The Best Turn-based Games - Page 2

Update : Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 added at rank #27.
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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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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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Relapse (2025)

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PC Windows

Relapse is a card-based game where you go on a crusade to lift mankind's curse. You get to draw ability cards and use them as long as your action points allow you to. In addition, you get allies to help you in your battles, but beware of environmental hazards that might change your course. There are over 170 unlockables and 240+ cards to choose from. Will you claim victory? Join the quest and find out! Made by a solo developer, who's always open to suggestions and feedback.

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What we like:
  • Affordable price
  • Fun and casual gameplay
  • Responsive developer who fixes bugs quickly
  • Unique classes and synergies
  • Good meta progression system
What could be improved:
  • Some graphics and design elements need more polish
  • Starting deck can be boring
  • Limited options for starting a fresh run
  • Mixed reviews on difficulty

  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • battler
  • character
  • strategy
  • combat
  • customization
  • tactical

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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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Limbus Company (2023)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.


  • turn-based
  • lore
  • dystopian
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • grid
  • combat
  • team
  • story
  • visual-novel

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Minecraft Dungeons Ultimate Edition for Windows (2023)

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Assemble your ultimate team of Marvel Super Heroes from a huge cast including the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the X-Men, and more. Team up with friends to prevent galactic devastation at the hands of the mad cosmic tyrant Thanos and his ruthless warmasters, The Black Order. Get closer to the action by shifting the view to an over-the-shoulder “Heroic Camera” perspective.


  • card
  • turn-based
  • strategy
  • rpg
  • battler
  • japanese
  • historical
  • grand-strategy
  • pvp
  • tactical
  • stylized
  • jrpg
  • anime

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Cassette Beasts (2023)

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Embark on an epic adventure in Cassette Beasts, a fresh take on monster collecting games! Capture, transform, and fuse monsters for thrilling turn-based battles. Explore the rich world of New Wirral, master a deep battle system, and enjoy the compelling narrative and stunning art. This game is a must-play for all monster collector enthusiasts!


What we like:
  • Unique and original monster collecting concept
  • Intuitive and strategic battle system
  • Gorgeous art and creature designs
  • Engaging story with complex themes
  • Immersive soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Main story ending
  • Confusing puzzle and map design
  • Lack of clear instructions on battle mechanics
  • Post-game content feels unrewarding

  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • battle
  • open-world
  • collector
  • creature
  • pokemon
  • retro
  • jrpg
  • collectathon
  • pixel
  • party
  • anime
  • dungeon

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Lost For Swords (2023)

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Lost For Swords is a Roguelike Deckbuilder, where the cards in your deck shape the rooms you’re exploring. Make your way up the tower, equip weapons and armor, cast spells and scrolls, activate auras, collect loot and defeat monsters in tactical turn-based combat.


  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • rogue-like-deckbuilder
  • deckbuilder
  • card
  • perma-death
  • dungeon-crawler
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • magic
  • choices
  • medieval

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Metaphor ReFantazio (2024)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows

The throne sits empty after the king’s assassination. With no heirs, the will of the late king decrees that the next monarch will be elected by the people, & thus begins your fight for the throne..


  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • dungeon
  • fantasy
  • combat
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • political
  • anime
  • orchestral

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