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16 Tactical games like Poker Night at the Inventory that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Poker Night at the Inventory down to the 16 that fit the “Tactical” category. Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em, Dead Man's Draw and Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Poker Night at the Inventory.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy
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CasualSolo
Year 2010Dev Telltale Games
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Within the “Tactical” category, the closest game to Poker Night at the Inventory is Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. Dead Man's Draw and Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition follow close behind.

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The best tactical games like Poker Night at the Inventory

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Poker Night at the Inventory. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

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Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em
Closest overall match
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalCasualNarrativeCozy
Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

On paper it is what Poker Night at the Inventory is — a casual, approachable feel, tactical combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: strong narrative focus and 2D presentation.

Same studio: Telltale Games.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone57Visuals0
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Dead Man's Draw

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Dead Man's Draw
Closest on tone
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalCasualCo-op2D
Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

The genre is the same as Poker Night at the Inventory’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, tactical combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play and 2D presentation.

Released 3 years after Poker Night at the Inventory.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode46Visuals0
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Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

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Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalCasualMultiplayerOffline
Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Poker Night at the Inventory: a casual, approachable feel, tactical combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Tone85Game mode39Visuals0
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Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

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Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalCasualMultiplayerOffline
Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

The genre is the same as Poker Night at the Inventory’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, tactical combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Tone90Game mode26Visuals0
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Teamfight Tactics

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Teamfight Tactics
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalMultiplayerFantasyIsometric
Year 2019Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Poker Night at the Inventory and shares tactical combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view.

Released 9 years after Poker Night at the Inventory.

Genre100Combat100Game mode55Visuals0
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Duelyst

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Duelyst
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalMultiplayerIsometricPixel Art
Year 2016Dev Counterplay Games · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

The genre is the same as Poker Night at the Inventory’s, and with it tactical combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view.

Released 6 years after Poker Night at the Inventory.

Genre100Combat100Game mode53Visuals0
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Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

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Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalMultiplayerMagicFantasy
Year 2014Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

Same family as Poker Night at the Inventory: tactical combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view.

Released 4 years after Poker Night at the Inventory.

Genre100Combat80Game mode53Visuals0
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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalMultiplayerCo-opMagic
Year 2012Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Poker Night at the Inventory and shares tactical combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat87Game mode35Visuals0
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Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

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Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalMultiplayerCo-opMagic
Year 2013Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Poker Night at the Inventory is — tactical combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view.

Released 3 years after Poker Night at the Inventory.

Genre100Combat72Game mode35Visuals0
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60 Seconds!

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60 Seconds!
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalCasualNarrativeHardcore
Year 2015Dev Robot Gentleman StudiosOn PS4 · Android · PC

The genre is the same as Poker Night at the Inventory’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, tactical combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: strong narrative focus and 2D presentation.

Released 5 years after Poker Night at the Inventory.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone48Visuals0
11

XCOM: Chimera Squad

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XCOM: Chimera Squad
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalSci-FiThird Person
Year 2020Dev Firaxis Games · 2KOn PC

The thread back to Poker Night at the Inventory runs through tactical combat and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 10 years after Poker Night at the Inventory.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals0
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X-COM: UFO Defense

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X-COM: UFO Defense
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalDarkHardcoreProcedural
Year 1993Dev MicroProse Software · MicroProsePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Commodore / Amiga

On paper it is what Poker Night at the Inventory is — tactical combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and an isometric view.

It predates Poker Night at the Inventory by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone0Visuals0
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Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

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NGL91
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalMultiplayerSci-FiIsometric
Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

It comes from the same genre as Poker Night at the Inventory and shares tactical combat and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Game mode55Visuals0
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Worms

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Worms
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalMultiplayerMelee2D
Year 1995Dev Team17 · TelegamesOn PC · Mac

Genre puts it alongside Poker Night at the Inventory, and so does tactical combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation.

It predates Poker Night at the Inventory by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat85Game mode54Visuals0
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Disciples II: Dark Prophecy

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Disciples II: Dark Prophecy
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalRangedDarkFantasy
Year 2002Dev Strategy First · StardockOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Poker Night at the Inventory and shares tactical combat and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and an isometric view.

It predates Poker Night at the Inventory by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat76Tone0Visuals0

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