The Best Turn-based Games for Playstation 5 - Page 2

Update : Songs of Silence added at rank #29.
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Jagged Alliance 3 (2023)

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Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X l Playstation 5 Playstation 4

In Jagged Alliance 3, you're a skilled mercenary on a thrilling adventure in the chaotic nation of Grand Chien. Recruit unique characters, engage in strategic turn-based combat, and make decisions that shape the future. Explore the open world, defend against enemies, and join forces with friends in online co-op mode in this immersive RPG.


What we like:
  • Deep and engaging turn-based strategy
  • Hilarious dialogue and engaging gameplay
  • Precise obstacle and terrain consideration in combat
  • Diverse cast of characters with unique abilities
  • Rich and immersive open-world exploration
What could be improved:
  • Clunky movement and pathfinding
  • Humor may not appeal to all
  • Map design could be improved

  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • squad
  • rpg
  • combat
  • cover

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

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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.


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

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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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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.


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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SpellForce: Conquest of Eo - Demon Scourge (2023)

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Playstation 5 j Xbox Series X PC Windows

On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all. 


  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • fantasy
  • 4x
  • dwarf
  • grand-strategy
  • crafting
  • lore
  • real-time
  • battle
  • horses
  • military
  • combat

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Ruined King: A League of Legends Story (2021)

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

Explore the mysterious world of League of Legends in Ruined King: A League of Legends Story! Unite a party of champions, sail to the Shadow Isles, and uncover the secrets of the deadly Black Mist. With top-notch art direction and a unique combat timeline mechanic, this well-written, engaging RPG is a must-play for anyone who loves turn-based games.


What we like:
  • High production values with top-notch art direction
  • Novel combat timeline mechanic that works nicely
  • Well-built and voiced characters with an enjoyable story
  • Takes well-known LoL characters and gives them character and depth
  • No gridding feelings
What could be improved:
  • Items and loot could have more depth
  • Minor bugs like completion tracking and clunky quest design
  • Lack of support for a relatively small game
  • Collectables to increase enchanting can completely break the game

  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • combat
  • dungeon
  • battle
  • japanese

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Terraformers (2022)

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Transform Mars into a habitable planet in Terraformers. With challenging strategizing and resource management, explore the planet and expand population, all while watching the stunning new natural wonders build up before your eyes. Take on different scenarios and bonuses and create a thriving utopia. Get lost in the addictive puzzle-like game with unique replayability and rewarding graphics and UI.


What we like:
  • Focus on strategy
  • Various difficulty levels
  • Unique victory conditions
  • Nice graphics and UI
  • Rich soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Only one way to lose the game
  • Some bugs present
  • Game can become repetitive

  • turn-based
  • mars
  • space
  • resource-management
  • science
  • rogue-like
  • nonlinear
  • card
  • procedural
  • board-game
  • colony
  • sci-fi
  • choices
  • simulation
  • management

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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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Oaken (2022)

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

Oaken, a turn-based tactical roguelike set in the spirit inhabited world. Explore the Great Oak, gather allies and trinkets, learn to use the positioning for your advantage, choose how to upgrade your cards. Wake the spirits and save the Oak!


  • turn-based
  • hex
  • battler
  • card
  • collector
  • creature
  • grid
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • deckbuilder
  • rogue-like
  • board-game
  • tabletop
  • deck

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