Turn based tactical combat games for PC

Warhammer · 03-12-2017, 01:09 PM

Any one have some good suggestions here?

I am looking for something like Wesnoth, but with a bigger emphasis on the characters without going full blown RPG.

Atocep · 03-12-2017, 01:17 PM

You could check out Battle Brothers, Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes, or Thea: The Awakening. One of those may be what you're looking for.

Warhammer · 03-12-2017, 01:34 PM

FE was ok, but not challenging.

Thea looks interesting and is on sale, will grab that. Battle Brothers may be what I am looking for, but will wait until release.

Peregrine · 03-12-2017, 01:53 PM

I definitely recommend Battle Brothers - nice game and has really come a long way in the development process.

Edward64 · 03-12-2017, 02:24 PM

Possibly consider Tigers on the Hunt. If you played any of the Squad Leader series, you may be interested in this.

Matrix Games - Tigers on the Hunt

SlyBelle1 · 03-12-2017, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhammer

FE was ok, but not challenging.

Thea looks interesting and is on sale, will grab that. Battle Brothers may be what I am looking for, but will wait until release.

BB comes out on March 24th and when released will be about $10 more than now...if you plan to buy it then, might as well jump in now and save a few dollars.

Warhammer · 03-12-2017, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward64

Possibly consider Tigers on the Hunt. If you played any of the Squad Leader series, you may be interested in this.

Matrix Games - Tigers on the Hunt

I will keep an eye on this. I love ASL. If I only had more time to play.

Groundhog · 03-12-2017, 05:04 PM

I'll 4th Battle Brothers. Great game. I've put it aside waiting for full release, but even in early access I've probably clocked over 40 hours at a guess.

Atocep · 03-12-2017, 05:07 PM

As stated above, Battle Brothers is releasing in less than 2 weeks. There's only 1 final patch to go so it's not an early access you're waiting months to see how it turns out. I highly recommend it. It's my favorite of the games mentioned in here so far.

Eilim · 03-12-2017, 05:09 PM

If you don't mind going a bit old school, and well, a bit goofy.I can't recommend the Disgaea 2 PC release enough. One of my favorite all time 'Tactics' RPG games. It can involve quite a bit of grinding if your looking to experience all the content and not just the main story, but that has always been a plus for me as I really enjoy the combat loop and character progression.

Toddzilla · 03-12-2017, 07:27 PM

Matrix Games? Those guys will publish *anything*

Izulde · 03-13-2017, 10:48 PM

Damn FOFC for getting me to buy Battle Brothers.

Izulde · 03-14-2017, 01:19 AM

Wrong forum.

Vince, Pt. II · 03-14-2017, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Eilim

If you don't mind going a bit old school, and well, a bit goofy.I can't recommend the Disgaea 2 PC release enough. One of my favorite all time 'Tactics' RPG games. It can involve quite a bit of grinding if your looking to experience all the content and not just the main story, but that has always been a plus for me as I really enjoy the combat loop and character progression.

Disgaea is awesome (Ping: SackAttack) but it is REALLY goofy. Anime-style goofy. Be ready for that.

Excellent game though.

Eilim · 03-15-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

Disgaea is awesome (Ping: SackAttack) but it is REALLY goofy. Anime-style goofy. Be ready for that.

Excellent game though.

Yep, its what makes me somewhat leery of recommending it to people. I realize that the theme/aesthetic will put a lot of people off, and understandably so. But if you are a fan of games like Ogre Tactics/FF Tactics, game play wise I feel Disgaea 2 it just leaps and bounds ahead.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-15-2017, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Damn FOFC for getting me to buy Battle Brothers.

And damn you for causing me to suddenly give it serious consideration

Umbrella · 03-15-2017, 04:51 PM

Yeah, my first thought was Battle Brothers as well. Another great one that I don't see mentioned is Valkyria Chronicles. VC is extremely heavy on the story, but a lot of good tactical decisions as well.

thesloppy · 03-15-2017, 05:57 PM

SteamWorld Heist is slightly unique in this space: it's vertical 2d (like a platformer) rather than isometric, and the aiming is entirely manual (close to Valkyria Chronicles, but VC still figures character skills/ratings into it's aiming). 10/10 rating on Steam currently, for whatever that's worth.

Warhammer · 03-15-2017, 06:06 PM

Since I started this thread, I've put 27 hours into Thea according to Steam. I really like that game. While the card mini-game can be monotonous when you have a large force discrepancies, it has certainly kept me on my toes. There have been plenty of times where small errors on my part lead to defeat of my forces.

I also like the fact that playing the same deity, with different abilities unlocked, you can play it out completely different from a previous playthrough by focusing on certain characteristics. My first time through the primary quest, I focused on fighting. This time through, I am focusing on sneaking and tactics.

The quests are varied, although many of them are parodies of folktales or myths. Different options open up based upon the abilities of your followers as well, similar to options in FTL.

thesloppy · 03-15-2017, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

Disgaea is awesome (Ping: SackAttack) but it is REALLY goofy. Anime-style goofy. Be ready for that.

