Best Turn-Based 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 games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free turn-based games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Legend of Grimrock 2
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.
FINAL FANTASY® XIII
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.
Costume Quest 2
A sequel to the popular Halloween adventure from Double Fine Productions!
Disciples Sacred Lands Gold
Disciples GOLD takes the phenomenal gameplay, stunning graphics, over 100 spells and a powerful scenario editor of Disciples and adds new scenarios and gameplay features that set the new standard in Turn-Based Strategy.
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!
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
From the producer of the original Fallout comes Wasteland 2. With over 80 hours of gameplay, deck out your Ranger squad with devastating weaponry, test the limits of your strategy skills, and bring justice to the Wasteland! The choices are yours…but so are the consequences.
ENDLESS™ Legend
ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
The critically acclaimed digital card game. Outplay your opponent with simultaneous turns and unique combat zone movement. Use all 1000+ cards in online PvP with zero payment or grinding. Build a deck helmed by 3 commanders across 8 factions, combining the unique strengths of each.
King's Bounty: Dark Side
Time has come to join the dark side. Take a trip to the other side of Teana, to the part of the world that has yet remained unseen to the royal bounty hunters.
Road Not Taken
Road Not Taken is a roguelike puzzle game about surviving life’s surprises. You play as a ranger adventuring through a vast, unforgiving forest in the aftermath of a brutal winter storm, rescuing children who have lost their way.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient life.
Shattered Planet
Explore a dangerous planet that's different every time and try to survive! The Galactic Union's job for you is clear: research the alien wildlife -- for science! However, in this case, researching may include lasers, explosions, hungry aliens, space sushi, and other similarly delicious-or-terrifying hazards.
Civil War II
You take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.
Xenonauts
Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat.
Faery - Legends of Avalon
Faery: Legends of Avalon is a big role playing game packed with a very distinctive ambience and graphic style. Create your character, embark in a great adventure and discover the fantastic world of Avalon!
Pandora: First Contact
Pandora: First Contact is a science fiction 4X turn-based strategy game on a planetary scale. Our Earth has been exhausted and colonial attempts on other planetary bodies have been in vain. Finally, after decades of exploration, an interstellar probe has brought promise of a new world.
Battlepaths
Battlepaths is a loot-centric and addictive 2D-RPG featuring neat monster hacking, an excellent loot system, and great variety in character development. Learn skills, use powerfull potions, and hunt down the Chaos Overlord.
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.Most played turn-based games on Steam
Take a look at the top turn-based games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more! Sid Meier's Civilization® V is a turn-based strategy, strategy and turn-based game developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on September 23rd 2010 has received 203,684 reviews of which 195,180 were positive and 8,504 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based game, thanks to its 11,700 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
195,180
8,504
11,700
players
2. 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 1,471 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based games based on player count.
8.2
26,290
5,106
1,471
players
3. Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete
Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery. Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete is a strategy, turn-based strategy and turn-based game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Released on October 25th 2006 has received 7,170 reviews of which 6,430 were positive and 740 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 1,412 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based games based on player count.
8.7
6,430
740
1,412
players
4. Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit. Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is a strategy, turn-based strategy and 4x game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Released on July 24th 2007 has received 4,555 reviews of which 4,389 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 1,355 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.3
4,389
166
1,355
players
5. Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new... Sid Meier's Civilization® IV is a strategy, turn-based strategy and turn-based game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Released on October 25th 2006 has received 3,349 reviews of which 3,111 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 649 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.9
3,111
238
649
players
6. Wandering Sword
Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be. Wandering Sword is a rpg, martial arts and pixel graphics game developed by The Swordman Studio and published by Spiral Up Games. Released on September 14th 2023 has received 29,536 reviews of which 28,011 were positive and 1,525 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 598 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.3
28,011
1,525
598
players
7. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available! XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based strategy, tactical and strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K. Released on October 11th 2012 has received 56,237 reviews of which 52,569 were positive and 3,668 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 588 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.2
52,569
3,668
588
players
8. Peglin
Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG! Peglin is a deckbuilding, rogue-lite and rogue-like game developed by Red Nexus Games Inc. and published by Red Nexus Games Inc. and IndieArk. Released on August 27th 2024 has received 15,834 reviews of which 13,241 were positive and 2,593 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 582 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.2
13,241
2,593
582
players
9. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a strategy, warhammer 40k and 4x game developed by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on July 12th 2018 has received 14,204 reviews of which 11,540 were positive and 2,664 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 523 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.0
11,540
2,664
523
players
10. For The King
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally. For The King is a rpg, online co-op and turn-based game developed by IronOak Games and published by Curve Games. Released on April 19th 2018 has received 41,205 reviews of which 36,349 were positive and 4,856 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 409 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.7
36,349
4,856
409
players
Best deals on turn-based games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of turn-based 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 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 category.
8.3
787
112
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
2. Coromon
Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy! Coromon is a creature collector, exploration and jrpg game developed by TRAGsoft and published by indie.io. Released on March 31st 2022 has received 6,506 reviews of which 5,562 were positive and 944 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in turn-based games.
8.3
5,562
944
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
3. PGA TOUR 2K21
Play against the pros. Play with your crew. In PGA TOUR 2K21, you can play by the rules or create your own featuring a new PGA TOUR Career Mode, licensed courses and more! Powered by The Golf Club. PGA TOUR 2K21 is a sports, simulation and local multiplayer game developed by HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. and published by 2K. Released on August 20th 2020 has received 7,607 reviews of which 6,374 were positive and 1,233 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in turn-based games.
