Best Turn-Based Tactics 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 tactics games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free turn-based tactics games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
Chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun. A unique strategy roguelike based on the timeless checkboard classic.
Brigandine The Legend of Runersia
The continent of Runersia is home to six major powers with more than 40 bases, 100 knights, and 50 types of monsters. Select a ruler, organize knights and monsters into troops, and conquer enemy bases!
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.
Tile Cities
Tile Cities turns city-building experience into a simple relaxing puzzle game and does so with style
Dorfromantik
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
King Arthur: Knight's Tale
A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.
FurryFury: Smash & Roll
A dynamic beast-rolling turn-based online arena puzzle brawler on physics.
The Heroic Legend of Eagarlnia
Lay out your grand strategy on the land of Eagarlnia where humans, elves, orcs, dwarves, and the undead each battle out a corner of land. Manage your territories by navigating complex decisions and grow your economy.
FORWARD: Escape the Fold - Ultimate Edition
FORWARD: Escape the Fold - Ultimate Edition was created to be the perfect bitesized roguelike dungeon crawler. Choose your champion and face a relentless crawl through the card-based dungeons, collect items to power your abilities and defeat the gruesome monsters facing you. But keep going FORWARD!
Countryball: Europe 1890
Discover the 19th and 20th centuries with countryballs!
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!
Hero's Hour
A fast turn-based strategy RPG with real-time combat. Develop your cities and armies, level up your heroes to gain new, powerful spells and skills, and explore the wonders and dangers of the procedurally generated maps as you aim to conquer your enemies before they do the same to you.
Castle Morihisa
"Castle Morihisa" is a roguelike featuring strategic deckbuilder. You need to build up your deck through constant battles, acquire powerful talents, and wield the power of the Fallen Heroes to unveil the truth behind the rebellion in Castle Morihisa.
Expeditions: Rome
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
封神榜2022
This game takes Nezha, Xiaolongnv, Yang Jian and Jiang Taigong as the protagonists. It tells the legendary story of the protagonists going to various places to adventure, and finally to Chaoge City to destroy the three demons and defeat King Zhou.
Brutal Orchestra
Brutal Orchestra is a Turn-Based Roguelike Strategy Game. You died, someone killed you. You are in Purgatory and you will never escape. Make a deal with the "demon" Bosch and set off into Purgatory finding all manner of demented friends and foes on your quest to get petty revenge.
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.
This Is the President
This Is the President is a political thriller. You are the newly elected leader with a shady background. It is up to you to abuse the position of the most powerful man in the world to escape justice for past crimes – even if that pitches the country into utter chaos.
Fights in Tight Spaces
A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling animated fight sequences in classic action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Build your deck, control the space and live to fight another day.
CountryBalls Heroes
CountryBalls Heroes is a game where you get to play as your favorite Countryball. Become a legend by leading massive Countryball armies. Create your forces, build master-planned cities, gather powerful artifacts and prove that your Countryball is the most powerful.
Candy Disaster - Tower Defense
Candy Disaster is 3D trap-style tower defense game where you guard candies against alien thieves! Unlock powerful and clever traps, choose your arsenal for different bases, and find the deadliest trap combination - then watch those space goons walk into their death!Most played turn-based tactics games on Steam
Take a look at the top turn-based tactics games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
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 56,260 reviews of which 48,269 were positive and 7,991 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based tactics game, thanks to its 6,949 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
48,269
7,991
6,949
players
2. 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, post-apocalyptic and turn-based combat 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 101,020 reviews of which 85,555 were positive and 15,465 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 2,906 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based tactics games based on player count.
8.4
85,555
15,465
2,906
players
3. BATTLETECH
Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war. BATTLETECH is a mechs, strategy and turn-based tactics game developed by Harebrained Schemes and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on April 24th 2018 has received 31,396 reviews of which 26,290 were positive and 5,106 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 1,394 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based tactics games based on player count.
