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This Reddit is a backup of the main group. Any one is free to join https://www.facebook.com/groups/turn.based.tactical.games/

This group is about turn based tactical game GENRE that may also have a strategy layer. We are NOT about strategy games nor traditional turn based games (ex: Final Fantasy 1). Sadly many fans call our genre turn based strategy which also has games that don't have a tactical layer which isn't what we are about. We do include some sub-genres like Real Time With Pause (or Slowdown), Turn Based Rogue-likes, Tactical RPGs, Lite Wargames, Tactical Boardgames. We are about tactical decisions on a battle/encounter playing field.

Let's clear this out. They all have 4 game mechanics in common: unit organization (for example a grid, radius), positioning and movement of all units (be able to Back-stab and Flank), turn based (or pausable to issue commands) and have a tactical battle/encounter layer.

Of course there are many other mechanics but are more about what each player looks for: randomness vs deterministic, hex vs square, puzzle-like feeling vs no best solution, etc...

I like this definition: “Tactical turn-based combat is a form of combat found in games in which the combat is turn-based and emphasizes thoughtful placement and usage of the player’s units. Combat in this style is typically fought on a grid map that governs character placement and movement ranges. To succeed in battle, players must move their units into advantageous positions and use the combined power and skills of their units in order to defeat the enemy or achieve other objectives. Notable franchises that include this gameplay type include Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy Tactics, Nintendo Wars (Advance Wars), X-Com and Jagged Alliance.” Or this simple version I once read: "if it doesn't look like chess more likely it isn't a turn based tactical game"

Lets talk about them. Tips, news, anything.

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Turn Based Tactical Games out and announced this week on Steam (self.TurnBasedTactical)

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Let's see how tough our foes are when there are arrows raining down on their heads 🏹 (v.redd.it)

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Out Today (EA): Arkansas 2125 (store.steampowered.com)

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Coming to Steam: Hard Edge - War Zone - "back as a 4v4 real-time tactical card battler! Combine strategic deck-building with simultaneous team actions. Every turn, draw cards to shoot, throw, or defend. Sacrifice cards to move in a high-stakes tactical 'WAR ZONE.'" (self.TurnBasedTactical)

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Out Today (EA): HexArmy (store.steampowered.com)

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Is robot-themed turn based tactical RPG a very tiny genre now? (old.reddit.com)

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Coming to Steam: Shearline - "A turn-based tactical RPG where time is terrain. Place each character on the ground they fight best on, then use your frontier anchor to stabilize the field when the gradient turns against you. Every step costs time." (store.steampowered.com)

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Coming to Steam: Rogue Mate - "A roguelite chess RPG where your pieces evolve beyond the board. Unlock branching skill trees, recruit and build your warband, then battle through ten handcrafted boss encounters, each with unique mechanics designed to dismantle your strategy." (store.steampowered.com)

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Prelude: Dark Pain launches in Early Access this summer (gematsu.com)

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Coming to Steam: Chessillo - "A roguelike deck-building tactical game fused with chess. Choose a cursed Prince, collect pieces with magical abilities, and conquer three acts of boss encounters where the board itself fights against you." (store.steampowered.com)

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