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 July 30th 2025. Want to explore even more turn-based combat titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best turn-based combat games.

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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 game developed and published by . 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 52,236 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
736,688
23,974

52,236
players

2. 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 game developed and published by . Released on February 26th 2023 has received 69,107 reviews of which 58,474 were positive and 10,633 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 14,885 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based combat games based on player count.
8.3
58,474
10,633

14,885
players

3. 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 game developed and published by . 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 12,938 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based combat games based on player count.
9.4
106,216
4,816

12,938
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 game developed and published by . 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 5,284 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

5,284
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 game developed and published by . 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 3,314 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

3,314
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 game developed and published by . 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 1,988 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

1,988
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 game developed and published by . 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 1,509 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

1,509
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 game developed and published by . 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 1,320 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

1,320
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 game developed and published by . 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 1,002 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

1,002
players

10. 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 game developed and published by . Released on October 08th 2024 has received 2,548 reviews of which 2,388 were positive and 160 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 736 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based combat games.
9.0
2,388
160

736
players