Best Turn-Based games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated turn-based games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free turn-based games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Price 24.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 04 Mar 2009

Spectromancer

A turn-based online fantasy card game. No character leveling, no grinding, no deck building - just 100% skill-based and fast-paced card battles!

Price 6.89€
Rating 8.1
Release 11 Feb 2009

Eschalon: Book I

Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...

Price Free to play
Rating 8.1
Release 10 Feb 2009

Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate

Take part in a thrilling new adventure in the world of Ashan with the Hammers of Fate expansion. Discover uncharted territories and experience new ways of playing Heroes of Might & Magic V. Introducing a brand-new Dwarves faction, made up of heroic warriors and rune magic adepts who stalk the deepest mountains and most hostile regions of...

Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 8.0
Release 10 Oct 2008

Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East

For the first time, play as the Orc faction and recruit heroes, build armies and manage cities as you explore and conquer legendary lands. Use tactics, skills and magic to outsmart fantasy armies while developing your heroes and unveiling the dark plot that threatens to tear the world of Ashan apart.

Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 10 Oct 2008

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 23 Sep 2008

X-COM: UFO Defense

You are in control of X-COM: an organization formed by the world's governments to fight the ever-increasing alien menace.

Price 4.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 04 Sep 2008

X-COM: Apocalypse

There's something evil in the city tonight... Earth has been ravaged by human excess, petty conflict and alien invasion. The world's population has been herded into huge cities, the first of which was Mega Primus. 2084: A Utopia shattered, social collapse and civil unrest reigns in Mega Primus. Fiendish aliens terrorize the city.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 04 Sep 2008

Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

Join poker's most outspoken players for a hand of Telltale Texas Hold'em, the card game stacked high with personality. Quips will fly, chips will fall, and you may just end up rolling in the aisles.This is your chance to play in a poker tournament against four characters of such lethal absurdity, you'll either die laughing or die trying.

Price 0.99€
Rating 6.2
Release 17 Jun 2008

Precipice of Darkness, Episode One

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is the first installment in the RPG-Adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new...

Price 7.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 21 May 2008

Heroes of Might & Magic V

Witness the amazing evolution of the genre-defining strategy game as it becomes a next-generation phenomenon, melding classic deep fantasy with next-generation visuals and gameplay. In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault.

Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 13 May 2008

Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms

Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to last year's award-winning Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer.

Price 24.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 28 Aug 2007

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.

Price 9.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 24 Jul 2007

X-COM: Terror From the Deep

The war continues... X-COM: UFO Defense brought you to a galactic battlefield. X-COM: Terror from the Deep brings the alien terror into a totally new dimension.Seeking to take advantage of a weakened Earth, X-COM's deep space foes unexpectedly change strategy and launch a powerful second front against planet Earth.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 04 May 2007

Civilization IV®: Warlords

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords is the first expansion pack for the award-winning game that has become an instant world-wide hit. Paying homage to some of history's greatest military leaders, the expansion delivers six unique and interesting scenarios, giving players the chance to change the course of history with the help of their...

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 06 Apr 2007

Making History: The Calm & the Storm

Making History® delivers the open-ended gameplay of strategy-game classics, but with compelling new economic, military, and diplomatic systems and deep research that lets you play with real historical challenges.

Price 3.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 13 Mar 2007

Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Price 24.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 15 Nov 2006

Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete

Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 25 Oct 2006

Sid Meier's Civilization® IV

With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 25 Oct 2006

Space Empires V

Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.

Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 6.9
Release 16 Oct 2006

Disciples II: Gallean's Return

Disciples II: Gallean's Return is a compilation edition that includes the base game, Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, plus the two standalone expansions Disciples II: Guardians of the Light and Disciples II: Servants of the Dark.

Price -63% 2.16€
Rating 7.9
Release 06 Jul 2006

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

The award-winning series Disciples introduced a milestone in the game's very successful history; the introduction of a new race: The Elves. The Elven Race added a new dimension to the game and added countless hours of gameplay. Now that series has expanded further with Disciples II: Rise Of The Elves.

Price -80% 1.19€
Rating 8.3
Release 06 Jul 2006

Geneforge 1

Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help. Geneforge has a huge and open storyline.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.6
Release 01 Dec 2001

Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4

Penny Arcade’s “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4” concludes the saga of Tycho Brahe, Scion of The Long Project, and his almost certainly human partner Jonathan Gabriel. The world has been destroyed, but existence extends beyond this mortal plane in the gruesome Underhell!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.5
Release -

Most played turn-based games on Steam

Take a look at the top turn-based games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 22nd 2025.

1. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more! Sid Meier's Civilization® V is a turn-based strategy, strategy and turn-based game developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on September 23rd 2010 has received 203,549 reviews of which 195,047 were positive and 8,502 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based game, thanks to its 12,622 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
195,047
8,502

12,622
players

2. BATTLETECH

Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war. BATTLETECH is a mechs, strategy and turn-based tactics game developed by Harebrained Schemes and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on April 24th 2018 has received 31,367 reviews of which 26,263 were positive and 5,104 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 1,660 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based games based on player count.
8.2
26,263
5,104

1,660
players

3. Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete

Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery. Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete is a strategy, turn-based strategy and turn-based game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Released on October 25th 2006 has received 7,156 reviews of which 6,418 were positive and 738 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 1,533 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based games based on player count.
8.7
6,418
738

1,533
players

4. Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit. Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is a strategy, turn-based strategy and 4x game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Released on July 24th 2007 has received 4,543 reviews of which 4,379 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 1,436 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.3
4,379
164

1,436
players

5. XCOM: Enemy Unknown

The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available! XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based strategy, tactical and strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K. Released on October 11th 2012 has received 56,186 reviews of which 52,518 were positive and 3,668 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 707 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.2
52,518
3,668

707
players

6. Sid Meier's Civilization® IV

With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new... Sid Meier's Civilization® IV is a strategy, turn-based strategy and turn-based game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Released on October 25th 2006 has received 3,339 reviews of which 3,102 were positive and 237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 669 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.9
3,102
237

669
players

7. Peglin

Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG! Peglin is a deckbuilding, rogue-lite and rogue-like game developed by Red Nexus Games Inc. and published by Red Nexus Games Inc. and IndieArk. Released on August 27th 2024 has received 15,790 reviews of which 13,208 were positive and 2,582 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 636 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.2
13,208
2,582

636
players

8. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a strategy, warhammer 40k and 4x game developed by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on July 12th 2018 has received 14,204 reviews of which 11,540 were positive and 2,664 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 604 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.0
11,540
2,664

604
players

9. Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition

With engaging storylines, classic turn-based battles, and tons of Digimon to collect, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition delivers everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory. Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition is a creature collector, jrpg and anime game developed by h.a.n.d. and Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.. Released on October 17th 2019 has received 10,546 reviews of which 9,576 were positive and 970 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 557 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.8
9,576
970

557
players

10. Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

Gather your party and get ready for the kick-ass new version of GameSpot's PC Game of the Year 2014. With hours of new content, new game modes, full voiceovers, split-screen multiplayer, and thousands of improvements, there's never been a better time to explore the epic world of Rivellon! Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition is a rpg, turn-based and co-op game developed and published by Larian Studios. Released on October 27th 2015 has received 28,836 reviews of which 25,857 were positive and 2,979 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 526 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.8
25,857
2,979

526
players

Best deals on turn-based games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of turn-based games available on Steam right now, updated on April 22nd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted turn-based games.

1. Inkulinati

Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers. Inkulinati is a medieval, turn-based strategy and turn-based tactics game developed by Yaza Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 889 reviews of which 779 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for turn-based category.
8.3
779
110

-96% 25.00€ 1.00€

2. PGA TOUR 2K21

Play against the pros. Play with your crew. In PGA TOUR 2K21, you can play by the rules or create your own featuring a new PGA TOUR Career Mode, licensed courses and more! Powered by The Golf Club. PGA TOUR 2K21 is a sports, simulation and local multiplayer game developed by HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. and published by 2K. Released on August 20th 2020 has received 7,605 reviews of which 6,374 were positive and 1,231 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in turn-based games.
8.2
6,374
1,231

-95% 63.40€ 3.17€

3. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a strategy, warhammer 40k and 4x game developed by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on July 12th 2018 has received 14,204 reviews of which 11,540 were positive and 2,664 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in turn-based games.
8.0
11,540
2,664

-95% 42.80€ 2.14€

4. Hexarchy

Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer. Hexarchy is a turn-based, card game and resource management game developed by Main Tank Software and published by Yogscast Games and Gamersky Games. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 1,129 reviews of which 920 were positive and 209 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
7.8
920
209

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

5. Oriental Empires

Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires. Oriental Empires is a strategy, simulation and indie game developed by Shining Pixel Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on September 14th 2017 has received 2,928 reviews of which 2,354 were positive and 574 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
7.8
2,354
574

-95% 30.00€ 1.50€

6. Worms Clan Wars

Worms™ Clan Wars is the biggest and best Worms™ game to date - more worms, larger landscapes, more dynamic water, more weapons and more customisation items than ever before. Worms Clan Wars is a strategy, multiplayer and turn-based game developed and published by Team17 Digital Ltd. Released on August 15th 2013 has received 3,133 reviews of which 2,462 were positive and 671 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
7.6
2,462
671

-94% 23.00€ 1.38€

7. Panzer Corps Gold

The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic. Panzer Corps Gold is a strategy, world war ii and turn-based strategy game developed by Flashback Games and The Lordz Games Studio and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on March 12th 2014 has received 2,590 reviews of which 2,376 were positive and 214 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
8.8
2,376
214

