TOP 100 TURN-BASED GAMES

Ah, turn-based games - the genre where time seems to stand still as each player takes their sweet time figuring out their next move. But don't let that fool you, turn-based games can be a blast! Players love this genre because it allows for strategic decision-making and a slower pace of gameplay, perfect for those who like to take their time and really think things through. On this site, we've put together a well-picked list of the top turn-based games out there. From classics like Chess and Checkers to modern favorites like XCOM and Civilization, there's something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the slow and steady gameplay of turn-based games. Who needs real-time action when you can take your time and outsmart your opponents?

#201
Games like Corners

Corners

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#202
Games like RavenWeald

RavenWeald

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#203
Games like Eldrador® Creatures

Eldrador® Creatures

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#204
Games like Delete

Delete

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#205
Games like Empire Deluxe Combined Edition

Empire Deluxe Combined Edition

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#206
Games like Boot Hill Bounties

Boot Hill Bounties

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#207
Games like Fire and Fury: English Civil War

Fire and Fury: English Civil War

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#208
Games like Jewel Match Solitaire

Jewel Match Solitaire

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#209
Games like Race for the Galaxy

Race for the Galaxy

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#210
Games like BasCatball Jupiter: Basketball & Cat

BasCatball Jupiter: Basketball & Cat

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#211
Games like Kitty Tactics

Kitty Tactics

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#212
Games like There Will Be Ink

There Will Be Ink

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#213
Games like Pawnbarian

Pawnbarian

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#214
Games like Antagonist

Antagonist

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#215
Games like Der einzig wahre Auserwählte

Der einzig wahre Auserwählte

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#216
Games like Alvora Tactics

Alvora Tactics

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#217
Games like The Curse Of Yendor

The Curse Of Yendor

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#218
Games like Tale of Enki: Pilgrimage

Tale of Enki: Pilgrimage

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#219
Games like THE 2048

THE 2048

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#220
Games like PEG

PEG

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#221
Games like Ignis Universia: Eternal Sisters Saga DX

Ignis Universia: Eternal Sisters Saga DX

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#222
Games like Mansions of Madness

Mansions of Madness

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#223
Games like Forgetful Dictator

Forgetful Dictator

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#224
Games like Love Thyself - A Horatio Story

Love Thyself - A Horatio Story

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#225
Games like Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#226
Games like Carcassonne - Tiles & Tactics

Carcassonne - Tiles & Tactics

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Android
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#227
Games like Numina

Numina

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#228
Games like Blacken Slash

Blacken Slash

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.2/10

#229
Games like Art Of Gravity

Art Of Gravity

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#230
Games like Astoria: The Holders of Power Saga

Astoria: The Holders of Power Saga

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#231
Games like Few Nights More

Few Nights More

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#232
Games like Draw & Guess

Draw & Guess

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#233
Games like The Use of Life

The Use of Life

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#234
Games like Soulestination

Soulestination

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#235
Games like After I met that catgirl, my questlist got too long!

After I met that catgirl, my questlist got too long!

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#236
Games like Dark Bestiary

Dark Bestiary

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#237
Games like Heroes of a Broken Land 2

Heroes of a Broken Land 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#238
Games like Springblades

Springblades

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#239
Games like Sakura Dungeon

Sakura Dungeon

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#240
Games like Lovers of Aether

Lovers of Aether

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#241
Games like Eternower

Eternower

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#242
Games like Ancient Enemy

Ancient Enemy

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#243
Games like Theseus: Journey to Athens

Theseus: Journey to Athens

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#244
Games like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#245
Games like Axe Cop

Axe Cop

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#246
Games like Viking Chess: Hnefatafl

Viking Chess: Hnefatafl

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#247
Games like LABYRINTH OF TOUHOU - GENSOKYO AND THE HEAVEN-PIERCING TREE

LABYRINTH OF TOUHOU - GENSOKYO AND THE HEAVEN-PIERCING TREE

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#248
Games like Atelier Lydie & Suelle ~The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings~

Atelier Lydie & Suelle ~The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings~

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#249
Games like Forever Home

Forever Home

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#250
Games like Mysteries Of Darkness

Mysteries Of Darkness

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#251
Games like C. Kane

C. Kane

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Android
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#252
Games like Black Closet

Black Closet

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#253
Games like Abalon (formerly Summoners Fate)

Abalon (formerly Summoners Fate)

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#254
Games like Warriors of the Nile 2

Warriors of the Nile 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#255
Games like Tales Of Aravorn: An Elven Marriage

Tales Of Aravorn: An Elven Marriage

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#256
Games like Avernum: Escape From the Pit

Avernum: Escape From the Pit

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#257
Games like Defense of the Oasis

Defense of the Oasis

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#258
Games like Civilization IV®: Warlords

Civilization IV®: Warlords

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#259
Games like Precipice of Darkness, Episode One

Precipice of Darkness, Episode One

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#260
Games like Istanbul: Digital Edition

Istanbul: Digital Edition

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android, PC, Switch, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#261
Games like Time Break Chronicles

Time Break Chronicles

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#262
Games like Antadin DX

Antadin DX

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#263
Games like Planet Stronghold 2

Planet Stronghold 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#264
Games like DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder

DROD: Gunthro and the Epic Blunder

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#265
Games like Renowned Explorers: International Society

Renowned Explorers: International Society

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#266
Games like Doom & Destiny Advanced

Doom & Destiny Advanced

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Switch, Android
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#267
Games like Another Star

Another Star

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#268
Games like Heroes of Might and Magic III

Heroes of Might and Magic III

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#269
Games like Worms Armageddon

Worms Armageddon

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Console, PS4, PS5
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 9.1/10

#270
Games like Slay The Spire

Slay The Spire

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Android, Xbox One, Mac, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#271
Games like Persona 5

Persona 5

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS3, PS4
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9/10

#272
Games like Sid Meiers Civilization Revolution

Sid Meiers Civilization Revolution

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, iPhone / iPad, Wii, PS3, DS
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 9/10

#273
Games like Slay

Slay

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9/10

#274
Games like Griftlands

Griftlands

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9/10

#275
Games like Chrono Cross

Chrono Cross

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC, PS3
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 9/10

#276
Games like Dungeon Warfare 2

Dungeon Warfare 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9/10

#277
Games like Frost

Frost

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Switch, PS4, Mac, PC, Xbox One
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9/10

#278
Games like Chrono Ark

Chrono Ark

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#279
Games like Aurora - Hidden Colors

Aurora - Hidden Colors

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9/10

#280
Games like Alien Monopoly

Alien Monopoly

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#281
Games like 英雄群侠传II

英雄群侠传II

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#282
Games like BOT.vinnik Chess: Opening Traps

BOT.vinnik Chess: Opening Traps

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9/10

#283
Games like Recon Control

Recon Control

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9/10

#284
Games like Strategic Command: World War I

Strategic Command: World War I

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#285
Games like Space Wreck

Space Wreck

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9/10

#286
Games like Ideology in Friction

Ideology in Friction

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#287
Games like The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth

The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#288
Games like Commander: World War II

Commander: World War II

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9/10

#289
Games like The Labyrinth

The Labyrinth

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9/10

#290
Games like Wacky Spores: The Chase

Wacky Spores: The Chase

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9/10

#291
Games like Ambition of the Slimes

Ambition of the Slimes

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, 3DS, Switch, PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9/10

#292
Games like Towards The Pantheon: Escaping Eternity

Towards The Pantheon: Escaping Eternity

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9/10

#293
Games like Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~

Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#294
Games like Alvastia Chronicles

Alvastia Chronicles

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#295
Games like Interstellar Space: Genesis

Interstellar Space: Genesis

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#296
Games like 军团战棋Legion War

军团战棋Legion War

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9/10

#297
Games like Magical Diary: Wolf Hall

Magical Diary: Wolf Hall

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9/10

#298
Games like Dice Of Olympus

Dice Of Olympus

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9/10

#299
Games like Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9/10

#300
Games like Looper Tactics

Looper Tactics

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9/10