News analyst lists 15 turn-based strategy games for XCOM fans
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Updated · strategyandwargaming.com · May 9
News analyst lists 15 turn-based strategy games for XCOM fans
9 articles · Updated · strategyandwargaming.com · May 9
The ranking highlights The Banner Saga, Hard West 2, Expeditions: Rome, Phantom Brigade and Kriegsfront Tactics Prologue, while pointing to Star Wars: Zero Company as a major 2026 release.
Phantom Brigade is singled out for its recent 2.0 update, adding missions, pilot management and broader campaign options to strengthen its XCOM-style tactical formula.
The report says XCOM: Enemy Unknown's 2012 remake helped revive turn-based strategy, and argues the genre remains strong as players await new entries.
Will Star Wars: Zero Company’s new design finally solve the core flaw that has defined modern XCOM games for over a decade?
With Firaxis launching a miniatures game, is the true future of turn-based tactical strategy actually found on the tabletop?
As other genres embrace hybrid combat, is the pure turn-based formula becoming an outdated relic in today's gaming market?