Most Played Turn-Based Strategy Games on Steam
Take a look at the top turn-based strategy games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 14th 2025. Want to explore even more turn-based strategy titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best turn-based strategy games.
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1. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time? Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is a game developed and published by . Released on October 20th 2016 has received 349,920 reviews of which 304,053 were positive and 45,867 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based strategy game, thanks to its 26,043 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
304,053
45,867
26,043
players
2. Total War: WARHAMMER III
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them? Total War: WARHAMMER III is a game developed and published by . Released on February 16th 2022 has received 119,858 reviews of which 87,141 were positive and 32,717 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 23,272 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
7.2
87,141
32,717
23,272
players
3. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more! Sid Meier's Civilization® V is a game developed and published by . Released on September 23rd 2010 has received 204,265 reviews of which 195,724 were positive and 8,541 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 14,509 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
9.5
195,724
8,541
14,509
players
4. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on September 02nd 2013 has received 88,173 reviews of which 73,559 were positive and 14,614 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 5,286 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.2
73,559
14,614
5,286
players
5. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a game developed and published by . Released on December 07th 2023 has received 30,805 reviews of which 26,360 were positive and 4,445 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 4,211 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.4
26,360
4,445
4,211
players
6. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on November 15th 2006 has received 33,344 reviews of which 31,910 were positive and 1,434 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 3,695 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.4
31,910
1,434
3,695
players
7. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on September 14th 2017 has received 190,124 reviews of which 182,166 were positive and 7,958 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,998 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.5
182,166
7,958
2,998
players
8. SUPER ROBOT WARS Y
Super Robot Wars is a grid-based tactical combat RPG that brings units and pilots from a variety of anime together to battle their mutual foes. Rise, Unite, and Triumph! SUPER ROBOT WARS Y is a game developed and published by . Released on August 27th 2025 has received 1,585 reviews of which 1,306 were positive and 279 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 2,755 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.9
1,306
279
2,755
players
9. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on March 04th 2009 has received 35,480 reviews of which 32,211 were positive and 3,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,606 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.9
32,211
3,269
2,606
players
10. Total War: SHOGUN 2
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike. Total War: SHOGUN 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on March 14th 2011 has received 24,952 reviews of which 22,620 were positive and 2,332 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,445 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.9
22,620
2,332
2,445
players
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