Best Turn-Based Combat Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated turn-based combat games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free turn-based combat games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Songs of Conquest
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
攻城与召唤 Siege and Summons 【5分钟一局 策略竞技 】
Siege and Summon is an online turn-based competitive card game set in the Three Kingdoms era. Players can use soldier cards and skill cards to build a deck of cards to challenge powerful players in the world of the tk. NPCs can also fight against other players and form teams to challenge dungeons.
Athenian Rhapsody
Forge your own story and explore the world of Athens in Athenian Rhapsody, a souls-like platonic dating simulator with cooking-mama and WarioWare style battle mechanics... and by that I mean it's a choose-your-own-adventure action RPG with the ability to trade ENTIRE PLAYTHROUGHS between friends!!
Rogue Voltage
The engineering roguelike. Construct your combos by wiring circuits. Build crazy machines to zap the monsters and trigger satisfying chain reactions.
King Arthur: Legion IX
Dive into a unique blend of turn-based tactics and character-centric RPGs. Lead the skilled Roman tribune Gaius Julius Mento as he navigates through the dark fantasy realm of Avalon.
Path of Achra
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Chrono Ark
Chrono Ark is a singleplayer roguelike that combines elements from deckbuilders and party-based RPGs. Recruit, train, and build a team of unique Investigators to restore the Twisted World!
SaGa Emerald Beyond
FORGE YOUR OWN TALE The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.
Fatermyth
"Fatermyth" is an RPG game that combines tabletop role-playing and adventure. The storylines of seven characters from different eras intertwine, depicting an epic of human heroes. The strategic battles with dice + skills add more challenges to the adventure.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Our Adventurer Guild
Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?
Headquarters: World War II
Headquarters: World War II is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills. Experience both sides of the war, battling in Europe as the USA, the UK, or Germany. Storm bunkers, occupy houses, win tank duels.
Anomaly Collapse
Command a squad of adorably fierce warriors in Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based Roguelite strategy game that offers a fresh twist to an old formula! Face off against otherworldly beings and uncover the dark secrets of supernatural calamities. Immerse yourself in a story where every move counts!
No Plan B
Carefully plan your team's tactics in close quarters battles. Use the timeline to synchronize each door breach, grenade throw and room entry with precision. Watch your team execute your plan autonomously in epic cinematic replays. Take on challenging roguelike campaigns or standalone missions.
Terra Memoria
A shortage of magic crystals and the sudden awakening of ancient robots leads six new friends on an incredible investigation across Terra – a cozy and fantastic world that combines 3D and pixel art.
.Forty-Five
A perfect mix of card game, rogue-lite, and pure wild west mayhem. Explore an ever-changing map, collect cards, and battle enemies. Cards are Bullets and are loaded into the revolver to gun down enemies. Experience .Forty-Five's innovative gameplay for free!
Cureocity
“People think battles need powerful weapons, but strategy at hand is key."The story follows a rookie adventurer and a new healer in a dungeon quest, with the core gameplay involving hand-picked methods using weapons and items. Fight or purify? Heal or alter? The choice is in your hands.
Subterrain: Mines of Titan
Awaken from an abandoned stasis pod and discover a doomed mining camp on Titan in an uncompromising turn-based survival RPG. Survive the evolving horrors that lurk below and craft equipment, research new gear, fight against overwhelming odds, or even discover your true fate.
Dawnsbury Days
Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.
Most played turn-based combat games on Steam
Take a look at the top turn-based combat games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power. Baldur's Gate 3 is a rpg, character customization and choices matter game developed and published by Larian Studios. Released on August 03rd 2023 has received 760,662 reviews of which 736,688 were positive and 23,974 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based combat game, thanks to its 66,117 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
736,688
23,974
66,117
players
2. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based combat, story rich and fantasy game developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on April 24th 2025 has received 111,032 reviews of which 106,216 were positive and 4,816 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 29,948 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based combat games based on player count.
9.4
106,216
4,816
29,948
players
3. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs. Limbus Company is a lore-rich, story rich and free to play game developed and published by ProjectMoon. Released on February 26th 2023 has received 64,316 reviews of which 53,987 were positive and 10,329 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 13,414 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based combat games based on player count.
8.3
53,987
10,329
13,414
players
4. Persona 5 Royal
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is a jrpg, story rich and great soundtrack game developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 103,144 reviews of which 99,657 were positive and 3,487 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 4,098 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based combat games.
9.5
99,657
3,487
4,098
players
5. XCOM® 2
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity. XCOM® 2 is a isometric, turn-based combat and post-apocalyptic game developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K. Released on February 04th 2016 has received 101,701 reviews of which 86,187 were positive and 15,514 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 3,374 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based combat games.
