Best Turn-Based Tactics Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 5,109 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 6/30/2025.

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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.

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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 9,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,735 positive reviews and 174 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 8/22/2024
Franchise Suspicious Developments
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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!

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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 27,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,825 positive reviews and 972 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

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.

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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 2,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,512 positive reviews and 48 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 4/30/2025
Franchise Playworks
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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!

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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 1,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,296 positive reviews and 12 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.

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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 5,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,597 positive reviews and 235 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!

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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 3,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,512 positive reviews and 130 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 11/8/2023
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.

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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 17,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,694 positive reviews and 917 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!

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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 3,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,310 positive reviews and 124 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. Shogun Showdown

Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!

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Shogun Showdown 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 5,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,910 positive reviews and 212 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 9/5/2024
Franchise Gamera Games
Developer Roboatino
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Steam App Id 2084000

10. Caves of Qud

Caves of Qud is a 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.

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Caves of Qud 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 10,600 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,078 positive reviews and 522 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
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Steam App Id 333640

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95
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4/28/2022
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4/30/2025
94
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11/12/2024
93
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93
$24.99
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40
11/8/2023
92
$19.99
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Wildermyth steam charts
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6/15/2021
92
$24.99
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12/1/2023
92
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Shogun Showdown steam charts
138
9/5/2024
92
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12/5/2024
92
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). Dorfromantik on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Beastieball on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Monster Train 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 16). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.

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