Turn-based Tactics (also known as TBT, or Tactical Turn-based Combat) is a genre of Strategy video games, revolving around military tactics and operational warfare. Turn-based Tactical games are categorized by the players’ expectation to accomplish their tasks using the combat forces offered to them during the battlefield and using the military tactics and operations. In simple, the turn-based tactics gameplay is the stop-action counterpart that players will experience in Real-time Tactics genre and other wargame genres. In large-scale games of turn-based strategy, fights are abstracted, and the gameplay are very close to RTS and board games de-emphasis focus and realism on the collection and conversation of resources in production capacities. The genre offers turn-based gameplay, in which players take their turns, plan their strategies and implement to take down their enemies by destroying their units or blast their structures. Turn-based Tactics has its root in miniature and tactical wargaming, the recreation of fight scenarios using the miniature. Compared to other strategy video games, Turn-based Tactics video games have detailed and complicated environments due to implications of elevation, a line of sight, and hardcover.
#1 Shadowrun: Hong Kong
Shadowrun: Hong Kong is an amazing Hack and Slash, RPG and Action-Adventure video game by Harebrained Schemes. This game is loaded with superb 3D characters to give massive attraction towards its brilliant game play. The game is set in the era of 2056. You will experience the superb Cyberpunk game play. You have to take the control of the city by going through different combats. The combats in this game are strategic and turn based. You will get different upgrades for improving the skills, abilities and more unique spells to have more epic combats at every stage of the game. Shadowrun: Hong Kong is a great game to play and enjoy. Shadowrun: Hong Kong offers beautiful scenarios and visuals, amazingly addictive gameplay and quite fantastic visuals to enjoy. Do try it out, it’s fun to play and enjoy.
#2 Shadowrun Returns
Shadowrun Returns is a Turn-based Tactical RPG and Sci Fi video game by Harebrained Schemes. The game allows you to choose your character from five different races, such as trolls, orcs, elves, dwarves and humans. You can choose to play as one of the six given classes such as Street Samurai, Decker, Rigger, Mage, Shaman or Physical Adept, or you can play without choosing any class. You can explore the game world by going through the strategic combats while completing different quests. You can customize your character at different stages of the game by getting different upgrades and skills including weapons. You will find different items to use or sell while interacting with the environment. Shadowrun Returns is a superb game to play and enjoy.
#3 Wasteland 2
Wasteland 2 is Tactical Action, RPG and Post-Apocalyptic video game set in an alternate history. Wasteland 2 is the first ever Sequel to the 1988’s popular Wasteland video game and it offers more enhanced game mechanics, graphics and core gameplay etc. The game is based on a Nuclear War that started when a cluster of Meteors hit various Nuclear sites. A huge Nuclear war started out that almost totally devastated the world. The day when all this happened, some of the U.S. Army Engineers were working in a desolate Desert deep into the Southwestern region, minutes after the Cataclysmic event they went into hiding in the prison they were setting up for the Death Row prisoners. The Soldiers sought shelter in the prison and when the time was right, they got back up to the surface and started searching for the Survivors, who ever was found, teamed up with them and all of the survivors formed the Desert Rangers, years after the Nuclear Holocaust. Wasteland 2 starts off 15 years after the events of Wasteland and connects the story to its predecessor in a way that it literally feels like the same. Wasteland 2 is a kind of strategic game that allows you to play as anyone of the available characters, Control a total number of seven characters (Three main and 4 NPCs), Explore the game world, face some of the worst ever mutants and nightmarish creatures, fight them off with all the available weapons such as guns, melee weapons and stuff, earn experience points, develop new skills, get health updates, and complete a number of quests, etc. With all the amazingly bashing Combats, hardcore Action and Thrill, Wasteland 2 offers a fantastic Story-driven gameplay, unique characters and fabulous visuals to enjoy. If you haven’t yet played this game, try it out and enjoy all the Post-Apocalyptic fun.