8.2
26,290
5,106
1,394
players
4. Darkest Dungeon® II
Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within... Darkest Dungeon® II is a turn-based tactics, rogue-lite and dungeon crawler game developed and published by Red Hook Studios. Released on May 08th 2023 has received 21,103 reviews of which 16,023 were positive and 5,080 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 962 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
7.5
16,023
5,080
962
players
5. The Last Spell
Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics. The Last Spell is a strategy, singleplayer and turn-based strategy game developed by Ishtar Games and published by The Arcade Crew, Gamera Games, DANGEN Entertainment and Nacon. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 11,280 reviews of which 10,354 were positive and 926 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 784 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
8.9
10,354
926
784
players
6. ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors! ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV is a turn-based tactics, wargame and military game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on January 15th 2020 has received 15,037 reviews of which 9,361 were positive and 5,676 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 729 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
6.2
9,361
5,676
729
players
7. Sword of Convallaria
Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny. Sword of Convallaria is a free to play, jrpg and tactical rpg game developed and published by XD. Released on July 31st 2024 has received 3,764 reviews of which 2,793 were positive and 971 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 656 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
7.2
2,793
971
656
players
8. Monster Train
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time. Monster Train is a card battler, rogue-lite and card game game developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on May 21st 2020 has received 21,659 reviews of which 20,799 were positive and 860 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 525 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
9.4
20,799
860
525
players
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 12,792 reviews of which 11,441 were positive and 1,351 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 403 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
8.7
11,441
1,351
403
players
10. Skill Legends Royale
This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion. Skill Legends Royale is a auto battler, strategy and card battler game developed and published by ZGGame. Released on November 04th 2024 has received 1,908 reviews of which 1,483 were positive and 425 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 398 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
7.5
1,483
425
398
players
Best deals on turn-based tactics games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of turn-based tactics games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted turn-based tactics games.
1. Inkulinati
Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers. Inkulinati is a medieval, turn-based strategy and turn-based tactics game developed by Yaza Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 899 reviews of which 787 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for turn-based tactics category.
8.3
787
112
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
2. Miasma Chronicles
From the creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden comes a beautifully crafted tactical adventure you won’t forget. Embark on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland torn apart by a savage force known only as the ‘Miasma’. Miasma Chronicles is a tactical rpg, turn-based strategy and tactical game developed by The Bearded Ladies and published by 505 Games Official. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 2,247 reviews of which 1,788 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in turn-based tactics games.
7.7
1,788
459
-96%
33.50€
1.34€
3. Strategic Mind: The Pacific
Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies. Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a singleplayer, board game and turn-based tactics game developed and published by Starni Games. Released on October 25th 2019 has received 602 reviews of which 455 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in turn-based tactics games.
7.2
455
147
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
4. Dark Deity
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world... Dark Deity is a turn-based tactics, tactical rpg and turn-based strategy game developed by Sword & Axe LLC and published by indie.io. Released on June 15th 2021 has received 2,690 reviews of which 1,953 were positive and 737 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for turn-based tactics games.
7.1
1,953
737
-95%
24.00€
1.20€
5. Tales & Tactics
Roguelike Squad-based Autobattler in a Tabletop RPG setting. Draft your army, carefully equip and position your units, make important choices, and meet a colorful cast of characters as you make ready for the Grand Tournament. Tales & Tactics is a hex grid, auto battler and strategy game developed by Table 9 Studio and published by Yogscast Games and Gamersky Games. Released on August 15th 2024 has received 1,707 reviews of which 1,360 were positive and 347 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for turn-based tactics games.
7.7
1,360
347
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
6. 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 4,776 reviews of which 3,932 were positive and 844 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for turn-based tactics games.
8.0
3,932
844
-93%
31.29€
2.19€
7. 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 12,792 reviews of which 11,441 were positive and 1,351 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for turn-based tactics games.
8.7
11,441
1,351
-92%
43.63€
3.49€
8. Fae Tactics
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae. Fae Tactics is a rpg, strategy and turn-based tactics game developed by Endlessfluff Games and published by Humble Games. Released on July 31st 2020 has received 1,556 reviews of which 1,330 were positive and 226 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for turn-based tactics games.
8.2
1,330
226
-92%
18.75€
1.50€
9. Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in the grimdark universe of the 41st Millennium. Pick your force, develop your army, field mighty heroes and fight for victory using superior strategy, awesome abilities, and devastating weaponry. Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a strategy, warhammer 40k and turn-based tactics game developed and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on July 22nd 2021 has received 5,471 reviews of which 4,826 were positive and 645 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for turn-based tactics games.
