Best Tactical RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,898 Tactical RPG 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. Tactical RPG game rankings were last updated on 12/14/2024.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Tactical RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 196,051 positive reviews and 3,998 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,120 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 184,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 177,184 positive reviews and 7,664 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 |
4. Dwarf Fortress
The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created. The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam. Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world.
Dwarf Fortress has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,948 positive reviews and 1,328 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dwarf Fortress on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2022 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Bay 12 Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 975370 |
5. 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 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,993 positive reviews and 102 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 |
6. 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 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,285 positive reviews and 876 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 |
7. 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!
Shogun Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,968 positive reviews and 170 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
8. Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,499 positive reviews and 635 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 6/10/2022 |
| Developer | Dancing Dragon Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1488200 |
9. Empires of the Undergrowth
Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.
Empires of the Undergrowth has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,122 positive reviews and 776 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Empires of the Undergrowth on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2024 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Slug Disco |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 463530 |
10. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,343 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 2455640 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Tactical RPG games available on Steam.
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| 22,005 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 252 | 8/22/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,713 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,112 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 11/8/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 198 | 6/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 204 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 224 | 6/10/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 373 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,343 | 10/24/2024 | 92 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/13/2022 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 128 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 10/30/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 250 | 4/12/2024 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 106 | 4/23/2020 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 1/23/2020 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 7/29/2014 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 352 | 8/8/2024 | 91 | $16.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/12/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Tactical Breach Wizards on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Dwarf Fortress on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven on Steam. Steam Store.