XCOM
XCOM is a Series Multi-genre video games and offers a versatility throughout the series. Strategy, RTS, turn-based tactics, Real-time Tactics, Simulations, Construction and Management, Military and War gaming, Space Flight, FPS, Third-person Shooting, Action, RPG, etc. are all the genres in which XCom offers games. XCom series was originally started back in 1994 by a company known as MicroProse. MicroProse published in total six games with two of them cancelled. The series rocked the markets but soon it lost the business until the series was rebooted in 2005 by 2K Games. The Series once again started with a mega hit XCOM: Enemy Unknown and broke all the previous records. With critically acclaim and commercial success, the company launched an Expansion pack named as XCOM: Enemy Within, back in 2013 and another title XCOM 2 in 2016. From the very beginning to the latest release of the series, XCOM has maintained the standard and the quality of content and is one of the most favorite series of games throughout the world. Players who typically love playing games with Sci-Fi and Action elements, can play the games in the series and enjoy.
#1 XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen is a Downloadable Content Pack for the XCOM 2 and focuses on Turn-based Tactics gameplay published by 2K Games and developed by Firaxis Games. The game supports both Single-player and Multiplayer modes and available to play on cross-platform. The DLC pack changes the campaign structure and brings new hero characters, new enemies, modifiers and more. It includes a new set of aliens called the Chosen, a set of three warriors tasked to defeat the XCOM and capture the commander by the Elders such as the Hunter, the Assassin, and the Warlock each with its unique skills and abilities. The Assassin uses the stealth element and is able to abduct the soldiers of the player directly from the playfield, the Warlock uses the psionic powers and can summon enemies during the fight and the Hunter can use long-range rifles to kill his targets. There are a variety of missions, and each mission needs a completion of specific objectives to progress through the game. As the storyline progresses, the Chosen get access to new abilities over time and become able to release an attack on the Avengers. XCOM 2: War of the Chosen includes prominent features such as New Environments, Mission Objectives, Enhanced Strategy Layer, Customization, Challenge Mode, and more. XCOM 2: War of the Chosen is the wonderful game to play and enjoy.
#2 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.
#3 Space Hulk Ascension
Space Hulk Ascension is a Turn-based Strategy, Tactical, and Role-playing video game developed and published by Hoplite Research for multiple platforms. The game puts you in the classic board experience and introduces new RPG style mechanics, new weapons, chapters and new enemy types. It takes place in the isolated corridors and the chamber of ancient vessels like Tomb. You assume the role of the protagonist with a task to control your small army of brave Space Marine and battle predators, alien Gene stealer and take down them to survive longer. It has more than 100 Campaigns and Missions available each with a unique set of objectives that you must accomplish at any cost. Through customization, you can create and change the appearance of your character to look unique and can select the best abilities for it. It has three different chapters such as Ultramarines, Blood Angels, and Space Wolves. After selecting the section, you get access to the game world where you must kill enemies in turn-based combat. Space Hulk Ascension is the fantastic game to play and enjoy. Try it out.
#4 Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock is a Space Strategy, 4X Turn-based Tactics, Online, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by Black Lab Games and published by Slitherine Ltd. The game takes place in the massive space and offers sci-fi environment. It brings a thrilling story, in which after four years of war the human lives are not enough to unlock a deadly stalemate. During the gameplay, the Colonials have tried all the offensives of Cylon, but no victory was received. Suddenly the deadlock is broken by an attack from the Cylons and the terrifying annihilation of Picon. You assume the role of the protagonist and experience the first Cylon war where you have to participate in 3D battles and puts your tactical powers to the test. You need to create your fleets, defend the Quorum alliance and get ready to dig deeper into the conspiracies of the conflict. Battlestar Galactica Deadlock includes core features such as Legendary Names, Command the Colonial Fleet, Tactical Battles, War Room Politics, Join Forces, The Cylon Threat, and more. Try it out.
