Full Disclosure: I’m Tobias, the solo developer behind Into The Deep, and I created this page to help fellow Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle fans discover games that scratch that same tactical itch—including my own game, which was inspired by the same accessible yet deep brand of tactics.
If you’ve fallen in love with the charming and surprisingly clever tactics of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, you’re probably searching for similar games that capture that same magic. The good news? There are several excellent alternatives that offer comparable tactical depth without overwhelming you with overly complex systems.
What Makes Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Special?
Before diving into alternatives, it’s worth understanding what sets Mario + Rabbids apart from other tactical games. It takes the core ideas of giants like XCOM—cover, team synergies, and turn-based attacks—and wraps them in an incredibly accessible and humorous package. The hit percentages are clear (0%, 50%, 100%), which minimizes the frustration of random chance and puts the focus on clever positioning and using special abilities like the team jump.
Into The Deep: My Love Letter to Clever Tactics
I’ll be upfront—Into The Deep is my game, and it exists because I believe tactics don’t have to be complicated to be deep. Just as Mario + Rabbids simplified the formula to put the fun front and center, I wanted to create a game that eliminates the randomness and rewards player skill instead.
What Into The Deep Offers for Mario + Rabbids Fans:
- No Randomness, Just Skill: Instead of percentage-based hit chances, you have full control. With our manual aiming system, you decide where every shot goes.
- Creative Ricochets: Much like the team jumps in Mario + Rabbids, our ricochet shots allow for incredibly creative maneuvers. Hit enemies behind cover by bouncing bullets off walls!
- Focus on Teamwork: Control a small squad of dwarves with unique abilities. The interplay between characters is key to success.
- Charming World & Story: Swap the Mushroom Kingdom for the fallen dwarven city of Ølheim and help your heroes reclaim their home with the legendary power of… beer!
The game is planned for a2026 release and aims to be a polished experience that shows tactics should, above all, be fun.
Other Great Alternatives
While I obviously believe Into The Deep is a perfect fit, here are other games that Mario + Rabbids fans genuinely enjoy—myself included!
SteamWorld Heist – The Reason I’m doing this
The game that was the biggest inspiration for Into The Deep. It combines 2D tactics with manual aiming and ricochets. An absolute must-play.
XCOM 2 – One of my favourite games of all time
If you’re ready for the next step up in complexity. XCOM 2 offers deep tactical combat where every move counts.
Into the Breach – Beautiful and minimal
A more puzzle-like tactics game where you use perfect information to solve each turn optimally. Incredibly satisfying.
Why I’m Being Transparent
I could have written this page without mentioning that Into The Deep is my game, but I believe in honest marketing. I created this page because I genuinely believe my game captures the spirit of accessible yet clever tactics that you love in Mario + Rabbids.
Want to try it for yourself? Follow the development of Into The Deep on tobar.io and wishlist it on Steam to catch the demo!
— Tobi, ITD Dev