r/TurnBasedTactical • u/Danceman2 • 9h ago

Out Today: Nightmare Frontier

store.steampowered.com

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r/TurnBasedTactical • u/StillPulsing • 17h ago

I made a tactical roguelite demo where you can recruit anyone, even the bosses!

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Hi everyone!

I’ve been working on a turn-based tactical roguelite set in a high school where fighting to control the building completely replaced studying.

Here is the twist: you can recruit every single enemy to your team during combat to grow your team, including the bosses.

The demo is free and running in the web browser, no download is required:

https://stillpulsing.itch.io/team-building

My goal is to eventually bring an expanded, full version to Steam. So any feedback, balance suggestions, or thoughts will help make the game better.

Thanks in advance, tactics lovers!

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r/TurnBasedTactical • u/meti314 • 12h ago

Nightmare Frontier leaves Early Access and launches 1.0

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After 1 year in Early Access, we’ve finally made it! The 1.0 version of Nightmare Frontier is available now on Steam! Huge thank you to everyone who supported us along the way, we couldn't have done it without you!

To all the Scavengers waiting for the full launch... your time has come!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3310950/Nightmare_Frontier/

Grab your gear and step into the twisted city!

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r/TurnBasedTactical • u/Danceman2 • 8h ago

Langrisser: Sea of Sword first gameplay trailer, details, and screenshots

gematsu.com

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r/TurnBasedTactical • u/Danceman2 • 9h ago

Out Today: Panzer Corps 2: Elite - All American DLC

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r/TurnBasedTactical • u/Horror-Helicopter352 • 3h ago

Cyber Commanders paid playtest

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r/TurnBasedTactical • u/Danceman2 • 7h ago

Warhammer Blood Bowl gives us new factions and refined rules this autumn

gamereactor.eu

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r/TurnBasedTactical • u/Danceman2 • 7h ago

Coming to Steam: Tower of Scherbenmark - "A turn-based ASCII roguelike RPG set in the fractured dark-fantasy world of Mornhollow. Descend into the Tower of Scherbenmark, utilize a unique hearing mechanic to track dangers in the dark , and uncover the mystery"

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r/TurnBasedTactical • u/Danceman2 • 8h ago

Coming to Steam "Lootdeck is a tactical roguelite deckbuilder deeply integrated with tabletop combat mechanics. Every item you equip adds new action cards to your deck. Craft your own unique playstyle through the loot you find, outsmart enemies on a tactical grid..."

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r/TurnBasedTactical • u/Danceman2 • 8h ago

Coming to Steam: Celestial Descends - "Celestial beings see mortals as pawns—but you were never meant to exist on destiny's board. Recruit 15 companions, lead them through warring factions and hidden realms in tactical grid combat. Deep build-crafting fuels brain-burning strategy."

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r/TurnBasedTactical • u/Danceman2 • 8h ago

Bundle with Chaos Galaxy 2 https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-bento-bundle

fanatical.com

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r/TurnBasedTactical • u/Danceman2 • 9h ago

Slitherine Publisher Sale 2026

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Turn Based Tactical Genre

r/TurnBasedTactical

Turn Based Tactical genre - "If it doesn't look like chess more likely it isn't a turn based tactical game". 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, Flank and Bait units), turn based (or pausable to issue movement/position commands) and have a tactical battle/encounter layer with the elements above.

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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.