Best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 5,144 Turn-Based Combat games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with 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. Turn-Based Combat game rankings were last updated on 8/4/2025.

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1. Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

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Baldur's Gate 3 holds the #1 spot for "best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 774,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 749,636 positive reviews and 24,392 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $59.99 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 $59.99
Release Date 8/3/2023
Franchise Larian Studios
Developer Larian Studios
Publisher Larian Studios
Steam App Id 1086940

2. Persona 4 Golden

A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.

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Persona 4 Golden has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,522 positive reviews and 2,383 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 6/13/2020
Franchise ATLUS
Developer ATLUS
Publisher SEGA
Steam App Id 1113000

3. Persona 5 Royal

Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!

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Persona 5 Royal has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108,124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104,443 positive reviews and 3,681 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $59.99 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 $59.99
Release Date 10/21/2022
Franchise ATLUS
Developer ATLUS
Publisher SEGA
Steam App Id 1687950

4. Hylics

Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

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Hylics has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,986 positive reviews and 122 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 10/2/2015
Developer Mason Lindroth
Publisher Mason Lindroth
Steam App Id 397740

5. Felvidek

In Felvidek, a JRPG set in 15th century Slovakia, you embrace the role of an alcoholic knight Pavol. Meet diverse and interesting characters to help you drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land.

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Felvidek has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,355 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.99 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 $10.99
Release Date 3/29/2024
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Steam App Id 2299900

6. West of Loathing

West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.

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West of Loathing has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,616 positive reviews and 226 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.99 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 $10.99
Release Date 8/10/2017
Developer Asymmetric
Publisher Asymmetric
Steam App Id 597220

7. In Stars And Time

Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.

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In Stars And Time has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,733 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,557 positive reviews and 176 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 11/20/2023
Franchise Armor Games
Developer insertdisc5
Publisher Armor Games Studios
Steam App Id 1677310

8. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

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Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,396 positive reviews and 150 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 11/21/2019
Developer Moonsprout Games
Publisher DANGEN Entertainment
Steam App Id 1082710

9. StarVaders

Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.

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StarVaders has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,606 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,558 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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 $24.99
Release Date 4/30/2025
Franchise Playworks
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Steam App Id 2097570

10. WitchSpring R

WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!

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WitchSpring R has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,564 positive reviews and 243 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $34.99 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 $34.99
Release Date 9/26/2023
Developer KIWIWALKS
Publishers
Steam App Id 1958220

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Baldur's Gate 3 steam charts
61,853
8/3/2023
96
$59.99
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Persona 4 Golden steam charts
1,254
6/13/2020
95
$9.99
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Persona 5 Royal steam charts
5,106
10/21/2022
95
$59.99
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Hylics steam charts
9
10/2/2015
95
$2.99
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Felvidek steam charts
3
3/29/2024
95
$10.99
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West of Loathing steam charts
61
8/10/2017
95
$10.99
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In Stars And Time steam charts
111
11/20/2023
94
$19.99
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Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling steam charts
68
11/21/2019
94
$19.99
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StarVaders steam charts
124
4/30/2025
94
$24.99
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WitchSpring R steam charts
46
9/26/2023
93
$34.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.
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