8.2
6,374
1,233
-95%
63.40€
3.17€
4. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a strategy, warhammer 40k and 4x game developed by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on July 12th 2018 has received 14,204 reviews of which 11,540 were positive and 2,664 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
8.0
11,540
2,664
-95%
42.80€
2.14€
5. Hexarchy
Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer. Hexarchy is a turn-based, card game and resource management game developed by Main Tank Software and published by Yogscast Games and Gamersky Games. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 1,129 reviews of which 920 were positive and 209 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
7.8
920
209
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
6. Oriental Empires
Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires. Oriental Empires is a strategy, simulation and indie game developed by Shining Pixel Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on September 14th 2017 has received 2,930 reviews of which 2,355 were positive and 575 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
7.8
2,355
575
-95%
30.00€
1.50€
7. Mordheim: City of the Damned
Mordheim: City of the Damned is the first video game adaptation of Games Workshop's cult classic tabletop game Mordheim. Set in the Warhammer World's decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes. Mordheim: City of the Damned is a tactical, games workshop and rpg game developed by Rogue Factor and published by Nacon. Released on November 19th 2015 has received 8,014 reviews of which 5,634 were positive and 2,380 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
6.9
5,634
2,380
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
8. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available! XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based strategy, tactical and strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K. Released on October 11th 2012 has received 56,237 reviews of which 52,569 were positive and 3,668 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
9.2
52,569
3,668
-92%
18.75€
1.50€
9. Panzer Corps Gold
The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic. Panzer Corps Gold is a strategy, world war ii and turn-based strategy game developed by Flashback Games and The Lordz Games Studio and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on March 12th 2014 has received 2,592 reviews of which 2,378 were positive and 214 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
8.8
2,378
214
-92%
27.25€
2.18€
10. For The King
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally. For The King is a rpg, online co-op and turn-based game developed by IronOak Games and published by Curve Games. Released on April 19th 2018 has received 41,205 reviews of which 36,349 were positive and 4,856 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
8.7
36,349
4,856
-92%
20.00€
1.60€
Free turn-based games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play turn-based 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 games.
1. Onmyoji
Onmyoji is a turn-based fantasy strategy game with PVP or PVE battles, where you can strengthen your beloved shikigami to build your dream tactical team and defeat various demons to become the ultimate onmyoji. Cross-platform play available for both Steam and English mobile versions. Onmyoji is a rpg, free to play and anime game developed and published by NetEase Games. Released on April 18th 2018 has received 2,992 reviews of which 2,453 were positive and 539 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 184 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free turn-based games on Steam.
7.9
2,453
539
184
players
2. Order of Battle: World War II
Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players. Order of Battle: World War II is a strategy, free to play and world war ii game developed by The Artistocrats and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on April 30th 2015 has received 2,969 reviews of which 2,326 were positive and 643 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 174, this turn-based game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free turn-based games on Steam.
7.6
2,326
643
174
players
3. Rogue Agent
Rogue Agent is a turn-based strategy game, fast-paced, that pits the player against the computer on a secret service thriller around the world. Rogue Agent is a free to play, strategy and casual game developed by Jorge Aires and published by . Released on April 29th 2018 has received 392 reviews of which 328 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
7.8
328
64
38
players
4. Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon! Die in the Dungeon: Origins is a roguelike deckbuilder, card game and deckbuilding game developed by ATICO and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on December 01st 2023 has received 3,403 reviews of which 3,282 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
9.2
3,282
121
8
players
5. Eschalon: Book I
Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically... Eschalon: Book I is a rpg, indie and isometric game developed and published by Basilisk Games. Released on February 10th 2009 has received 367 reviews of which 318 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
8.1
318
49
4
players
6. Dogs of War Online
Dogs Of War Online is a multiplayer tactical game, based on the classic board game "Confrontation". Build your own company of mercenaries from the wide range of units available and challenge thousands of players in intense battles. Dogs of War Online is a free to play, strategy and turn-based strategy game developed by Cyanide Studio and published by Nacon. Released on February 04th 2014 has received 705 reviews of which 454 were positive and 251 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
6.2
454
251
3
players
7. Age of Fear: The Free World
Age of Fear: The Free World is an introduction to a decade-old turn-based strategy series that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements. Choose your faction (Undead Legion, Human Kingdom or Greenskins Horde), build a unique army and embark on exploring the realm! Age of Fear: The Free World is a tactical rpg, turn-based tactics and party-based rpg game developed by Leslaw Sliwko and published by Age of Fear. Released on January 18th 2019 has received 401 reviews of which 338 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
7.9
338
63
1
players
8. Clatter
Create and command your own customizable squads of fighting robots in this turn-based, arena tactics game. Clatter is a strategy, indie and turn-based game developed and published by Facepunch Studios. Released on December 10th 2018 has received 1,134 reviews of which 937 were positive and 197 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 games on Steam.
7.9
937
197
1
players
9. J-Jump Arena
J-Jump Arena is a free-to-play, turn-based elimination party game, challenging you to master jumps and weapon skills. Play solo or in multiplayer with up to 10 players, where moves happen simultaneously! Outsmart opponents in this fast-paced game that’s easy to learn but hard to master. J-Jump Arena is a early access, turn-based and turn-based strategy game developed and published by Pawel Zajac (Artbarian Games). Released on August 24th 2023 has received 497 reviews of which 387 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
7.4
387
110