The 10 Best Turn-Based Strategy and Tactics Games to Master in 2027
By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Direct answer
Into the Breach is the best turn-based strategy and tactics game on our list, with 93% positive Steam user reviews from 12,734 English-language reviews. Battle Brothers follows at 89%, and the list runs down to Old World at 84%, every one carrying a Turn-Based tag on Steam.
Steam user reviews: 93% positive from 12,734 English-language reviewsPrice: $6.29 (US Steam price at 58% off, checked October 2026)Steam tags: Turn-Based, Turn-Based Combat, Turn-Based StrategyModes: Single-player (Steam)Platforms and release: Windows, Mac, Linux; released Feb 27, 2018 (Steam)Developer: Subset Games
Into the Breach is 93% positive from 12,734 English-language Steam reviews. Its page describes mechs from the future defending against an alien threat in a turn-based strategy game, and it lists single-player only. It was $6.29 when checked, at 58% off.
Go ifShort, puzzle-like battles where every move is planned
Skip ifYou want a sprawling campaign with a big roster
Why #1 over #2: Its 93% is above Battle Brothers' 89%.
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Battle Brothers
Answrs VerdictSecond at 89%, ahead of the 87% and 85% games.
Steam user reviews: 89% positive from 15,653 English-language reviewsPrice: $29.99 (US Steam price, checked October 2026)Steam tags: Turn-Based, Turn-Based Combat, Turn-Based StrategyModes: Single-player (Steam)Platforms and release: Windows; released Mar 24, 2017 (Steam)Developer: Overhype Studios
Battle Brothers is 89% positive from 15,653 English-language Steam reviews. Steam describes a tactical RPG where you lead a mercenary company across a procedurally generated open world. It is $29.99.
Go ifRunning a mercenary company across an open world
Skip ifYou dislike losing fighters for good
Why #2 over #3: Its 89% is above Jagged Alliance 3's 87%.
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Jagged Alliance 3
Answrs VerdictThird at 87%, with online co-op.
Steam user reviews: 87% positive from 5,514 English-language reviewsPrice: $44.99 (US Steam price, checked October 2026)Steam tags: Turn-Based, Turn-Based Combat, Turn-Based StrategyModes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op (Steam)Platforms and release: Windows; released Jul 14, 2023 (Steam)Developer: Haemimont Games
Jagged Alliance 3 is 87% positive from 5,514 English-language Steam reviews. Its page describes hiring mercs and fighting in tactically deep turn-based combat, and it lists Online Co-op. It is $44.99.
Go ifSquad tactics with hired mercenaries, with online co-op
Skip ifYou want a quick, light game
Why #3 over #4: Its 87% is above the 85% of Civilization VI.
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Civilization VI
Answrs VerdictTies at 85% but has by far the most reviews, 108,024.
Steam user reviews: 85% positive from 108,024 English-language reviewsPrice: $59.99 (US Steam price, checked October 2026)Steam tags: Turn-Based, Turn-Based StrategyModes: Single-player, Multi-player, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP (Steam)Platforms and release: Windows, Mac, Linux; released Oct 20, 2016 (Steam)Developer: Firaxis Games
Civilization VI is 85% positive from 108,024 English-language Steam reviews, the most of any game here. It lists Online, LAN and Shared/Split Screen PvP. It is $59.99.
Go ifBuilding an empire turn by turn, alone or against friends
Skip ifYou want short matches
Why #4 over #5: At the same 85% it has more reviews (108,024) than XCOM 2 (45,424).
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XCOM 2
Answrs VerdictTies at 85%, with the second-most reviews, 45,424.
Steam user reviews: 85% positive from 45,424 English-language reviewsPrice: $2.99 (US Steam price at 85% off, checked October 2026)Steam tags: Turn-Based, Turn-Based Combat, Turn-Based StrategyModes: Single-player (Steam)Platforms and release: Windows, Mac, Linux; released Feb 4, 2016 (Steam)Developer: Firaxis Games
XCOM 2 is 85% positive from 45,424 English-language Steam reviews. Its page describes rebuilding XCOM and igniting a global resistance against alien rule. It was $2.99 when checked, at 85% off, the lowest price here.
Go ifSquad combat against an alien occupation
Skip ifYou dislike losing a soldier to a missed shot
Why #5 over #6: At the same 85% it has more reviews (45,424) than BattleTech (18,355).
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BattleTech
Answrs VerdictTies at 85% with 18,355 reviews, and has online PvP.
Steam user reviews: 85% positive from 18,355 English-language reviewsPrice: $9.99 (US Steam price at 75% off, checked October 2026)Steam tags: Turn-Based, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based TacticsModes: Single-player, Multi-player, Online PvP (Steam)Platforms and release: Windows, Mac, Linux; released Apr 24, 2018 (Steam)Developer: Harebrained Schemes
BattleTech is 85% positive from 18,355 English-language Steam reviews. Steam describes commanding your own mercenary outfit of mechs and the MechWarriors who pilot them, and it lists Online PvP. It was $9.99 when checked, at 75% off.