#4 Skulls of the Shogun
Skulls of the Shogun by Microsoft Studios is an amazing Turn-based Strategy and Tactics video game that lets you set up yourself into the character of General Akamoto who gets stabbed to death on the day of becoming a Shogun. In the land of Dead he realizes that he’ll have to wait for centuries in order to go to the afterlife and becomes frustrated. He battles his way to the afterlife only to find out that his killer Lieutenant Karakawa has stolen his identity and is living in the afterlife as General Akamoto. Karakowa teams up with the protectors and a whole new series of battles starts up between the two sides. Your task is to defeat all the demonic forces, reach to the Karakowa and kill him in order to get back your identity and to enter in the afterlife. Skulls of the Shogun provides with a different touch but same mechanics and game-play as all the other games of the similar type and it’ll definitely make you enjoy and entertain yourself to the limits.
#5 Expeditions: Conquistador
Expeditions: Conquistador is an epic Indie, Action-Adventure, MMO, Strategy and RPG video game by Logic Artists that takes you to an amazing era of 16th century and the Spanish explorers who reached the shores of America with the soldiers in search of gold, fame and adventures. This epic game will take you directly to the wilderness of where you’ll have to face Hunger, Harshest territorial difficulties, disease and dangerous creatures that you have never seen before. On this once home of the Aztec Empire, you’ll have to settle down, build structures, train armies, make diplomatic relations to the neighboring settlements and conquer the world that is still vacant and is filled with the epic loot. Expeditions: Conquistador lets you go against the native savages, kill them, loot their resources, go on epic quests to find the unimaginable goods, engage in battles with the natives and lay the bases of your superiority and your rule. Expeditions: Conquistador is an amazing MMO-RTS video game to play and enjoy.
#6 XCOM: Enemy Unknown
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a Military Themed Tactical and Turn-Based RTS (Real Time Strategy) and MMO, Role Playing video game set in an era of Global Alien Invasion. The game is developed by Firaxis Games and allows you to control a technically advanced organization named as XCOM and defend the Earth. You are tasked to lead your troops in the field, fight off and capture the aliens, Build research labs, develop new technologies using alien technology, expand your Organization’s operations, manage XCOM’s assets, monitor alien activities and respond to wherever your assistance is required. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is an outstanding strategy video game with a lot of campaigns, action packed game-play, sleek and state of the art Graphics, great cinematic animations, a lot of fun filled mini games etc. XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers an amazing standalone expansion named XCOM: Enemy Within that adds tons of new stuff (Weapons, new missions, more upgrade options etc.) to the main game. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a great MMO and Strategy video game to play and enjoy. Do try it out.
#7 XCOM 2
XCOM 2 is a brand new Military Theme, Turn-based, Tactical Real Time Strategy and MMO video game by the popular Firaxis games. XCom 2 is the direct sequel to the 2012’s insanely popular XCom: Enemy Unknown and offers a similar gaming experience with enhanced mechanics and loads of new upgrades and perks. According to the story of the game, The aliens invaded again and this time the invasion was so strong and devastating that it sent the humanity in despair. The seized control over the major facilities and defeated the XCOM and surrendered with the Key operatives hiding in places nobody could know about. Alien’s Puppet ADVENT Administration prevailed, and Years later XCOM became a small resistance and started a new oppressive against the Aliens. This is where you get into the play as a Commander and the story takes another turn that writes the fate of Humanity. Now you must blow the soul back into XCOM and let the Aliens know about What XCOM is capable of. XCOM 2 is set in the future in the year 2035, after the events of XCOM: Enemy Unknown and allows you to get in the role of the Commander of an eponymous Tactical and Military Organization named as XCOM. XCOM 2 tasks you to take Charge of the New XCOM base named as Avenger, gather and train your forces and send them on a number of challenging missions in order to oppose the Alien enemies who have occupied a large area of the game world after the Invasion and are engulfing the world slowly but steadily. You must think strategically, deploy your forces on key spots, build new research and technological facilities, find and team up with Central Officer Bradford and launch a massive attack on Alien bases, gather up the resources such as Elerium Core, get Dr. Richard Tygan rescued and defeat the Aliens once and for all. XCOM 2 offers enhanced game mechanics, brilliant visuals, and a totally immersive gameplay along with all the brilliance it can offer. Do give it a go.