8.4
86,187
15,514
3,374
players
6. Darkest Dungeon®
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost? Darkest Dungeon® is a turn-based combat, dark fantasy and dungeon crawler game developed and published by Red Hook Studios. Released on January 19th 2016 has received 149,456 reviews of which 137,026 were positive and 12,430 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 2,296 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based combat games.
9.1
137,026
12,430
2,296
players
7. Metaphor: ReFantazio
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration. Metaphor: ReFantazio is a rpg, jrpg and turn-based combat game developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 34,840 reviews of which 31,641 were positive and 3,199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,010 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based combat games.
8.9
31,641
3,199
2,010
players
8. Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Persona 4 Golden is a jrpg, great soundtrack and story rich game developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA. Released on June 13th 2020 has received 78,346 reviews of which 76,008 were positive and 2,338 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 1,463 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based combat games.
9.5
76,008
2,338
1,463
players
9. FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows! FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster is a jrpg, turn-based combat and story rich game developed and published by Square Enix. Released on May 12th 2016 has received 20,047 reviews of which 18,031 were positive and 2,016 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,065 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based combat games.
8.8
18,031
2,016
1,065
players
10. Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
With engaging storylines, classic turn-based battles, and tons of Digimon to collect, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition delivers everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory. Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition is a creature collector, jrpg and anime game developed by h.a.n.d. and Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.. Released on October 17th 2019 has received 10,959 reviews of which 9,933 were positive and 1,026 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,019 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based combat games.
8.8
9,933
1,026
1,019
players
Best deals on turn-based combat games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of turn-based combat games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted turn-based combat games.
1. Hellslave
Hellslave is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler where you make a pact with the Devil to fight back a demon invasion. Customize your character with powerful demonic abilities, explore a cursed world, and battle nightmarish enemies to save humanity if you can resist the darkness. Hellslave is a rpg, dungeon crawler and dark fantasy game developed by Ars Goetia and published by Gamersky Games and Dear Villagers. Released on May 26th 2022 has received 961 reviews of which 783 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10.
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783
178
-100%
2. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities! Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a rpg, strategy and turn-based tactics game developed by 6 Eyes Studio and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on April 30th 2019 has received 5,987 reviews of which 5,281 were positive and 706 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in turn-based combat games.
8.5
5,281
706
-99%
29.99€
0.50€
3. Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms! Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a rpg, strategy and indie game developed by Unfrozen and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on April 23rd 2020 has received 7,810 reviews of which 6,694 were positive and 1,116 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in turn-based combat games.
8.3
6,694
1,116
-99%
29.99€
0.59€
4. Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world. Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is a crpg, turn-based combat and strategy game developed by Dark Crystal Games and published by Prime Matter. Released on September 07th 2021 has received 4,542 reviews of which 3,519 were positive and 1,023 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for turn-based combat games.
7.5
3,519
1,023
-99%
29.99€
0.55€
5. Classified: France '44
Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory? Classified: France '44 is a turn-based combat, singleplayer and turn-based tactics game developed by Absolutely Games and published by Team17. Released on March 05th 2024 has received 685 reviews of which 516 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for turn-based combat games.
7.2
516
169
-99%
34.99€
0.50€
6. The Lamplighters League
Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue. The Lamplighters League is a story rich, adventure and rpg game developed by Harebrained Schemes and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on October 03rd 2023 has received 940 reviews of which 666 were positive and 274 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for turn-based combat games.
6.8
666
274
-99%
49.99€
0.42€
7. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones
Delve into a role-playing game of horror, loss and madness set in the strange worlds of HP Lovecraft. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones offers a mix of rich role-playing and turn-based tactical combat, represented in an illustrative visual style. Can you find salvation in a dead world? Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones is a rpg, indie and lovecraftian game developed by Cultic Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on September 26th 2019 has received 2,438 reviews of which 1,619 were positive and 819 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for turn-based combat games.
6.5
1,619
819
-99%
19.99€
0.35€
8. Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
MECHANICUS II ANNOUNCED! Take control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. In this turn-based tactical game, your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the conflict. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah? Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is a warhammer 40k, strategy and turn-based tactics game developed by Bulwark Studios and published by Kasedo Games. Released on November 15th 2018 has received 13,509 reviews of which 12,368 were positive and 1,141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for turn-based combat games.
