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A Comically On-The-Nose New Title Has Me Even More Excited For This Upcoming Tactics Game
The upcoming tactics game 'Australia Did It' has officially adopted the humorous subtitle 'End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business' after a suggestion from designer Rami Ismail gained traction. The game, which blends tower defense and unit management with a unique unit combination system, is set to release on Steam on November 10. A demo is currently available.
Strange Scaffold announces Gods With Badges, a tactics game where you decide when to switch off your bodycam
Strange Scaffold has announced Gods With Badges, a narrative tactics game set to release on PC in 2027. Players control a disgraced police officer in a dystopian city, making dialogue and combat choices that shape their reputation. The game features isometric turn-based combat and a unique mechanic where players can disable their body camera for tactical advantages.
Triple-i Showcase Sets 2027 Dates for Indie Game Releases
The Triple-i Initiative's fall showcase revealed release dates and new information for numerous indie games, with many targeting 2027. Notable announcements include Outward 2 and ReVamp, alongside updates for Astral Ascent and Dave the Diver. The event also featured playable demos and playtests for various upcoming titles.
Strange Scaffold Saved This New Tactics Game From Cancellation
The narrative-driven tactics game Gods With Badges, originally canceled by Artificer, has been saved by developer Strange Scaffold. Strange Scaffold, known for El Paso, Elsewhere, is reinterpreting the project, which follows a disgraced police officer in a dystopian city. The game is set to release on PC in 2027 and will feature choice-driven conversations and turn-based combat.
9 new 2026 games on sale in the Steam Autumn Sale
The Steam Autumn Sale features discounts on numerous games, including several released in 2026. Notable titles on sale include Resident Evil Requiem, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Xenonauts 2, with some experiencing significant price drops from their launch or original prices.
Here’s The Great New Tactics Game You Should Be Playing–And I Don’t Mean Fire Emblem Or Zero Company
Ex Sanguis is a highly recommended tactics game that builds upon the strengths of Othercide with a snappier roguelike gameplay loop and streamlined mechanics. While it may lack the deep narrative of its predecessor, its satisfying combat and rewarding progression make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
What we've been playing - "Well this is embarrassing, we're wearing the same outfit!"
Several team members share their current gaming experiences. Connor and Chris are enjoying the tactical gameplay of Star Wars: Zero Company on PlayStation 5 and PC respectively, despite some bugs and performance issues. Dom is revisiting Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, finding it easier on a second playthrough, while Matt is giving FromSoftware's Nightreign another chance, slowly adapting to its fast pace.
Star Wars Zero Company's permadeath makes it a better RPG than most RPGs, even though it's not really an RPG
Star Wars: Dark Forces' permadeath system makes it a more impactful RPG than many traditional titles, despite its tactical game origins. The developer Bit Reactor has successfully integrated systemic and authored storytelling, creating a profound sense of consequence through permanently killable characters.
Star Wars: Zero Company Cracks the Franchise’s All-Time Review Top Five
Star Wars: Zero Company has achieved an 86 score, placing it among the top five highest-rated Star Wars games of all time. Critics praise its XCOM-style tactics gameplay and deep RPG build-crafting, with some comparing its narrative favorably to Star Wars: Rogue One, though opinions on the story and characters are divided.
Star Wars Zero Company Tips for Tactics Padawans
Star Wars Zero Company, a new tactics game from Bit Reactor, is set to release on August 27, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S. The game features four difficulty settings and offers extensive tips for players, covering squad preparation, action economy, utilizing advantages, environmental tactics, planning exits, and experimenting with character builds.
Star Wars Zero Company Review – The Tactics Federation
Star Wars: Zero Company is a highly praised tactics game developed by Bit Reactor, featuring a compelling narrative and deep tactical gameplay reminiscent of XCOM. The game excels with its diverse cast of characters, sharp writing, and smart mechanical adjustments, though it suffers from limited enemy variety and performance issues on PC. Despite its flaws, it offers an exceptional tactical sandbox and a worthy Star Wars experience.
Star Wars Zero Company review: "XCOM with lightsabers is a sweet deal for a tactics diehard like me"
Star Wars Zero Company offers a high-production value take on the tactics genre, blending XCOM-like gameplay with a Star Wars theme. While it doesn't significantly innovate on the formula, its presentation, characters, and the persistent threat of permadeath create a compelling experience, despite some lingering bugs.
Zero Company is a new all-time great Star Wars game
Star Wars Zero Company is a new all-time great Star Wars game and a stunning debut for developer Bit Reactor. The game blends XCOM-like squad tactics with lavish production values, action game-style exploration, and a compelling narrative set during the High Republic era. It offers deep RPG buildcrafting and challenging missions, though it is not currently playable on Steam Deck.
Mewgenics comes to Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X on September 8
The tactics game Mewgenics, developed by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X on September 8. Geoff Keighley announced the console launch during Gamescom Opening Night Live. The game, which previously launched on PC, has been praised for its tactical design.
Ubisoft is making the first singleplayer Rainbow Six in 19 years, and it's a tactics game in the style of XCOM
Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Tactics, a single-player turn-based tactics game in the style of XCOM, set to release in 2027. The game features operators from Rainbow Six Siege and Rainbow Six Vegas, with a story focusing on the rebuilding of Rainbow after Year 10 events. It will not include live-service elements and will feature operator development and base building mechanics.
Mewgenics coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Mewgenics, a roguelike tactics game from Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, is slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 8, 2026, according to an eShop listing. The game, which originally launched on PC, features deep tactical combat, a legacy roguelite system with cat breeding, and over 200 hours of campaign content.
This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don't forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake
This week's PC gaming news is dominated by Gamescom and a Grand Theft Auto 6 documentary, alongside a significant number of new game releases. Notable titles include the early access milsim Burned Horizons, horror visual novel Money for Girls: Amortized, and Patrice Désilets' long-troubled 1666: Amsterdam. Other releases span various genres, from bullet hell and platformers to 4X strategy and survival games.
12 hours in, Star Wars Zero company is a solid strategy RPG, but it's missing XCOM 2 or Baldur's Gate 3's…
After 12 hours with Star Wars: Zero Company, the turn-based strategy game is described as solid but lacking the spark of titles like XCOM 2 or Baldur's Gate 3. The game features a mercenary outfit during the Clone Wars, with satisfying combat and squad progression, but its tactical systems and character variety may not sustain a long campaign.
There's only one Jedi Operator in Star Wars Zero Company, and reckless players may end up with none at all: 'Be careful that nothing unfortunate happens to her!'
Bit Reactor's upcoming tactics game, Star Wars Zero Company, will feature only one Jedi Operator, Tel-Rea, and permadeath mechanics mean players could lose her permanently. Lead designer James Brawley confirmed Tel-Rea is the sole Jedi Padawan class, emphasizing the need for players to protect her. While permadeath can be toggled off on easier difficulties, the game's narrative characters are vulnerable once introduced.
Hard Edge - War Zone Next Week
SUNSOFT announced that Hard Edge - War Zone, a sci-fi tactics game based on the 1998 PlayStation action/adventure Hard Edge, will launch on Steam on July 22nd. The game will feature 4v4 multiplayer.