Best Tactical Games
361 Tactical games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Rome: Total War - Alexander
Released: Jun 19, 2006
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The second expansion for Rome: Total War, Alexander is set much earlier time period than the original game, beginning in 336 BC.
Sniper Elite V2
Released: Apr 30, 2012
Critic rating: 66.9 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Sniper Elite V2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the highly-acclaimed Sniper Elite, giving gamers the most authentic World War II sniping experience available.
War Thunder
Released: Jan 28, 2013
Critic rating: 64.7 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Tactical
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
War Thunder is a free-to-play vehicular combat MMO featuring aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval craft spanning from the early 20th century to the modern era.
Sniper Elite III
Released: Jun 24, 2014
Critic rating: 67.9 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Observe.
CounterSpy
Released: Aug 19, 2014
Critic rating: 63.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, PlayStation Vita
Game modes: Single player
Combining the spy mythology and bold aesthetics of the 1950’s and 1960’s and set during the Cold War, CounterSpy focuses on the rogue third spy agency, C.O.U.N.T.E.R., that keeps the world’s super powers at bay.
Poker Night at the Inventory
Released: Nov 22, 2010
Critic rating: 69.1 / 100 • 50 votes
Genres: Sport, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Prepare for a different kind of poker night in a very different kind of club.
Vietcong 2
Released: Oct 24, 2005
Critic rating: 67.5 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Vietcong 2 is the next installment in the million+ selling Vietcong franchise, set against the background of the 1968 Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War.
Conflict: Desert Storm
Released: Sep 13, 2002
Critic rating: 67.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Take charge of the most feared special operations forces in the world: the elite British SAS or the US Delta Force squads.
Counter-Strike 2
Released: Sep 27, 2023
Critic rating: 68.7 / 100 • 352 votes
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Counter-Strike 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer tactical first-person shooter developed and published by Valve.
Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun
Released: Dec 12, 2003
Critic rating: 68.6 / 100 • 21 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: Game Boy Advance
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The fourth installment in the Mega Man Battle Network series comes in two versions--Red Sun and Blue Moon--each with different enemies, battle chips, souls, and characters.
Army of Two
Released: Mar 4, 2008
Critic rating: 71.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative
Army Of Two throws gamers into hot spots ripped from current day headlines where they will utilize unique two-man strategies and tactics while seamlessly transitioning between playing with intelligent Partner AI (PAI) and a live player.
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
Released: May 14, 2019
Critic rating: 68.8 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
In the dark days of the end of World War 2 amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history… Elite sniper Karl Fairburne returns to the front line in the remaster of this award-winning stealth-action experience.
Company of Heroes 3
Released: Feb 23, 2023
Critic rating: 76.7 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The legendary strategy franchise is back!
This Is the Police 2
Released: Jul 31, 2018
Critic rating: 63.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Interpret the law as you see fit in This Is the Police 2, sequel to the acclaimed noir drama This Is the Police!
World of Tanks: Blitz
Released: Jun 28, 2014
Critic rating: 68.4 / 100 • 39 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: Windows Phone, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
World of Tanks Blitz is truly World of Tanks on-the-go.
Cossacks: The Art of War
Released: Mar 31, 2002
Critic rating: 68.4 / 100 • 25 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Cossacks: The Art of War – continues the history of the great battles of XVII–XVIII centuries, and introduces five new campaigns, two nations, some new units and much more.
ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead
Released: Jun 29, 2010
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
Zombie Army Trilogy
Released: Mar 3, 2015
Critic rating: 71.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Zombie Army Trilogy is a third-person tactical shooter stealth video game developed and published by Rebellion Developments.
West of Dead
Released: Jun 18, 2020
Critic rating: 73.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Step into the boots of the dead man William Mason and descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this fast-paced twin-stick shooter that'll put your skills to test.
John Wick Hex
Released: Oct 8, 2019
Critic rating: 76.1 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
John Wick Hex is the first John Wick PC/console game inspired by Lionsgate’s hit action franchise.
Phasmophobia
Released: Sep 18, 2020
Critic rating: 68.0 / 100 • 241 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Tactical, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation VR2, Windows Mixed Reality, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, PlayStation 5, Oculus Rift
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Phasmophobia is a cooperative horror investigation game played from a first-person perspective, supporting one to four players.
Ash of Gods: Redemption
Released: Mar 23, 2018
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Legacy Mobile Device, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Ash of Gods is а multi-genre project that features most of the typical elements of a visual novel, tactical turn-based role-playing game and card strategy.
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Released: Sep 1, 2015
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Live your Star Wars dreams as you fight with your favorite dark and light side heroes across iconic locations to become master of the galaxy.
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
Released: Oct 18, 2019
Critic rating: 70.8 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Similar to its predecessors, the game is a third-person shooter where players take control of the Plants or the Zombies in either a cooperative or competitive multiplayer environment.
Metal Gear
Released: Dec 22, 1987
Critic rating: 67.5 / 100 • 29 votes
Rating: PEGI 7
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System
Game modes: Single player
The NES version of Metal Gear.