#8 Fallen: A2P Protocol
Fallen: A2P Protocol is a wonderful Post-Apocalyptic, Indie, RPG and Strategic video game by Red Katana. The game is set in a brilliant world of visualization and allows you to explore the game world by leading a caravan going on a quest of revenge. You will enjoy the strategic combat system of the game. You will gain experience points and during quests multiple weapons will be available to loot them. The game allows you to have melee combat as well while destroying the enemies. You have the option to adapt different weather conditions to complete the quest and to overcome the penalties in a battlefield. You can customize your character with 20 active and passive skills and you can become a master of every weapon by using it in your quests. You can complete your quests and go on for side missions of the game. Fallen: A2P Protocol is a fantastic game to play and enjoy.
#9 Jagged Alliance 2
Jagged Alliance 2 is a Turn-based, Tactical, Role-playing and Single-player video game developed by Sir-Tech and published by TalonSoft. It is the 3rd entry in the series of Jagged Alliance and offers the similar gameplay to its earlier games. The game takes place in the fictional country known as Arulco which has under the ruled of a monarch Deidranna. It lets the player control a team of the mercenaries and with the help of citizens. The main goal is to lead a team, fight against enemies using weapons and send the hired team in dangerous missions to conquer other areas of the country. Explore the game world, unearth its secrets and complete a series of challenging missions. The player controls mercenaries who runs, shoots, talks and more. It includes a massive variety of weapons, items, armor, and other equipment for the player use. Jagged Alliance 2 includes core features such as Create your own Team, more than 150 Characters, Recruit teams, 230 new Sectors and more. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.
#10 Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut
Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut is a mix of Strategy, Turn-based, Post-apocalyptic, and Role-playing elements developed and published by inXile Entertainment. The game supports Single-player mode and the sequel to the original Role-playing game. It introduces two different factions such as the United States and Soviet Union and the game takes place in the historical world and focuses on a nuclear war. Your ultimate task is to select your faction and choose your character to get into the world where you have to fulfill a variety of missions to earn experience points. Through customization features, you can change the appearance of your character using a variety of combinations and can use over 150 weapons to take down enemies. Navigate the open environment from isometric view and command your team to progress through the game. Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut includes prominent features such as Precious Strikes, Quirks and Perks, Decision Making Gameplay, Customization, and more. Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut is the wonderful game as compared to other games of same genres.
#11 XCOM: Enemy Within
XCOM: Enemy Within is a Downloadable Content Pack for the XCOM: Enemy Unknown released for multiple platforms developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. The DLC pack introduces new gameplay elements, as well as features new themes of transhumanism. The gameplay and plot remain the same like the original title with some extra features. In the game, the player needs to manage the headquarters of XCOM in real-time, but most of the gameplay comprises turn-based combats against rogue human faction and invading aliens. The game includes the Meld (the new resource), the player must lead his army to fight enemies while securing Meld. Single-player campaign consists of forty-seven maps and introduces thirteen maps in multiplayer mode. XCOM: Enemy Within offers core features such as New Soldier Abilities, New Equipment, and Weapons, Strategic Resources, Multiplayer (Maps, Units, and Abilities), etc. Try it out, and you’ll love it.
#12 Darkwind: War on Wheels
Darkwind: War on Wheels mix the Turn-based Racing, Post-apocalyptic, Tactical and Massively Multiplayer Online elements developed by Sam Redfern and published by Psychic Software. The game offers an addictive gameplay inspired by the Car Wars video game and Mad Max movie. According to the story, the disastrous event in 2019 and 2020 destroyed the world, with only a group of survivors scratching out in a living or irradiated world. The main gameplay focuses on the Vehicular Combat element with guns and cars. It combines the physics with turn-based battle and introduces up to twenty vehicle and 10 challenging tracks. Each vehicle has its unique characteristics, and you must select one of the best vehicles from available and participate in the game to show off your abilities. In the game, you have to manage your gang, train your members, modify your vehicles, and scavenge for parts. Fight for glory, loot, and resources, and survive as long as possible. With exciting gameplay, superb mechanics, and wonderful visuals, Darkwind: War on Wheels is the best game to play.