Games like Stars in Shadow
by Ashdar Games
Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.
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3 days ago · AMPLITUDE Studios
Both: 4X · Turn-Based Strategy
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Both: Turn-Based · Turn-Based Tactics · Turn-Based Strategy
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2 days ago · Son Tactics
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Turn-Based Tactics · Turn-Based Combat
This game is focused on turn based tactical combats. The complexity of the game comes from having to carefully manage your various formations in order to defeat your enemies. Carefully plan your actions to win the battle.
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NewFreeChessTan
Yesterday · Darren Huai
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Turn-Based Tactics
Settle a kingdom, roll for resources, and build an army with real chess movesets on a hex battlefield. ChessTan fuses Catan-style economy with chess-style combat for 2-4 players — outbuild your rivals, then checkmate the last Nexus standing. Play locally, online with friends, or through Steam.
StrategyBoard GameTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based Tactics2DMultiplayerSingleplayerFree to PlayPvP
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Both: Turn-Based Tactics · Turn-Based Strategy
"Roguelike Card Game: Business Empire" combines roguelike with card strategy. Choose your character, build your industrial park from scratch using cards, experience multiple victory paths, and compete on the global leaderboard.
Turn-Based TacticsRogueliteCard GameTurn-Based StrategyTabletopRoguelikeStrategy2DColorfulTactical
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Both: Turn-Based Tactics · Turn-Based Strategy
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10 days ago · VEOM Studio
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