Endless Tactics: Trial Run

Endless Tactics: Trial Run

Dead Battery Games · August 13, 2026 · Tactical RPG, Turn-Based Tactics, Wargame, Roguelite, Turn-Based Strategy

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About Endless Tactics: Trial Run

The prologue to Endless Tactics. Defend a planetary mining expedition, upgrade your ship, and survive alien hordes in this turn-based roguelite trial run.

Endless Tactics: Trial Run — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player, Co-op, Split screen
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 5, 2026
I was actually quite surprised how good this game was. I really did enjoy it. Good mindless fun to enjoy on the side.
10 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 13, 2026
Nice free TT strategy with simple mechanics and an ok upgrade tree and system. Fills that itch when you want a quick game. Did I mention it's free? Good serviciable graphics, sound effects and music. Runs smoothly on my 12 year old non-GFX laptop, and runs in a resizable window so you can play it while working or watching videos. And it's free.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 1, 2026
I really enjoyed my time in the game . The idea is simple and it works really well, the gameplay is clear and easy to get into. The mechanics are straightforward, so I didn’t need much time to understand how everything worked. I also like the simple graphics because they fit the game style nicely. What stood out to me the most is the long term gameplay.by Upgrading your ship, trying different approaches, and learning from each run makes you want to keep playing and see how far you can go. also There’s a good mix of enemies, upgrades, and tactical choices, so the runs don’t feel repetitive too quickly. Overall, it’s a really enjoyable game with a nice sense of progression and plenty of reasons to come back for another run. it's a highly recommended experience,
2 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 1, 2026
Fun turn-based tactics prologue simple mechanics but every move counts, making it genuinely satisfying to think through. Visuals and sound punch above the file size, combat hits feel great, and it ran smooth with zero bugs or crashes. The stackable Artifact system makes runs genuinely addicting once you get going. Recommended, looking forward to the full release!
2 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 1, 2026
[h3] A tactical roguelite worth wishlisting. [/h3] Really enjoyed Endless Tactics: Trial Run. The turn-based combat is challenging and satisfying, but the RNG-based unit shop is what stood out most to me. Every run gives you different options, forcing you to adapt your strategy instead of relying on the same build. The progression and tactical decisions give it solid long-term potential, and I didn't encounter any major bugs during my playtest. If you enjoy turn-based tactics with roguelite randomness and strategic decision-making, this is definitely worth keeping on your radar.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 3, 2026
Endless Tactics: Trial Run is a game that I got into pretty quickly because it takes the usual turn based strategy idea and mixes it with mining and survival. I play as the commander of a planetary mining expedition, sending units onto dangerous planets to collect resources while trying not to get completely overwhelmed by alien creatures. It has a nice science fiction atmosphere, and the pixel art gives everything a simple but effective look. The main gameplay is about defending my mining operation while making decisions about when to push forward and when to get out. I can control different units, including military vehicles and larger mechs, and each turn gives me time to think about where I want everything positioned. The alien hordes keep putting pressure on me, so I cannot just sit around collecting resources forever. I really liked this balance between trying to make a profit and trying to stay alive. The extraction system is probably my favourite part. Once things start getting too dangerous, I can extract back to my orbiting spaceship and use what I earned to improve my equipment. The tempting part is that I can also stay longer and risk everything for better rewards. Th…
1 found this helpful

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