Best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 5,276 Turn-Based Tactics games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with 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 Tactics game rankings were last updated on 8/25/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,954 positive reviews and 176 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 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,950 positive reviews and 977 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Toukana Interactive |
| Developer | Toukana Interactive |
| Publisher | Toukana Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1455840 |
3. StarVaders
Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.
StarVaders has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,695 positive reviews and 57 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 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 | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Playworks |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
4. Beastieball
A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!
Beastieball has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,329 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/12/2024 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Wishes Ultd. |
| Publisher | Klei Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 1864950 |
5. Monster Train 2
Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.
Monster Train 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,073 positive reviews and 254 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Big Fan Games |
| Steam App Id | 2742830 |
6. Cobalt Core
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Cobalt Core has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,712 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,577 positive reviews and 135 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
7. Wildermyth
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Wildermyth has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,683 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,761 positive reviews and 922 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 6/15/2021 |
| Developer | Worldwalker Games LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 763890 |
8. Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
Die in the Dungeon: Origins has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,314 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Release Date | 12/1/2023 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | ATICO |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2428770 |
9. Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a Hugo Award-winning science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
Caves of Qud has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,221 positive reviews and 525 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
10. Into the Breach
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
Into the Breach has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,503 positive reviews and 1,133 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/27/2018 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 590380 |
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| 67 | 8/22/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 186 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 110 | 4/30/2025 | 94 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 11/12/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,475 | 5/21/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 167 | 6/15/2021 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 282 | 12/5/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 235 | 2/27/2018 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Dorfromantik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Beastieball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Monster Train 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Into the Breach on Steam. Steam Store.