The Best Turn-based Games for PC Windows - Page 3

Update : Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown added at rank #22.
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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
  • pixel
  • combat
  • battle
  • retro

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown (2025)

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j Xbox Series X PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s

Splinter and Shredder are dead. Help the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles tackle deadly new threats and the approach of adulthood in this fast-paced turn-based beat-em-up!


  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • brawler
  • strategy
  • beat-em-up
  • rpg
  • isometric
  • comic

23

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.

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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

24

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story (2021)

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

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
  • battle
  • dungeon
  • japanese

25

The Lamplighters League (2023)

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Xbox One PC Windows

Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.

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  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • stealth
  • real-time
  • combat
  • strategy

26

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

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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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Classified: France '44 (2024)

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75
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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?

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  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • squad
  • stealth
  • strategy
  • war-ravaged
  • cover
  • combat
  • grand-strategy

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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. 

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

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Inkbound (2024)

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PC Windows

A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.

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  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • rpg
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • lore
  • pve
  • cooperative
  • character
  • multiplayer
  • customization

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