Core Mechanics
Best Turn-based combat Games
Combat resolved in discrete turns
48 games ranked by turn-based combat intensity
Total War: ROME REMASTERED
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleTurn-based combatMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleTurn-based combatAsync communityMethodicalTech/research trees
Field of Glory: Empires
Windows
Map scaleTurn-based combatMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Interstellar Space: Genesis
Windows
Map scaleTurn-based combatExplorationSandboxOpen world
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
Windows
City/empire buildingTurn-based combatExplorationSandboxSolo contemplative
Songs of Conquest
WindowsmacOS
Local multiplayerTurn-based combatMethodicalSpreadsheet territoryTech/research trees
Aggressors: Ancient Rome
Windows
Map scaleTurn-based combatMethodicalTech/research treesSpreadsheet territory
Turmoil
WindowsmacOSLinux
Turn-based combatAsync communityResource managementMethodicalCompetitive ranked
Dorfromantik
Windows
Puzzle solvingCity/empire buildingTurn-based combatSandboxMinimalist
Into the Breach
WindowsmacOSLinux
Turn-based combatPixel artMethodicalPuzzle solvingSci-fi technology
XCOM® 2
WindowsmacOSLinux
Turn-based combatPuzzle solvingMethodicalSci-fi technologyRoguelike loops
Company of Heroes 3
Windows
Warfare emphasisTurn-based combatDialogue choicesSolo contemplativeMethodical
Darkest Dungeon®
WindowsmacOSLinux
Turn-based combatCosmic horrorExplorationTenseSkill mastery
Inkulinati
WindowsmacOS
Turn-based combatLocal multiplayerDeck buildingMethodicalWhimsical
Disciples: Liberation
Windows
Turn-based combatTenseMethodicalSolo contemplativeCompetitive ranked
WWII英雄列伝 最強の虎 クルト・クニスペル
Windows
Turn-based combatMethodicalWar and conflictVehicle controlResource management
Loop Hero
WindowsmacOSLinux
Pixel artDialogue choicesResource managementTurn-based combatMinimalist
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
WindowsmacOSLinux
Turn-based combatMethodicalSci-fi technologySolo contemplativeExploration
Super Lesbian Animal RPG
Windows
Pixel artTurn-based combatFantasy mythologyWhimsicalLinear story
In Stars And Time
Windows
Turn-based combatPixel artDialogue choicesAnime/mangaLinear story
Monster Train 2
WindowsmacOS
Turn-based combatDialogue choicesMethodicalDeck buildingFantasy mythology
Cobalt Core
WindowsmacOS
Turn-based combatPixel artPuzzle solvingRoguelike loopsDeck building
Cento
Windows
Pixel artTurn-based combatSkill masteryMethodicalDeck building
Peglin
WindowsmacOS
Turn-based combatDeck buildingRoguelike loopsPixel artPhysics puzzles
WORLD OF HORROR
WindowsmacOS
Cosmic horrorPixel artTurn-based combatAnime/mangaRoguelike loops
Fights in Tight Spaces
Windows
Turn-based combatMelee combatMethodicalDeck buildingSolo contemplative
Dota Underlords
WindowsmacOSLinux
Turn-based combatAutomation designMethodicalResource managementCompetitive ranked
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Windows
Warfare emphasisTurn-based combatDeck buildingWar and conflictTerritory control
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
WindowsmacOSLinux
Dialogue choicesTurn-based combatLinear storySci-fi technologySolo contemplative
Total War: WARHAMMER
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleOpen worldMethodicalFantasy mythologyReal-time combat
Total War: WARHAMMER II
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleMethodicalFantasy mythologyTurn-based combatTerritory control
Total War: WARHAMMER III
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleMethodicalTurn-based combatTerritory controlSpreadsheet territory
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleSandboxMethodicalTurn-based combatTerritory control
Total War: SHOGUN 2
WindowsmacOSLinux
DiplomacyMap scaleMethodicalTurn-based combatTerritory control
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
WindowsmacOS
Map scaleMethodicalTurn-based combatTerritory controlSpreadsheet territory
Total War: ATTILA
WindowsLinux
Map scaleOpen worldMethodicalResource managementTurn-based combat
Total War: PHARAOH
WindowsmacOS
Map scaleMethodicalResource managementTech/research treesReal-time combat
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleSandboxMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
A Total War Saga: TROY
WindowsmacOS
Fantasy mythologyMap scaleSandboxMMO socialMethodical
A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
WindowsmacOSLinux
SandboxCity/empire buildingMethodicalResource managementReal-time combat
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleMethodicalSpreadsheet territoryMulti-hour deep divesDiplomacy
Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
WindowsmacOS
Map scaleMethodicalSpreadsheet territoryMulti-hour deep divesDiplomacy
Shadow Empire
Windows
Map scaleAsync communityMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleAsync communityMethodicalTech/research treesTurn-based combat
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Windows
Warfare emphasisDiplomacyMap scaleTurn-based combatMethodical
Steel Division 2
Windows
Map scaleSandboxMethodicalReal-time combatTerritory control
Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
Windows
Warfare emphasisMap scaleMethodicalTerritory controlTurn-based combat
Strategic Mind: The Pacific
Windows
Warfare emphasisSolo contemplativeMethodicalTurn-based combatTerritory control