Best Turn-Based Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,098 Turn-Based 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 game rankings were last updated on 2/13/2026.
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1. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro holds the #1 spot for "best Turn-Based game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 183,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,357 positive reviews and 3,794 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
2. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199,829 positive reviews and 4,735 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 646570 |
3. South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,784 positive reviews and 1,749 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2014 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 213670 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,034 positive reviews and 208 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 |
5. OMORI
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
OMORI has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,813 positive reviews and 2,464 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play OMORI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/25/2020 |
| Developer | OMOCAT, LLC |
| Publisher | OMOCAT, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1150690 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,762 positive reviews and 2,485 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.
7. Tactical Breach Wizards
In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.
Tactical Breach Wizards has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,096 positive reviews and 215 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/22/2024 |
| Franchise | Suspicious Developments |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Suspicious Developments |
| Steam App Id | 1043810 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,820 positive reviews and 81 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 |
9. Hylics
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.
Hylics has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,125 positive reviews and 153 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 |
10. Sora no Kiseki the 1st
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!
Sora no Kiseki the 1st has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,900 positive reviews and 166 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.
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2025 |
| Developer | Nihon Falcom |
| Publisher | Clouded Leopard Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 3447040 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,628 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,820 | 1/23/2019 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 322 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 467 | 12/25/2020 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,132 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 8/22/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 11/30/2018 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 10/2/2015 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 9/19/2025 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,081 | 9/23/2010 | 94 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 121 | 10/29/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,679 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 171 | 4/30/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,076 | 9/14/2023 | 93 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 133 | 9/26/2023 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 2/25/2014 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 20). Grimm's Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). OMORI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Tactical Breach Wizards on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). Epic Battle Fantasy 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). Hylics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Sora no Kiseki the 1st on Steam. Steam Store.