Best Turn-Based Tactics Games on Steam

Steam currently has 5,999 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 1/17/2026.

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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.

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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 11,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,942 positive reviews and 208 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. 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!

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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 7,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,655 positive reviews and 164 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.

Steam Price $59.99
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.

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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 38,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,772 positive reviews and 1,359 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).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 2/2/2023
Franchise Ivy Sly
Developer Ivy Sly
Publisher Ivy Sly
Steam App Id 2212330

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!

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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 28,737 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,697 positive reviews and 1,040 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

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.

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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 2,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,926 positive reviews and 56 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!

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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 8,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,339 positive reviews and 282 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.

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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 22,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,703 positive reviews and 929 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. 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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,453 positive reviews and 88 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

9. 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 #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,503 positive reviews and 18 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

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".

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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 2,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,569 positive reviews and 61 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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