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 September 14th 2025. Want to explore even more turn-based titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best turn-based games.
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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 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based game, thanks to its 14,509 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
195,724
8,541
14,509
players
2. 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 game developed and published by . Released on July 24th 2007 has received 4,592 reviews of which 4,423 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 1,653 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based games based on player count.
9.3
4,423
169
1,653
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 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. While seeing 1,648 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based games based on player count.
8.2
26,438
5,125
1,648
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . Released on October 25th 2006 has received 7,231 reviews of which 6,485 were positive and 746 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,608 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.7
6,485
746
1,608
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . Released on September 14th 2023 has received 30,920 reviews of which 29,332 were positive and 1,588 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 1,203 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.3
29,332
1,588
1,203
players
6. Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
With engaging storylines, classic turn-based battles, and tons of Digimon to collect, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition delivers everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory. Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on October 17th 2019 has received 10,959 reviews of which 9,933 were positive and 1,026 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,035 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.8
9,933
1,026
1,035
players
7. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 828 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.0
12,195
2,780
828
players
8. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available! XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a game developed and published by . Released on October 11th 2012 has received 56,414 reviews of which 52,717 were positive and 3,697 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 679 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.2
52,717
3,697
679
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . Released on October 25th 2006 has received 3,375 reviews of which 3,134 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 646 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.9
3,134
241
646
players
10. Panzer Corps 2
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards. Panzer Corps 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on March 19th 2020 has received 3,778 reviews of which 3,191 were positive and 587 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 479 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.2
3,191
587
479
players
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