Best Turn-Based Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,540 Turn-Based Strategy 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 Strategy game rankings were last updated on 12/11/2024.
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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 Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,893 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,289 positive reviews and 1,604 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 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 | $13.49 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
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 Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,703 positive reviews and 1,523 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2014 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 213670 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,888 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,702 positive reviews and 2,186 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,397 positive reviews and 2,920 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.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,080 positive reviews and 109 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Tactical Breach Wizards on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/22/2024 |
| Franchise | Suspicious Developments |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Suspicious Developments |
| Steam App Id | 1043810 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,618 positive reviews and 7,881 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 | 9/21/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 8930 |
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 Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,237 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. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 184,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176,987 positive reviews and 7,570 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 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 | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 435150 |
9. Dorfromantik
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Dorfromantik has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,849 positive reviews and 921 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.39 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 | $8.39 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Toukana Interactive |
| Developer | Toukana Interactive |
| Publisher | Toukana Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1455840 |
10. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,313 positive reviews and 973 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,982 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 204 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,482 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,292 | 10/20/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 8/22/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,784 | 9/21/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $3.95 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,503 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 370 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $8.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 296 | 2/2/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 272 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,567 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/21/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 9/25/2023 | 93 | $26.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 12/21/2023 | 93 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,174 | 7/24/2007 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,425 | 2/2/2024 | 93 | $69.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 11/8/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 6/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ 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 10). Tactical Breach Wizards on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Dorfromantik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on Steam. Steam Store.