Best Turn-Based Tactics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,957 Turn-Based Tactics 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 Tactics game rankings were last updated on 1/6/2026.
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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 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,838 positive reviews and 204 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 |
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| Publisher | Suspicious Developments |
| Steam App Id | 1043810 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,507 positive reviews and 162 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 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 | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2025 |
| Developer | Nihon Falcom |
| Publisher | Clouded Leopard Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 3447040 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,373 positive reviews and 1,344 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,659 positive reviews and 1,041 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 |
5. Cureocity
“People think battles need powerful weapons, but strategy at hand is key."The story follows a rookie adventurer and a new healer in a dungeon quest, with the core gameplay involving hand-picked methods using weapons and items. Fight or purify? Heal or alter? The choice is in your hands.
Cureocity has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,910 positive reviews and 55 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 Cureocity on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/21/2024 |
| Franchise | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Bread On Board |
| Publisher | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Steam App Id | 2612680 |
6. 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
It's the first ever chess variant with spatial, temporal, and parallel dimensions. It's 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel! Move pieces back in time to create branching timelines. Send a rook to a parallel dimension. Protect your kings in the present and in the past!
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,310 positive reviews and 279 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 7/22/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1349230 |
7. Monster Train
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Monster Train has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,677 positive reviews and 927 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 possible to play Monster Train on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Shiny Shoe |
| Publisher | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1102190 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,490 positive reviews and 17 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 |
9. 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 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,394 positive reviews and 85 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
10. BLACK SOULS II
Despair. Fear, Madness, once again. An original work based on "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy x Psychological Horror RPG focusing on the themes of "Exploration of a Mad World" and "Life or Death Combat against Demonbeasts".
BLACK SOULS II has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,381 positive reviews and 52 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. At the moment, it is possible to play BLACK SOULS II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2025 |
| Franchise | OTAKU Plan |
| Developer | Eeny, meeny, miny, moe? |
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| Steam App Id | 3855540 |
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| 99 | 8/22/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 953 | 9/19/2025 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 592 | 2/2/2023 | 94 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 494 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $8.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/21/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 322 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 11/12/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 228 | 4/30/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 632 | 11/29/2025 | 93 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 12/21/2023 | 93 | $12.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 12/17/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 8/13/2025 | 93 | $9.23 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,274 | 9/14/2023 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,755 | 5/21/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 247 | 12/5/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 147 | 6/15/2021 | 92 | $16.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/12/2025 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 3/20/2024 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Dorfromantik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Cureocity on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Monster Train on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Beastieball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 25). BLACK SOULS II on Steam. Steam Store.