Best Turn-Based Strategy Games
383 Turn-Based Strategy games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Phantom Doctrine
Released: Aug 14, 2018
Critic rating: 75.4 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Set in 1983 during the Cold War, Phantom Doctrine is an alternate history thriller in which players lead The Cabal, a secret organization dedicated to fighting a global conspiracy committed to controlling the world by pitting world leaders and nations against one another.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness
Released: Sep 13, 2007
Critic rating: 55.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative
Embark on a journey after you get turned into a Pokémon as a result of a freak accident, causing you to lose your memory as well as contact with and knowledge of your previous adventuring partner, with whom you were on a secret mission to save the world.
King's Bounty: Warriors of the North
Released: Oct 25, 2012
Critic rating: 67.5 / 100 • 25 votes
Rating: PEGI 12
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is the next chapter in the cult RPG/adventure saga.
Etherlords II
Released: Oct 1, 2003
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Etherlords 2 is an exciting mix of role-playing, adventure, and tactical combat in the fine tradition of fantasy trading card games.
Might & Magic Heroes VII
Released: Sep 29, 2015
Critic rating: 66.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Our story takes place during a war of succession.
Worms
Released: Mar 7, 2007
Critic rating: 71.5 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 3, iOS, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Throw a grenade down memory lane with the original and classic turn-based strategy game Worms!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
Released: Apr 18, 2009
Critic rating: 50.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: Wii U, Nintendo DS
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative
Embark on a journey after you get turned into a Pokémon as a result of a freak accident, causing you to lose your memory as well as contact with and knowledge of your previous adventuring partner, with whom you were on a secret mission to save the world.
Pokémon Shield
Released: Nov 15, 2019
Critic rating: 67.5 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Pokémon Shield is a role-playing game set in the Galar region, a fictional land inspired by the United Kingdom.
Mario Party DS
Released: Nov 8, 2007
Critic rating: 55.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Wii U, Nintendo DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
He's captured Mario and his friends in his pursuit of a crystal that the group collected when it fell from the sky, and he doesn't hesitate to shrink them to miniature size to get rid of them and get his hands on the other four crystals.
Blackguards
Released: Jan 24, 2014
Critic rating: 67.4 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals?
Pit People
Released: Mar 2, 2018
Critic rating: 76.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
In the fast-paced, turn-based, co-op adventure you'll quest and explore, find awesome loot, customize your fighters, and recruit strange species.
Massive Chalice
Released: Jun 1, 2015
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Massive Chalice is a single player turn-based tactics game within a multi-generational strategy campaign where you must unite your kingdom under a powerful dynasty as an immortal King or Queen to eliminate the demonic threat, and reforge the Massive Chalice.
The Witcher: Adventure Game
Released: Nov 27, 2014
Critic rating: 73.7 / 100
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Quiz/Trivia, Adventure
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The Witcher Adventure Game takes players on a journey across the world of The Witcher as they assume the roles of four distinct characters known from the books and video games: Geralt of Rivia, Triss Merigold, Yarpen Zigrin and Dandelion.
Code Name S.T.E.A.M.
Released: Mar 13, 2015
Critic rating: 68.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Game modes: Single player
Launch S.T.E.A.M., an elite team of steam-powered special-forces soldiers, to save the world from an alien menace.
Worms: Ultimate Mayhem
Released: Sep 28, 2011
Critic rating: 55.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Worms: Ultimate Mayhem is a 3D turn-based strategy game featuring content from both Worms 3D and Worms 4: Mayhem.
Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate
Released: Nov 14, 2006
Critic rating: 50.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Take part in a thrilling new adventure in the world of Ashan with the Hammers of Fate expansion.
Necromunda: Hired Gun
Released: Jun 1, 2021
Critic rating: 61.8 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Pick your contracts.
Eternal Card Game
Released: Nov 15, 2018
Critic rating: 63.9 / 100 • 25 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Eternal is a free-to-play online collectible card video game developed and published by Dire Wolf Digital.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Released: Apr 21, 2026
Critic rating: 50.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Deal world-ending combos and blitz through infested dungeons!
Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
Released: Mar 24, 2011
Critic rating: 63.4 / 100 • 61 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Web browser, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Have fun learning and mastering the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories
Released: Dec 9, 1999
Critic rating: 59.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game
Platforms: PlayStation
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1
Released: Oct 31, 2013
Critic rating: 60.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 is the enhanced remake of Hyperdimension Neptunia for the PlayStation Vita and Microsoft Windows.
Pokémon Battle Revolution
Released: Dec 14, 2006
Critic rating: 53.3 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: Wii
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Pokémon Battle Revolution features three main modes of play: Colosseum Battle Mode, DS Battle Mode, and Wi-Fi Battle Mode.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos: Yugi the Destiny
Released: Nov 18, 2003
Critic rating: 60.5 / 100 • 27 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
The first Yu-Gi-Oh!
SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays
Released: Nov 27, 2019
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the SD Gundam SRPG series, SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays is the second title in the series built on the new 3D engine that debuted with the previous title, SD Gundam G Generation Genesis.