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1. 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. Released on July 12th 2018 has received 14,975 reviews of which 12,195 were positive and 2,780 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based game, thanks to its 5,385 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.0
12,195
2,780
5,385
players
2. MARVEL Puzzle Quest
Collect Marvel characters and upgrade your unstoppable squad in this epic Super Hero Puzzle RPG! Fight on the tactical Match-3 board where every move is crucial, and master head-to-head PvP tournaments alongside high-stakes events all year round! MARVEL Puzzle Quest is a puzzle, match 3 and superhero game. Released on December 05th 2013 has received 4,387 reviews of which 3,068 were positive and 1,319 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 325 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based games based on player count.
6.8
3,068
1,319
325
players
3. 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, anime and turn-based game. Released on April 18th 2018 has received 3,013 reviews of which 2,474 were positive and 539 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 190 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based games based on player count.
7.9
2,474
539
190
players
4. 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, world war ii and simulation game. Released on April 30th 2015 has received 3,002 reviews of which 2,350 were positive and 652 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 189 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based games.
7.6
2,350
652
189
players
5. 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 strategy, casual and indie game. Released on April 29th 2018 has received 409 reviews of which 345 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based games.
7.9
345
64
79
players
6. Card Hunter
Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments. Card Hunter is a card game, tabletop and tactical rpg game. Released on July 13th 2015 has received 5,236 reviews of which 4,487 were positive and 749 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.3
4,487
749
31
players
7. Pox Nora
Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one. Pox Nora is a trading card game, turn-based tactics and pvp game. Released on October 15th 2014 has received 853 reviews of which 649 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based games.
7.3
649
204
30
players
8. 中华三国志 the Three Kingdoms of China
Three Kingdoms of China is a free, open-source single-machine strategy three-country game developed by the domestic folk team. The game does not have any commercial nature, hoping to create a dream of Three Kingdoms for the fans of the three kingdoms. 中华三国志 the Three Kingdoms of China is a indie, strategy and historical game. Released on March 30th 2019 has received 1,344 reviews of which 1,155 were positive and 189 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.2
1,155
189
7
players
9. 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. Released on December 10th 2018 has received 1,146 reviews of which 948 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based games.
7.9
948
198
4
players
10. 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. 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 #10 spot among the most played turn-based games.
7.9
338
63
4
players
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