The Best Turn-based Games for Xbox Series X - Page 2

Update : Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown added at rank #18.
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 (2023)

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85
Review score
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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

The sequel to the captivating tale of Fuga: Melodies of Steel has arrived! This turn-based RPG is back with a ramped up battle system for more strategy, as well as a brand new event system that gives you more thrilling choices to affect your experience!


  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • jrpg
  • tanks
  • war

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Darkest Dungeon II (2023)

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80
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 j

Darkest Dungeon II is a dark and thrilling roguelite that will challenge your patience and determination. Assemble a party of heroes and embark on a dangerous mission to save the world from an eldritch force. The complex mechanics and challenging gameplay offer a rewarding experience with tons of replayability. With top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting, this game is not for the faint of heart, but an excellent choice for those seeking a challenging adventure.


What we like:
  • Offers tons of replayability
  • Complex mechanics offer a rewarding experience
  • Top-notch artwork, audio, and voice acting
  • Rewards creativity
  • Challenging but satisfying combat system
What could be improved:
  • Can be overwhelming
  • Dark and gruesome tone
  • Relies heavily on luck
  • Carriage steers poorly
  • Not enough enemy variety

  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • combat
  • gothic
  • battle
  • boss
  • strategy
  • journey-ending
  • narration
  • tactical
  • skill
  • lovecraftian

13

Sea Of Stars (2023)

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86
Review score
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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

14

Let's! Revolution (2023)

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91
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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Xbox Series X/s

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.


  • turn-based
  • rogue-like
  • tactical
  • grid
  • strategy
  • movement
  • dungeon-crawler
  • logic
  • tile
  • perma-death
  • class
  • hand-drawn
  • procedural
  • puzzle
  • colourful

15

Jagged Alliance 3 (2023)

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81
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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

16

Shogun Showdown (2024)

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92
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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

17

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story (2021)

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87
Review score
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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

18

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown (2025)

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78
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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

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SpellForce: Conquest of Eo - Demon Scourge (2023)

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78
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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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The Thaumaturge (2024)

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75
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

The Thaumaturge is a story-driven RPG with morally ambiguous choices, taking place in the culturally diverse world of early 20th century Warsaw. In this world, salutors exist: esoteric beings that only thaumaturges can truly perceive and use for their needs.


  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • historical
  • combat
  • detective
  • supernatural
  • isometric
  • demons
  • political
  • narrative
  • story
  • fantasy
  • mystery
  • choices
  • fight

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