The Best Turn-based isometric Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Songs of Silence added at rank #9.
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Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions (2022)

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As Captain Velvet Meteor, team up with heroes and heroines from hit Shonen Jump+ manga series to face challenges and take on hordes of enemies in this tactical adventure game!


  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • isometric
  • comic
  • anime
  • book
  • superhero
  • action-adventure
  • top-down
  • cute

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The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales (2023)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows

The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write.


  • turn-based
  • isometric
  • surreal
  • noir
  • lore
  • dystopian
  • partner-in-crime
  • fiction
  • story
  • book
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • thriller
  • puzzle
  • dark

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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous (2021)

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

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a classic party-based cRPG developed by Owlcat Games. Take part in a century-long conflict between mortals, demons and other celestial parties and save the region of Mendev or even the entirety of Golarion. Unlock tremendous Mythic powers to set in motion a chain of events that has a chance to end this conflict once and for all.


What we like:
  • Over 1000 spells
  • Feats and abilities to choose from
  • Flexible difficulty settings
  • Extensive character customization
  • Mounted combat
  • Streamlined Kingdom Management system
  • Turn-based tactical mode for armies
What could be improved:
  • Character creation can be overwhelming
  • Kingmaker's infamous insta-death events still exist
  • Tactical battles feel bare-bones compared to other systems

  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • tabletop
  • isometric
  • demons
  • fantasy
  • old-school
  • classic
  • real-time
  • combat
  • battle
  • dungeon
  • party
  • dragon
  • tactical

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Evertried (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Mac OS Linux

Evertried is an isometric, tactical rogue-lite where the player ascends a mysterious tower in the afterlife using their wits, strategy and positioning in turn-based combat. Make clever use of attacks, movement, skills and hazards to clear floors of enemies and advance higher toward your destiny.


  • rogue-like
  • turn-based
  • isometric
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • boss-fight
  • free-flowing
  • tile

5

Arcadian Atlas (2023)

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Arcadian Atlas is a Tactical RPG about the choices people make for love and power, and how those decisions tear a kingdom apart.


  • rpg
  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • japanese
  • battle
  • isometric
  • fantasy
  • war
  • pixel
  • class
  • grid
  • jrpg

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Broken Roads (2024)

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

Broken Roads is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in a decaying, post-apocalyptic version of the vast Australian Outback, featuring a genre-redefining morality system. Survive, form bonds, and make tough choices that will shape your dangerous yet mesmerizing 25+ hour journey across the wilds.


  • rpg
  • post-apocalyptic
  • turn-based
  • classic
  • old-school
  • isometric
  • combat
  • philosophical

7

Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut (2014)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One Android Linux Mac OS

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

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  • cyberpunk
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • combat
  • isometric
  • cover
  • tabletop
  • conspiracy
  • battle-scarred
  • fantasy

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Shadowrun Returns (2013)

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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.


  • cyberpunk
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • isometric
  • combat
  • tabletop
  • cover
  • cyberpunk-meets-fantasy
  • fantasy
  • skill
  • pen-and-paper

9

Songs of Silence (2024)

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early access PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Songs of Silence is a strategy game set in a fantasy world threatened by the all-devouring Silence. The game features a mix of turn-based kingdom management, auto battler, and hero development, contrasted with intense real-time battles.


  • strategy
  • turn-based
  • 4x
  • lore
  • pvp
  • isometric
  • auto-battler
  • fantasy
  • kingdom
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • soundtrack
  • multiplayer
  • cinematic
  • atmospheric

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Broken Lines (2020)

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Broken Lines is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate-history version of WWII. Lead a squad of soldiers and face the horrors of war. In the included expansion, 'The Dead and the Drunk', guide your troops through fights against both the living and the undead.


  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • alternate
  • outbreak
  • real-time
  • war
  • perma-death
  • hex
  • squad
  • multiple-endings
  • strategy
  • isometric
  • cover
  • combat
  • historical

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