Best Tactical RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,556 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 5/4/2024.
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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 185,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181,955 positive reviews and 3,619 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,082 positive reviews and 7,221 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 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 | $13.49 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2017 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 435150 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,345 positive reviews and 1,195 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,484 positive reviews and 817 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,310 positive reviews and 529 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 | 6/10/2022 |
| Developer | Dancing Dragon Games |
| Publisher | Freedom Games |
| Steam App Id | 1488200 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,890 positive reviews and 540 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 | 12/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Slug Disco |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 463530 |
7. 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 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,210 positive reviews and 79 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 |
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 2,071 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,001 positive reviews and 70 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 | 6/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Tactical RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,593 positive reviews and 408 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 |
10. Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) 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 3,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,215 positive reviews and 150 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/30/2012 |
| Developer | Level Up Labs, LLC |
| Publisher | Level Up Labs |
| Steam App Id | 218410 |
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 | 24,761 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,055 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 801 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 293 | 6/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 293 | 6/10/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 211 | 12/1/2017 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 6/27/2023 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 160 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 10/30/2012 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 4/23/2020 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/13/2022 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 1/23/2020 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 8/17/2023 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 145 | 7/29/2014 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 3/9/2020 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/12/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 2/19/2021 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/30/2015 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Dwarf Fortress on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Empires of the Undergrowth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) on Steam. Steam Store.