Go ifCommanding a mercenary outfit of giant mechs
Skip ifYou want fast, light combat
Why #6 over #7: At the same 85% it has more reviews (18,355) than Wasteland 3 (11,267).
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Wasteland 3
Answrs VerdictTies at 85% with 11,267 reviews, and has online co-op.
Steam user reviews: 85% positive from 11,267 English-language reviewsPrice: $39.99 (US Steam price, checked October 2026)Steam tags: Turn-Based, Turn-Based Combat, Turn-Based TacticsModes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op (Steam)Platforms and release: Windows, Mac, Linux; released Aug 27, 2020 (Steam)Developer: inXile Entertainment
Wasteland 3 is 85% positive from 11,267 English-language Steam reviews. It lists Online Co-op and is tagged Turn-Based Tactics. It is $39.99.
Go ifA post-apocalyptic squad RPG, solo or in online co-op
Skip ifYou want pure strategy without a long story
Why #7 over #8: At the same 85% it has more reviews (11,267) than Songs of Conquest (6,042).
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Songs of Conquest
Answrs VerdictTies at 85% with the fewest reviews of that group, 6,042.
Steam user reviews: 85% positive from 6,042 English-language reviewsPrice: $5.99 (US Steam price at 80% off, checked October 2026)Steam tags: Turn-Based Combat, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based TacticsModes: Single-player, Multi-player, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op (Steam)Platforms and release: Windows, Mac; released May 20, 2024 (Steam)Developer: Lavapotion
Songs of Conquest is 85% positive from 6,042 English-language Steam reviews. Its page describes a turn-based strategy adventure game that fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management. It was $5.99 when checked, at 80% off.
Go ifRaising armies and ruling a kingdom, with friends online or on one screen
Skip ifYou play on Linux
Why #8 over #9: Its 85% is above Wartales' 84%.
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Wartales
Answrs VerdictAt 84% it has more reviews than Old World.
Steam user reviews: 84% positive from 13,790 English-language reviewsPrice: $34.99 (US Steam price, checked October 2026)Steam tags: Turn-Based, Turn-Based Combat, Turn-Based StrategyModes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op (Steam)Platforms and release: Windows; released Apr 12, 2023 (Steam)Developer: Shiro Games
Wartales is 84% positive from 13,790 English-language Steam reviews. Steam describes an open world RPG where you lead mercenaries across a medieval universe, and it lists Online Co-op. It is $34.99.
Go ifLeading a band of mercenaries through an open medieval world
Skip ifYou want a tight, fast strategy game
Why #9 over #10: At the same 84% it has more reviews (13,790) than Old World (4,024).
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Old World
Answrs VerdictTies at 84% with fewer reviews, 4,024.
Steam user reviews: 84% positive from 4,024 English-language reviewsPrice: $39.99 (US Steam price, checked October 2026)Steam tags: Turn-Based, Turn-Based StrategyModes: Single-player, Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op (Steam)Platforms and release: Windows, Mac, Linux; released May 18, 2022 (Steam)Developer: Mohawk Games
Old World is 84% positive from 4,024 English-language Steam reviews. Its page describes leading a dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. It is $39.99.
Go ifSteering a dynasty across generations
Skip ifYou want a simple, fast empire builder
How we ranked these
We picked ten turn-based strategy and tactics games sold on Steam (squad tactics, mech combat, mercenary management, kingdom building and empire building) and ranked them by the share of positive English-language Steam user reviews shown on each game's Steam store page; a tie (Civilization VI, XCOM 2, BattleTech, Wasteland 3 and Songs of Conquest at 85%; Wartales and Old World at 84%) goes to the game with more reviews. Each game carries a Turn-Based tag on its Steam page; modes, platforms and release dates also come from each Steam page. Prices are US Steam prices checked in October 2026 and change during sales, and several of these were discounted when checked. Steam review shares move over time. For real-time games see answrsnow.com/games/best-real-time-strategy-games-2027/ and for mobile see answrsnow.com/games/best-free-to-play-mobile-strategy-and-base-building-games-2027/. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best turn-based strategy game on PC?
By Steam user reviews, Into the Breach leads our list with 93% positive from 12,734 English-language reviews. Battle Brothers is next at 89%.
Which turn-based game here has the most reviews?
Civilization VI, with 108,024 English-language Steam reviews at 85% positive. XCOM 2 is next with 45,424.
Which of these can I play with a friend?
Jagged Alliance 3, Wasteland 3, Wartales, Songs of Conquest and Old World list Online Co-op on Steam. Civilization VI, BattleTech, Songs of Conquest and Old World list online PvP.
What is the cheapest game on this list?
XCOM 2, at $2.99 on the US Steam store when checked in October 2026 at 85% off. Steam prices change during sales.
Positive Steam user reviews at a glance
Wartales84 %
Old World84 %
Civilization VI85 %
XCOM 285 %
BattleTech85 %
Wasteland 385 %
Songs of Conquest85 %
Jagged Alliance 387 %
Battle Brothers89 %
Into the Breach93 %
Positive Steam user reviews, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
