Best Turn-Based Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,942 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 7/25/2024.
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1. 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 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 160,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,404 positive reviews and 3,485 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 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 | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,389 positive reviews and 1,479 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 |
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 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,562 positive reviews and 1,824 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 |
5. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,044 positive reviews and 1,195 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
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| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
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 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.
7. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V 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 198,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190,813 positive reviews and 7,655 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 8930 |
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 5,164 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Turn-Based 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 |
10. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,841 positive reviews and 129 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 | 11/21/2019 |
| Developer | Moonsprout Games |
| Publisher | DANGEN Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1082710 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 14,509 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 302 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 729 | 12/25/2020 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,433 | 2/20/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,180 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,889 | 9/23/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 11/30/2018 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,477 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 10/29/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 89 | 9/26/2023 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 4/26/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 903 | 11/10/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 2/25/2014 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 147 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 545 | 10/11/2012 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 770 | 2/24/2023 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,376 | 7/24/2007 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Grimm's Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 21). OMORI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Sid Meier's Civilization® V 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 19). Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling on Steam. Steam Store.