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1. Summoners War
A global hit RPG that captured the Summoners all around the world! Jump into the Sky Arena, a world under battle over the vital resource: Mana Crystals. Design your own deck and strategy using 1,000 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters! Summoners War is a rpg, strategy and turn-based strategy game. Released on January 07th 2024 has received 10,347 reviews of which 7,409 were positive and 2,938 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based strategy game, thanks to its 6,582 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.0
7,409
2,938
6,582
players
2. StarSavior
Guide your star-kissed Saviors. StarSavior is a rpg, turn-based strategy and turn-based tactics game. Released on December 10th 2025 has received 3,011 reviews of which 1,837 were positive and 1,174 were negative resulting in a rating of 6 out of 10. While seeing 2,084 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
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1,837
1,174
2,084
players
3. Miscrits: World of Creatures
After years of absence, Miscrits is back and better than ever! Return to the world of Miscria and capture hundreds of iconic Miscrits. Train your Miscrits to their strongest forms and put a stop to the Magicites, who threaten to eliminate all Miscrit life from the world! Miscrits: World of Creatures is a adventure, creature collector and casual game. Released on May 25th 2025 has received 2,687 reviews of which 2,457 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 455 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
8.8
2,457
230
455
players
4. Battle Nations
Battle Nations is back! Build your empire and lead your armies to victory! Choose from traditional troops and vehicles or unleash exotic forces like mammoths, velociraptors, sandworms, and futuristic plasma units! Battle Nations is a strategy, turn-based strategy and multiplayer game. Released on September 18th 2014 has received 1,846 reviews of which 1,354 were positive and 492 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 364 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.1
1,354
492
364
players
5. WAKFU
Immerse yourself in the WAKFU universe with this free to play MMORPG. Select your class, travel the world, meet adventurers to challenge powerful monsters in epic turn-based battles.Participate in the kingdom’s economy and politics and create your own legend! WAKFU is a massively multiplayer, turn-based strategy and mmorpg game. Released on September 18th 2014 has received 10,236 reviews of which 7,744 were positive and 2,492 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 224 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.4
7,744
2,492
224
players
6. Mecharashi
Mecharashi is a mecha-themed tactical turn-based game. The game adopts a unique part-destruction combat system, where you can assemble mechas however you want, equip a wide selection of weapons, and choose your favorite pilots to engage in battle. Mecharashi is a strategy, mechs and turn-based strategy game. Released on July 30th 2025 has received 1,422 reviews of which 973 were positive and 449 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 202 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
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973
449
202
players
7. Girls' Frontline
As a Commander for Griffin & Kryuger PMC. Navigate faction power struggles, deploy forces strategically, and work to restore order in a war-torn world. Girls' Frontline is a strategy, rpg and turn-based strategy game. Released on November 18th 2025 has received 735 reviews of which 629 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 192 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.1
629
106
192
players
8. Battle for Wesnoth
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go. Battle for Wesnoth is a strategy, turn-based strategy and hex grid game. Released on May 01st 2018 has received 5,356 reviews of which 5,041 were positive and 315 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 188 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.1
5,041
315
188
players
9. The Walking Dead: No Man's Land
Step into the dangerous world of The Walking Dead: No Man's Land. Lead survivors in turn-based strategy battles, manage resources, and make tough choices to ensure their survival. Fight walkers, build your base, and face endless dangers. The Walking Dead: No Man's Land is a zombies, turn-based strategy and tactical rpg game. Released on July 30th 2024 has received 994 reviews of which 744 were positive and 250 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.2
744
250
92
players
10. Phobies
Phobies is a tactical card collecting strategy game where players battle one another in the surreal realm of the subconscious, where fears manifest. Use devious tactics and unleash a dazzling array of attacks and abilities to achieve victory! Phobies is a turn-based tactics, turn-based strategy and strategy game. Released on March 07th 2022 has received 1,438 reviews of which 1,236 were positive and 202 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.2
1,236
202
72
players
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