from 21 playable nations that differ in more than appearance, but also preferring various combat tactics.
Empire of Sin
Strategy 01 December 2020
Paradox Interactive's strategy to lead a mafia organization in Chicago in the age of Prohibition. In Empire of Sin, a player must both manage the economic side of criminal activity and command gangsters in turn-based tactical battles. The production is developed by the Romero Games studio, headed by the famous John Romero.
Total War: Rome Remastered
Strategy 29 April 2021
Remaster of the 2004 cult classic Rome: Total War, improving and making the game more accessible to new audiences. Once again we take on the role of leader of one of the many available factions, trying to conquer Rome and become Emperor.
Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness
Strategy 02 May 2013
Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness is a stand-alone expansion for the hit strategy game, Might & Magic: Heroes VI. It was developed by Virtuos, a studio known for their achievements in computer graphics (they co-created NBA 2K13, MLB 2K13, and Generator Rex: Agent of Providence, among others). Shades of Darkness introduces a new faction to the game, the Dungeon. The expansion also adds two new campaigns in which we control Raelag, a dark elf.
Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate
Strategy 14 November 2006
The first official expansion for Heroes of Might and Magic V. The add-on was developed by Russian studio Nival Interactive. The most important new addition in the Hammers of Fate expansion pack is a new race, the dwarves, who actively join the conflict in the world of Ashan. The new race not only adds their legendary combat skills to the gameplay, but a rich set of spells as well. A story campaign consisting of 15 large missions is related to the dwarves.
BattleTech
Strategy 24 April 2018
BattleTech, developed by Harebrained Schemes studio, known for Shadowrun, is a tactical battle game, which is a refreshed edition of a game released for PC in the 80s, as one of the first games by Westwood (Command & Conquer). The work was overseen by Jordan Weisman himself – the developer of the acclaimed series, MechWarrior, as well as the original BattleTech tabletop from 1984.
XCOM: Chimera Squad
Strategy 24 April 2020
Spin-off a series of tactical turn-based strategies. In the XCOM: Chimera Squad, we take control of the squad consisting of people and aliens, whose task is to keep order in the metropolis known as City 31. The action takes place 5 years after XCOM 2.
Crown Wars: The Black Prince
Strategy 23 May 2024
A turn-based strategy with RPG elements set during the Hundred Years' War. Crown Wars: The Black Prince has us playing as a glory-seeking noble, who ends up facing a mysterious, evil cult.
The Banner Saga 2
RPG 19 April 2016
An RPG developed by the Stoic Games studio, and a sequel to the original 2014 The Banner Saga. The game's story follows the events of the first installment and takes us back to a fantastic realm inspired by Scandinavian mythology, where we take control of a caravan of men and giants, trying to survive the end of the world. The essential element of the title are the turn-based battles, characterized by simple rules, but also by a tactical depth.
Deltarune: Chapter 1
RPG 31 October 2018
An unusual two-dimensional RPG by Toby Fox, referring to the iconic Undertale. In Deltarune, we find ourselves in a new but similar world and face the challenges of the Dark Land, fighting in turn-based battles or disarming enemies in unconventional ways.
Skald: Against the Black Priory
RPG 30 May 2024
An oldschool RPG game with a turn-based combat system, inspired by Cthulhu mythology and 8-bit games from the Commodore 64 computer. In Skald: Against the Black Priory we control a 6-person team of heroes. Our characters must face various threats out of this world.
Moonstone Island
Adventure 20 September 2023
An adventure game with RPG and life sim elements. Moonstone Island is set in a fantasy world of floating islands, which the player explores, learns its secrets and faces threats hidden within.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis
RPG 07 September 2023
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is a spin-off/remake of sorts, adapting the story of Final Fantasy VII and other projects in its world, such as Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII, Crisis Core, Dirge of Cerberus and Advent Children.
Total War: Shogun 2
Strategy 15 March 2011
Seventh main installment in the popular series of strategic games and the sequel to Shogun: Total War. Once again, the action takes place in the 16th century in feudal Japan. You take control of one of the clans and begin making efforts to be honored with the privilege of ruling the whole country as the new shogun. To accomplish that goal you need to manage diplomacy, military operations and economical development of your territories.
Songs of Silence
Strategy 04 June 2024 (early access since 04 June 2024)
A hybrid of a turn-based 4X strategy and an RTS, with RPG and card game elements. Songs of Silence takes place in a fantasy world torn apart by war, with the player leading one of the warring factions to lead it to victory.
Balatro
Puzzle 20 February 2024
A roguelike card game loosely based on the poker rules. Balatro has us participate in solo card duels, gradually unlocking new card decks and joker cards with unique abilities and effects. The game offers a story campaign, as well as various single challenges.
Summoners War
RPG 17 April 2014
Summoners War is a turn-based role-playing game with strategic elements, designed for mobile devices, production of Com2uS studio. The player gets a village under his care, where he can create his own monster base.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
Strategy 29 August 2017
An expansion to XCOM 2 developed by Firaxis Games. Its story focuses on the titular Chosen – a new type of agents working for ADVENT, who try to capture the leader of the XCOM group. To achieve this, those merciless specialists kidnap his followers and torture them to gather valuable information. They are so effective that they can even affect the strategic layer and destroy our global operations.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
RPG 29 July 2017
The eleventh major installment of the popular jRPG series by Square Enix. The action of Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time takes place in a fantastical land of Lotozetasia, while the player assumes the role of a inhabitant of the Ishi village. On his 16th birthday, he discovers that he is an incarnation of a hero who saved the world from annihilation many years ago. Since then, the youngster’s life takes a radical turn, and his further fate is uncertain.