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 2019
Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Adventure
January 31, 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...
Role-playing game, Third-person view, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Fantasy, Japanese role-playing game, Adventure
September 27, 2019
Players:
10/10
Steam:
91/100
Metacritic:
91/100
The expanded version of Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age tells the story of a young man who turns out to be the reincarnation of a legendary hero from...
Role-playing game, Action, Isometric, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Dungeons
October 3, 2017
Players:
8.8/10
Steam:
85/100
Metacritic:
79/100
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a classic RPG in the style of Heroes of Might and Magic 3. You will explore dungeons, develop the abilities of your characters and move...
Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie, Roguelike, Cooperative (co-op), Turn-based
April 19, 2018
Players:
7.7/10
Steam:
88/100
Metacritic:
78/100
For the King is an action-adventure RPG with an isometric camera view and random level generation. You have to travel through an endless fantasy world. You can play...
Role-playing game, Puzzle, Turn-based, Indie, Roguelike, Match-3 (Three in a row), Strategy, Adventure
November 12, 2019
Players:
9.5/10
Steam:
78/100
Metacritic:
73/100
The Legend of Bum-bo — a turn-based role-playing game with arcade puzzles and randomly generated levels from the creators of Binding of Isaac. A monster named...
Strategy, Top-down view, Turn-based, Tactics, Collectible card game (CCG), Dungeons, Fantasy, Roguelike, Board / Group Game
February 7, 2019
Players:
10/10
Steam:
95/100
The player chooses a summoner and explores the world to uncover its secrets and find new heroes for his squad. In his adventure, the hero tries to assemble the...
Role-playing game, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view, Japanese role-playing game, Turn-based
July 12, 2018
Players:
8.6/10
Steam:
86/100
Metacritic:
82/100
Octopath Traveler is a Japanese-style side-scrolling arcade RPG. Embarking on an exciting adventure, you can choose one of eight characters. Each of the characters...
Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game
February 16, 2000
Players:
9.6/10
Steam:
94/100
Metacritic:
85/100
This fantasy role-playing game follows Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe, who kidnap Princess Garnet, heir to Alexandria. Garnet wants to escape the castle...
Online, Top-down view, Board / Group Game, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Card game, Strategy, Free game
September 26, 2019
Players:
6.2/10
Steam:
58/100
Metacritic:
84/100
Magic: The Gathering Arena is a fantasy collectible card multiplayer game with strategic elements and an isometric view based on the popular CCG Magic: The...
Top-down view, Board / Group Game, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Card game, The Lord of the Rings, Strategy
August 29, 2019
Players:
7.4/10
Steam:
76/100
The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game is a turn-based collectible card game set in the fantasy universe of Lord of the Rings. The main feature of the project...
Strategy, DLC, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Post-apocalyptic, Tactics, Role-playing game
July 30, 2019
Players:
8.9/10
Steam:
73/100
Metacritic:
71/100
Mutant Year Zero: Seed of Evil is an add-on for an adventure tactical strategy with turn-based combat in a futuristic setting. A new story campaign awaits you...
Role-playing game, Isometric, Turn-based, Roguelike, Fantasy, Strategy, Card game, Board / Group Game
July 17, 2019
Players:
9.2/10
Steam:
81/100
Metacritic:
82/100
A tactical role-playing game with turn-based combat, based on the board game of the same name. Players embark on an exciting journey through terrifying dungeons...
Role-playing game, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Exploration, Crafting
September 26, 2019
Steam:
86/100
Metacritic:
80/100
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout is a third-person adventure RPG with turn-based combat in the Atelier series. The game will tell the story of an...
