Best Tactical RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,187 Tactical RPG games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Tactical RPG game rankings were last updated on 6/19/2025.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Tactical RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 211,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,346 positive reviews and 4,318 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. Tactical Breach Wizards
In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.
Tactical Breach Wizards has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,398 positive reviews and 168 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/22/2024 |
| Franchise | Suspicious Developments |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Suspicious Developments |
| Steam App Id | 1043810 |
3. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 190,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,529 positive reviews and 7,987 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 435150 |
4. Dwarf Fortress
The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created. The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam. Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world.
Dwarf Fortress has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,212 positive reviews and 1,448 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dwarf Fortress on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2022 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Bay 12 Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 975370 |
5. Cobalt Core
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Cobalt Core has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,408 positive reviews and 121 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
6. Wildermyth
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Wildermyth has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,622 positive reviews and 907 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $16.24 |
| Release Date | 6/15/2021 |
| Developer | Worldwalker Games LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 763890 |
7. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,759 positive reviews and 208 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
8. Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum
Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future, and die trying.
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 612 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Developer | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Publisher | nodayshalleraseyou |
| Steam App Id | 1545990 |
9. Empires of the Undergrowth
Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.
Empires of the Undergrowth has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,539 positive reviews and 845 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Empires of the Undergrowth on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2024 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Slug Disco |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 463530 |
10. Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,340 positive reviews and 703 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2022 |
| Developer | Dancing Dragon Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1488200 |
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| 20,325 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 8/22/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,470 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 565 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 11/8/2023 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 197 | 6/15/2021 | 92 | $16.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 126 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/13/2022 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 301 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 238 | 6/10/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 111 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 168 | 4/12/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/30/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/23/2020 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 4/23/2020 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 3/8/2024 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 7/29/2014 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 110 | 3/6/2025 | 91 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 136 | 10/24/2024 | 91 | $49.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). Tactical Breach Wizards on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 15). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). Dwarf Fortress on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 9). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 15). Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 11). Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga on Steam. Steam Store.