• The submission form is closed for the 2025 edition

    Any strategy games (see criteria in the next question) can apply if:
    - it has been released on Steam in Early Access or V1 after June 30th, 2024 OR released a new DLC or a significant major content update since then.
    - it is unreleased but with a playable demo during the event in July 2025 (exact date to be announced soon).

  • We look for games that have a strong layer of strategy in their core gameplay. In terms of subgenre, we include 4X, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics, Real-Time Strategy, Tactical RPG, Deckbuilding, and to some extent a certain variety of management games. Hybrids are very much welcome, so feel free to apply and we will let you know if your game has been selected.

  • No. Participating in TactiCon is free for all selected games.

  • A fifth edition of TactiCon is being worked on for 2026.

    The event is fully online, directly on Steam.

    • 1st edition: September 22nd to 26th, 2022.

    • 2nd edition: May 11th to 15th, 2023

    • 3rd edition: July 18th to 22nd, 2024

    • 4th edition: July 17th to 21th, 2025

  • You can submit any idea for a talk, panel, conversation, and post-mortem format in the form.

    Fill out the call for speakers for the upcoming edition: N/A

    Many panel topics have been covered during past editions:

    • Terraforming, pollution, and decay: When the environment fights back

    • The Burden of command: Moral dilemmas in strategy games

    • Low stress, high strategy: Designing games that challenge without overwhelming

    • Sustaining creativity within a franchise: making a sequel as fresh as the first one

    • and more...

  • Don't worry, the organizers and many others will be submitting panels and need participants. Just fill out the call for speakers form on the home page and we will contact you if you’re selected.

  • TactiCon is a celebration of strategy games of all kinds, gathering fans and developers together. You’ll be able to directly share your insights and learn from others participating in the event through a collaborative and respectful Discord server.

  • We want you to be part of the event as well. Feel free to join our Discord for more information or send us an e-mail to contact@tacticon.games.

  • We would love to have you cover the event.
    Please visit our Press section and fill out our form to get access to exclusive content prior to the event.