8.5
4,826
645
-90%
42.00€
4.20€
10. I am not a Monster: First Contact
Retro sci-fi tactical turn-based strategy with an exciting storyline. The Albatross space liner is overrun by lizard-like monsters that can infect humans and turn them into their own kind. Save the passengers and defeat the hostile creatures. I am not a Monster: First Contact is a turn-based tactics, strategy and sci-fi game developed by Cheerdealers and published by Alawar. Released on September 27th 2018 has received 1,255 reviews of which 965 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for turn-based tactics games.
7.4
965
290
-90%
10.79€
1.07€
Free turn-based tactics games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play turn-based tactics games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play turn-based tactics 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 56,260 reviews of which 48,269 were positive and 7,991 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 6,949 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free turn-based tactics games on Steam.
8.5
48,269
7,991
6,949
players
2. Sword of Convallaria
Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny. Sword of Convallaria is a free to play, jrpg and tactical rpg game developed and published by XD. Released on July 31st 2024 has received 3,764 reviews of which 2,793 were positive and 971 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 656, this turn-based tactics game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free turn-based tactics games on Steam.
7.2
2,793
971
656
players
3. Skill Legends Royale
This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion. Skill Legends Royale is a auto battler, strategy and card battler game developed and published by ZGGame. Released on November 04th 2024 has received 1,908 reviews of which 1,483 were positive and 425 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 398, this turn-based tactics game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free turn-based tactics games on Steam.
7.5
1,483
425
398
players
4. Alpha League
Alpha League is a free-to-play, hero based Auto Chess. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner. Alpha League is a auto battler, turn-based tactics and roguelite game developed and published by Beaveroid Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 1,229 reviews of which 1,031 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 257 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free turn-based tactics games on Steam.
8.0
1,031
198
257
players
5. Minion Masters
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free! Minion Masters is a pve, trading card game and stylized game developed and published by BetaDwarf. Released on May 24th 2019 has received 64,849 reviews of which 58,064 were positive and 6,785 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 247 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free turn-based tactics games on Steam.
8.8
58,064
6,785
247
players
6. King Arthur: Legends Rise
Embark on a dark squad RPG journey inspired by King Arthur's perilous adventures. Gather loyal heroes, explore a vast world, and battle against mythical bosses and monsters to restore the kingdom's former glory. King Arthur: Legends Rise is a exploration, strategy and crpg game developed by Kabam Games and Inc. and published by Netmarble. Released on January 21st 2025 has received 479 reviews of which 313 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 223 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free turn-based tactics games on Steam.
6.3
313
166
223
players
7. Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game is an online DBG which contains a PVE mode called Uncharted Realms and a PVP mode. Every game is a deck building from scratch. Players can have stronger decks by changing cards, and then build more powerful routines to defeat all opponents to win. Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game is a free to play, card battler and strategy game developed by Darksun Studio and published by Gamirror Games and Gamera Games. Released on January 21st 2024 has received 6,049 reviews of which 4,466 were positive and 1,583 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 141 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free turn-based tactics games on Steam.
7.2
4,466
1,583
141
players
8. Waven
Forge your own destiny! Choose your character, equip your best spells and sail from island to island in quest of fortune and glory. Level up your hero and your strategy in this free-to-play tactical multiplayer RPG with unique colorful graphics. Waven is a tactical rpg, turn-based tactics and pve game developed by Ankama Studio and published by Ankama Games and New Tales. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 4,853 reviews of which 3,929 were positive and 924 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free turn-based tactics games on Steam.
7.9
3,929
924
90
players
9. Shinobi Warfare
Play an 2d turn based RPG multiplayer game, stylize your own shinobi and play different game modes alone or with your friends! Level up, unlock various items and skills and procced in your journey of becoming the next Kage! Shinobi Warfare is a rpg, turn-based tactics and ninja game developed and published by TechnoTal. Released on June 14th 2022 has received 3,236 reviews of which 3,014 were positive and 222 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free turn-based tactics games on Steam.
8.9
3,014
222
70
players
10. Duelyst II
Choose your faction, construct your deck and put your strategy to the test in the evolution of the ultimate collectible tactics game. Duelyst II is a free to play, strategy and turn-based tactics game developed and published by Dream Sloth Games. Released on December 16th 2022 has received 1,720 reviews of which 1,282 were positive and 438 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free turn-based tactics games on Steam.
7.2
1,282
438
22
players