Best Turn-Based Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,617 Turn-Based Combat 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 Combat game rankings were last updated on 6/5/2026.
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1. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 holds the #1 spot for "best Turn-Based Combat game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 860,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 832,902 positive reviews and 27,676 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
2. Volcano Princess
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
Volcano Princess has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,349 positive reviews and 1,100 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Volcano Princess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 4/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1669980 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,435 positive reviews and 216 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 |
4. Look Outside
Look Outside is a survival horror RPG set in a single apartment building. A mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters, leaving the world in absolute chaos. Scavenge the building to seek food, supplies, and weapons while encountering strange characters.
Look Outside has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,001 positive reviews and 270 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Look Outside on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Devolver Digital |
| Developer | Francis Coulombe |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 3373660 |
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 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,276 positive reviews and 2,596 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,094 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 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 |
7. Hylics
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.
Hylics has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,020 positive reviews and 172 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/2/2015 |
| Developer | Mason Lindroth |
| Publisher | Mason Lindroth |
| Steam App Id | 397740 |
8. Persona 5 Royal
Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!
Persona 5 Royal has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 142,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137,105 positive reviews and 5,205 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.
9. Felvidek
In Felvidek, a JRPG set in 15th century Slovakia, you embrace the role of an alcoholic knight Pavol. Meet diverse and interesting characters to help you drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land.
Felvidek has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,052 positive reviews and 105 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2299900 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,103 positive reviews and 239 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.40 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 | $3.40 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2017 |
| Developer | Asymmetric |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| Steam App Id | 597220 |
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| 39,676 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 134 | 4/20/2023 | 96 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 364 | 3/21/2025 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,970 | 6/13/2020 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 11/30/2018 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/2/2015 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,049 | 10/20/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $3.40 | Steam Charts | |
 | 241 | 12/9/2022 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,518 | 4/24/2025 | 94 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 11/28/2025 | 94 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/20/2022 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 5/7/2024 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/21/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 10/29/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 11/20/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,184 | 4/21/2026 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, October 8). Look Outside on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, August 19). Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, October 14). Epic Battle Fantasy 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). Hylics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, July 11). Persona 5 Royal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 16). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 28). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.