The Best Strategy turn-based Games for PC Windows - Page 3

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Update : Dark Deity 2 added at rank #15.
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Darkest Dungeon II (2023)

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80
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 j

Darkest Dungeon II is a dark and thrilling roguelite that will challenge your patience and determination. Assemble a party of heroes and embark on a dangerous mission to save the world from an eldritch force. The complex mechanics and challenging gameplay offer a rewarding experience with tons of replayability. With top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting, this game is not for the faint of heart, but an excellent choice for those seeking a challenging adventure.


What we like:
  • Offers tons of replayability
  • Complex mechanics offer a rewarding experience
  • Top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting
  • Rewards creativity
  • Challenging but satisfying combat system
What could be improved:
  • Can be overwhelming
  • Dark and gruesome tone
  • Relies heavily on luck
  • Carriage steers poorly
  • Not enough enemy variety

  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • combat
  • gothic
  • battle
  • boss
  • strategy
  • journey-ending
  • narration
  • tactical
  • skill
  • lovecraftian

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Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (2017)

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86
Review score
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PC Windows

Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach is a fun and cool turn-based 3D wargame that allows you to engage in Space Marine-on-ork violence on an intimate scale. You get to lead your units through two campaigns, leveling them and choosing your tactics wisely to outmaneuver your enemies. Despite its roughness, Sanctus Reach is a great addition to the Warhammer 40K line-up that fans will enjoy.


What we like:
  • Fun and tactical turn-based combat
  • Wide variety of units with customizable armies
  • Levelling system for units
  • Easily accessible for tabletop fans on a budget
  • Good value for money with lengthy campaigns and DLC options.
What could be improved:
  • Poor storytelling and lack of character development
  • Limited factions and missing units from the codex
  • No sync kill and lack of eye and ear candy.

  • strategy
  • warhammer-40k
  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • tabletop
  • cooperative
  • workshop
  • fantasy
  • battle
  • rpg
  • shooter
  • combat
  • war
  • dice
  • real-time

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Songs of Silence (2024)

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80
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 j

Songs of Silence is a next-generation turn-based strategy game. It features a unique mix of kingdom and army management, hero development and real-time combat.


  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • lore
  • cinematic
  • 4x
  • fantasy
  • pvp
  • atmospheric
  • card
  • auto-battler
  • rpg
  • real-time
  • multiplayer
  • kingdom

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Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters (2022)

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75
Review score
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PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Lead the Grey Knights in a turn-based RPG against chaos in Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters. With precision targeting, customised warriors, and evolving environments, engage in cinematic slaughter against mutated monstrosities and their minions. Follow the journey of elite warriors in a narrative penned by acclaimed author, Aaron Dembski-Bowden.

Buy

What we like:
  • Cover system is well-designed
  • Environmental damage adds more fun
  • Warhammer 40K fans will enjoy storyline, callbacks and lore
  • Mechanics are fine-tuned and better than other turn-based games.
What could be improved:
  • Randomized events generation can ruin a game
  • Difficulty slopes with the early game being hardest
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Lack of basic info regarding enemies.

  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • squad
  • xcom
  • battle
  • combat
  • warhammer-40k
  • cover

25

METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection V... (2023)

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94
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox One

Reintroduce yourself to the plantlike Pikmin and strategic gameplay that this charming series is rooted in. From finding a way home to collecting treasure, Olimar must partner with a parade of Pikmin to survive the harshest of conditions. Both games support optional motion controls for more options when guiding your floral friends.

Buy

  • rpg
  • japanese
  • card
  • strategy
  • turn-based
  • jrpg
  • battler
  • truck
  • trading
  • simulation2018
  • pvp
  • cover-ups
  • multiplayer
  • anime

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The Last Spell (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5

The Last Spell is a captivating turn-based tactical RPG game where you'll lead a squad of heroes in a battle of survival again an endless swarm of brutal monsters. With procedurally generated enemy waves, unlockables, and a headbanger soundtrack, the game will keep you entertained until the real world collapses.

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What we like:
  • Variety in runs and viable weapons
  • Immersive world and stunning graphics
  • Unique blend of strategy and RPG elements
  • Great soundtrack
  • Well-thought variation of wave defense strategy
What could be improved:
  • High time commitment required
  • Meta progression system is too essential

  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • rogue-like
  • fantasy
  • tower-defense
  • perma-death
  • post-apocalyptic
  • pixel
  • base-building
  • wave
  • dark

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XCOM 2 (2016)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4

XCOM 2 puts you in a fight for the survival of humanity against an alien force. Your job is to lead a squad of soldiers to liberate Earth. The game has an exciting blend of tactical, strategy, and RPG elements that will keep you glued to your screen.


What we like:
  • Fantastic turn-based tactics and strategy game
  • Highly engaging gameplay for all players
  • Great customization options for soldiers
  • Strict time pressure in most missions
  • Revamped soldier classes offer more game-changing abilities
What could be improved:
  • Long load times in and out of missions
  • Storyline is straightforward

  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • aliens
  • squad
  • strategy
  • cover
  • combat
  • war
  • sci-fi
  • battle
  • management

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)

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PC Windows Playstation 3 Xbox 360 Mac OS Linux Android Xbox One vita

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based strategy game that puts you in charge of saving the Earth from a global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technology, and planning combat strategies. With over 70 missions worldwide and customizable soldiers, this game provides an immersive experience that appeals to players who enjoy turn-based strategy games.


What we like:
  • Engaging and strategic turn-based combat system
  • Variety of classes and abilities to customize soldiers and build squad
  • Impressive graphics and sound design
  • Strategic depth and replayability
  • Long War mod adds even more gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Long War mod can be frustrating with high difficulty

  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • aliens
  • squad
  • strategy
  • cover
  • combat
  • battle
  • war

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Fuga: Melodies of Steel (2021)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.

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  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • strategy
  • war
  • tactical
  • drama
  • tanks

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Inkulinati (2023)

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early access Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s j Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Mac OS

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.


  • turn-based
  • medieval
  • strategy
  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • tactical
  • humor
  • ink
  • hand-drawn
  • pvp
  • funny

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