

2. Master the Unity of Command 2


3. Panzer Corps 2


4. Battle Brothers


5. BattleTech






8. Epic Encounters: The Battle for Wesnoth
Embark on Epic Quests: The Battle for Wesnoth invites players into a fantastical turn-based strategy realm. Offering both solo adventures and multiplayer skirmishes, delve into the world of Wesnoth and partake in numerous escapades. It's a comprehensive turn-based tactical affair with ample community modules and diversity. The game even makes its way onto mobile devices. Wesnoth feels like a crossroads of aesthetic traditions, blending Japanese influences with Western heavyweights like Heroes of Might and Magic.
Accessible for All: The Battle for Wesnoth runs smoothly even on modest systems and won't break the bank. With hand-crafted pixel art animations and vivid portraits enhancing dialogues, battles in Wesnoth truly belong to everyone. Choose from 17 solo campaigns and 55 multiplayer maps. Over 200 unit types across seven main factions, each with unique abilities, weapons, and spells. The game is localized into over 30 different languages.


9. Galactic Warfare: Warhammer 40,000 - Battle Sector
Battle Sector: A commendable effort to bring authenticity to the gaming realm while ensuring the finesse and spectacle of a digital experience. Similar to Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach, this game is developed by the same studio behind the beloved Battlestar Galactica Deadlock. It boasts impressive visuals, smooth gameplay, and overall represents a great platform to build upon, as noted in our Battle Sector review.
Battle Sector also has some notable shortcomings such as lackluster scenario design and unreplayable campaigns. Players are currently limited to two factions. While it provides an excellent means to fulfill your Space Marine fantasies, if you're not a 40K enthusiast, your journey may differ. It will take time for Battle Sector to reach the heights of recent releases like Warhammer or Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground.


10. XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
XCOM 2 may have had some initial technical hiccups upon release, but it was later rectified to shine as intended by the developers. Alongside War of the Chosen, the controversial expansion of XCOM 2, blending human factions into a volatile mix, there's no reason not to have Firaxis' masterpiece in your library. The addition of secondary objectives adds exciting tension to the game, as well as the looming threat of a major alien program cooking in the background, harboring a failure state if left unchecked.
War of the Chosen has elevated XCOM from a mere sequel to a truly admirable game and simultaneously become an essential addition to the lengthy series. While the narrative may push humanity to the brink, XCOM has never been ahead of the curve like this. If you're looking to delve deeper, explore comprehensive guides on all available XCOM 2 DLCs, along with some tips and tricks to get you started. For seasoned players, you should also check out guides on XCOM 2 as well as the best XCOM 2 mods.

