The Best Strategy turn-based Games for Android

Update, : ISLAND added at rank #8.
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The Battle of Polytopia (2016)

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The Battle of Polytopia is a simplified 4X game that allows players to experience the Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate aspects of the genre in under an hour. Available for mobile devices, it's the pocket-sized 4X that anyone can play anywhere.

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Pro:
  • Distillation of the 4X genre in a great turn-based action game
  • Mechanism for competitive play
  • Addresses limitations of chess
Cons:
  • Limited multiplayer and co-op options
  • Not ideal for players who want a longer game

  • turn-based
  • 4x
  • strategy
  • civilization
  • diplomacy
  • empire
  • multiplayer
  • building
  • economy
  • tactical
  • real-time

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The Banner Saga 2 (2016)

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PC Windows Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch

The Banner Saga 2 is a gripping Norse-inspired fantasy adventure that engages you with its exceptional narrative and captivating art direction. The game features a turn-based combat system that challenges your strategic thinking, new creatures and obstacles, and battles resolved through primary objectives rather than max-murdering the other side. Make difficult decisions that can lead to starvation, mutiny or death, while defying traditional conventions and rejecting typical rules of morality. The sequel is a must-play, with vastly improved combat, deep and rewarding narrative, and an immersive visual and sound design.

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Pro:
  • Engaging narrative
  • Captivating art direction
  • Improved combat system
  • New creatures and obstacles
  • Battles resolved through primary objectives
Cons:
  • Difficult for new players who did not play the first game
  • Console controls are awkward and obtuse
  • Environmental art can make combat harder to navigate
  • Not very action-packed
  • Characters can die without notice

  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • battle
  • strategy
  • rpg
  • combat
  • narrative
  • story
  • grid
  • fantasy
  • hand-drawn

3

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.


Pro:
  • 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
Cons:
  • Long War mod can be frustrating with high difficulty

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

4

Templar Battleforce (2015)

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In Templar Battleforce, command a team of Templars as they protect human colonies from waves of aliens. With extensive customization options and a sci-fi storyline, each battle requires strategic planning and management of each Templar's skills and attributes. The game has no microtransactions or ads, and the story narrative provides tips and clues in an interactive manner. The cons are the lack of voiceovers, faults in storytelling, and overwhelming management options for newcomers. Overall, Templar Battleforce is a fun, immersive, and customizable tactical RPG game worth playing.


Pro:
  • Extensive customization options for Templars
  • interesting sci-fi storyline
  • no microtransactions or ads
  • immersive gameplay
  • strategic planning and management required
Cons:
  • Lack of voiceovers
  • overwhelming management options for newcomers
  • AI could be stronger
  • soundtrack could be improved

  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • perma-death
  • strategy
  • mech
  • character
  • customization
  • aliens
  • sci-fi
  • rogue-like

5

The Banner Saga (2014)

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Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.


  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • battle
  • combat
  • mythology
  • grid
  • narrative
  • fantasy

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Sid Meier's Civilization VI (2016)

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Lead your civilization to greatness in Sid Meier's Civilization® VI by expanding your cities and engaging in espionage. With endless customization options and challenging diplomatic relationships, you will enjoy an engaging and rewarding experience. The game is packed with content, has brilliant visuals and a fantastic musical score, making it an utterly compelling and deeply satisfying experience for players of all ages.


Pro:
  • Attention-grabbing gameplay
  • Endless possibilities and variables to account for, including many DLCs
  • Fun to play with friends
  • Good for all ages
Cons:
  • Aesthetic choices may not appeal to all
  • Agenda system can be annoying
  • Workers expire after improvements
  • Might be a letdown for fans of Civ V

  • strategy
  • empire
  • turn-based
  • military
  • 4x
  • tile
  • war
  • tactical
  • city-building
  • historical
  • economy
  • resource
  • card
  • combat

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Battle Brothers (2017)

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Battle Brothers is a gritty 2D turn-based tactical RPG where you lead a group of mercenaries through a low-power medieval fantasy world. With procedurally generated storylines, intense battles, and a unique combat system, this game offers countless hours of addicting gameplay. Get ready to conquer enemies, loot their camps, and train and equip your men to gain a satisfying sense of accomplishment. But beware, the game is also known for its high level of difficulty and frustrating challenges that can make it time-consuming.


Pro:
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Intense tactical battles
  • Satisfying sense of accomplishment
  • Unique turn-based combat system
  • Appealing medieval theme
Cons:
  • High level of difficulty
  • Frustrating randomized based mechanics
  • Artificial difficulty
  • Steep learning curve
  • Can be time-consuming

  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • medieval
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • battle
  • fantasy
  • combat

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ISLAND (2023)

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early access Mac OS PC Windows Android

Cartoon 3D RPG Board Game, gathering, fighting monsters, exploring and solving puzzles, this world gathers characters from different eras to explore together and defeat the final Boss.


  • turn-based
  • battler
  • visual-novel
  • card
  • strategy
  • 3d
  • tabletop
  • anime
  • travel
  • sci-fi
  • vision
  • adventure
  • romance
  • board-game
  • local

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Oaken (2022)

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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!

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

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Total War: MEDIEVAL II (2022)

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Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

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  • real-time
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • empire
  • medieval
  • tactical
  • mech
  • battlefield
  • war
  • resource
  • battle
  • waves

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