Galaxy Squad similar games & best alternatives

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Galaxy Squad

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Galaxy squad is a hardcore turn-based tactical roguelike, inspired by FTL and XCOM.

What works

  • Engaging blend of xcom tactical combat and ftl-style starmap
  • High replayability with multiple modes and unlockables
  • Strong player autonomy and customization options
  • Active developer support and frequent updates
  • Good value for price with satisfying gameplay depth

Things to keep in mind

  • Rough graphics and occasional bugs
  • Clunky ui and limited control options
  • Some translation and writing issues
  • Short campaign with limited story depth
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Pathway

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander

  • Stellar Tactics

  • SpaceBourne

  • King's Bounty: Crossworlds

  • SpellForce: Conquest of Eo

More intense

Games that feels like Galaxy Squad but with a more intense feel

  • Xenonauts 2

  • XCOM: Enemy Unknown

  • Halfway

  • Shardpunk

  • Stirring Abyss

  • Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery

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Galaxy Squad: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Violence, Exploration.

Last update: 21/08/2026