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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Chains of Freedom down to the 17 that fit the “Tactical” category. Worms Armageddon, Worms and Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chains of Freedom.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

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NarrativeSolo

Year 2025Dev Nordcurrent

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Within the “Tactical” category, the closest game to Chains of Freedom is Worms Armageddon — scoring 52/100 on our similarity scale. Worms and Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em follow close behind.

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The best tactical games like Chains of Freedom

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chains of Freedom. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Worms ArmageddonClosest on genre

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Worms Armageddon

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalMeleeMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 94%· 11K

Year 1999Dev InfogramesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, shooter and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals and game mode.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat84Game mode25Visuals0

#2WormsClosest on combat

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Worms

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalMeleeThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 694IGDB80· 2

Year 1995Dev Team17 · TelegamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode53Visuals32

#3Telltale Texas Hold ‘EmClosest overall match

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Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativePost-ApocalypticCasual

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping shooter

Join poker's most outspoken players for a hand of Telltale Texas Hold'em, the card game stacked high with personality. Quips will fly, chips will fall, and you may just end up rolling in the aisles.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Chains of Freedom.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat82Setting42Tone39Visuals0

#4XCOM: Chimera SquadClosest on setting

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XCOM: Chimera Squad

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 23KIGDB78· 9OC78· 75

Year 2020Dev Firaxis Games · 2KOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Chains of Freedom.

Genre100Game mode100Combat82Setting80Visuals44

#560 Seconds!Closest on visuals

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60 Seconds!

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativePost-Apocalyptic3DThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 12KIGDB80· 1OC58· 10

Year 2015Dev Robot Gentleman StudiosOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and puzzle design, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: world and tone.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat82Setting70Visuals66Tone38

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#6Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

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Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB91· 2

Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Chains of Freedom by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat80Setting80Game mode54Visuals51

#7Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

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Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerOffline

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe casual and competitive edge, while skipping shooter

Ticket to Ride is a turn-based strategy game, an adaptation of a board game of the same name. ### Gameplay The gameplay copies the board game entirely. The game takes place on a map of the United States and south Canada filled with multicolored railroads.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: tone and setting.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat74Visuals49Game mode38Tone0Setting0

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Duelyst

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerPixel Art

Steam👍 82%· 4.7KRAWG👍 55%· 102MC82IGDB82· 7OC80· 16

Year 2016Dev Counterplay Games · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, multiplayer gameplay and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Duelyst is a digital collectible card game and turn-based strategy hybrid. The game has four expansions: Denizens of Shim'zar, Rise of the Bloodborn, Ancient Bonds, and Unearthed Prophecy. ###Gameplay In each round, two players must fight across a tactical battlefield.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat77Game mode51Visuals42

#9Poker Night at the Inventory

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Poker Night at the Inventory

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalCasualFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 9.7KRAWG👍 59%· 249MC71OC80· 12

Year 2010Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

Four famous characters - Max (Sam & Max game series), RED Heavy (Team Fortress 2 game), Tycho (Penny Arcade webcomic), and Strong Bad (Homestar Runner web series) - just sit around a table in the underground casino called Inventory and play poker.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: tone and visuals.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat80Tone0Visuals0

#10Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

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Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiMultiplayer

Steam👍 89%· 1.7KMC84

Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, was the first officially licensed deck building card game for iOS, and is now available for your PC as Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, complete with 5 full expansion decks! Play alone or with friends to battle against the Fallen One for honor and victory.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals and game mode.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat79Setting60Tone43Game mode25Visuals0

#11Teamfight Tactics

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Teamfight Tactics

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerFantasy

Year 2019Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: setting.

Genre100Combat80Game mode54Visuals51Setting0

#12Disciples II: Dark Prophecy

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Disciples II: Dark Prophecy

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalIsometricRangedDark

Year 2002Dev Strategy First · StardockOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: tone and setting.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat65Visuals51Tone0Setting0

#13Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

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Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerMagic

Steam👍 45%· 4.0KRAWG👍 52%· 65MC60IGDB57· 6

Year 2014Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

GARRUK'S REVENGE EXPANSION NOW AVAILABLE! Walk in the footsteps of the Multiverse's greatest hunter. Featuring additional campaign levels, challenges, and new cards to collect, you take on the role of Garruk and hunt your prey across the planes!

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Chains of Freedom.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat69Game mode51Visuals51Setting0

#14Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

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Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalPost-ApocalypticSci-FiPvP

Steam👍 77%· 3.5KRAWG👍 21%· 34

Year 2014Dev Lightmare StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and post-apocalyptic world

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

Welcome to a unique trading card game that blends rich lore and artwork with innovative gameplay mechanics that are both simple to learn, and hard to master. Play with fully animated cards in 3D battlefields, and assemble decks from over 800 cards and 8 stylized factions.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: tone and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Chains of Freedom.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat82Setting72Game mode18Tone0

#15Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 87%· 1.3KRAWG👍 63%· 56MC77IGDB80· 4

Year 2012Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Special EditionThe Magic: The Gathering –Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Special Edition includes: Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Full Game Magic 2013 Official Soundtrack Wallpapers: 5 wallpapers; in multiple sizes. 2nd Path of the Planeswalkers Graphic novel .

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: setting and game mode.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat72Visuals51Game mode34Setting0

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