Turn-based
The type of games in which all actions, or actions during battles, occur turn by turn are called turn-based. In turn-based strategies, the entire gameplay is usually divided into turns, while in role-playing games, only the combat component is turn-based. A turn may not be time-restricted or may be set within strict time limits. In both cases, players have time to calmly compare all possible options and make the best move. The outcome in turn-based games depends even more on the correct actions than on the parameters of the army or character.
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Best Games in the Turn-based genre of 2012 (Game released)
Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Adventure
Game released: PlayStation, PC, PlayStation 3, PSP, PS Vita, iOS, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One → 3 September 1997
Players:
8.8/10
Steam:
75/100
Metacritic:
83/100
Final Fantasy VII is a third-person role-playing game in the anime and fantasy style. In Midgar, a city controlled by the mega-conglomerate Shinra Inc., Mako...
Strategy, Warships / Submarines, In real time, Third-person view, Historical, Turn-based, Grand strategy
Game released: PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android → 25 December 2009
Players:
7.9/10
Steam:
97/100
The events take place in the era of the 18th century, when the world was engulfed in large-scale wars, colonial ambitions and revolutions. The player takes control...
Simulation, Action, In real time, Business / Management, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Indie, Roguelike, Strategy, Space
Game released: PC, Mac, Linux, iOS → 14 September 2012
Players:
8.7/10
Steam:
95/100
Metacritic:
86/100
FTL: Faster Than Light is a unique management simulator with role-playing elements in a sci-fi setting. The cruiser Kestrel was lucky to find out secret information...
Role-playing game, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Exploration
Game released: NES, WonderSwan Color, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, PSP, Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, PC → 12 July 1990
Players:
9.5/10
Steam:
95/100
Metacritic:
71/100
Final Fantasy is a Japanese-style top-down fantasy RPG with turn-based combat. The game's story focuses on four heroes whose parents were killed during the invasion...
Game released: PC, iOS, Mac, Android, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Linux → 16 January 2013
Players:
9.1/10
Steam:
92/100
Metacritic:
76/100
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is an expanded edition of the legendary 1998 role-playing game. In addition to improvements in graphics and gameplay, the re-release...
Role-playing game, Third-person view, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game
Game released: NES, Nintendo DS, Wii, PSP, iOS, Android, Ouya, PC → 27 April 1990
Players:
8/10
Steam:
93/100
Final Fantasy III is a fantasy anime-style role-playing game with a third-person perspective. The four main characters were completely redesigned and new scenarios...
Strategy, Business / Management, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Space, Science fiction
Game released: PC, Mac → 4 July 2012
Players:
8.5/10
Steam:
78/100
Metacritic:
77/100
This turn-based 4X strategy game follows civilizations competing to colonize the galaxy and establish supremacy. The ancient galaxy holds Dust, a mysterious...
Role-playing game, In real time, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Tactics, Strategy, Japanese role-playing game
Game released: SNES, PlayStation, WonderSwan Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Wii, iOS, Android, PSP, PC → 23 November 1991
Players:
7.1/10
Steam:
93/100
Metacritic:
85/100
Final Fantasy IV is a tactical turn-based strategy role-playing game with anime and fantasy RPG elements. Expect fully voiced dramatic cutscenes, deep, emotionally...
Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Adventure, Role-playing game, Science fiction
Game released: Genesis, iPhone, Wii, PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Linux → 1996
Steam:
66/100
Moto Island is overrun by terrible creatures and people are afraid to go outside. But several heroes have appeared who are ready to fight the monsters and free the...
Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game
Game released: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC → 3 February 2012
Steam:
58/100
Metacritic:
79/100
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a role-playing game and direct sequel to Final Fantasy XIII, with Lightning returning as the lead protagonist. The player explores locations...
Role-playing game, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game
Game released: NES, WonderSwan Color, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, PSP, Wii, PlayStation 3, iOS, Android → 17 December 1988
Players:
8/10
Metacritic:
68/100
A turn-based role-playing game set in a fantasy world where an emperor summons monsters from a demonic realm to seize control. After the attacks leave them...
Role-playing game, Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based
Game released: Mac, PC → 4 April 2012
Players:
7.7/10
Steam:
90/100
Metacritic:
82/100
King's Bounty: Armored Princess is a continuation of a role-playing adventure with turn-based strategy elements in a fantasy world. The game will tell the story of...
Role-playing game, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game
Game released: Genesis, Wii, PC, Mac, Linux → 1998
Steam:
66/100
Right at the wedding, the protagonist's bride is kidnapped by a dragon and he goes in search of her. The player will fight monsters in turn-based battles and...
Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Visual novel
Game released: PlayStation 3, PC → 22 March 2012
Players:
5.5/10
Steam:
69/100
Metacritic:
55/100
This turn-based Japanese role-playing game combines anime-inspired fantasy with exploration and battles on free-roaming maps. The player travels across worlds in...
Role-playing game, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Free game, MMO, Open world
Game released: PC, Mac, Linux → 18 September 2014
Players:
8.1/10
Steam:
67/100
This turn-based MMORPG is set in the World of Twelve, where the golden age is ending and a new era is beginning. Players choose from 18 classes and explore a world...
Third-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Role-playing game, Science fiction
Game released: Genesis, Wii, PC, Mac, Linux → 1994
Steam:
100/100
In 2284, the planet Motavia is attacked by evil creatures, and they are opposed by warriors from the hunters' guild. The story follows Chaz Ashley, who has just...
Game released: PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch → 29 January 2014
Players:
7.7/10
Steam:
77/100
Metacritic:
71/100
Saturday Morning RPG is a fantastic side-scrolling RPG with turn-based combat. The developers took inspiration from cartoons and the culture of the eighties. The...
