NEON Squad Tactics (2024)

Developer: Tin Man Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A vibrant, hyper-retro 90s turn-based tactics game where you and up to three friends wager rewards on risky plays and toss drinks for buffs across neon-drenched battlefields.

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What players say

Players describe it as a simplified X-COM without hit chance, run on a virtual tabletop. They praise how easy it is to pick up, but note the small online community and occasional unit-grabbing glitches.

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