
Best Tactical Games of 2019
20 Tactical games from 2019 ranked by critic score
The highest-rated Tactical games released in 2019, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses
9225 critic reviews·Jul 25, 2019·NintendoSwitchHere, order is maintained by the Church of Seiros, which hosts the prestigious Officer’s Academy within its headquarters. You are invited to teach one of its three mighty houses, each comprised of…
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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
8637 critic reviews·Nov 27, 2019·SegaPS4SwitchUncover the truth and delve into a 2D sidescrolling adventure featuring gorgeous art and environments. Then, battle the kaiju in fast-paced, top-down combat. Customize the Sentinels with an arsenal…
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Imperator: Rome
8510 critic reviews·Apr 24, 2019·Paradox InteractivePC"Paradox Development Studio returns to ancient history with Imperator: Rome, a new title set around the growth of Roman power in a threatening Mediterranean. Unify Italy and then the world under the…
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Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
859 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2019·1C EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchFell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a story-driven, turn-based tactical RPG set in a fantasy world with a touch of steampunk. Take control of the Arbiter Kyrie, an agent of the Immortal Council tasked with…
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Wargroove
8528 critic reviews·Jan 1, 2019·Chucklefish GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchWargroove is a turn-based strategy game for up to 4 players, in which each player takes control of an army and its commander unit to wage war on their enemies! Wargroove is extremely easy to pickup,…
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Tom Clancy's The Division 2
8321 critic reviews·Mar 14, 2019·Ubisoft EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1The Division 2 is an action-shooter RPG set in an open-world. Play in co-op and PvP modes that offer more variety in missions and challenges, new progression systems with unique twists and surprises,…
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Apex Legends
8321 critic reviews·Feb 3, 2019·Electronic ArtsPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3Conquer with character in Apex Legends, a free-to-play Hero shooter where legendary characters with powerful abilities team up to battle for fame & fortune on the fringes of the Frontier. Master an…
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Gloomhaven
808 critic reviews·Jul 16, 2019·Asmodee DigitalPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2"In Gloomhaven, you play as a team of mercenaries on their own personal quests to go conquer a world of gloomy and wicked decadence. Choose your group members wisely, because in the turmoil of battle…
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall
7920 critic reviews·Aug 5, 2019·Paradox InteractivePCPS4Xbox OneAge of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders and Overlord series, bringing all the exciting tactical-turn based combat…
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Langrisser I & II
789 critic reviews·Apr 17, 2019·NIS AmericaPCPS4SwitchA remake of the first and second Langrisser games for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Originally released on the Sega Megadrive/Genesis, the first game was called Warsong internationally while the…
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John Wick Hex
7830 critic reviews·Oct 7, 2019·Good Shepherd EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchJohn Wick Hex is the first John Wick PC/console game inspired by Lionsgate’s hit action franchise. From acclaimed Game Director, Mike Bithell (Volume, Thomas Was Alone, Subsurface Circular), John…
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Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
7619 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2019·Electronic ArtsPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchSimilar 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. The game…
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Phoenix Point
7518 critic reviews·Dec 2, 2019·Snapshot GamesPCPhoenix Point is the new strategy game from the creator of the original X-COM series. It features turn based tactics and world based strategy in a fight against a terrifying, alien menace.
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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
7224 critic reviews·Dec 9, 2019·Fireshine GamesPCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1In MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries you will adopt the role of a rookie MechWarrior pilot thrust into combat as the Third Succession War continues to fracture the Inner Sphere. Take contracts from the…
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Overland
729 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2019·FinjiPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1Take care of a group of travelers on a post-apocalyptic road-trip across the United States in this turn-based survival game. Fight scary creatures, rescue stranded survivors, and scavenge for…
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Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate
728 critic reviews·Dec 18, 2019·Koei TecmoPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchAn updated/enhanced version of Warriors Orochi 4 that will be available as a standalone game or as an upgrade pack for the base game.
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Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble
716 critic reviews·Jul 9, 2019·DelightworksPCSwitchWelcome back to the world of TINY METAL, Commander! TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE puts you in the boots of three unique commanders bonded by fate, each with their own squads to command and strengthen…
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Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
6513 critic reviews·May 13, 2019·Rebellion DevelopmentsPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchIn 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…
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint
5314 critic reviews·Oct 3, 2019·Ubisoft EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a military shooter set in a diverse and hostile open world entirely playable solo or in up to four-player co-op. Players will discover Auroa, a mysterious…
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Arc of Alchemist
469 critic reviews·Feb 6, 2019·CFK Co., Ltd.PS4SwitchThe desert-themed RPG is set in a ruined world with a sci-fi atmosphere, and features artwork from world renowned illustrator Yoshitaka Amano, as well as a scenario written by Yukinori Kitajima of…