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 July 30th 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 12,323 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
195,724
8,541
12,323
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 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 1,419 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
26,438
5,125
1,419
players
3. 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 1,411 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based games based on player count.
9.3
4,423
169
1,411
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 1,411 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
1,411
players
5. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is a game developed and published by . Released on February 24th 2023 has received 13,574 reviews of which 12,882 were positive and 692 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 825 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.2
12,882
692
825
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 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 752 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.3
29,332
1,588
752
players
7. OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers. OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ is a game developed and published by . Released on June 07th 2019 has received 15,188 reviews of which 13,070 were positive and 2,118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 735 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.4
13,070
2,118
735
players
8. 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 684 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.8
9,933
1,026
684
players
9. Shogun Showdown
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun! Shogun Showdown is a game developed and published by . Released on September 05th 2024 has received 4,904 reviews of which 4,700 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 660 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.2
4,700
204
660
players
10. 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 639 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.0
12,195
2,780
639
players
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