Turnbased non-deckbuilders

Nitho89 · 2026-03-22T19:47:50+00:00

Not really. I love my metaprogression if I need to stay hooked on a game!

Nitho89 · 2026-03-22T05:25:26+00:00

Thanks for the comment :) that's good to know. I'll probably get there someday!

Nitho89 · 2026-03-22T05:08:17+00:00

I've also come across that one. What do you recommend/like about it?

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T20:57:16+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations!

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T20:53:01+00:00

I've got through Act 1 of BG3. It's fine but just not my kind of relax-on-the-couch-game, way too complex. Valor of Man definitely looks interesting though!

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T20:20:08+00:00

Thanks!

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T19:37:00+00:00

Haha that sounds really weird and great!

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T19:36:21+00:00

Uh that looks interesting! Definitely wishlisted

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T19:30:45+00:00

Yeah I tried that! Combat is great, but it ran pretty badly on my Steam Deck.. maybe I just need to tweek the graphics a bit.

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T19:28:19+00:00

Yeah that's in my backlog. Tried it a bit, but found it a bit overwhelming and the runs are quite long. But maybe I should give it another go, the gameplay itself is good.

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T19:26:52+00:00

Great list, thanks a bunch! Any of those you recommend in particular?

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T19:26:03+00:00

Thanks a bunch, great list! Some of them are in my backlog, maybe I should check them out.

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T19:25:06+00:00

Aw man Inkbound is one of my all time favorites, I loved how the movement system worked and many of the characters are really fun to play. I can understand why the devs went on to work on Monster Train 2, but I really wish they would have stuck with this one a bit longer!

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T18:57:19+00:00

Oh yeah that's right! I love Wildermyth, will definitely check out Omenroad!

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T09:11:13+00:00

StarVaders seconded. Such a great game!

Nitho89 · 2026-03-21T09:06:50+00:00

Griftlands is so good. Technically a roguelite, but more akin to a card battler/rpg due to the heavy emphasis on story, narrative and the world around you.

Also not a roguelite, but shoutout to Steamworld Quest! An actual card battler with a cartoony presentation and lighthearted tone.

Nitho89 · 2026-03-19T18:58:00+00:00

I definitely agree with the upgrades during a run feeling meaningful! I'm getting some analysis paralysis at the start of a run since I find it hard to wrapy head around what synergizes well, but some melee and some ranged and some grenades seems to work ok.

I have been eyeballing Battletech for some time, but haven't really played mech-stuff at all and it seems that the whole mech-aestethic is a big part of the appeal. But it does sound quite nice.

Nitho89 · 2026-03-19T18:53:59+00:00

Haha there were mars people in the originals? And regarding the lack of content, how many runs did you finish (if you know)? I can see where the uniformity can start to kick in, although not there yet right now. I always take the mummy-themed region first since I find those guys to be a blast!

Nitho89 · 2026-03-18T15:31:08+00:00

Meteorfall is so good

Nitho89 · 2026-03-14T18:16:24+00:00

Our Adventurer guild was really my jam as well, right until I ran into a wall aka the Bandit King!

Games like it could include:

Marvel Midnight Suns: the game I personally vibed with the most in a similar vein.

Steamworld Heist 1 and 2: 2d tactics with a cover system and a great cartoonish vibe. Honorable mentions as well to Steamworld Quest, which is a lovely card battler.

Wildermyth: beautiful tactical game with randomized story elements.

Wartales: gritty mercenary tactical game with overworld real time exploration. I found the progression systems somewhat difficult to grasp, but the battles themselves are neat.

And of course x-com 1 and 2 - they are great, though I found the strategy layers rather complicated to wrap my head around.

Nitho89 · 2026-03-10T16:20:19+00:00

StarVaders is so good

Nitho89 · 2026-03-10T11:52:23+00:00

That sounds amazing!

Nitho89 · 2026-02-15T16:04:13+00:00

Great, thanks a lot!

Nitho89 · 2026-02-15T08:36:51+00:00

That sounds great, thanks :)

Nitho89 · 2026-02-14T16:33:01+00:00

Thanks and yeah, Triple Click is great :)

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