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Pathway
RPG 11 April 2019
A tactical turn-based RPG developed by the creators of Halfway. The story in Pathway is set in the 1930s and revolves around powerful ancient artifacts. The Nazis search for them, trying to beat the private collectors’ associations to it. The player takes control of a group of independent collectors – Lankford & Co – and attempts to find the ancient relics before they fall in someone else’s hands.
Super Robot Wars X
RPG 26 April 2018
Super Robot Wars X is another installment in the tactical crossover jRPG series, popular especially in Japan, in which you control giant robots. You play as characters starring in various anime series. The production was developed by B.B. Studio.
The Great War: Western Front
Strategy 30 March 2023
A strategy game with both RTS and turn-based strategy elements. In The Great War: Western Front from Petroglyph studio, we take part in operations on the Western Front of World War I, commanding troops of the Entente or Central Powers.
UFO: Enemy Unknown (1994)
Strategy 23 September 1994
A turn-based strategy game, with RPG and simulation elements, developed by Microprose. The story of UFO: Enemy Unknown takes place in an alternate reality of the year 1999, where the players take on the role of the leader of X-COM, an organization created to prevent potential alien threats. When reports from many corners of the world come in about numerous missing people, terrorized cities and hideous genetic experiments - X-COM soldiers have to move in.
Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars
Strategy 01 October 1996
A continuation to a bestselling turn-based strategy game created by Jon Van Caneghem and his New World Computing studio. Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars is set several years after the events depicted in the original game. When the ruler of Enroth, Lord Morglin Ironfist dies, a conflict over the throne breaks out between his sons.
Omerta: City of Gangsters
Strategy 31 January 2013
Strategy game with simulation and tactical elements, produced by Bulgarian studio Haemimont Games (Tzar: Burden of the Crown, Celtic Kings: Rage of War, Tropico 4 and others). The action of Omerta: City of Gangsters was set in the 1920s. Player takes the role of a young immigrant who arrives to Atlantic City with the intention of subjugating the city. The game is about developing criminal empire, including gang management, gaining new territories and expanding your influence.
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
RPG 11 November 2010
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, in some regions released as Tactics Ogre: Wheel of Fate, is a PSP remake of one of the best and most popular tactical role-playing games ever created, originally released on SNES back in the 90s. Denam Pavel is the primary protagonist in Tactics Ogre. He is the son of Abuna Prancet, and after Prancet was taken away by the Dark Knights and his home town was massacred, Denam, his sister Catiua, and his friend Vyce plan a vendetta against the Dark Knights.
Child of Light
RPG 29 April 2014
Child of Light is a 2D RPG that combines the elements of modern platformers and Japanese role-playing games. It was developed by Ubisoft Montreal, a subsidiary of Ubisoft which also collaborated in the development of Far Cry and Assassin Creed games. Child of Light tells the story of Aurora, a young girl who has to save the kingdom of Lemuria. When playing, we influence Aurora's development and witness her rough journey to adulthood.
Dual Gear
Strategy 2024
Dual Gear is a futuristic tactical game by the Thai Orbital Speed studio, which focuses on clashes led by moss troops - piloted combat robots. The player's task is to manage a team of pilots and moss equipment and command them in numerous missions.
War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Strategy 27 July 2009
A stand-alone expansion pack for War in the Pacific - a 2004's strategy game developed by 2BY3 Games. Admiral's Edition was created by Henderson Field Designs and takes the player back to the World War II period. The player takes part in the conflict between the US and Japan, which took place in the Pacific theater. In terms of mechanics, Admiral's Edition is an improved version of the original game, which offers many novelties and changes.
Shadows over Loathing
RPG 11 November 2022
A humorous RPG with minimalistic visuals resembling simple drawings. Shadows Over Loathing tasks the player with finding their lost uncle and stopping eldritch monsters from destroying the world.