8.9
12,368
1,141
-97%
28.99€
0.95€
9. Jagged Alliance 3
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise. Jagged Alliance 3 is a strategy, turn-based tactics and tactical game developed by Haemimont Games and published by THQ Nordic. Released on July 14th 2023 has received 12,940 reviews of which 11,576 were positive and 1,364 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for turn-based combat games.
8.7
11,576
1,364
-98%
44.99€
1.10€
10. Othercide
As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles. Othercide is a strategy, indie and turn-based tactics game developed by Lightbulb Crew and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on July 27th 2020 has received 4,819 reviews of which 3,966 were positive and 853 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for turn-based combat games.
8.0
3,966
853
-98%
29.99€
0.79€
Free turn-based combat games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play turn-based combat games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play turn-based combat games.
1. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs. Limbus Company is a lore-rich, story rich and free to play game developed and published by ProjectMoon. Released on February 26th 2023 has received 64,316 reviews of which 53,987 were positive and 10,329 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 13,414 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free turn-based combat games on Steam.
8.3
53,987
10,329
13,414
players
2. Hellslave
Hellslave is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler where you make a pact with the Devil to fight back a demon invasion. Customize your character with powerful demonic abilities, explore a cursed world, and battle nightmarish enemies to save humanity if you can resist the darkness. Hellslave is a rpg, dungeon crawler and dark fantasy game developed by Ars Goetia and published by Gamersky Games and Dear Villagers. Released on May 26th 2022 has received 961 reviews of which 783 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 847, this turn-based combat game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free turn-based combat games on Steam.
7.8
783
178
847
players
3. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999. Reverse: 1999 is a rpg, visual novel and story rich game developed and published by BLUEPOCH GAMES CO. and LIMITED. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 2,317 reviews of which 2,173 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 549, this turn-based combat game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free turn-based combat games on Steam.
9.0
2,173
144
549
players
4. GunboundM
GunboundM is the latest version of the world famous turn-shooter, Gunbound. Gamers from all over the world on Steam and mobile platforms can compete or collaborate together. Enjoy over 40 tanks and over 100 avatars with unique weapons and skills. GunboundM is a pvp, multiplayer and turn-based combat game developed and published by DargomStudio. Released on December 13th 2021 has received 467 reviews of which 304 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free turn-based combat games on Steam.
6.3
304
163
80
players
5. Mist Legacy
Mist Legacy gives you a new way to experience the thrills and adventures of an MMORPG. Handcrafted by a small team of passionate developers, the game features an easy to play top-down world, turn-based combat and a skill-based progression system. Try our game for free. We hope you like it! Mist Legacy is a free to play, mmorpg and turn-based combat game developed and published by Virtys. Released on September 13th 2022 has received 1,490 reviews of which 1,101 were positive and 389 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free turn-based combat games on Steam.
7.1
1,101
389
43
players
6. Clatter
Create and command your own customizable squads of fighting robots in this turn-based, arena tactics game. Clatter is a strategy, indie and turn-based game developed and published by Facepunch Studios. Released on December 10th 2018 has received 1,146 reviews of which 948 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free turn-based combat games on Steam.
7.9
948
198
4
players
7. Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
The critically acclaimed digital card game. Outplay your opponent with simultaneous turns and unique combat zone movement. Use all 1000+ cards in online PvP with zero payment or grinding. Build a deck helmed by 3 commanders across 8 factions, combining the unique strengths of each. Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game is a turn-based tactics, pvp and post-apocalyptic game developed and published by Lightmare Studios. Released on September 05th 2014 has received 3,467 reviews of which 2,675 were positive and 792 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free turn-based combat games on Steam.
7.5
2,675
792
3
players
8. BoardLand
BoardLand is a turn-based strategy board game where you use the numbers rolled by dice to grow your own board and battle monsters. BoardLand is a strategy, board game and turn-based combat game developed by High Fish and published by Jungle Game Lab. Released on January 10th 2024 has received 841 reviews of which 826 were positive and 15 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free turn-based combat games on Steam.
9.2
826
15
1
players
9. Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3
The Startling Developments Detective Agency springs into action as On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 begins, set in motion by a call from a mysterious source. The ever escalating perils on the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will season our tender heroes to their very core! Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 is a jrpg, lovecraftian and detective game developed by Zeboyd Games and published by Penny Arcade and Inc.. Released on June 25th 2012 has received 583 reviews of which 497 were positive and 86 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free turn-based combat games on Steam.
8.0
497
86
10. Heads Will Roll: Downfall
Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a combination of a tactical role-playing game and visual novel, in which you will assume the role of a medieval soldier. Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a turn-based combat, roguelike and historical game developed by 1917 Studios and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 412 reviews of which 279 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free turn-based combat games on Steam.
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