Into the Breach

Turn-based mech strategy against alien creatures

Into the Breach is a turn-based strategy game in which you lead a squad of pilots and mechs against giant alien creatures breeding beneath the earth. The developer says it is available only to Netflix members and rates it 12+. The listing also notes that PC Gamer named it Ultimate Game of the Year in 2018.

Planning each turn against telegraphed attacks

Battles are played one turn at a time. The developer says enemy attacks are telegraphed, so you can see what a creature intends to do before you commit to a move. The stated approach is to read those attacks and pick a counter on every turn.

You choose which pilots and mechs go into each engagement, so the squad you bring changes how a fight plays out.

Defending cities to power your mechs

According to the listing, civilian buildings in your territory power your mechs. Protecting those structures from enemy attacks is therefore part of keeping your mechs in the fight.

Finding weapons and pilots across islands

The campaign spans multiple islands. As you fight alien infestations, you find new weapons and unique pilots, which lets you build out your mech over time.

The listing describes the advanced edition as a newly expanded version of the game. It adds advanced weapons, mechs, pilots, enemies and missions.

Retrying lost battles through time

If you are defeated, the developer says the game sends for help back through time to save another timeline. Each lost battle becomes another attempt at the same problem.