When I was a kid, I loved the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. My favorite character was Michelangelo with his nunchaku, so I was thrilled to hear about the newly announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown.
Developed by Strange Scaffold, the creators of Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, this indie title mixes the humor and heart of the Turtles with a thumping soundtrack by RJ Lake, amplifying every battle. With 20 dynamic levels, deep tactical choices, and a focus on individuality, Tactical Takedown is a tribute and a new step into the TMNT franchise.
With Splinter and Shredder gone, the Turtles face not just new enemies but the challenges of growing up—and potentially growing apart. Each campaign spotlights a different Turtle, letting players experience unique perspectives and playstyles as they clash against a reinvigorated Foot Clan in mutating arenas that evolve with every turn. The game’s graphic novel-inspired art style and customizable movesets deliver an immersive experience. There is no release date yet, which will probably be during 2025 on PC via Steam. Below, there’s an overview, screens, and trailer.
About This Game
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is the first-ever turn-based TMNT video game. Inspired by the classic cartoon, you’ll experience a bold new approach to the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Splinter and Shredder are dead, and as the Turtles approach adulthood, they’re not just growing up… they’re growing apart.
Battle the Foot Clan as a powerful new leader takes control in action-packed campaigns that showcase each Turtle individually. Carve through enemies in 20 constantly-mutating levels that grow, shrink, and add new threats with each turn, inspired by classic TMNT games! Rack up points for high scores while experiencing a powerful original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story from acclaimed indie studio Strange Scaffold. This is the next step for Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael–and you can experience it with flying, slashing figurines in graphic novel-inspired splendor.
Features
Thumping multi-genre soundtrack from award-winning composer RJ Lake (Unbeatable, El Paso, Elsewhere).
20 action-packed levels, divided into campaigns focusing on individual characters.
A unique take on the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the minds at Strange Scaffold (Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, I Am Your Beast).
Innovative turn-based beat-em-up combat, complete with mutating arenas.
Gorgeous graphic novel-inspired art style, with paint splatter, figurines, and diorama setpieces.
Customizable movesets to shape each Turtles’ playstyle
