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A sprawling D&D-based CRPG where inventive turn-based combat rewards creativity and nearly every decision reshapes the story and your bonds with its superbly written companions.
The classic that defined the post-nuclear RPG: as a Vault 13 dweller you roam irradiated California, solving problems through talk, stealth or turn-based combat while your choices reshape towns and factions. Dark humor meets a bleak, open wasteland under the pressure of a ticking clock.
A tactical CRPG whose turn-based battles let you creatively combine elements, surfaces and terrain. It pairs that with huge freedom of approach, origin characters with their own storylines and four-player co-op.
A sprawling D&D-based CRPG where inventive turn-based combat rewards creativity and nearly every decision reshapes the story and your bonds with its superbly written companions.
A sprawling D&D-based CRPG where inventive turn-based combat rewards creativity and nearly every decision reshapes the story and your bonds with its superbly written companions.
The classic that defined the post-nuclear RPG: as a Vault 13 dweller you roam irradiated California, solving problems through talk, stealth or turn-based combat while your choices reshape towns and factions. Dark humor meets a bleak, open wasteland under the pressure of a ticking clock.
The classic that defined the post-nuclear RPG: as a Vault 13 dweller you roam irradiated California, solving problems through talk, stealth or turn-based combat while your choices reshape towns and factions. Dark humor meets a bleak, open wasteland under the pressure of a ticking clock.
A tactical CRPG whose turn-based battles let you creatively combine elements, surfaces and terrain. It pairs that with huge freedom of approach, origin characters with their own storylines and four-player co-op.
A tactical CRPG whose turn-based battles let you creatively combine elements, surfaces and terrain. It pairs that with huge freedom of approach, origin characters with their own storylines and four-player co-op.
A turn-based tactical RPG in the vein of Final Fantasy Tactics: you lead the Arbiter Kyrie and her squad across terrain with elevation, and craft builds through a deep job class system. It features a serious fantasy story with a touch of steampunk.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 5,022 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Fantasy setting
Tactical depth
A turn-based tactical RPG in the vein of Final Fantasy Tactics: you lead the Arbiter Kyrie and her squad across terrain with elevation, and craft builds through a deep job class system. It features a serious fantasy story with a touch of steampunk.
A turn-based sci-fi gacha RPG where you travel from world to world aboard the Astral Express, building a team of many characters around elemental weaknesses and ultimates. Polished presentation, dialogue-heavy storytelling and a large roster of collectible characters define it.
A turn-based sci-fi gacha RPG where you travel from world to world aboard the Astral Express, building a team of many characters around elemental weaknesses and ultimates. Polished presentation, dialogue-heavy storytelling and a large roster of collectible characters define it.
A classic JRPG adventure in gorgeous HD-2D: you build a party with the vocation system and roam a wide world to defeat the archfiend Baramos. Turn-based battles, an orchestral score and modern quality-of-life options make this genre cornerstone easy to enjoy.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €75 % positive
Mostly positive, 4,060 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Lavish presentation
Open world
A classic JRPG adventure in gorgeous HD-2D: you build a party with the vocation system and roam a wide world to defeat the archfiend Baramos. Turn-based battles, an orchestral score and modern quality-of-life options make this genre cornerstone easy to enjoy.
A classic isometric RPG set in nuclear-ravaged California, celebrated for its sweeping freedom of choice, dark humor and morally grey factions. Nearly every problem can be solved through combat, persuasion, stealth or trickery.
1998PC, Steam Deck playable9.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 13,970 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Choices with consequences
Lots to discover
A classic isometric RPG set in nuclear-ravaged California, celebrated for its sweeping freedom of choice, dark humor and morally grey factions. Nearly every problem can be solved through combat, persuasion, stealth or trickery.
You breed cats with random mutations, train them, and send them into tactical turn-based fights on chaotic adventures. Its twisted humor and the blend of breeding sim with roguelike structure set it apart.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified28.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 51,420 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Lots of humour
Distinctive, stylised art style
You breed cats with random mutations, train them, and send them into tactical turn-based fights on chaotic adventures. Its twisted humor and the blend of breeding sim with roguelike structure set it apart.
A JRPG built on Joe Madureira's Battle Chasers comic: turn-based fights with a party of heroes, randomized dungeons full of loot, all wrapped in a bold, hand-drawn comic look.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 5,601 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Lavish presentation
Fantasy setting
A JRPG built on Joe Madureira's Battle Chasers comic: turn-based fights with a party of heroes, randomized dungeons full of loot, all wrapped in a bold, hand-drawn comic look.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch39.99 €89 % positive
A JRPG where you play a cyber detective solving cases across the real world and a digital realm. You collect, evolve and train hundreds of Digimon in turn-based battles reminiscent of Pokémon.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch39.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 10,955 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
A party of several characters
A JRPG where you play a cyber detective solving cases across the real world and a digital realm. You collect, evolve and train hundreds of Digimon in turn-based battles reminiscent of Pokémon.
Dofus is a turn-based tactical MMORPG fought on a grid, with many classes, deep builds and a playful, humorous cartoon look. Its appeal lies in team fights, crafting professions and endless collecting and optimizing.
2004PC74 % positive
Mostly positive, 554 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Loot and gear
Lots of grind
Dofus is a turn-based tactical MMORPG fought on a grid, with many classes, deep builds and a playful, humorous cartoon look. Its appeal lies in team fights, crafting professions and endless collecting and optimizing.
2021PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable20.49 €92 % positive
An extremely deep turn-based monster-collecting RPG where you assemble a team from over 1000 creatures and raid randomly generated dungeons for loot and new monsters. The appeal lies in theorycrafting builds and synergies.
2021PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable20.49 €92 % positive
Very positive, 2,183 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Loot and gear
A party of several characters
An extremely deep turn-based monster-collecting RPG where you assemble a team from over 1000 creatures and raid randomly generated dungeons for loot and new monsters. The appeal lies in theorycrafting builds and synergies.
2025PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €54 % positive
A tactical RPG in which Marona summons Phantoms and binds them to objects to fight for her. It offers lots of freedom in building and combining units, even merging them with Marona herself.
2025PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €54 % positive
Mixed, 98 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Tactical depth
Distinctive, stylised art style
A tactical RPG in which Marona summons Phantoms and binds them to objects to fight for her. It offers lots of freedom in building and combining units, even merging them with Marona herself.
A sprawling Warhammer 40K role-playing game where you command a voidship, a crew of eccentric companions and a trade empire as a Rogue Trader. Turn-based battles, deep character builds and weighty decisions define the journey.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 34,619 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Choices with consequences
Lore and world history
A sprawling Warhammer 40K role-playing game where you command a voidship, a crew of eccentric companions and a trade empire as a Rogue Trader. Turn-based battles, deep character builds and weighty decisions define the journey.
A classic party RPG built on tactical turn-based fights where elemental combos like fire, water and oil can be chained creatively. It pairs an explorable world full of puzzles and humor with a co-op mode in which the two heroes can even argue over decisions.
2014PC, Steam Deck playable39.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 8,200 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Tactical depth
Lots to discover
A classic party RPG built on tactical turn-based fights where elemental combos like fire, water and oil can be chained creatively. It pairs an explorable world full of puzzles and humor with a co-op mode in which the two heroes can even argue over decisions.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−70 %14.99 € 4.49 € 4 days left84 % positive
A loving Fallout-style successor set in a Soviet wasteland, with turn-based combat, open-ended character builds and plenty of meaningful choices, all laced with dark humor and Eastern European flavor.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−70 %14.99 € 4.49 € 4 days left84 % positive
Very positive, 10,103 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Choices with consequences
Lots to discover
A loving Fallout-style successor set in a Soviet wasteland, with turn-based combat, open-ended character builds and plenty of meaningful choices, all laced with dark humor and Eastern European flavor.
2021PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €80 % positive
A classic turn-based JRPG where a party of four uses the Brave and Default system to borrow or save up actions. The deep job system allows many combinations and rewards clever build crafting.
2021PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €80 % positive
Very positive, 1,753 reviews on Steam
Build variety
Fantasy setting
Strong soundtrack
A classic turn-based JRPG where a party of four uses the Brave and Default system to borrow or save up actions. The deep job system allows many combinations and rewards clever build crafting.
A free-to-play collectible RPG where you assemble squads of Star Wars heroes and villains from every era, upgrade them, and send them into turn-based battles against other players and bosses. The appeal lies in endless collecting, leveling and optimizing your teams.
A free-to-play collectible RPG where you assemble squads of Star Wars heroes and villains from every era, upgrade them, and send them into turn-based battles against other players and bosses. The appeal lies in endless collecting, leveling and optimizing your teams.
A faithful Dungeons & Dragons 3.5-rules CRPG with deep, demanding turn-based combat. You lead a custom-built party from the village of Hommlet to the notorious Temple of Elemental Evil.
A faithful Dungeons & Dragons 3.5-rules CRPG with deep, demanding turn-based combat. You lead a custom-built party from the village of Hommlet to the notorious Temple of Elemental Evil.
A turn-based gacha RPG with polished anime visuals and fully animated characters and cutscenes. Team building, gear optimization and tactical battles are central, backed by PvP arena modes.
2018PCfree62 % positive
Mixed, 624 reviews on Steam
Lavish presentation
Lots of grind
Loot and gear
A turn-based gacha RPG with polished anime visuals and fully animated characters and cutscenes. Team building, gear optimization and tactical battles are central, backed by PvP arena modes.
2008PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switchfree82 % positive
A family-friendly online RPG set at a school of magic, where you fight in turn-based duels using decks of spell cards and explore a range of magical worlds. Your chosen school of magic shapes your playstyle, and much of it is meant to be played alongside others.
2008PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switchfree82 % positive
Very positive, 9,727 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Co-op or multiplayer
Fantasy setting
A family-friendly online RPG set at a school of magic, where you fight in turn-based duels using decks of spell cards and explore a range of magical worlds. Your chosen school of magic shapes your playstyle, and much of it is meant to be played alongside others.
A turn-based RPG set in modern-day Yokohama that blends gritty yakuza drama with absurd humor and plenty of charming side activities. Ichiban and his ragtag party turn everyday jobs into battle classes.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified19.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 28,256 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Dense, handcrafted world
Strong, story-driven narrative
A turn-based RPG set in modern-day Yokohama that blends gritty yakuza drama with absurd humor and plenty of charming side activities. Ichiban and his ragtag party turn everyday jobs into battle classes.
The prequel to the classic Heroes of Might and Magic series blends turn-based battles with map exploration, hero development and town building. Play solo or with others, leading armies through tactical combat.
2026PC, Steam Deck playable39.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 20,253 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Tactical depth
Lots to discover
The prequel to the classic Heroes of Might and Magic series blends turn-based battles with map exploration, hero development and town building. Play solo or with others, leading armies through tactical combat.
Solasta II is a tactical turn-based RPG built on D&D 5e rules, where you lead a party of adventurers through the mana-infused land of Neokos. Dice rolls, terrain use and character builds decide how fights play out.
Solasta II is a tactical turn-based RPG built on D&D 5e rules, where you lead a party of adventurers through the mana-infused land of Neokos. Dice rolls, terrain use and character builds decide how fights play out.
2022PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €72 % positive
A legendary grid-based tactical RPG with a grim political story whose branching choices shape the path you take. The remake adds a reworked class and leveling system, improved visuals and full voice acting.
2022PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €72 % positive
Mostly positive, 4,112 reviews on Steam
Tactical depth
Choices with consequences
Strong, story-driven narrative
A legendary grid-based tactical RPG with a grim political story whose branching choices shape the path you take. The remake adds a reworked class and leveling system, improved visuals and full voice acting.
A turn-based JRPG where you collect hundreds of Digimon, evolve them and build your own teams while unraveling a time-travel mystery spanning the human and Digital Worlds.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 16,166 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
Lavish presentation
A turn-based JRPG where you collect hundreds of Digimon, evolve them and build your own teams while unraveling a time-travel mystery spanning the human and Digital Worlds.
The remaster of the strategy classic tells a grim tale of intrigue, betrayal and honor amid the wars of Ivalice. You fight grid-based battles and shape your squad through a deep job system, now with full voice acting, improved visuals and new difficulty options.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 5,879 reviews on Steam
Tactical depth
Strong, story-driven narrative
Build variety
The remaster of the strategy classic tells a grim tale of intrigue, betrayal and honor amid the wars of Ivalice. You fight grid-based battles and shape your squad through a deep job system, now with full voice acting, improved visuals and new difficulty options.
A turn-based tactical RPG that faithfully adapts Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. You build your own party and use terrain, lighting and elevation to win fights in dungeons and ruins.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable29.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 20,002 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Tactical depth
A party of several characters
A turn-based tactical RPG that faithfully adapts Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. You build your own party and use terrain, lighting and elevation to win fights in dungeons and ruins.
Eight travelers, each with their own story and path action, roam a fantasy world rendered in the striking HD-2D blend of pixel sprites and 3D dioramas. The Boost-and-Break system makes its turn-based battles surprisingly tactical.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 14,137 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Fantasy setting
Strong soundtrack
Eight travelers, each with their own story and path action, roam a fantasy world rendered in the striking HD-2D blend of pixel sprites and 3D dioramas. The Boost-and-Break system makes its turn-based battles surprisingly tactical.
A turn-based tactical RPG on hex grids set in The Dark Eye universe, where you lead a band of misfits and criminals. Battles are demanding and the deep character system allows lots of freedom in building your party.
A turn-based tactical RPG on hex grids set in The Dark Eye universe, where you lead a band of misfits and criminals. Battles are demanding and the deep character system allows lots of freedom in building your party.
A warm, classic JRPG with turn-based battles, a lovable band of heroes and a storybook world full of monsters and towns. It leans on comfort and nostalgia, and lets you switch between 3D and retro 2D visuals.
2017PC, PlayStation, Steam Deck verified84 % positive
Very positive, 6,520 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Strong soundtrack
Companions and relationships
A warm, classic JRPG with turn-based battles, a lovable band of heroes and a storybook world full of monsters and towns. It leans on comfort and nostalgia, and lets you switch between 3D and retro 2D visuals.
As a Desert Ranger you lead a squad through frozen, post-apocalyptic Colorado, fighting in turn-based tactical combat. Your choices between warring factions visibly reshape the world, and a streak of dark humor gives it its own voice. The whole campaign can also be played in co-op.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable33.99 €84 % positive
Very positive, 17,359 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Choices with consequences
Dialogue and role-playing
As a Desert Ranger you lead a squad through frozen, post-apocalyptic Colorado, fighting in turn-based tactical combat. Your choices between warring factions visibly reshape the world, and a streak of dark humor gives it its own voice. The whole campaign can also be played in co-op.
A classic roguelike with turn-based tactical combat and exceptionally deep character building. Many races and classes let you craft inventive builds while exploring a procedurally generated, dangerous world.
2012PC, Steam Deck playable6.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 6,413 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Build variety
Loot and gear
A classic roguelike with turn-based tactical combat and exceptionally deep character building. Many races and classes let you craft inventive builds while exploring a procedurally generated, dangerous world.
As a transfer student you balance school life and friendships with turn-based Persona battles in the Tartarus tower during the Dark Hour. The remake blends social sim, an emotional story and slick stylish presentation with modern polish.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 45,820 reviews on Steam
Emotional impact
Companions and relationships
Strong soundtrack
As a transfer student you balance school life and friendships with turn-based Persona battles in the Tartarus tower during the Dark Hour. The remake blends social sim, an emotional story and slick stylish presentation with modern polish.
2025PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified39.99 €90 % positive
A classic JRPG built around the Brave and Default system, letting you save up turns or spend them in advance. A deep job system allows flexible party builds, now in an HD remaster with two new minigames.
2025PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified39.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 843 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Strong soundtrack
Build variety
A classic JRPG built around the Brave and Default system, letting you save up turns or spend them in advance. A deep job system allows flexible party builds, now in an HD remaster with two new minigames.
2018PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable15.49 €94 % positive
An extremely deep monster-collecting RPG where you assemble a team from over 700 creatures and loot randomly generated dungeons to fuel ever stronger builds.
2018PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable15.49 €94 % positive
Very positive, 883 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Loot and gear
Build variety
An extremely deep monster-collecting RPG where you assemble a team from over 700 creatures and loot randomly generated dungeons to fuel ever stronger builds.
A tactical RPG with XCOM-style turn-based battles where you lead a band of knights as Mordred through a dark, corrupted Avalon. You rebuild Camelot, develop knights with classes and gear, and make decisions that shape the campaign.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable44.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 6,779 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Fantasy setting
Tactical depth
A tactical RPG with XCOM-style turn-based battles where you lead a band of knights as Mordred through a dark, corrupted Avalon. You rebuild Camelot, develop knights with classes and gear, and make decisions that shape the campaign.
A mobile gacha RPG where you collect from over a thousand monsters, level them up and build teams for turn-based battles and PvP arenas. The appeal lies in collecting, rune optimisation and team composition.
A mobile gacha RPG where you collect from over a thousand monsters, level them up and build teams for turn-based battles and PvP arenas. The appeal lies in collecting, rune optimisation and team composition.
This remake of the PlayStation classic sends you on a traditional turn-based adventure through many small island worlds and past eras. The charming doll-like look and a streamlined battle system make its huge scope more approachable.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 2,227 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Strong soundtrack
Distinctive, stylised art style
This remake of the PlayStation classic sends you on a traditional turn-based adventure through many small island worlds and past eras. The charming doll-like look and a streamlined battle system make its huge scope more approachable.
A timeless turn-based strategy classic where heroes explore adventure maps, build up towns and lead armies of mythical creatures into tactical hex-grid battles. Eight distinct factions and legendary hot-seat multiplayer have kept it beloved for decades.
A timeless turn-based strategy classic where heroes explore adventure maps, build up towns and lead armies of mythical creatures into tactical hex-grid battles. Eight distinct factions and legendary hot-seat multiplayer have kept it beloved for decades.
A classic turn-based party RPG set in a nuclear-ravaged desert, where you lead a squad of Desert Rangers and your decisions noticeably reshape the regions you visit. Tactical combat and a wide skill system give it depth.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable24.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 4,665 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Choices with consequences
Dialogue and role-playing
A classic turn-based party RPG set in a nuclear-ravaged desert, where you lead a squad of Desert Rangers and your decisions noticeably reshape the regions you visit. Tactical combat and a wide skill system give it depth.
A first-person dungeon crawler with turn-based combat where you build a party of up to six custom heroes by choosing race, class and age. Its appeal lies in deep character building and demanding battles against powerful monsters.
A first-person dungeon crawler with turn-based combat where you build a party of up to six custom heroes by choosing race, class and age. Its appeal lies in deep character building and demanding battles against powerful monsters.
You create your own hero in the HD-2D world of Orsterra and rebuild your devastated home piece by piece through town building. Turn-based battles and a party of characters remain the heart of the experience, as fans of the series will expect.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €78 % positive
Mostly positive, 3,000 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Lavish presentation
Distinctive, stylised art style
You create your own hero in the HD-2D world of Orsterra and rebuild your devastated home piece by piece through town building. Turn-based battles and a party of characters remain the heart of the experience, as fans of the series will expect.
Turn-based tactical battles against alien invaders where cover, positioning and class abilities decide the outcome. Between missions you manage your base, research and funding, and fallen soldiers are gone for good.
2012PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable14.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 40,494 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Tactical depth
Shooting and gunplay
Turn-based tactical battles against alien invaders where cover, positioning and class abilities decide the outcome. Between missions you manage your base, research and funding, and fallen soldiers are gone for good.
A turn-based Monster Hunter spin-off where you raise monsters from eggs and fight alongside them. Its story of twin Rathalos and feuding kingdoms takes centre stage.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €77 % positive
Mostly positive, 5,809 reviews on Steam
Lavish presentation
Fantasy setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
A turn-based Monster Hunter spin-off where you raise monsters from eggs and fight alongside them. Its story of twin Rathalos and feuding kingdoms takes centre stage.
As Princess Amelie you lead an army of fantasy creatures in turn-based battles on a grid while exploring a playful, humorous world full of secrets. Skills, spells and army composition give plenty of tactical depth.
2009PC, Steam Deck playable9.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 1,166 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Tactical depth
Lots of humour
As Princess Amelie you lead an army of fantasy creatures in turn-based battles on a grid while exploring a playful, humorous world full of secrets. Skills, spells and army composition give plenty of tactical depth.
You lead a mercenary company through a gritty, procedurally generated medieval world, juggling contracts, gear and recruits. The turn-based battles are brutal, and losing your men is part of the experience.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 26,421 reviews on Steam
Challenging difficulty
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Tactical depth
You lead a mercenary company through a gritty, procedurally generated medieval world, juggling contracts, gear and recruits. The turn-based battles are brutal, and losing your men is part of the experience.
You play a long line of heirs to King Leon of Avalon, passing abilities down through generations. Who succeeds you depends on chance and on the allies you helped earlier, making each dynasty feel different.
1993PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €67 % positive
Mixed, 315 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Strong soundtrack
Build variety
You play a long line of heirs to King Leon of Avalon, passing abilities down through generations. Who succeeds you depends on chance and on the allies you helped earlier, making each dynasty feel different.
A charming chibi-styled Final Fantasy adventure where twins Lann and Reynn capture, raise and stack monsters into towers for classic ATB battles. It's a loving celebration packed with cameos from series favourites.
A charming chibi-styled Final Fantasy adventure where twins Lann and Reynn capture, raise and stack monsters into towers for classic ATB battles. It's a loving celebration packed with cameos from series favourites.
A turn-based tactical RPG from the Battle Brothers developers: you lead an elite strike force against an alien menace, equipping infantry and fielding tanks and mechs in demanding, carefully planned battles.
2026PC, Steam Deck playable39.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 12,816 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Tactical depth
Challenging difficulty
A turn-based tactical RPG from the Battle Brothers developers: you lead an elite strike force against an alien menace, equipping infantry and fielding tanks and mechs in demanding, carefully planned battles.
A humorous turn-based RPG packed with video game references, where you lead a party through tactical battles, collect monsters and hunt down treasure in every corner. Deep build options and optional tough bosses give you plenty to tinker with.
2018PC21.39 €98 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 5,704 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Lots of humour
Lots to discover
A humorous turn-based RPG packed with video game references, where you lead a party through tactical battles, collect monsters and hunt down treasure in every corner. Deep build options and optional tough bosses give you plenty to tinker with.
A turn-based deckbuilding roguelike where you assemble a team of distinctive characters and chase powerful synergies through randomized runs. Huge build variety and steep difficulty give it a lot of replay value.
2024PC, Steam Deck playable24.50 €90 % positive
Very positive, 12,710 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Cards and deck-building
Pixel art
A turn-based deckbuilding roguelike where you assemble a team of distinctive characters and chase powerful synergies through randomized runs. Huge build variety and steep difficulty give it a lot of replay value.
2026PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €96 % positive
You follow Estelle on a new journey picking up right where the first game left off, reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones. Its charm lies in the warm, richly told story and the turn-based combat, where you shape your party's strengths through Arts and Quartz.
2026PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 2,641 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Companions and relationships
Lore and world history
You follow Estelle on a new journey picking up right where the first game left off, reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones. Its charm lies in the warm, richly told story and the turn-based combat, where you shape your party's strengths through Arts and Quartz.
A turn-based tactical RPG set in a cyberpunk Hong Kong where magic meets cyberware. You lead a crew of runners through story-heavy missions with meaningful dialogue choices, Matrix hacking and varied character builds.
2015PC, Steam Deck playable19.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 3,612 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dialogue and role-playing
A turn-based tactical RPG set in a cyberpunk Hong Kong where magic meets cyberware. You lead a crew of runners through story-heavy missions with meaningful dialogue choices, Matrix hacking and varied character builds.
Turn-based RPGs give you time to think. Instead of testing reflexes, they ask you to read the battlefield, plan a few moves ahead and make your party work together. The genre splits roughly into two camps on this list: Western CRPGs with isometric views, heavy choice and consequence, and systems-driven combat, and JRPGs with more structured stories, distinct characters and strong visual style. Deciding which camp appeals to you is the best first step, followed by whether you want to play solo or with friends and how much reading and long-term commitment you're up for.
If you want one game that does almost everything, Baldur's Gate III builds its inventive D&D-based combat around choices that reshape the story and your companions. Divinity: Original Sin II is ideal if you love creative fights, since combining elements, surfaces and terrain is central, and it supports four-player co-op. Fans of older, darker games should try Fallout 2, where nearly every problem can be solved through combat, persuasion, stealth or trickery. On the JRPG side, Persona 5 Royal mixes stylish battles with school life and time management, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 adds real-time parrying and dodging for players who want some timing in their turns.
For something lighter, Octopath Traveler's Boost-and-Break system makes battles surprisingly tactical, and its HD-2D pixel art stands out. Dragon Quest XI S is a warm, charming choice for anyone new to the genre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best turn-based RPG on PC for beginners?
Dragon Quest XI S is a friendly, charming entry point with classic turn-based combat. Octopath Traveler is also approachable, though its Boost-and-Break system adds more tactical depth.
Which turn-based RPGs on PC can I play in co-op?
Divinity: Original Sin II supports four-player co-op, and Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition lets two custom heroes play together. Baldur's Gate III is also commonly played in co-op with friends.
Are the old Fallout games still worth playing on PC?
Yes, if you enjoy freedom of choice and dark humor. Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game and Fallout 2 let you solve problems through talk, stealth or turn-based combat, and your choices reshape towns and factions.
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