Xenowar is a brilliant distillation of the razor-sharp tactical challenges of XCOM, though it does sacrifice some scale and endgame satisfaction in favor of presenting a clean-cut intense series of battles. For even more XCOM-esque game series, be sure to check our list of the best mobile strategy games. The good news is that the combat will appeal to fans of XCOM, with a grid and wide variety of moves for each character ready and present. If you dig the nihilism of Game of Thrones, you’ll enjoy the story offerings here, with a series of terrible events happening frequently during the course of your adventure.
Trading assault rifles and grenades for swords and bows, The Banner Saga is an excellent strategic turn-based strategy game that takes place in a frozen and uncaring world.
