Tactical RPGs require deep thinking for victory - tough battles, complex systems, and crucial decisions. Banner Saga, Fire Emblem, and XCOM 2 are top-tier tactical RPGs with demanding gameplay. Games ...

With the advent of indie games in recent years, due to tools and resources for development becoming more and more easily available, most gamers may find that their favorite titles are actually indie ...

Strategy games often take themselves quite seriously - maybe there's intense intergalactic warfare, or a vast kingdom in need of expansion. But sometimes, a strategy game comes along that's just a bit ...

Discover the top strategy games of 2025, from epic 4X empire builders to innovative indie releases.

I'm always on the lookout for another tactical game or roguelike to play, as both genres are where I find myself sinking most of my free time. That blend of replayability and decision-making is ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Role-playing games can be a bit wild at times, especially with most ...

Every Friday, A.V. Club staffers kick off the weekend by taking a look at the world of gaming, diving in to the ideas that underpin the hobby we love with a bit of Game Theory. We’ll sound off in the ...

Indie game developer Legacy Forge and publisher Numskull Games have confirmed they're aiming to release Valor of Man sometime in Q1 2026. The team has had a demo available on Steam for a moment now, ...

It might just be my history with City of Heroes—an MMO which had witches and wizards aplenty in its modern comic-book styled setting—or my love of Dimension 20's Fantasy High, but I'm a huge fan of ...

When you want to just sink into a game for hours, days, and weeks, there is no better genre than JRPGs. After all, many of the genre's most successful games are ridiculously long. Sometimes, though, ...

Indie game developer and publisher Playwood Project has confirmed that their new tactical RPG game Successor will be out soon in Early Access. The game is basically a tabletop-inspired title that has ...

Including tactical shooters, the gameplay is always changing. This indicates the industry's increasing commitment to rich, tactical, immersive gameplay that pushes the envelope of what's conceivable.