Best Turn-Based Strategy Games
384 Turn-Based Strategy games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Hand of Fate 2
Released: Nov 7, 2017
Critic rating: 76.1 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Hand of Fate 2 is a dungeon crawler set in a world of dark fantasy.
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception
Released: Sep 24, 2015
Critic rating: 66.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception is a grand tale that will enchant the hearts and minds of players as it takes them on an incredible journey.
Pokémon Emerald Version
Released: Sep 16, 2004
Critic rating: 60.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: Game Boy Advance
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Pokémon Emerald Version is a sister game to Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Pokémon Scarlet
Released: Nov 18, 2022
Critic rating: 74.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch later this year.
For the King
Released: Apr 19, 2018
Critic rating: 76.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
For The King is a turn based roguelike, RPG that can be played solo or cooperatively online and features strategic adventuring, turn based combat, and persistent choices.
Pokémon Stadium
Released: Apr 30, 1999
Critic rating: 72.6 / 100 • 295 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: Nintendo 64
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
In the game's Stadium Mode, one player competes in 80 different battles, divided into four tournaments.
Knights of Pen and Paper II
Released: Oct 20, 2015
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references.
Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi
Released: Apr 20, 1990
Critic rating: 55.0 / 100
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Family Computer, Wii U
Game modes: Single player
Fire Emblem: The Dark Dragon and Sword of Light is the first game in the Fire Emblem series, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Battle for Wesnoth
Released: Aug 2, 2005
Critic rating: 72.5 / 100 • 39 votes
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Amiga
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The Battle for Wesnoth is a turn-based tactical strategy game with a high fantasy theme.
Puzzle Quest 2
Released: Jun 22, 2010
Critic rating: 80.6 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: Linux, Windows Phone, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Puzzle Quest 2 is a video game developed by Infinite Interactive for the Nintendo DS, Xbox Live Arcade, iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7, and Microsoft Windows.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Released: Nov 17, 2016
Critic rating: 72.2 / 100 • 94 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Quiz/Trivia, Adventure, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Super Auto Pets
Released: Apr 20, 2021
Critic rating: 72.2 / 100 • 47 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Web browser, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Multiplayer
In Super Auto Pets you build a team from a lovable cast of animals who will fight for you.
Heroes of Might and Magic IV: Winds of War
Released: Feb 25, 2003
Critic rating: 71.9 / 100 • 25 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Winds of War is the second and final expansion for Heroes of Might and Magic IV.
Shelter
Released: Aug 28, 2013
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Simulator, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Shelter is a survival video game developed by Might and Delight for Windows and Mac.
Pokémon Colosseum
Released: Nov 21, 2003
Critic rating: 71.8 / 100 • 132 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo GameCube
Game modes: Single player
Pokemon fans can now battle their favorite Pokemon on the grand stage.
Armello
Released: Jan 22, 2015
Critic rating: 73.3 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Quiz/Trivia, Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Armello is a grand swashbuckling adventure that combines three styles of play; The deep tactics of card games with the rich strategy of table top board games, combined with a character role-playing system.
Hard West
Released: Nov 4, 2015
Critic rating: 70.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Welcome to the Wild West like you’ve never seen it before.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Released: Feb 11, 2025
Critic rating: 82.2 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history.
Battle Chess
Released: Oct 1, 1988
Critic rating: 71.5 / 100 • 61 votes
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game
Platforms: Acorn Archimedes, Amiga CD32, Apple IIGS, PC-9800 Series, Sharp X68000, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Atari ST/STE, PC (Microsoft Windows), 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Commodore CDTV, DOS, FM Towns, Amiga, Apple II
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Battle Chess was developed by Interplay as their first project after severing ties with Electronic Arts.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
Released: Nov 17, 2005
Critic rating: 71.4 / 100 • 112 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: Wii U, Game Boy Advance
Game modes: Single player
You, a regular human, find yourself trapped in the body of a Pokémon in a world inhabited by Pokémon.
Age of Empires: Mythologies
Released: Nov 24, 2008
Critic rating: 60.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Inspired by the hit PC title and built on the game engine behind the critically acclaimed Age of Empires: Age of Kings, Age of Empires: Mythologies will be the ultimate portable tactical strategy game with its refined gameplay, inspired design, fantastic multiplayer, and extensive replay value.
Age of Wonders III
Released: Mar 31, 2014
Critic rating: 79.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Age of Wonders III, like the previous games in the series is a turn-based strategy game set within a high fantasy universe where the player assumes the role of a political-military leader.
Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition
Released: Jun 25, 2008
Critic rating: 63.3 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Connect more than cities!
Worms Battlegrounds
Released: May 30, 2014
Critic rating: 67.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Worms Battlegrounds is an artillery strategy video game developed and published by Team17.
Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen
Released: Apr 26, 2018
Critic rating: 71.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
A remake of the first Utawarerumono title featuring remastered artwork and battle sections are now in 3D.