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A free-to-play tactical-action game with custom loadouts, objective-based squad modes, and a Survival mode, combining PvP and co-op with simple-but-hard-to-master gameplay.

Police Stories: The Academy
A compact tactical police game about neutralizing criminals and finding a station mole, with solo and co-op play in a ~2-hour campaign.
2022-08-02
- Action
- Strategy

Indie

Simulator

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Plan A

A single-player tactical strategy game where you timeline-sync door breaches, grenades, and room entries, then watch your squad execute the plan in cinematic roguelike campaigns and missions.

2021-04-23

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Caliber

A free-to-play team-based online shooter featuring 70+ special-forces operators with unique abilities, PvP and co-op modes, and mostly positive reviews; reviewer median playtime is around 17 hours.

2023-04-12

Shooter
Action
Warfare
MOBA
Third person
Tactical
Indie

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Thunder Tier One

A realistic top-down tactical shooter with single-player and co-op/PvP squad modes in Eastern Europe, offering a compact, bug-prone experience based on reviewer playtimes.

2021-12-07

Action
Warfare
Strategy
Bird view / Isometric
Tactical
Indie
Simulator

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STRAFTAT

A fast-paced online FPS with 1v1/2v2 rounds, 350+ maps, proximity chat, and 4-player FFA, praised for snappy gunplay and fluid movement.

2024-10-24

Shooter
Action
First person

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Hot Brass

A compact real-time tactics SWAT shooter with solo and co-op, where tense missions can turn darkly funny.

2021-02-26

Shooter
Action
Strategy
Bird view / Isometric
Tactical
Indie
Real Time Strategy (RTS)
Stealth

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War of Dots

A free-to-play minimalistic RTS with PvP and co-op, easy to learn and generally stress-relieving, typically clocking in around four and a half hours among reviewers.

2026-01-16

Warfare
Strategy
Bird view / Isometric
Indie
Real Time Strategy (RTS)

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SWAT Commander: Prologue

A free tactical squad shooter prologue with co-op missions, equipment management, and a mixed reception among players.

2025-04-04

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Deadswitch 3

A fast-paced 2D side-scrolling multiplayer shooter set in modern warfare, with hundreds of weapons and solo/co-op/PvP modes.

2021-05-07

Shooter
Action
Warfare
Platform
Survival
Strategy
Tactical
Indie
Side view

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Operation Valor

A tactical top-down PvP shooter blending base building and combined-arms teamwork across massive maps, with an arcade-leaning Squad-like feel.

2023-10-19

Shooter
Action
Warfare
Strategy
Bird view / Isometric
Indie
Real Time Strategy (RTS)

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Joint War - [BETA]

A free-to-play team-based tactical FPS with objective-driven modes and short, intense matches, though player reviews are mixed.

2022-08-26

Shooter
Action
Warfare
First person
Thriller
Tactical
Auditory

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Tactical Combat Department

A Swat-inspired tactical turn-based squad command game with military realism and gore, but mixed reviews point to underdeveloped mechanics and low reviewer engagement.

2022-04-28

Action
Warfare
Bird view / Isometric
Indie
Simulator
Turn-based strategy (TBS)