Best Turn-Based Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,815 Turn-Based 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 game rankings were last updated on 5/3/2024.
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1. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire holds the #1 spot for "best Turn-Based game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 154,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151,436 positive reviews and 3,322 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
2. South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,433 positive reviews and 1,445 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2014 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 213670 |
3. OMORI
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
OMORI has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,378 positive reviews and 1,667 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play OMORI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/25/2020 |
| Developer | OMOCAT, LLC |
| Publisher | OMOCAT, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1150690 |
4. Grimm's Hollow
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Grimm's Hollow has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,707 positive reviews and 170 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 Grimm's Hollow on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/30/2019 |
| Developer | ghosthunter |
| Publisher | ghosthunter |
| Steam App Id | 1170880 |
5. Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Persona 4 Golden has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,907 positive reviews and 2,031 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.
6. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,690 positive reviews and 970 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 | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
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| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
7. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 197,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189,693 positive reviews and 7,596 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 8930 |
8. Epic Battle Fantasy 5
A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!
Epic Battle Fantasy 5 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,012 positive reviews and 67 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 not possible to play or run Epic Battle Fantasy 5 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/30/2018 |
| Franchise | Matt Roszak |
| Developer | Matt Roszak |
| Publisher | Matt Roszak |
| Steam App Id | 432350 |
9. West of Loathing
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
West of Loathing has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,913 positive reviews and 201 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2017 |
| Developer | Asymmetric |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| Steam App Id | 597220 |
10. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,699 positive reviews and 124 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 | 11/21/2019 |
| Developer | Moonsprout Games |
| Publisher | DANGEN Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1082710 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Turn-Based games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 7,997 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 274 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 505 | 12/25/2020 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,198 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,172 | 2/20/2024 | 95 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,338 | 9/21/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 11/30/2018 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,902 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 10/29/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,060 | 11/10/2020 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 133 | 4/26/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 9/26/2023 | 93 | $27.29 | Steam Charts | |
 | 867 | 2/24/2023 | 93 | $35.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 2/25/2014 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 781 | 10/11/2012 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 290 | 6/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). OMORI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). Grimm's Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 21). Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 14). Epic Battle Fantasy 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling on Steam. Steam Store.