Best Turn-Based Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,357 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 9/21/2025.
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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 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 784,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 759,255 positive reviews and 24,754 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,894 positive reviews and 970 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1669980 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,836 positive reviews and 201 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 |
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 80,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,472 positive reviews and 2,417 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 111,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,717 positive reviews and 3,840 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 5,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,664 positive reviews and 76 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. Hylics
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.
Hylics 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 7,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,241 positive reviews and 128 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,748 positive reviews and 6,361 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 4/24/2025 |
| Franchise | Kepler Interactive |
| Developer | Sandfall Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1903340 |
9. Look Outside
Look Outside is a survival horror RPG set in a single apartment building. A mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters, leaving the world in absolute chaos. Scavenge the building to seek food, supplies, and weapons while encountering strange characters.
Look Outside has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,962 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,888 positive reviews and 74 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Look Outside on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Devolver Digital |
| Developer | Francis Coulombe |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 3373660 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,665 positive reviews and 227 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 58,931 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 184 | 4/21/2023 | 96 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 863 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,133 | 10/21/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 11/30/2018 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 10/2/2015 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,712 | 4/24/2025 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 647 | 3/21/2025 | 95 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 277 | 12/9/2022 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 11/20/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/21/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 5/7/2024 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 10/29/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/20/2022 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 4/30/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 31). Grimm's Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 17). Persona 5 Royal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 11). Epic Battle Fantasy 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Hylics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 15). Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 19). Look Outside on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.