Best Turn-Based Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,596 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 5/17/2024.
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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.
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 609,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 589,520 positive reviews and 19,609 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $50.99 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 | $50.99 |
| 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.
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 12,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,750 positive reviews and 172 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!
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 32,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,752 positive reviews and 707 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 | 4/21/2023 |
| 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.
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 69,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,145 positive reviews and 2,037 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!
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 67,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,714 positive reviews and 2,127 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!
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 5,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,021 positive reviews and 67 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.
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 9,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,930 positive reviews and 201 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.
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 4,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,665 positive reviews and 93 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!
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 6,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,680 positive reviews and 171 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. Monster Train
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Monster Train 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 19,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,020 positive reviews and 762 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 possible to play Monster Train on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1102190 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 78,165 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $50.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 143 | 4/21/2023 | 96 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,142 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,461 | 10/21/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 11/30/2018 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 10/2/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 368 | 12/9/2022 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 364 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 114 | 10/29/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 4/15/2021 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/20/2022 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 11/20/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,225 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 172 | 4/26/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 9/25/2023 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 956 | 11/10/2020 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 3/29/2024 | 93 | $10.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). Grimm's Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Volcano Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Persona 5 Royal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Epic Battle Fantasy 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Hylics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Fear & Hunger 2: Termina on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 1). Monster Train on Steam. Steam Store.