#5 The Banner Saga 2
The Banner Saga 2 is a Tactical Role-playing and Single-player video game created by Stoic and published by Versus Evil for multiple platforms. The game serves as the sequel to The Banner Saga and introduces enhanced gameplay and new features. It revolves around the turn-based combat and offers new units, new enemies, new talents, new objectives and interactive objects. The game comes with The Horse-born race. The favourite heroes are available in the game from the original title return as playable characters. It embarks the player on an emotional journey around a breathtaking world, where the player must lead his team, use his resources wisely, and participate in skilful battles to experience the turn-based gameplay. It takes place in the beautifully 2D hand-drawn world and offers story-driven gameplay. The Banner Saga 2 includes core features such as Build and Manage Caravan, Travel the Landscapes, Improved Strategic Combat, and more. With impressive gameplay, superb mechanics, and smooth controls, The Banner Saga 2 is the wonderful game to play.
#6 Invisible, Inc. Console Edition
Invisible, Inc. Console Edition is a Stealth-based, Turn-based Tactics, and Single-player video game with an emphasis on Rogue-like elements, created and published by Klei Entertainment. In the game, the player takes on the role of the protagonist, a remote operator for an agency that has threatened by multinational companies. The agency sets out the agents on a secret missions to collect resources and support to enable the relocation of the computer system of the agency to the secure heaven within the time limit. The game focuses on an epic gameplay inspired by X-Com, incorporating elements of espionage and stealth. In the game, the player controls the character to perform various missions around the world to retrieve valuables, information, personnel, equipment and more. The environment of the game takes place in the futuristic year 2074, after multinational companies have overthrown the national governments of the world and taken control of the globe. Character Selection, Deep Customization, Five different Modes, Animated Cutscenes, etc. are prominent features of the game.
#7 The Banner Saga 3
The Banner Saga 3 is a Turn-based Tactics, Strategy, and Role-playing video game developed by Stoic and published by Versus Evil. The game acts as the final title in the trilogy of games that started by the video game The Banner Saga, released in 2014. It mainly revolves around the Turn-based combat and is heavily inspired by Viking Culture. According to the storyline, the world where the game is set is crumble and the player needs to survive when the dark forces attack. The game introduces the fascinating cast of characters and in the last chapter the player needs to guide over forty characters to survive against the odds. The series is known for innovative combat and this chapter comes with more unique and custom battles that players have never experienced before, from disturbing warped foes to unique heroic titles for allies. During the gameplay, the player will explore the unimaginable world with several ways and experience the fully-animated story moments that previous titles. The Banner Saga 3 includes core features such as an Epic Soundtrack, the Timeless Art Style, Turn-based Combat, a cast of Characters and more. Check it out, and have fun.
#8 Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a perfect blend of Turn-based Combat, Adventure, Role-playing, and Strategy gameplay elements developed by The Bearded Ladies and published by Funcom. By mixing the real-time stealth elements with tactics gameplay, the game offers a superb turn-based game, you may have never experienced before. The game takes place in the detailed world with extreme climate change, a lethal pandemic, and a global; economic crises, increasing the tension between the new and old superpowers. The game enables the players to dive into a deep tactical combat system heavily inspire by XCOM games. While playing the game, the player needs to sneak through the shadows to avoid battle or to capture foes unaware. Real-time Stealth elements grant the player full control of approach, including sneak into a camp, deploy the team of mutants to his advantage, and more. Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden includes prominent features such as Explore a Post-Human Earth, a Team of Mutants, Master the Stealthy Approach, and more. Check it out, and have fun with mutants.
#9 Prey
Prey is an Action-Adventure, Open-world, Horror, and Single-player video game developed by Bethesda Studios for multiple platforms. Throughout the gameplay, the player takes on the role of an unnamed protagonist, who finds himself on the space station orbiting the moon. The game takes the player to 2032, where an experiment to alter humanity forever has gone wrong.
The space station has occupied by hostile aliens, and the player has dug into the dark secrets. The player must survive using the tools found on the station. While exploring the station, the player views the environment from a first-person perspective.
The player can equip alien abilities to develop a combination of powers and upgrade the character’s skills as well. The game allows the player to craft useful items with the gadgets and tools on the station to overcome dangerous obstacles. Using the wits and abilities, the player has to defend the conditions for humanity.