Turn-Based Strategy Quickstarter

Turn-Based Strategy Quickstarter (TBSQ) is a complete foundation for building turn-based strategy and tactics games in Unity. Whether you’re creating a 2D tile-based tactics game or a 3D squad combat prototype, TBSQ gives you the core systems you need so you can focus on your game’s mechanics, content, and polish.

At its core, TBSQ is unit-centric by design: units, their actions, skills, and turn flow are first-class citizens. The framework is built on Unity’s built-in Grid component, which makes it a natural fit for 2D workflows (Grid/Tilemap) while still supporting 3D scenes with the same underlying grid logic.

✅ Uses Unity’s Grid Component (Perfect for 2D, Great for 3D)

• Built around Unity’s Grid for clean integration with Tilemaps and grid-based level design.
• Works seamlessly for 2D + 3D projects using the same systems.

✅ Feature-Rich “Batteries Included”

• A* pathfinding (GridPathfinding)
• Grid visualization & debugging tools (GridStateManager/Visualizer, GridDebugVisualizer)
• Skill system (ScriptableObject-driven) for fast, extendable mechanics
• Grid interactables (pickup/consume patterns)
• Grid cell effects (permanent and temporary)
• Undo / Revert Actions (moves + attacks) for modern tactics UX
• Input pipeline built on Unity’s New Input System (mouse → grid targeting)

✅ Unit-Centric Architecture (Extend fast, keep it clean)

• Strong separation between grid infrastructure and your gameplay logic
• Base unit controller handles core behavior and events, so your own units stay simple and focused.

What’s Included

• Turn flow + team setup via GameManager (player & AI teams supported)
• Core grid architecture: GridManager, GridEntity, GridPathfinding, and more
• Expandable AI behaviour system (includes example aggressive behaviour)
• Tutorial scenes covering grid input, walkable grids, units, pathfinding, and grid effects
• Example scenes for 2D and 3D setups
• [Not Included] Asset from the prototype videos

Ideal For

• Turn-based tactics (grid combat)
• Strategy prototypes (fast iteration)
• Developers who want a unit/skills-first architecture they can extend