Best Tactical RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,547 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 1/1/2026.
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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 232,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 227,252 positive reviews and 4,888 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 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 | $27.99 |
| 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 11,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,987 positive reviews and 211 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 198,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189,718 positive reviews and 8,435 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. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,024 positive reviews and 92 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/29/2015 |
| Developer | Nihon Falcom |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 251290 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,684 positive reviews and 1,538 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 |
6. Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson
In this turn-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!
Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,207 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2025 |
| Developer | Ritual Studios |
| Publisher | Playdigious Originals |
| Steam App Id | 2429050 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,022 positive reviews and 941 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/15/2021 |
| Developer | Worldwalker Games LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 763890 |
8. 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 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,847 positive reviews and 154 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
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 16,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,839 positive reviews and 925 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 13,998 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,238 positive reviews and 760 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2022 |
| Developer | Dancing Dragon Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1488200 |
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| 35,040 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 8/22/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,142 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 10/29/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,637 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 7/17/2025 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 6/15/2021 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 796 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 380 | 6/10/2022 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/18/2025 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 260 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 3/8/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 301 | 4/12/2024 | 92 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 191 | 4/26/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/30/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 1/23/2020 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 7/29/2014 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Dwarf Fortress on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 11). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga on Steam. Steam Store.