Best Tactical RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,869 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 11/27/2024.
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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 196,926 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,960 positive reviews and 3,966 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 6,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,351 positive reviews and 101 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 183,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176,447 positive reviews and 7,538 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 26,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,519 positive reviews and 1,319 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 3,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,940 positive reviews and 101 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 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,213 positive reviews and 874 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,402 positive reviews and 628 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,799 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,636 positive reviews and 163 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 |
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 13,537 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,770 positive reviews and 767 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 6/7/2024 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Slug Disco |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 463530 |
10. Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!
Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense 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 9,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,655 positive reviews and 504 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 10/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Developer | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Publisher | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1367550 |
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| 21,341 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 89 | 8/22/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,774 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 964 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 11/8/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 191 | 6/15/2021 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 358 | 6/10/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 302 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 499 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/13/2022 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/30/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 177 | 4/12/2024 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 4/23/2020 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/23/2020 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,575 | 10/24/2024 | 91 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 7/29/2014 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/12/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 8/8/2024 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Tactical Breach Wizards on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Dwarf Fortress on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.