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?

#301
Games like Knight Swap

Knight Swap

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

#302
Games like 50 Years

50 Years

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

#303
Games like Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe

Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9/10

#304
Games like Archaelund

Archaelund

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2024
  • Rating: 9/10

#305
Games like Alluris

Alluris

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

#306
Games like Love Letter

Love Letter

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

#307
Games like 8-Bit Adventures 1: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition

8-Bit Adventures 1: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9/10

#308
Games like Gary Grigsby's War in the East

Gary Grigsby's War in the East

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 9/10

#309
Games like Pirate Code

Pirate Code

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

#310
Games like DROD: The Second Sky

DROD: The Second Sky

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 9/10

#311
Games like qop 2

qop 2

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

#312
Games like DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Digital Edition of Light

DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Digital Edition of Light

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9/10

#313
Games like Wars and Battles: Normandy

Wars and Battles: Normandy

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

#314
Games like Lost in the tomb

Lost in the tomb

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

#315
Games like Banzo - Marks of Slavery

Banzo - Marks of Slavery

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

#316
Games like Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion

Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9/10

#317
Games like Chess Brain

Chess Brain

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

#318
Games like Beatitas

Beatitas

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

#319
Games like WizardChess

WizardChess

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

#320
Games like Khet 2.0

Khet 2.0

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 9/10

#321
Games like Knights of Pen and Paper 2

Knights of Pen and Paper 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Switch, PS4, Android, Xbox One
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9/10

#322
Games like War of the Human Tanks - Limited Operations

War of the Human Tanks - Limited Operations

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9/10

#323
Games like Dungeonmans

Dungeonmans

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 9/10

#324
Games like Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 9/10

#325
Games like THE KNIGHT OF QUEEN

THE KNIGHT OF QUEEN

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Android
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9/10

#326
Games like The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III

The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III

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

#327
Games like Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator

Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9/10

#328
Games like Horizon's Gate

Horizon's Gate

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

#329
Games like Catlandia: Crisis at Fort Pawprint

Catlandia: Crisis at Fort Pawprint

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

#330
Games like Frontier Quest

Frontier Quest

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

#331
Games like Tear and the Library of Labyrinths

Tear and the Library of Labyrinths

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

#332
Games like The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS3, PS Vita
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 9/10

#333
Games like Undertale

Undertale

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, XSX, PS Vita, Xbox One
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9/10

#334
Games like Sid Meiers Civilization V

Sid Meiers Civilization V

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#335
Games like Town of Salem

Town of Salem

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#336
Games like Dawn of the Mexica

Dawn of the Mexica

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#337
Games like To Hell With The Ugly

To Hell With The Ugly

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, XSX, PS4, PS5, Xbox One
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#338
Games like Home Behind 2

Home Behind 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#339
Games like Attack at Dawn: North Africa

Attack at Dawn: North Africa

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#340
Games like Zen Chess: Mate in One

Zen Chess: Mate in One

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#341
Games like Rolling in the Reef

Rolling in the Reef

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#342
Games like Reverse Crawl

Reverse Crawl

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#343
Games like Conquest of Elysium 4

Conquest of Elysium 4

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#344
Games like Wintermoor Tactics Club

Wintermoor Tactics Club

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#345
Games like The Enchanted Cave 2

The Enchanted Cave 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, Android
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#346
Games like Pixel Dungeon

Pixel Dungeon

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Android, PC, iPhone / iPad, Mac
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#347
Games like Stalingrad

Stalingrad

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#348
Games like Age of Fear: The Undead King

Age of Fear: The Undead King

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#349
Games like STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™

STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#350
Games like The Shadow Government Simulator

The Shadow Government Simulator

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#351
Games like The Troop

The Troop

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#352
Games like Heartbreak High: A Break-Up Simulator

Heartbreak High: A Break-Up Simulator

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#353
Games like Dark Scavenger

Dark Scavenger

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#354
Games like Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#355
Games like Card City Nights

Card City Nights

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Android
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#356
Games like Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension

Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#357
Games like Silent Storm Gold Edition

Silent Storm Gold Edition

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#358
Games like Niche: A Genetics Survival Game

Niche: A Genetics Survival Game

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#359
Games like The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, PS Vita
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#360
Games like How a Retired Strategist Saved the Country

How a Retired Strategist Saved the Country

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#361
Games like Dream Quest

Dream Quest

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#362
Games like Just A Humble Swordsmith

Just A Humble Swordsmith

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#363
Games like Star Story: The Horizon Escape

Star Story: The Horizon Escape

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#364
Games like Zorbus

Zorbus

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#365
Games like South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#366
Games like Mainframe Defenders

Mainframe Defenders

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#367
Games like Raifu Wars

Raifu Wars

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#368
Games like Viking Trickshot

Viking Trickshot

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#369
Games like Druidwalker

Druidwalker

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#370
Games like Relic Space

Relic Space

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#371
Games like Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#372
Games like Divided Reigns

Divided Reigns

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#373
Games like Battles of Norghan

Battles of Norghan

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#374
Games like Ascendant Hearts

Ascendant Hearts

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#375
Games like Iris and the Giant

Iris and the Giant

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, iPhone / iPad, XSX, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#376
Games like Minos Strategos

Minos Strategos

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#377
Games like Ticket to Earth

Ticket to Earth

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, Android
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#378
Games like Steam Tactics

Steam Tactics

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#379
Games like Zen Chess: Mate in Two

Zen Chess: Mate in Two

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#380
Games like Journey of Greed

Journey of Greed

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#381
Games like Raiders of the North Sea

Raiders of the North Sea

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#382
Games like Singularity: Tactics Arena

Singularity: Tactics Arena

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#383
Games like Black Powder Red Earth®

Black Powder Red Earth®

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#384
Games like The Doors of Trithius

The Doors of Trithius

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#385
Games like That Time I Got Reincarnated as an Orc

That Time I Got Reincarnated as an Orc

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#386
Games like Kemono Mahjong

Kemono Mahjong

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#387
Games like Don't Get Bit

Don't Get Bit

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#388
Games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#389
Games like The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, PS Vita
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#390
Games like West of Loathing

West of Loathing

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#391
Games like Inscryption

Inscryption

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#392
Games like Final Fantasy VI

Final Fantasy VI

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Switch, PS4, Android
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#393
Games like Total War: Shogun 2

Total War: Shogun 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#394
Games like King's Bounty: The Legend

King's Bounty: The Legend

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#395
Games like Dexodonex

Dexodonex

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#396
Games like Helmetman

Helmetman

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#397
Games like DUNGEONS OF CHAOS

DUNGEONS OF CHAOS

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, Android
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#398
Games like Epic Little War Game

Epic Little War Game

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#399
Games like Hex

Hex

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#400
Games like Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust

Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.8/10