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Best Turn-Based Combat Games

Top 50 of 433 qualifying games — tagged Turn-Based Combat (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 Super Lesbian Animal RPG (2022) LGBTQ+ · RPGMaker · Party-Based RPG · $14.99 + Charming, emotional character writing 37+ Simple, fun turn-based combat 30− Fullscreen, loading, and audio glitches 6 98.9%1,955 reviews 2 Grimm's Hollow (2019) Free to Play · Pixel Graphics · RPG · Free + Touching and emotionally impactful 67+ Fun accessible combat mechanics 50− Too short, wanted more 30 98.5%14,620 reviews 3 Look Outside (2025) RPG · Survival Horror · Horror · $9.99 + Deep turn-based survival systems 58+ Rich horror narrative 46 98.3%14,927 reviews 4 Felvidek (2024) RPG · Medieval · Dark Fantasy · $10.99 + witty writing, captivating characters 60+ simple mechanics, engaging experience 32− short four-to-seven hour campaign 17 98.3%6,086 reviews 5 Hylics (2015) Surreal · Indie · RPG · $2.99 + Distinctive claymation and psychedelic visuals 43+ Simple yet engaging game mechanics 30− Critical F12 and save bugs 6 98.1%9,127 reviews 6 Volcano Princess (2023) Life Sim · Multiple Endings · Choices Matter · $10.99 + addictive stat-raising and varied activities 39+ heartwarming daughter and compelling characters 37− awkward typo-ridden English translation 13 97.8%49,232 reviews 7 Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson (2025) Cute · Indie · Music · $14.99 + engaging musical combat 33+ stellar musical soundtrack 24− game often too easy 8 98.4%1,490 reviews 8 Path of Achra (2024) Rogue-like · Character Customization · RPG · $9.99 + Extensive build variety 78+ Many build combinations 17− Minimal direct combat 6 98.0%3,267 reviews 9 Cureocity (2024) Indie · Cute · Adventure · Free + Cute bittersweet narratives 44+ Cute, adorable artwork 36− Short one-to-two-hour games 33 98.0%3,219 reviews 10 West of Loathing (2017) RPG · Comedy · Funny · $10.99 + Creative mechanics with multiple playstyles 58+ Hilarious writing and clever dialogue 52 97.7%10,319 reviews 11 Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online (2026) Cats · Gambling · Creature Collector · Free + Clicking, battles, gambling, collecting 49+ Deep, funny cat story mode 25− Rigged, limited gambling and battles 5 97.7%4,073 reviews 12 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC (2015) JRPG · Story Rich · RPG · $29.99 + deep character development and emotional narrative 61+ refined combat and orbment systems 21− slow combat travel and backtracking 6 97.6%4,419 reviews 13 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero (2022) RPG · JRPG · Story Rich · $39.99 + engaging Crossbell character arcs 37+ improved orbment combat and customization 16− slow starts and restrictive bonding 11 97.8%1,571 reviews 14 Journey of Realm：Dawn Dew (2025) Turn-Based Tactics · RPG · Fantasy · $10.99 + Turn-based combat and build variety 50+ Cute characters and atmospheric visuals 23− Rough, incomplete English translation 13 97.7%2,516 reviews 15 The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure (2023) RPG · JRPG · Story Rich · $39.99 + epic political story and twists 26+ refined combat and Master Quartz 17− uneven endings and slow pacing 11 97.9%1,155 reviews 16 Persona 4 Golden (2020) JRPG · Great Soundtrack · Story Rich · $19.99 + lovable cast and gripping mystery 50+ engaging combat and social systems 23− dated repetitive dungeon combat 8 97.0%87,606 reviews 17 Sword and Fairy (2021) RPG · Story Rich · Turn-Based Combat · $4.99 + rich emotional character-driven narrative 17+ maze navigation and varied combat 8− dated graphics and pixel visuals 6 97.3%4,183 reviews 18 Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling (2019) RPG · Indie · Adventure · $19.99 + interactive strategic varied combat system 48+ charming characters, emotional and funny 35− endgame difficulty spikes and imbalance 7 97.0%6,062 reviews 19 In Stars And Time (2023) Story Rich · RPG · LGBTQ+ · $19.99 + emotionally impactful character writing 73+ engaging despite intentional repetition 27− slow pacing and backtracking 10 96.9%8,949 reviews 20 Hylics 2 (2020) RPG · Surreal · Psychedelic · $14.99 + Surreal claymation visuals 37+ Status-effect turn-based combat 28− Platforming and combat frustrations 10 97.0%3,585 reviews 21 StarVaders (2025) Roguelike Deckbuilder · Deckbuilding · Turn-Based Tactics · $24.99 + grid-based deckbuilding combat 84+ distinct characters and builds 31− generally forgiving difficulty 13 97.0%4,394 reviews 22 Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (2026) RPG · JRPG · Story Rich · $59.99 + Emotional sequel story and characters 34+ Fluid, deep combat systems 19− Unfair regional pricing 9 97.0%3,522 reviews 23 Epic Battle Fantasy 4 (2014) JRPG · Turn-Based · Indie · $14.99 + deep turn-based combat 17+ wacky humorous writing 11 96.9%3,352 reviews 24 Magical Princess (2026) Life Sim · Multiple Endings · Choices Matter · $11.99 + many endings and routes 40+ layered branching narrative 35− shallow combat mechanics 13 96.6%8,420 reviews 25 沉睡的法则 Things as They Are (2019) JRPG · RPG · Story Rich · $5.99 97.1%1,176 reviews 26 Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors (2026) Card Battler · Dungeon Crawler · Deckbuilding · $9.99 + Deckbuilding loops and combo systems 59+ Frequent unlocks and upgrades 18− Repetition, simplicity, and shallow builds 21 96.1%19,500 reviews 27 Monster Train (2020) Card Battler · Rogue-lite · Card Game · $4.99 + deep tactical deckbuilding and synergies 74+ varied clans, builds, and runs 14− imbalanced, repetitive strategic choices 8 95.8%22,964 reviews 28 Cobalt Core (2023) Roguelike Deckbuilder · Card Game · Strategy · $19.99 + tactical positioning combat 75+ charming character-driven writing 48− limited long-term variety 9 96.0%4,400 reviews 29 WitchSpring R (2023) Cute · RPG · Funny · $34.99 + fun, engaging turn-based combat 56+ well-written, emotionally engaging narrative 52− excessive padding and repetitive grinds 7 95.8%8,228 reviews 30 Doom & Destiny (2015) RPG · Indie · RPGMaker · $2.99 + Humorous parody writing 34+ Turn-based combat mechanics 26− Excessive RPG grinding 6 96.2%2,429 reviews 31 Shadows Over Loathing (2022) Adventure · RPG · Point & Click · $22.99 + Witty absurd comedy writing 39+ Flexible puzzles and combat 27− Rushed endings and permanent day changes 7 95.9%3,334 reviews 32 Demon Lord: Just a Block (2026) Action-Adventure · Rogue-lite · Controller · $10.39 + Creative hybrid tactics and builds 36+ Varied runs, secrets, build experimentation 15− Broken weapons trivialize challenge 5 96.0%2,473 reviews 33 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025) Turn-Based Combat · Story Rich · Fantasy · $49.99 + emotional, memorable character-driven narrative 53+ engaging parry-infused turn-based combat 44− repetitive or frustrating combat mechanics 9 95.2%279,604 reviews 34 OFF (2025) RPG · Pixel Graphics · Story Rich · $14.99 + Surreal unsettling stories 24+ Strong new soundtrack and music 21− Tedious repetitive combat encounters 11 95.8%3,515 reviews 35 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia (2023) Dungeon Crawler · Turn-Based Combat · First-Person · $9.99 + Classic SMT combat systems 39+ Banging, high-quality soundtrack 11− Punishing difficulty spikes 11 96.3%1,244 reviews 36 Small Saga (2023) RPG · Indie · Turn-Based Combat · $19.99 + emotionally compelling rodent narrative 46+ simple satisfying turn-based combat 34− short seven-hour campaign 15 96.0%2,196 reviews 37 Arco (2024) RPG · Turn-Based Strategy · Action-Adventure · $19.99 + Innovative hybrid tactical combat 67+ Revenge-driven indigenous narratives 64− Ghosts disrupt tactical combat 10 95.9%2,319 reviews 38 Duck Simulator 2 (2021) Simulation · Adventure · RPG · Free + Genre-hopping entertaining minigames 14+ Strong writing and story 7− Impossible final boss fights 6 95.7%2,851 reviews 39 Moonring (2023) RPG · Retro · Dark Fantasy · Free + Exploration, combat, and world freedom 19+ Distinctive pixel and neon visuals 11− Tedious, confusing, repetitive mechanics 7 95.8%2,465 reviews 40 FINAL FANTASY IX (2016) JRPG · Story Rich · Great Soundtrack · $20.99 + Memorable characters and emotional narrative 39+ Equipment abilities and satisfying combat 19− Slow battles and broken card game 12 95.1%14,372 reviews 41 FINAL FANTASY (2021) JRPG · RPG · Turn-Based Combat · $11.99 + simple, fun, engaging gameplay 68+ memorable, standout soundtrack 11− frequent encounters, unbalanced bosses 13 95.2%8,785 reviews 42 Wandering Sword (2023) RPG · Martial Arts · Pixel Graphics · $24.99 + deep, enjoyable martial arts combat 38+ compelling wuxia plots and characters 36− grindy unlocks and missable companions 9 94.9%45,799 reviews 43 Caves of Qud (2024) Procedural Generation · Turn-Based Combat · Open World · $29.99 + Deep, varied mechanical systems 42+ Imaginative writing and worldbuilding 19− Randomness and shallow interactions 6 95.0%12,761 reviews 44 Shogun Showdown (2024) Replay Value · Strategy RPG · Turn-Based · $14.99 + Addictive strategic gameplay with surprising depth 87+ Well-balanced difficulty with fair learning 18− Repetitive gameplay becomes tedious 8 95.2%7,103 reviews 45 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (2025) JRPG · RPG · Adventure · $59.99 + Strong character-driven writing 51+ Deep hybrid combat 45− Very slow opening 13 95.1%5,388 reviews 46 Our Adventurer Guild (2024) Turn-Based Tactics · Management · Party-Based RPG · $14.99 + Deep tactical combat systems 72+ Engaging characters and dialogue 20− Repetitive shallow encounters 19 95.1%3,612 reviews 47 Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022) Traditional Roguelike · Dungeon Crawler · Rogue-like · $9.99 + Deep tactical roguelike mechanics 25+ Challenging, unforgiving runs 18− Brutal, unfair difficulty 8 95.3%2,206 reviews 48 Library Of Ruina (2021) Story Rich · Card Game · Strategy · $29.99 + exceptional writing, characters, and worldbuilding 45+ deep, satisfying deck-building combat 42− vertical, uneven difficulty spikes 30 94.5%45,256 reviews 49 Persona 3 Reload (2024) JRPG · RPG · Anime · $59.99 + emotionally powerful mortality narrative 52+ engaging turn-based combat systems 31− repetitive Tartarus dungeon grind 28 94.3%64,450 reviews 50 Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game (2015) RPG · Post-apocalyptic · Classic · $9.99 + Fun combat and flexible role-playing 24+ Strong narrative, dialogue, characters, villains 17− Unfair combat and steep learning curve 12 94.3%25,342 reviews