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 July 19th 2025. Want to explore even more turn-based tactics titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best turn-based tactics games.

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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 game developed and published by . Released on February 26th 2023 has received 67,780 reviews of which 57,235 were positive and 10,545 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based tactics game, thanks to its 20,988 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
57,235
10,545

20,988
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 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. While seeing 3,082 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
86,187
15,514

3,082
players

3. Monster Train 2

Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit. Monster Train 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on May 21st 2025 has received 3,664 reviews of which 3,505 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 2,969 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based tactics games based on player count.
9.2
3,505
159

2,969
players

4. 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 game developed and published by . Released on April 24th 2018 has received 31,563 reviews of which 26,438 were positive and 5,125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 1,434 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
8.2
26,438
5,125

1,434
players

5. Battle Brothers

Battle Brothers is a turn based tactical RPG which has you leading a mercenary company in a gritty, low-power, medieval fantasy world. You decide where to go, whom to hire or to fight, what contracts to take and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign. Battle Brothers is a game developed and published by . Released on March 24th 2017 has received 24,329 reviews of which 21,455 were positive and 2,874 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 1,059 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
8.6
21,455
2,874

1,059
players

6. 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 game developed and published by . Released on May 08th 2023 has received 21,539 reviews of which 16,355 were positive and 5,184 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 1,029 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
7.5
16,355
5,184

1,029
players

7. 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 game developed and published by . Released on January 15th 2020 has received 15,111 reviews of which 9,421 were positive and 5,690 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 932 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
6.2
9,421
5,690

932
players

8. 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 game developed and published by . Released on July 31st 2024 has received 3,946 reviews of which 2,927 were positive and 1,019 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 713 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
7.2
2,927
1,019

713
players

9. Fantasy General II

The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction. Fantasy General II is a game developed and published by . Released on September 05th 2019 has received 1,235 reviews of which 1,025 were positive and 210 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 639 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
7.9
1,025
210

639
players

10. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 519 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based tactics games.
8.7
11,576
1,364

519
players