Best Turn-Based Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,296 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 12/14/2024.
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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 703,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 680,479 positive reviews and 22,581 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. 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 13,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,351 positive reviews and 185 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 37,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,267 positive reviews and 817 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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| 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 73,979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,788 positive reviews and 2,191 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 88,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,834 positive reviews and 2,945 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 5,331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,259 positive reviews and 72 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 9,457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,245 positive reviews and 212 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.95 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 | $3.95 |
| 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 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,356 positive reviews and 102 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 |
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 9,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,199 positive reviews and 238 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.
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 2,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,771 positive reviews and 36 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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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 58,986 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 654 | 4/20/2023 | 96 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,759 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,783 | 10/20/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 11/30/2018 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $3.95 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 10/2/2015 | 95 | $0.98 | Steam Charts | |
| 255 | 12/9/2022 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 3/29/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 163 | 11/20/2023 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 374 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/20/2022 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 10/29/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/21/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 4/14/2021 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 9/25/2023 | 93 | $26.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 861 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 435 | 5/7/2024 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Grimm's Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Volcano Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Persona 5 Royal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Epic Battle Fantasy 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Hylics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Fear & Hunger 2: Termina on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.