Cobalt Core and games like it

The WhatsNext verdict

For Players who enjoy tactical deckbuilders, clever positioning, and character-driven sci-fi.: Line up weapons and dodge incoming fire on a single axis, then piece together a time-loop mystery through repeat runs. Tradeoff: Turn-based card tactics and repeated runs are the core rhythm; it is not a fast-paced action game.

What it does best

puzzle
role-playing (rpg)
strategy
tactical

The setup

What you are walking into

A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!