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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.
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 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.
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
Build variety
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 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.
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
Fantasy setting
Lavish presentation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Build variety
Tactical depth
Strong, story-driven narrative
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.
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.
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
Build variety
Strong soundtrack
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.
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.
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 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
Build variety
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
Fantasy setting
Lavish presentation
Lots to discover
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.
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
Open world
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
Build variety
Strong soundtrack
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.
You get a full remake of the groundbreaking non-linear SaGa RPG, where you pick and guide a party of seven heroes through a story that unfolds in whatever order you choose. Its turn-based battles, where abilities grow through use, stay demanding and reward carefully built party compositions.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable49.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 4,077 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Build variety
Choices with consequences
You get a full remake of the groundbreaking non-linear SaGa RPG, where you pick and guide a party of seven heroes through a story that unfolds in whatever order you choose. Its turn-based battles, where abilities grow through use, stay demanding and reward carefully built party compositions.
A turn-based tactics game set in the Star Wars universe where you lead an elite squad of specialists through a gritty Clone Wars-era story. Careful planning, positioning and growing your team are at its core.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox49.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 23,507 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Shooting and gunplay
Tactical depth
A turn-based tactics game set in the Star Wars universe where you lead an elite squad of specialists through a gritty Clone Wars-era story. Careful planning, positioning and growing your team are at its core.
A tactical RPG where procedurally generated stories turn simple farmers into legends over the years. Heroes age, transform, and form bonds, while turn-based battles play out in a charming paper-cutout look.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified20.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 16,391 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Companions and relationships
Fantasy setting
A tactical RPG where procedurally generated stories turn simple farmers into legends over the years. Heroes age, transform, and form bonds, while turn-based battles play out in a charming paper-cutout look.
A turn-based roguelite RPG with lavish pixel art in which you lead a band of rebels against an overwhelming empire. Its initiative-timeline combat with knockback demands tactical thinking, and every failed run leaves you stronger.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 2,701 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Sci-fi setting
Runs that play out differently every time
A turn-based roguelite RPG with lavish pixel art in which you lead a band of rebels against an overwhelming empire. Its initiative-timeline combat with knockback demands tactical thinking, and every failed run leaves you stronger.
2024PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.50 €84 % positive
A turn-based dungeon-crawling looter where you tackle tactical fights solo or with a party of up to six. Online co-op is supported and build crafting is the main draw.
2024PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.50 €84 % positive
Very positive, 3,539 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Loot and gear
Pixel art
A turn-based dungeon-crawling looter where you tackle tactical fights solo or with a party of up to six. Online co-op is supported and build crafting is the main draw.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−80 %44.99 € 8.99 € 3 days left81 % positive
A Pokémon-inspired creature-collecting adventure where you catch Temtem across an island archipelago and fight in turn-based double battles. Its standout feature is the shared online world where you can explore and battle with friends and decorate your own house.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−80 %44.99 € 8.99 € 3 days left81 % positive
Very positive, 31,283 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Co-op or multiplayer
Distinctive, stylised art style
A Pokémon-inspired creature-collecting adventure where you catch Temtem across an island archipelago and fight in turn-based double battles. Its standout feature is the shared online world where you can explore and battle with friends and decorate your own house.
The pixel remaster of the classic Final Fantasy RPG: four heroes of light travel a fantasy world using the famous job system and turn-based battles. Refreshed retro graphics and a reworked soundtrack give the old-school adventure a modern polish.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified17.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 2,690 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Build variety
Pixel art
The pixel remaster of the classic Final Fantasy RPG: four heroes of light travel a fantasy world using the famous job system and turn-based battles. Refreshed retro graphics and a reworked soundtrack give the old-school adventure a modern polish.
A turn-based dark fantasy strategy RPG where you rule as Queen Avyanna and try to hold a crumbling Nevendaar kingdom together. Tactical squad battles and realm management meet a gloomy story about doubt and power.
A turn-based dark fantasy strategy RPG where you rule as Queen Avyanna and try to hold a crumbling Nevendaar kingdom together. Tactical squad battles and realm management meet a gloomy story about doubt and power.
The 1992 classic in Pixel Remaster form: its job system lets you freely switch and combine classes, making the turn-based battles highly flexible. It also offers a charming tale about four crystals, with redone graphics and music.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable17.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 2,379 reviews on Steam
Build variety
Fantasy setting
Strong soundtrack
The 1992 classic in Pixel Remaster form: its job system lets you freely switch and combine classes, making the turn-based battles highly flexible. It also offers a charming tale about four crystals, with redone graphics and music.
