The Best Turn-based Games - Page 2

Update : Songs of Silence added at rank #44.
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Shogun Showdown (2024)

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early access Linux Xbox Series X web browser Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Mac OS Nintendo Switch

Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!


  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • replay-value
  • ninja

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Nexus 5X (2024)

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PC Windows

eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate, EXPRESS. All of the depth, diplomacy, conflict and conquest of a turn-based 4X epic but played in fast-paced 60-minute competitive sessions. Play Solo or Multiplayer for 2-8 players.

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  • turn-based
  • 4x
  • board-game
  • diplomacy
  • science
  • tabletop
  • strategy
  • pvp
  • team
  • space
  • multiplayer
  • cooperative
  • sci-fi
  • management

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HITMAN World of Assassination Part One (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Step into the shoes of Agent 47 and explore the six iconic locations from HITMAN (2016) in Part One of HITMAN World of Assassination.


  • spy-thriller
  • turn-based
  • battler
  • card
  • strategy
  • assassin
  • historical
  • stylized
  • grand-strategy
  • rogue-like
  • alternate
  • rpg
  • wargame
  • tactical

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Tactical Breach Wizards (2024)

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PC Windows

In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.

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  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • funny
  • puzzle

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Prune & Milo (2024)

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Join Prune and Milo, a sister and brother duo, in this charming turn-based puzzle game. Immerse yourself in a unique and original pixel-art adventure, full of secrets, dangers and many unusual characters!

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  • turn-based
  • sokoban
  • tactical
  • top-down
  • cartoony
  • 2d

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Let's! Revolution (2023)

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

Let’s! Revolution! is a colorful roguelite puzzle mashup about stopping a narcissistic King from ruining your world. Flip tiles to uncover the hidden path to the King. Use deductive reasoning to avoid his cronies or take them all down in strategic turn-based combat.

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  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • tactical
  • grid
  • strategy
  • movement
  • dungeon-crawler
  • logic
  • tile
  • perma-death
  • class
  • hand-drawn
  • procedural
  • puzzle
  • colourful

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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.


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

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Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Dive into a rich narrative filled with humor, heart, and drama. Battle your way through dynamic, strategic combat, immerse yourself in extensive side activities, and explore the lives of compelling characters. This game promises an emotional rollercoaster, weaving themes of family, redemption, and legacy across vibrant settings. Don't miss out on this masterpiece that blends deep storytelling with exhilarating gameplay.


What we like:
  • Deep, emotional narrative
  • Engaging turn-based combat system
  • Rich character development
  • Extensive and varied side content
  • Smooth graphics and immersive soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Heavy reliance on series lore might overwhelm newcomers
  • Some side activities may detract from main narrative

  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • combat
  • battle
  • japanese
  • crime
  • brawler
  • jrpg
  • fight
  • narrative
  • dungeon

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Sea Of Stars (2023)

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

Dive into Sea of Stars, a modernized RPG adventure with a nostalgic charm. Engage in turn-based combat, explore a seamless world, and join original characters on a captivating journey. Sync your actions with animations for maximum impact and enjoy activities like sailing, cooking, and playing tabletop games. With its beautiful pixel art and engaging story, Sea of Stars is a must-play for fans of the genre.


What we like:
  • Excellent music and overall art
  • Engaging combat with unique mechanics
  • Simple yet impactful story
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Well-designed levels and puzzles
What could be improved:
  • Initial poor writing quality
  • Limited character movesets
  • Some issues with the lock system
  • Generic equipment and lack of buffs
  • Collectibles tied to true ending can be tedious

  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • classic
  • retro
  • pixel
  • combat
  • battle

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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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