Best Tactical Games
360 Tactical games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Transport Fever
Released: Nov 8, 2016
Critic rating: 87.5 / 100
Rating: PEGI 3
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Tactical
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game.
Fire Emblem
Released: Apr 25, 2003
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Wii U, Game Boy Advance
Game modes: Single player
It is the seventh game of the Fire Emblem series, the second game in the series to be released for the Game Boy Advance, and the first to be released in both North America and Europe.
Advance Wars: Dual Strike
Released: Jun 23, 2005
Critic rating: 90.7 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Wii U, Nintendo DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Advance Wars: Dual Strike is the third installment in the Advance Wars series (first on DS media).
Medieval II: Total War
Released: Nov 10, 2006
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Take command of your armies and expand your reign.
The Banner Saga 3
Released: Jul 26, 2018
Critic rating: 87.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Banner Saga 3 is the final dramatic chapter in the mature, story-driven Viking RPG series which has won over 20 awards and has been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Released: Nov 28, 2019
Critic rating: 83.9 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Uncover the truth and delve into a 2D sidescrolling adventure featuring gorgeous art and environments.
Commandos 2: Men of Courage
Released: Sep 20, 2001
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
From the heart of the Third Reich to the most remote islands in the South Pacific, Sergeant Jack "Butcher" O'Hara and his elite group of gritty soldiers must combine their expertise and venture deep into enemy territory...
Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade
Released: Sep 30, 1999
Critic rating: 87.7 / 100 • 109 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade is the first of two expansion packs for the turn-based strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic III.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Released: Aug 28, 2025
Critic rating: 87.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Game modes: Single player
The same gripping story and engrossing world, but now with cutting-edge graphics and 3D audio, which bring the jungle to life.
Valkyria Chronicles
Released: Apr 24, 2008
Critic rating: 90.1 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation 3
Game modes: Single player
Set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of the 1930s, Valkyria Chronicles depicts Europe divided in two and ruled by two super powers: the Empire and the Federation.
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked
Released: Aug 23, 2011
Critic rating: 84.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Game modes: Single player
Devil Survivor Overclocked is an enhanced port of Devil Survivor made exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS.
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
Released: Jan 30, 2003
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness is a tactical role-playing video game and the first game in the Disgaea series.
Disgaea 5 Complete
Released: Mar 3, 2017
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Full story of the original with eight new scenarios, four fan favorite characters, and three character classes from the Disgaea series.
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Released: Oct 27, 2015
Critic rating: 90.1 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Divinity Original Sin: Enhanced Edition Edition is a much lauded Role-Playing-Game that blends deep customization and humor with dynamic turn based combat.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Released: Sep 2, 2021
Critic rating: 84.7 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker.
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen
Released: Feb 22, 2022
Critic rating: 89.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Delve into Savathûn’s Throne World to uncover the mystery of how she and her Lucent Hive stole the Light.
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
Released: Nov 8, 2011
Critic rating: 88.6 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
From the critically acclaimed director, Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection offers a handful of the most popular Metal Gear Solid titles from the past in true HD for the first time ever.
Rome: Total War
Released: Sep 22, 2004
Critic rating: 91.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Set during the rule of the late Roman Republic and the early Roman Empire, Rome: Total War is a real-time tactics and turn-based strategy game that takes place across Europe, North Africa and the Near East.
Shogun: Total War
Released: Jun 13, 2000
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Set against the backdrop of the Sengoku Jidai (Warring States) period from the 15th to the beginning of the 17th century, Shogun: Total War is a real-time tactics and turn-based strategy game with a strong focus on historical authenticity.
Sins of a Solar Empire
Released: Feb 4, 2008
Critic rating: 91.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Sins of a Solar Empire is a 2008 science fiction real-time strategy computer game developed by Ironclad Games and published by Stardock Entertainment for Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Magic: The Gathering
Released: Feb 28, 1997
Critic rating: 86.7 / 100 • 26 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
Magic: The Gathering is a computer game published by MicroProse in April 1997 based on the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering.
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Released: Apr 29, 2010
Critic rating: 93.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation Portable
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is an action-adventure stealth video game and is the third action-based Metal Gear title made specifically for the PSP.
Jagged Alliance 2
Released: Apr 19, 1999
Critic rating: 86.4 / 100 • 51 votes
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Jagged Alliance 2 is a perfect blend of strategy, roleplaying and tactical combat.
Medieval: Total War
Released: Aug 19, 2002
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Experience the middle Ages in all their blood-soaked magnificence.
Triangle Strategy
Released: Mar 4, 2022
Critic rating: 84.7 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Three nations battle for control of the dwindling resources of salt and iron in this HD-2D adventure tactical RPG.