I'm ashamed to admit that one of my standard RPG character names is "Horsecock".....some hours into Disgaea my character Horsecock discovered and wielded the fabled weapon: horse weiner. No video game before or after has been able to match that level of glee.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-16-2017, 02:12 AM

While this thread (okay, really mostly Izulde's burgeoning dynasty thread) sold me on Battle Brothers, alas, it didn't sell me on a computer that can actually run it (due to the OpenGL 3.3 requirement).

bhlloy · 03-16-2017, 03:09 AM

Interesting the love for Battle Brothers, I never really got into it. Everything felt very generic and samey to me. Shrug.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Expeditions Conquistador, the game itself is a bit clunky and can be frustrating to get into but a very unique concept and some really fun elements. They are supposed to be releasing a Vikings version this year as well which was supposed to fix a lot of frustrations with the first one

03-12-2017, 01:53 PM	#4
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	I definitely recommend Battle Brothers - nice game and has really come a long way in the development process. __________________ Your guilty conscience may force you to vote Democratic, but deep down inside you secretly long for a cold-hearted Republican to lower taxes, brutalize criminals, and rule you like a king. --Sideshow Bob

03-12-2017, 05:04 PM	#8
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I'll 4th Battle Brothers. Great game. I've put it aside waiting for full release, but even in early access I've probably clocked over 40 hours at a guess. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-13-2017, 10:48 PM	#12
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Damn FOFC for getting me to buy Battle Brothers. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

03-14-2017, 01:19 AM	#13
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Wrong forum. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Last edited by Izulde : 03-14-2017 at 01:20 AM.

03-15-2017, 05:57 PM	#18
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	SteamWorld Heist is slightly unique in this space: it's vertical 2d (like a platformer) rather than isometric, and the aiming is entirely manual (close to Valkyria Chronicles, but VC still figures character skills/ratings into it's aiming). 10/10 rating on Steam currently, for whatever that's worth. __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM. Last edited by thesloppy : 03-15-2017 at 05:58 PM.

03-12-2017, 01:17 PM	#2
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	You could check out Battle Brothers, Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes, or Thea: The Awakening. One of those may be what you're looking for.

03-12-2017, 01:34 PM	#3
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	FE was ok, but not challenging. Thea looks interesting and is on sale, will grab that. Battle Brothers may be what I am looking for, but will wait until release.

03-12-2017, 02:24 PM	#5
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	Possibly consider Tigers on the Hunt. If you played any of the Squad Leader series, you may be interested in this. Matrix Games - Tigers on the Hunt

03-12-2017, 05:07 PM	#9
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	As stated above, Battle Brothers is releasing in less than 2 weeks. There's only 1 final patch to go so it's not an early access you're waiting months to see how it turns out. I highly recommend it. It's my favorite of the games mentioned in here so far.

03-12-2017, 05:09 PM	#10
Eilim High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Foxboro,MA	If you don't mind going a bit old school, and well, a bit goofy.I can't recommend the Disgaea 2 PC release enough. One of my favorite all time 'Tactics' RPG games. It can involve quite a bit of grinding if your looking to experience all the content and not just the main story, but that has always been a plus for me as I really enjoy the combat loop and character progression.

03-12-2017, 07:27 PM	#11
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Matrix Games? Those guys will publish anything

03-15-2017, 04:51 PM	#17
Umbrella High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Back in the desert	Yeah, my first thought was Battle Brothers as well. Another great one that I don't see mentioned is Valkyria Chronicles. VC is extremely heavy on the story, but a lot of good tactical decisions as well.

03-15-2017, 06:06 PM	#19
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Since I started this thread, I've put 27 hours into Thea according to Steam. I really like that game. While the card mini-game can be monotonous when you have a large force discrepancies, it has certainly kept me on my toes. There have been plenty of times where small errors on my part lead to defeat of my forces. I also like the fact that playing the same deity, with different abilities unlocked, you can play it out completely different from a previous playthrough by focusing on certain characteristics. My first time through the primary quest, I focused on fighting. This time through, I am focusing on sneaking and tactics. The quests are varied, although many of them are parodies of folktales or myths. Different options open up based upon the abilities of your followers as well, similar to options in FTL.

03-16-2017, 02:12 AM	#21
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	While this thread (okay, really mostly Izulde's burgeoning dynasty thread) sold me on Battle Brothers, alas, it didn't sell me on a computer that can actually run it (due to the OpenGL 3.3 requirement). __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-16-2017, 03:09 AM	#22
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Interesting the love for Battle Brothers, I never really got into it. Everything felt very generic and samey to me. Shrug. I can wholeheartedly recommend Expeditions Conquistador, the game itself is a bit clunky and can be frustrating to get into but a very unique concept and some really fun elements. They are supposed to be releasing a Vikings version this year as well which was supposed to fix a lot of frustrations with the first one

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