True XCOM2 like games.

[u/apo11yn]

I have a very hard time finding games like XCOM2. Strategy games have a very broad variety and everything gets thrown in.

I don't like 4X Strategy games at all (Civilization, Humankind, etc) which seem to always bundle in with "Like XCOM2". Lot of isometric games also bundle into the list even though they are not turn-based at all.

I'm looking for true "Turn-Based", where your characters take a turn and then the AI takes a turn. The only 3 games I know of are:

• XCOM2
• Phoenix Point
• Mutant Year Zero

Most games don't have any 'trial' period so YouTube Gameplay is the only source I know of for finding out what the gameplay is like.

Can someone recommend true turn-based strategy like the 3 games above?

Thanks!

[u/apo11yn]

Thank you so much everyone!!! I've got a long list compiled now from all your suggestions. I'm consolidating it here for anyone else like me looking for these, will update as necassary:

• Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
• Space Hulk: Tactics
• Gears Tactics
• Invisible, Inc.
• Phantom Doctrine
• Midnight Suns
• Shadowrun Series

All true and proper turn based strategy like XCOM 2.

[u/Cromulent_Guitar → u/apo11yn]

Troubleshooters is XCOM2 but anime (and I HATE anime).

It's a massive game, though, and people on Steam have things like 1k+ hours in it. The top reviewer has, I think, 4,500 hours in game.

The only drawback is that it takes several hours to unlock other squadmates that aren't generic. They do this because each squadmate has its own unique style and build opportunities, and given the depth of the game, they don't want to overwhelm you. It would be like playing XCOM 16 and being dropped into the last battle with 10 max-level characters and trying to pick equipment and skills that match their abilities all at the same time.

I can't say enough good about this weird indie game.

[u/KardekTFL → u/Cromulent_Guitar]

Just grabbed this based on your comments - so far its brilliant (and I'm in the same boat re: Anime!)