Best Tactical Games
371 Tactical games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Counter-Strike 2
Released: Sep 27, 2023
Critic rating: 68.1 / 100 • 365 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.
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 • 247 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: M
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.
Phantom Doctrine
Released: Aug 14, 2018
Critic rating: 75.4 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Set in 1983 during the Cold War, Phantom Doctrine is an alternate history thriller in which players lead The Cabal, a secret organization dedicated to fighting a global conspiracy committed to controlling the world by pitting world leaders and nations against one another.
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.
Dynasty Warriors 5
Released: Feb 24, 2005
Critic rating: 63.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Tactical, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Dynasty Warriors 5 is a hack and slash video game set in China and the fifth installment in the Dynasty Warriors series, developed by Omega Force and published by Koei.
Reigns: Game of Thrones
Released: Oct 18, 2018
Critic rating: 73.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Through the fiery visions of Melisandre, claim the Iron Throne as Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and more to carefully navigate the complex relationships and hostile factions of the Seven Kingdoms.
Delta Force
Released: Oct 21, 1998
Critic rating: 67.4 / 100 • 58 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
As a member of Delta Force — The Army's Elite, top secret special forces unit — the word 'impossible' is not in your vocabulary.
Conflict: Desert Storm II: Back to Baghdad
Released: Sep 19, 2003
Critic rating: 62.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation 3, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Split screen
Take charge of the most feared special operations forces in the world: the elite British SAS or the US Delta Force squads.
Hitman: Codename 47
Released: Nov 19, 2000
Critic rating: 60.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
Hitman: Codename 47 sets a new standard for thinker-shooters.
Perfect Dark Zero
Released: Nov 17, 2005
Critic rating: 71.7 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Platforms: Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The Xbox 360 prequel to Rare's Nintendo 64 hit, Perfect Dark.
Tower of Time
Released: Apr 12, 2018
Critic rating: 78.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
RPG with 3d graphics, real time combat and deep and mature story with real time combat with time manipulation, tactical and challenging battles, seven diverse classes to choose for 4-man party, and more.
Star Trek Online
Released: Feb 2, 2010
Critic rating: 67.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One
Game modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Star Trek Online is a premier free-to-play MMORPG from Cryptic Studios and Perfect World Entertainment set in the famous Star Trek universe.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
Released: Nov 23, 2012
Critic rating: 63.7 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Discover the incredible 3D world of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, where Pokemon speak and amazing adventures are always nearby!
The Escapists
Released: Feb 13, 2015
Critic rating: 68.9 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
All that stands between you and your freedom is a perfectly executed escape plan.
Massive Chalice
Released: Jun 1, 2015
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Massive Chalice is a single player turn-based tactics game within a multi-generational strategy campaign where you must unite your kingdom under a powerful dynasty as an immortal King or Queen to eliminate the demonic threat, and reforge the Massive Chalice.
Conqueror's Blade
Released: May 30, 2019
Critic rating: 65.0 / 100 • 29 votes
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Master the art of medieval warcraft in this free-to-play tactical action MMO.
Dynasty Warriors 4
Released: Feb 27, 2003
Critic rating: 60.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Tactical, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Dynasty Warriors 4 is a hack and slash video game and the fourth installment in the popular Dynasty Warriors series.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
Released: Aug 6, 2013
Critic rating: 69.2 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
The year is 1962 and the Cold War has the nation gripped by fear.
Dota Underlords
Released: Jun 20, 2019
Critic rating: 64.1 / 100 • 73 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
In Dota Underlords, strategic decisions matter more than twitch reflexes.
Empire of Sin
Released: Nov 30, 2020
Critic rating: 58.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Empire of Sin, the strategy game from Romero Games and Paradox Interactive, puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago.