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.
Years
Platforms
All platformsPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/SPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo SwitchiOSAndroidMacLinuxiPad
Statuses
Best Games in the Turn-based genre of 2021 (Game released)
Game released: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S → 24 August 2021
Players:
8.4/10
Metacritic:
64/100
Nostria was once a magical place where everyone had a chance at a good life. Today, the kingdom is in decline: robbers prowl everywhere, creatures of darkness are...
Game released: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, iPad, iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 → 31 August 2018
Players:
9.2/10
Special edition of a tactical role-playing game with turn-based battles in a fantasy setting for modern consoles. The game is fully adapted for gamepad control and...
Game released: PC, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iOS, Android, Xbox One → 23 January 2019
Players:
9.1/10
Metacritic:
87/100
Slay the Spire is a card-based role-playing game with turn-based combat and a side view in a fantasy setting. You have to climb to the top of a dark tower, passing...
Game released: PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch → 20 October 2021
Players:
9.2/10
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...
Game released: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S → 4 April 2019
Players:
7.7/10
Metacritic:
75/100
Islanders is a minimalistic turn-based strategy game with an isometric camera view. Do you want to build beautiful cities without spending long hours on resource...
Game released: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android → 1 February 2018
Players:
8.1/10
Metacritic:
77/100
XCOM 2: Collection — the complete edition of the turn-based strategy game XCOM 2, which includes not only the original game but also previously released DLCs and...
Game released: NES, WonderSwan Color, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, PSP, Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, PC → 12 July 1990
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, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One → 17 June 2021
Players:
9.3/10
Metacritic:
72/100
Roguebook is a roguelike with procedurally generated locations and card-based turn-based combat. The plot of the game tells the story of a legendary book written...
Role-playing game, Strategy, Adventure, Board / Group Game, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Card game, Indie
Game released: PC, iOS, Android, Mac, PS Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One → 25 February 2014
Players:
9.4/10
Talisman: Digital Edition is a board card game in a fantasy setting. You are about to go on an exciting adventure where you need to outrun your opponents and get...
