Free: Best indie tactical games

Fend for yourself and defeat other survivors in unique and exciting top-down Survival Battle Royale gameplay. Become your favorite character and outlast your opponents by combining your wits and strategy with searching and item crafting to become the ultimate survivor.

Nimble Neuron · 2023 · PC

Caliber is a free-to-play, team-based, tactical third-person shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. Four classes, more than 60 operators with unique abilities and equipment, and various game modes: PvE, PvP and PvPvE.

1C Game Studios · 2023 · PC

AirMech is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played online competitively or cooperatively. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

Carbon Games · 2018 · PC, Oculus Rift

If you like total freedom in the way you conquer the enemy this is the ultimate war game for you. Build freeform constructions as a medieval Builder, fight in sword duels as a Knight or snipe with your bow as an Archer. King Arthur's Gold blends the cooperative aspects of Lost Vikings, mashes them…

Transhuman Design · 2013 · Linux, PC, Mac

An asymmetric online multiplayer party game where one group of players hide among a crowd of NPCs doing various tasks while other players seek them out from above. The game features a hand-sculpted clay art style using hundreds of clay models that are scanned and imported virtually.

Bolt in Bolt · 2021 · PC, Mac

Battle through a series of challenging Arenas and prove that you have what it takes to enter the fabled Hall of Masters and seize your glory! From the creators of Bloons TD 6 comes a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of…

Ninja Kiwi · 2021 · Android, PC, iOS

Infinitode 2 - a strategy in the Tower Defense genre, in which the player will have to build towers to protect his base from endless waves of enemies. The game features huge maps, lots of towers, resource miners, upgrade tree and map editor.

Prineside · 2019 · Android, PC

POLYGON is a tactical multiplayer team 1st person shooter. Using various weapons, you will battle with up to 32 players on large-scale maps. Properly managing your arsenal and skills, you will lead your team to victory!

Redaster Studio · 2020 · PC

Relic Hunter Zero is a free to play open source game. You start with 2 characters and can unlock 4 others through gameplay. The game consists of 4 areas with 3 stages each followed by a checkpoint and then a boss battle. "Bounty" you collect from defeating enemies remains through all runs and can…

Rogue Snail · 2015 · PC, Mac

"Zombie Defense" is a tower defense tactical game in which player commands a team fighting against hordes of zombies. The game features multiple types of units and upgrades.

Teyon · 2015 · PC, Wii U

Thunder Tier One is a top-down tactical shooter that let's you play as tier one operator across various scenarios located all around the globe. Set in late 80s/early 90s it allows you to combine your leadership and tactical skills and contemporary equipment into an efficient war machine. Create…

fragOut Studio · 2021 · PC · 75/100

Sentinel is an interactive audio tower defense game. It mixes strategic game play with a dynamic music system. The game takes place on a sequencer-like grid. As you add defenses, collect resources and destroy enemies, musical elements are triggered in time to the music. Fight through 31 levels to…

Matthew Brown · 2014 · Linux, PC, Mac

Choose a character and customize it. Get a firearm and show the enemies, who’s the boss of the battlefield. In this multiplayer game, you can find almost any weapon: pistol, shotgun, machine gun, or a sniper rifle. Choosing the weapon, pay attention to its stats: each piece varies by damage and…

Azur Interactive Games Limited · 2016 · Android, PC

Operation: Harsh Doorstop is a free, community developed, tactical shooter. Developed by the studio Drakeling Labs in partnership with MicroProse Software, Inc. Built using the OHDCore framework for Unreal Engine 4.

Drakeling Labs · 2023 · PC

Adapt, strategize, and dominate your rivals in this multiplayer roguelite tower defense brawler. Upgrade towers, wield powerful items, and outlast the madness to become the last Guardian standing!

Pixelcraft Studios · 2025 · Web, PC, Mac

A co-op meta-driven sci-fi looter shooter where every mission counts for all. Explore the unknown, defend facilities, upgrade your Echo, and empower the galaxy. Choose your combat style before every mission: real-time action or turn-based…

Warped Games · 2026 · PC

Mech Merc Company is a 90's style singleplayer first-person mech combat simulator with business management elements. Take command of your own mercenary company and pilot massive combat mechs on battlefields of the future. Choose…

McShooterz · 2025 · PC

Tidewoken is a multiplayer turn-based combat strategy game with focus on competitive PvP. Create your own challengers with over 45 skills per character class and win the Tournament of the Tidewoken with knowledge, wits and creativity.…

Eternal Wave · PC

Chess'Extra is a new free chess game with a 10x10 board and 2 new pieces: Priest and Assassin.

JulFlux · 2020 · PC

In Ho-Ho-Home Invasion (very nearly titled Santa Game Solid), play as Santa preparing his stealth skills ahead of the big night (Christmas Eve), delivering presents under trees, filling stockings, and making a swift exit - without getting…

Whitepot Studios · 2020 · PC

Technomagic is a free browser MMO RPG game. The battle system is based on the rules of logic. Every fight victory depends not only on luck, armor or weapons, but also on the power of your thoughts.

Cyber Plus · 2022 · PC

Fight solo or team up with friends in this action-packed magic fighting game! To earn diamonds and shards, use your magic and level up! You can also find them around the map in Drop Zones and buy them in the in-game shop. Spend them on…

Linux, PC, Mac

Dummy Pirates is a 3D Action MOBA game with a third-person perspective set in Planet Chromotica. The entire game operates on a multiplayer system. Using WASD, the player is able to move around and explore different areas of the map (Ocean…

Good Place Games Öu · 2024 · PC

A game about soccer, made by people who suck at playing soccer. Guide your team of nerds to victory in this tight, tactical soccer game!

Acid Wizard Studio · PC

Wobble Wars is a chaotic, physics-based multiplayer brawler where rolling, bouncing, and bashing are the keys to victory. Compete in hilarious arenas, master momentum-based movement, and customize your wobble warrior in the ultimate…

We Die Standing is a tactical third-person sci-fi shooter that blends heavy, cover-based firefights with dynamic zero-gravity combat. Set across a star system devastated by a massive dimensional tear, players take control of Vanguard-7, a…

MR SAQLAIN PRODUCTIONS · PC

Command your squad in a strategy-MMORPG. Unlock over 200 champions and 10 races, upgrade your castle, and gear up to dominate global rankings. Prepare for the war to come!

LegionH · 2026 · PC