The most interesting tactical games we will play in 2026.

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The term tactical game in 2026 can mean many different things and encompass several different genres. We have tactical RPG games, there are tactical city-builders, tactical-action titles… Without dedicating a separate category to each, we decided to put turn-based games in one article. You will notice the dominance of PC exclusives here, but this does not mean that other platforms will remain hungry and thirsty for tactical games. Here’s what to keep an eye on in 2026:

Star Wars Zero Company

Star Wars is getting its own version of XCOM. Zero Company will be set before the Clone Wars, that is, between the second and third episodes of the Star Wars films. In the main role will be a guy called Hawks, a former commander of the Republic who will lead an unconventional group of professionals on a risky operation. Hawks’ group will not be made up of characters who are put up with, but everyone will have to overcome their differences because only mutual cooperation will help them stay alive.

Solasta II

A hit like Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t likely to be repeated anytime soon, but we won’t fault this game for trying to deliver something similar. Solasta from 2021 received very good reactions from the players, and with the sequel, it wants to offer an even broader and deeper tabletop RPG experience, and based on BG3, it prepared a bunch of cinematic cutscenes, and a good cast including two prominent actresses from BG3. I promise this is the last mention of that game! In Solasti 2, we will be able to freely explore the land of Neokos in order to prevent the corruption spread by the enigmatic Shadwyn. We will be able to experience the adventure in this fantasy world alone or in the company of three other players.

Norse: Oath of Blood

There’s something about the Nordic theme that goes well with tactics. After the Banner Saga and Expeditions: Vikings comes Norse: Oath of Blood. We go to Norway during the time of the Vikings and take on the role of a character called Gunnar. He is an exiled warrior who must rebuild his village, gather allies and lead them into battle against Steinarr Far-Spear who killed his father Jarl Gripr. You will immediately notice a lot of drama, and it will not be presented only in text, but Norse: Oath of Blood will have fine cutscenes. In addition to turn-based battles, the gameplay will emphasize construction and management tasks, so expect work distribution, trading, construction of new facilities, etc.

Slay the Spire 2

The original Slay the Spire from 2019 became one of the top-rated turn-based games on Steam, and now its successor is finally here. The format will be the same again: we enter a twisted maze where various opponents stand in our way, and we try to solve them using attacks and items in the form of cards. Admittedly, the developers also promise some surprises that they don’t want to spoil for us before playing, for starters in the early access version.

Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era

Older players are dreaming of a lavish return of the former hit series Heroes of Might & Magic. That lavish part will not happen this year, but a smaller project is coming that closely adheres to the tradition and spirit of the old HOMM games. Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era will be a classic 2D game set in the world of Enroth, which is threatened by an infestation of insectoid demons. It will be up to us to resist and unite the factions of humans, elves, vampires and undead, and defeat the demons on the hexagonal battlefield. The new Heroes game looks as old-fashioned as the name suggests, but in the context of nostalgia, that might be a good thing.

Storm ties

If you think the new Heroes won’t be like the old Heroes, this year you’ll have a plan B. It’s called Stormbiders, and it’s basically another old-school title modeled after HOMM, with retro graphics and accompanying atmosphere. The game should offer classic tactical battles on hexagonal fields, kingdom management, resource gathering and army development. Stormbinders will have four playable factions, and each of them will bring 18 unique units to fight with. The game will also feature a dynamic storm system that will change the conditions on the battlefield.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II

The trio of Warhammer games we’re expecting in 2026 concludes with Mechanicus II, the sequel to the beloved tactical game from 2018. It will bring us two playable factions, and therefore two campaigns with different gameplay styles. As in the first part, tactics will be hectic here as we control the techno-fanatics of the Omnissiah or the immortal legions of the Necron. The focus in Mechanicus II is on upgrading tech-priests, optimizing weapons, and using machine powers to combat the Tyranid threat.

Sea of Remnants

We usually get real-time action games from China, but now here’s an ocean RPG with turn-based combat. In Sea of ​​Remnants, we take on the role of a sailor who chases the sea beyond the moon, a place of legend that offers answers to all questions. In order to get there, we need to gather a motley crew made up of different dolls, and we will meet a good part of them in the most lively pirate city of Orbtopia, where we will often return. To be fair, Sea of ​​Remnants feels like a game lost in translation, but it also looks imaginative and it’s not like it’s going to cost us anything other than time, considering it’s going to be a free-to-play title.

Shadow of the Road

There were certainly no mechs in Japan in 1868, but Shadow of the Road brings us an alternative history with them. The turn-based RPG contrasts Japanese tradition with steampunk technology, and we get the chance to gather our team of warriors, spies and mystical beings and lead them into battle against yokai and machines. The game itself does not promise anything revolutionary in terms of gameplay, but the combination of the incompatible could be what sets it apart from similar titles.

Menace

If you want down-to-earth sci-fi in your veins, take a look at an RPG in which we have to solve a threat of non-human origin on an already warring planet. Menace can be compared most closely to the XCOM series, with a pinch of randomness, a solid dose of mechs, marines, plasma, and conflict in open environments. The publisher of hits like Manor Lords and Old World took the game under their wing, which means that they definitely see good potential in it.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

The original Dragon Quest 7 was one of the last major games of the PlayStation 1 console and was subsequently ported to the 3DS and mobile phones. This year sees a complete remake with modernized (and accelerated) combat mechanics, as well as a new visual outfit. It’s interesting that Square Enix actually created the dolls and scanned them for the character models in the game. More interestingly, the Reimagined version brings some deviations from the original story, similar to the FF7 Remake. All in all, we hope for a nice mix of modernization for existing fans and those who will become fans.