Templar Battleforce (2015)

Developer: Trese Brothers
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 982 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, number-crunching tactical RPG where you carefully position and customize mech squads to overcome punishing alien threats.

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What players say

Players praise the deep, massive skill trees and freedom to respec between missions, drawing strong comparisons to Warhammer 40k for its space marine aesthetic. Negatives include a heat mechanic that stunts gameplay, repetitive missions, and rough presentation, with some noting the devs are extremely responsive.

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