A digital take on the board game where you lead a mercenary squad through turn-based dungeon battles driven by hand of ability cards instead of dice. Careful planning and card resource management turn every fight into a tactical puzzle.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable34.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 13,712 reviews on Steam
Tactical depth
Cards and deck-building
Fantasy setting
A digital take on the board game where you lead a mercenary squad through turn-based dungeon battles driven by hand of ability cards instead of dice. Careful planning and card resource management turn every fight into a tactical puzzle.
A turn-based tactical RPG played on hex grids, where you rebuild your power as a vengeful ruler by recruiting an army of mercenaries and monsters. Battles are tough and character development is flexible.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.99 €64 % positive
Mixed, 963 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Tactical depth
Dark, serious atmosphere
A turn-based tactical RPG played on hex grids, where you rebuild your power as a vengeful ruler by recruiting an army of mercenaries and monsters. Battles are tough and character development is flexible.
A turn-based 4X strategy game where you design your own fantasy faction with unique magical and transformative traits, grow your cities, and conquer the world through deep tactical battles.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable−60 %49.99 € 19.99 € 6 days left81 % positive
Very positive, 17,195 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Economy and management
Deep systems to master
A turn-based 4X strategy game where you design your own fantasy faction with unique magical and transformative traits, grow your cities, and conquer the world through deep tactical battles.
A turn-based tactics game set in the ruined Warhammer city of Mordheim, where you lead a mercenary warband through brutal skirmishes, customize your fighters and manage injuries and losses between missions.
A turn-based tactics game set in the ruined Warhammer city of Mordheim, where you lead a mercenary warband through brutal skirmishes, customize your fighters and manage injuries and losses between missions.
A classic 4X turn-based strategy game where you lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Era, planning cities district by district across the map. Win through conquest, science, culture, religion or diplomacy, and get hooked on the famous 'one more turn' loop.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 277,568 reviews on Steam
Economy and management
Historical setting
Tactical depth
A classic 4X turn-based strategy game where you lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Era, planning cities district by district across the map. Win through conquest, science, culture, religion or diplomacy, and get hooked on the famous 'one more turn' loop.
A turn-based tactical RPG set in the grim fantasy world of Nevendaar, where you lead a mercenary heroine, build an army, and shape the story through morally tough decisions.
A turn-based tactical RPG set in the grim fantasy world of Nevendaar, where you lead a mercenary heroine, build an army, and shape the story through morally tough decisions.
A Marvel tactical RPG where combat is driven by card play instead of dice, as you lead a team of heroes with your own custom Hunter against Lilith. Between missions you build friendships with the heroes at the Abbey, which feeds back into combat and progression.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 17,266 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Companions and relationships
Lavish presentation
A Marvel tactical RPG where combat is driven by card play instead of dice, as you lead a team of heroes with your own custom Hunter against Lilith. Between missions you build friendships with the heroes at the Abbey, which feeds back into combat and progression.
The Pixel Remaster of the first Final Fantasy brings the classic turn-based quest of four Warriors of Light to modern platforms with refreshed 2D visuals and a rearranged soundtrack. A simple but foundational JRPG experience.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified11.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 8,282 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Fantasy setting
Strong soundtrack
The Pixel Remaster of the first Final Fantasy brings the classic turn-based quest of four Warriors of Light to modern platforms with refreshed 2D visuals and a rearranged soundtrack. A simple but foundational JRPG experience.
Gears of War reimagined as turn-based tactics: you lead a small squad through tense fights against the Locust horde, using cover, flanking and executions that grant extra actions. Between missions you grow your soldiers with classes, skills and gear.
Gears of War reimagined as turn-based tactics: you lead a small squad through tense fights against the Locust horde, using cover, flanking and executions that grant extra actions. Between missions you grow your soldiers with classes, skills and gear.
A classic-style JRPG from the creators of Suikoden: recruit over 100 heroes, grow your own castle base, and fight turn-based battles across a war-torn world. Its HD-2D retro charm appeals to old-school fans.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable49.99 €75 % positive
Mostly positive, 3,210 reviews on Steam
A party of several characters
Companions and relationships
Fantasy setting
A classic-style JRPG from the creators of Suikoden: recruit over 100 heroes, grow your own castle base, and fight turn-based battles across a war-torn world. Its HD-2D retro charm appeals to old-school fans.
A turn-based tactics game in the Warhammer 40,000 universe where you command Grey Knights against Nurgle's plague, managing your ship and growing your warriors through classes and gear. Battles are brutal and destructible, and your squad is always at risk.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox−75 %44.99 € 11.24 € 3 days left76 % positive
Mostly positive, 11,534 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Dark, serious atmosphere
Tactical depth
A turn-based tactics game in the Warhammer 40,000 universe where you command Grey Knights against Nurgle's plague, managing your ship and growing your warriors through classes and gear. Battles are brutal and destructible, and your squad is always at risk.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−40 %19.99 € 11.99 € 2 days left92 % positive
A grieving mother travels the spirit world to bring back her son. Grid-based turn-based fights combined with deck building are tricky and recall the punishing nature of soulslikes.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−40 %19.99 € 11.99 € 2 days left92 % positive
Very positive, 1,362 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Emotional impact
Dark, serious atmosphere
A grieving mother travels the spirit world to bring back her son. Grid-based turn-based fights combined with deck building are tricky and recall the punishing nature of soulslikes.
A classic Japanese turn-based RPG from Hironobu Sakaguchi following the immortal mercenary Kaim in a world undergoing a magic-industrial revolution. Known for its moving "A Thousand Years of Dreams" short stories and an emotional, cinematic narrative.
A classic Japanese turn-based RPG from Hironobu Sakaguchi following the immortal mercenary Kaim in a world undergoing a magic-industrial revolution. Known for its moving "A Thousand Years of Dreams" short stories and an emotional, cinematic narrative.
Five stunt actors start their own Power Rangers-style TV show, fighting in turn-based tactical battles while managing their studio and crafting gear and cardboard mechas. A funny love letter to sentai shows that blends tactics with studio management.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable13.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 2,931 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Lots of humour
Distinctive, stylised art style
Five stunt actors start their own Power Rangers-style TV show, fighting in turn-based tactical battles while managing their studio and crafting gear and cardboard mechas. A funny love letter to sentai shows that blends tactics with studio management.
A sprawling Pathfinder CRPG about fighting a demon invasion while shaping your hero through powerful Mythic paths like Angel, Lich or Azata. Deep rules, elaborate party builds and weighty moral choices define the experience.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 34,657 reviews on Steam
Choices with consequences
Deep systems to master
Fantasy setting
A sprawling Pathfinder CRPG about fighting a demon invasion while shaping your hero through powerful Mythic paths like Angel, Lich or Azata. Deep rules, elaborate party builds and weighty moral choices define the experience.
Monster Sanctuary blends monster collecting and training with Metroidvania exploration in a 2D pixel-art world. Its turn-based 3-vs-3 battles reward smart team composition and skill trees, while monster abilities unlock hidden areas of the map.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 10,465 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Interconnected level design
Lots to discover
Monster Sanctuary blends monster collecting and training with Metroidvania exploration in a 2D pixel-art world. Its turn-based 3-vs-3 battles reward smart team composition and skill trees, while monster abilities unlock hidden areas of the map.
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 build a party whose skills work together. On Xbox the range is wide, from dense Western CRPGs where nearly every choice changes the story to Japanese RPGs with sweeping adventures and stylish combat systems.
When choosing, decide first whether you want a Western CRPG or a JRPG. CRPGs like Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 give you enormous freedom, reactive stories and combat that rewards creative use of the environment, but they demand patience and careful reading. JRPGs usually follow a more guided story with a fixed cast. Also consider co-op: Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition lets two custom heroes play together. If you want stakes and strategy over story, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a tough tactics game where losing a veteran soldier is permanent.
For a modern twist, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 adds real-time parrying and dodging to turn-based fights in a melancholic Belle Époque-inspired world. Persona 5 Royal mixes Tokyo school life, time management and stylish dungeon battles into a long, gripping story. Octopath Traveler stands out for its HD-2D pixel art and its Boost-and-Break system, while Dragon Quest XI S is a warm, charming pick if you want a classic fantasy adventure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best turn-based RPG on Xbox for beginners?
Dragon Quest XI S is a friendly starting point with straightforward, charming turn-based combat. Octopath Traveler is also approachable, though its Boost-and-Break system adds more tactical depth.
Are there turn-based RPGs on Xbox with co-op?
Yes, Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition lets two custom heroes play together in co-op. Its sequel, Divinity: Original Sin 2, and Baldur's Gate 3 are also widely known for multiplayer party play.
Which turn-based RPG on Xbox has the best story?
Baldur's Gate 3 is a top choice if you want your decisions to reshape the story and your relationships with companions. For a more guided narrative, Persona 5 Royal, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster are all strongly story-driven.
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