This week’s Wishlist Wednesday is dedicated to the art of tactics. Tactical games have always asked us to slow down, think carefully, and savor every move — whether it’s commanding armies, holding the line against impossible odds, or shaping the battlefield itself. They reward patience, creativity, and clever planning, and that’s why we love them.
Today, we’re celebrating that spirit with two standout tactical indies to watch — Endless Tactics and Crimson Horn — along with a few more demos you should keep on your radar.
Endless Tactics
Developer: Dead Battery Games
Synopsis: Take command of a high-risk planetary mining operation in this turn-based roguelite. Defend your base from alien creatures, harvest resources, and expand your reach across hostile worlds. Each run lets you upgrade your starship, unlock new technologies, and push deeper into deadly territory.
Why Watch It: Endless Tactics already has a demo on Steam, giving players a hands-on taste of its strategic loop. Because of its mix of resource management, turn-based battles, and roguelite structure, it has strong potential to appeal to both tactics fans and roguelite players alike. In addition, the upgrade system and procedural variety could give it strong replay value.
Status: âś… Demo available now on Steam
Endless Tactics on SteamÂą
Endless Tactics is a Turn-Based Roguelite game. Play as the commander of a high-risk planetary mining operation, defend your base from alien creatures while trying not to get overrun. Use resources to upgrade your starship, unlock new technologies, powerups, and deadly new worlds to harvest!
Crimson Horn
Developer:Â Tofu Trouble
Synopsis:Â Build and command an unstoppable army in this roguelike autobattler. Equip your troops with crafted weapons, forged gear, and powerful banners to turn the tide against relentless waves of monsters.
Why Watch It:Â Autobattlers can live or die on the strength of their synergies and customization, and Crimson Horn promises both. If its roguelike progression delivers variety and depth, it could scratch the itch for players looking for strategy with high replayability. Early impressions point to a project with potential to become a hidden gem once it gets traction.
Status: ⏳ Coming soon on Steam
→ Follow the game and wishlist to catch updates.
Crimson Horn on SteamÂą
Forge an unstoppable army in this thrilling roguelike autobattler experience! Customize your troops with powerful weapons, crafted gear, and inspiring banners to turn the tide of battle against hordes of monsters.
đź“ť Other Tactical Demos to Watch
While Endless Tactics and Crimson Horn lead the spotlight this week, here are three more tactical indies worth keeping on your radar:
- Dawnsbury Days – Good Little Children Never Grow Up
Story-driven tactical RPG in a whimsical yet dark setting. - Aegis Force: The Scorian War
Pixel-art tactical RPG with exploration and a morally complex story. - Ever War
Turn-based medieval strategy that blends empire-building with large-scale tactical battles.
Each brings its own flavor to the tactical space. Keep an eye out for demos and wishlist them to support the devs.
✨ Closing Thoughts
Tactical games thrive when creativity meets careful planning, and this week’s picks show plenty of both. Whether you’re defending a mining colony in Endless Tactics or rallying armies in Crimson Horn, these projects prove indie devs are pushing the genre in fresh directions.
→ Play the demos, share your thoughts, and don’t forget to wishlist.
One last Wishlist Wednesday note
We’re also building our own folk-horror project, No One Leaves the Field—a first-person tale set in a cursed wheat field that shifts every time you enter. If you enjoy our spotlights, supporting our work helps us keep them going.
→ Wishlist No One Leaves the Field on Steam
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