Best Turn-Based Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,806 Turn-Based Combat 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. Turn-Based Combat game rankings were last updated on 7/24/2024.
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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 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 634,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 613,743 positive reviews and 20,334 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 |
Developer | Larian Studios |
Publisher | Larian Studios |
Steam App Id | 1086940 |
2. Grimm's Hollow
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
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Grimm's Hollow has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,006 positive reviews and 177 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Grimm's Hollow on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 10/30/2019 |
Developer | ghosthunter |
Publisher | ghosthunter |
Steam App Id | 1170880 |
3. Volcano Princess
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
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Volcano Princess has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,818 positive reviews and 752 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Volcano Princess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $10.99 |
Release Date | 4/20/2023 |
Franchise | Gamera Games |
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Publisher | Gamera Games |
Steam App Id | 1669980 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,532 positive reviews and 2,069 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.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,523 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,217 positive reviews and 2,306 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.
6. Epic Battle Fantasy 5
A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!
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Epic Battle Fantasy 5 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,094 positive reviews and 70 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Epic Battle Fantasy 5 on the Steam Deck.
Steam Price | $24.99 |
Release Date | 11/30/2018 |
Franchise | Matt Roszak |
Developer | Matt Roszak |
Publisher | Matt Roszak |
Steam App Id | 432350 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,036 positive reviews and 205 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 |
8. Hylics
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.
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Hylics has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,053 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,957 positive reviews and 96 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 |
9. Fear & Hunger 2: Termina
F&H 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us!
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Fear & Hunger 2: Termina has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,621 positive reviews and 202 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
Release Date | 12/9/2022 |
Developer | Miro Haverinen |
Publisher | Miro Haverinen |
Steam App Id | 2171440 |
10. 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 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,803 positive reviews and 20 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 |
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74,600 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | ||
14 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
250 | 4/20/2023 | 96 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1,167 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
5,102 | 10/20/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | ||
65 | 11/30/2018 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | ||
55 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | ||
18 | 10/2/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | ||
419 | 12/9/2022 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | ||
16 | 3/29/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | ||
501 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | ||
55 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
135 | 11/20/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
2 | 12/20/2022 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
103 | 10/29/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
20 | 4/14/2021 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
8 | 3/21/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
89 | 9/26/2023 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | ||
801 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $25.49 | Steam Charts | ||
15 | 6/22/2020 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Grimm's Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 22). Volcano Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Persona 5 Royal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Epic Battle Fantasy 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 20). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Hylics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 13). Fear & Hunger 2: Termina on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 16). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.