Thermonuclear (2021)

- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.1 of 5, 11 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A methodical, upgrade-focused tactical action game where you take calculated shots across procedurally generated battlefields.
tacticalpacedproceduralstrategicintensefuturisticupgrade-drivenaction
What players say
Players compare it to Into the Breach, XCOM, and Darkest Dungeon, with combat and tactical variety praised but the UI and controls criticized as clunky. Some find the lack of tension from a permanent death mechanic disappointing.
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