-92% 27.25€ 2.18€

8. For The King

For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally. For The King is a rpg, online co-op and turn-based game developed by IronOak Games and published by Curve Games. Released on April 19th 2018 has received 41,158 reviews of which 36,308 were positive and 4,850 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
8.7
36,308
4,850

-92% 20.13€ 1.61€

9. Shadowrun Returns

The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG. Shadowrun Returns is a rpg, cyberpunk and turn-based game developed by Harebrained Schemes and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on July 25th 2013 has received 13,339 reviews of which 11,792 were positive and 1,547 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
8.6
11,792
1,547

-92% 15.50€ 1.24€

10. Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition is the capstone title in Harebrained Schemes' Shadowrun series - and now includes the all-new, 6+ hr Shadows of Hong Kong Bonus Campaign. Experience the most impressive Shadowrun RPG yet, hailed as one of the best cRPG / strategy games of 2015! Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition is a rpg, cyberpunk and turn-based game developed by Harebrained Schemes and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on August 20th 2015 has received 4,627 reviews of which 4,013 were positive and 614 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for turn-based games.
8.4
4,013
614

-92% 20.75€ 1.66€

Free turn-based games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play turn-based games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 22nd 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play turn-based games.

1. Order of Battle: World War II

Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players. Order of Battle: World War II is a strategy, free to play and world war ii game developed by The Artistocrats and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on April 30th 2015 has received 2,966 reviews of which 2,323 were positive and 643 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 208 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free turn-based games on Steam.
7.6
2,323
643

208
players

2. King Arthur: Legends Rise

Embark on a dark squad RPG journey inspired by King Arthur's perilous adventures. Gather loyal heroes, explore a vast world, and battle against mythical bosses and monsters to restore the kingdom's former glory. King Arthur: Legends Rise is a exploration, free to play and strategy game developed by Kabam Games and Inc. and published by Netmarble. Released on January 21st 2025 has received 459 reviews of which 300 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 205, this turn-based game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free turn-based games on Steam.
6.3
300
159

205
players

3. Onmyoji

Onmyoji is a turn-based fantasy strategy game with PVP or PVE battles, where you can strengthen your beloved shikigami to build your dream tactical team and defeat various demons to become the ultimate onmyoji. Cross-platform play available for both Steam and English mobile versions. Onmyoji is a rpg, free to play and anime game developed and published by NetEase Games. Released on April 18th 2018 has received 2,989 reviews of which 2,451 were positive and 538 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 194, this turn-based game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free turn-based games on Steam.
7.9
2,451
538

194
players

4. Rogue Agent

Rogue Agent is a turn-based strategy game, fast-paced, that pits the player against the computer on a secret service thriller around the world. Rogue Agent is a free to play, strategy and casual game developed by Jorge Aires and published by . Released on April 29th 2018 has received 394 reviews of which 330 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
7.8
330
64

36
players

5. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon! Die in the Dungeon: Origins is a roguelike deckbuilder, card game and deckbuilding game developed by ATICO and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on December 01st 2023 has received 3,401 reviews of which 3,280 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
9.2
3,280
121

7
players

6. Eschalon: Book I

Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically... Eschalon: Book I is a rpg, indie and isometric game developed and published by Basilisk Games. Released on February 10th 2009 has received 367 reviews of which 318 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
8.1
318
49

3
players

7. Dogs of War Online

Dogs Of War Online is a multiplayer tactical game, based on the classic board game "Confrontation". Build your own company of mercenaries from the wide range of units available and challenge thousands of players in intense battles. Dogs of War Online is a free to play, strategy and turn-based strategy game developed by Cyanide Studio and published by Nacon. Released on February 04th 2014 has received 705 reviews of which 454 were positive and 251 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
6.2
454
251

3
players

8. Age of Fear: The Free World

Age of Fear: The Free World is an introduction to a decade-old turn-based strategy series that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements. Choose your faction (Undead Legion, Human Kingdom or Greenskins Horde), build a unique army and embark on exploring the realm! Age of Fear: The Free World is a tactical rpg, turn-based tactics and party-based rpg game developed by Leslaw Sliwko and published by Age of Fear. Released on January 18th 2019 has received 401 reviews of which 338 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
7.9
338
63

2
players

9. Clatter

Create and command your own customizable squads of fighting robots in this turn-based, arena tactics game. Clatter is a strategy, indie and turn-based game developed and published by Facepunch Studios. Released on December 10th 2018 has received 1,134 reviews of which 937 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
7.9
937
197

2
players

10. J-Jump Arena

J-Jump Arena is a free-to-play, turn-based elimination party game, challenging you to master jumps and weapon skills. Play solo or in multiplayer with up to 10 players, where moves happen simultaneously! Outsmart opponents in this fast-paced game that’s easy to learn but hard to master. J-Jump Arena is a early access, turn-based and turn-based strategy game developed and published by Pawel Zajac (Artbarian Games). Released on August 24th 2023 has received 497 reviews of which 387 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free turn-based games on Steam.
7.4
387
110