Beast: False Prophet
RPG 2024 (early access since 25 October 2023)
A gruesome, grimdark fantasy RPG inspired by Carpathian legends. Beast was developed by False Prophet and tasks the player with discovering the cause of a plague driving humanity to the brink, while embracing or resisting the protagonist's powerful demonic abilities.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening
Strategy 20 July 2023
Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening is a strategy game set in Japan during the Sengoku era. Clan management, forming armies and handling the economy are all turn-based. Battles, meanwhile, take place in real-time.
The Last Spell: Dwarves of Runenberg
RPG 24 April 2024
The first expansion to the roguelite tactical RPG from 2023. The Last Spell: Dwarves of Runenberg focuses on controlling the dwarves, as well as defending their Runenberg fortress. New skills, types of weapons and powerful runestones have been made available.
Cassette Beasts
RPG 26 April 2023
Cassette Beasts is a turn-based RPG taking place on an island inhabited by monsters. We play as an adventurer trying to make his way home. To do so, he records the beasts on cassette tapes, shapeshifting into them to gain their powers.
Bloomtown: A Different Story
RPG September 2024
A jRPG inspired by Stardew Valley, Pokemon and Stranger Things series. The story of Bloomtown: A Different Story takes place in the titular town from the 1960s. We must save it from monsters coming from the Underside alternative reality. The battles in the game are turn-based.
Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage
Strategy 01 November 1996
Hybrid turn-based strategy and RTS, based on the Magic: The Gathering card game license. The player takes on the role of one of the mighty mages and ends up on the continent of Corondor, where he takes part in a war for influence with other wizards. The title has both a multiplayer Duel mode and a feature campaign in which we try to gain control over the whole land.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Strategy 12 July 2018
A classic turn-based 4X strategy game set in the Warhammer 40K universe. The game allows the players to control one of the four feuding factions fighting for control over the planet Gladius Prime. The game features an elaborate story campaign as well as a multiplayer mode.
King Arthur II
Strategy 27 January 2012
An epic strategy in which we play the role of the legendary King Arthur himself. The game was divided into two planes. The empire is managed on a turn-based map of the British Isles, and huge battles involving thousands of units are fought in real time.
Worms 4: Mayhem
Strategy 29 July 2005
Worms 4: Mayhem is the next installment of the popular series dealing with clashes armed to the teeth, intelligent, talkative and at the same time extremely funny title worms. It is worth noting that the premiere of Worms 4: Mayhem is to a large extent linked to the celebrations of the decade of the whole series.
Dragon Fantasy Book II
RPG 10 September 2013
The second part of a simple two-dimensional RPG with a turn-based combat system, inspired by Japanese classics of the genre from the times of 8-bit consoles. Both the mechanics and the setting of the game do not differ from what we could see in those games.
Unsung Story
RPG July 2024 (early access since 17 December 2020)
A tactical Japanese RPG developed by a team led by Yasumi Matsuno, the creator of such classic games as Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy XII, and Vagrant Story. The action of Unsung Story: Tale of the Guardians is set in a fantastical world torn by wars. The campaign tells us the story of the 70-year-long war, the direction of which has been set by the long forgotten warriors. The player assumes the role of one of those warriors.
Final Fantasy VI
RPG 20 April 2011
Digital reissue of the sixth part of the cult cycle Final Fantasy, originally published in 1994 on the SNES console. The plot of the game focuses on the conflict between the conquering Empire and the rebel faction of rebels who describe themselves as Returners. The title offers the largest number of playable heroes in the history of the series (14 in total) and, in addition to the typical features of fantasy, it also introduces elements of the steampunk trend for the first time.
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Strategy 24 November 2015
A mobile turn-based strategy game developed by EA Capital Games, the creators of the web-based Heroes of Dragon age, among other titles. Our task in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is to collect famous characters from the Star Wars universe and fight battles with subsequent opponents. In the game, we create teams of heroes of both the light and dark side of the Force with each of them having different unique attacks and abilities.