Best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 5,778 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 12/24/2025.
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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.
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 812,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 786,977 positive reviews and 25,717 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 | 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.
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 82,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,029 positive reviews and 2,458 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.
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!
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 118,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,374 positive reviews and 4,142 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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.
4. Hylics
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.
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 7,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,733 positive reviews and 140 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.98 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 | $0.98 |
| 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.
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 4,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,850 positive reviews and 70 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. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 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 235,988 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 226,173 positive reviews and 9,815 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2025 |
| Franchise | Kepler Interactive |
| Developer | Sandfall Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1903340 |
7. West of Loathing
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
West of Loathing has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,810 positive reviews and 233 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.40 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 | $3.40 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2017 |
| Developer | Asymmetric |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| Steam App Id | 597220 |
8. 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.
In Stars And Time 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 7,529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,322 positive reviews and 207 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 | 11/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Armor Games |
| Developer | insertdisc5 |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1677310 |
9. 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!
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling 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 5,719 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,561 positive reviews and 158 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 11/21/2019 |
| Franchise | Game Source Entertainment |
| Developer | Moonsprout Games |
| Publisher | DANGEN Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1082710 |
10. 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.
StarVaders 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 3,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,356 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 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 | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Playworks |
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| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
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| 69,903 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,003 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,201 | 10/21/2022 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 10/2/2015 | 95 | $0.98 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32,838 | 4/24/2025 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $3.40 | Steam Charts | |
| 191 | 11/20/2023 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 250 | 4/30/2025 | 93 | $18.74 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Hylics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 27). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling on Steam. Steam Store.
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