- #1 WARMACHINE: Tactics
97% matchMixed44% of 1,160 reviews2014
Dev: WhiteMoon DreamsPub: Privateer Press Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Turn-based tactical combat set in the award-winning world of the Iron Kingdoms. Command your custom squad of steam-powered robots and elite warriors in raging battles dominated by magic and mechanika. Battle in online multiplayer and play the epic 21-mission single player campaign!
Why similar: Steampunk 34.2% ★, Turn-Based 30%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Strategy 11.4%, Tabletop 6.9%
- #2 Special Tactics
96% matchVery Positive82% of 124 reviews2016
Dev: Beast Mode Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
ST brings the most intense, tactical-action experience to Steam. Select your custom loadout, plan out strategies and accomplish your objectives. Addictive Survival mode and unrivaled multiplayer including Squads (1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, 2 vs 1)
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 22.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based 16.1%, PvP 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%
- #3 SteamWorld Heist
94% matchVery Positive94% of 6,137 reviews2016
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
Why similar: Steampunk 38.3% ★, Turn-Based 32.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, Strategy 8.5%, Turn-Based Combat 5.7%
- #4 Affected Zone Tactics
95% matchMixed55% of 341 reviews2015
Dev: Light Vision Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Welcome to Affected Zone Tactics, a tactical online game with cooperative turn-based PvP combats. Travel through the Tesla portal to a dangerous parallel world, lead the squad of reckless mercenaries, and outrage mighty corporations and cliques.
Why similar: Turn-Based 43.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.7%, Strategy 11.3%
- #5 Mecharashi
90% matchMixed69% of 1,359 reviews2025
Dev: BlackJack StudioPub: HK TEN TREE LIMITED
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Mecharashi is a mecha-themed tactical turn-based game. The game adopts a unique part-destruction combat system, where you can assemble mechas however you want, equip a wide selection of weapons, and choose your favorite pilots to engage in battle.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 27.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.7%, Strategy 12%, Top-Down 11.7%, PvP 9.6%
- #6 Bravery Network Online
91% matchVery Positive82% of 157 reviews2021
Dev: GLOAM
Windows · Mac
Make friends, challenge strangers, & fight strategic turn-based battles in a post-post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Competitive 28.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Character Customization 12.2%, PvP 10.6%
- #7 Lost Frontier
91% matchVery Positive97% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: Mika Mobile, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Turn-Based Tactics in the Weird West.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #8 Neuroshima Hex
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: Baked Games
Windows
Neuroshima Hex is a post-apocalyptic tactical game from the designers of Neuroshima, the board game. It is all about strategy and tactics on one hexagonal battlefield. The game offers many different units, technologies and special abilities that can be used for an effective strategy.
Why similar: Steampunk 25.6% ★, Tabletop 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%
- #9 Ironclad Tactics
89% matchMixed69% of 621 reviews2013
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ironclad Tactics is a fast-paced, card-based tactics game set in an alternate history Civil War - with steam-powered military robots!
Why similar: Steampunk 62.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.1%, Strategy 16.1%
- #10 Clatter
86% matchVery Positive83% of 1,223 reviews2018
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Create and command your own customizable squads of fighting robots in this turn-based, arena tactics game.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Strategy 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%
- #11 Gunman And The Witch
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 188 reviews2020
Dev: Phun Peeticharoenthum
Windows
Wild West City-Builder meets Top-Down Shooter! Challenge your shooting and management skills in this 2D indie game.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #12 World Of Robots
85% matchMixed59% of 350 reviews2022
Dev: Super Games Studio
Windows
World of Robots is the tactical online shooter with simple controls
Why similar: PvP 82%, 3D 18%
- #13 Steampunk Syndicate
84% matchMixed57% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Steampunk Syndicate is a tower defense with elements of collectible card games.
Why similar: Steampunk 85.4% ★, Strategy 14.6%
- #14 Thunder League Online
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Thunder LeaguePub: Thunder League Studio
Windows
A strategic fast-paced MOBA-styled game where you play as a team to complete objectives against the opposing team. Play as unique agents with a third-person view and use their abilities to change the outcomes of the chaotic battle arena with various game modes! No pay to win, just pure skill!
Why similar: Team-Based 35.8%, PvP 22.2%, Cartoony 14.3%, Character Customization 10.7%, Strategy 10%
- #15 Return Alive
79% matchMixed59% of 168 reviews2024
Dev: KOG
Windows
Return Alive is a Free-to-Play Top-down Shooter Game.
Why similar: Steampunk 35.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 26.5%, PvP 16.1%, Top-Down 10.6%, Strategy 7.3%
- #16 Dogs of War Online
81% matchMixed64% of 710 reviews2014
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Dogs Of War Online is a multiplayer tactical game, based on the classic board game "Confrontation". Build your own company of mercenaries from the wide range of units available and challenge thousands of players in intense battles.
Why similar: Turn-Based 39.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 30.7%, Strategy 29.4%
- #17 Barrage
76% matchVery Positive78% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: Cranio LabPub: Cranio Creations
Windows · Mac
Embrace the technological evolution and build up your hydroelectric empire in Barrage, a turn-based strategy game where players compete to build majestic dams, exploit the power of running water, and bring their faction to victory!
Why similar: Tabletop 28.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.4%, Steampunk 20.1% ★, Strategy 9.9%, PvP 7.7%
- #18 Techwars Online
81% matchMixed63% of 124 reviews2016
Dev: Argus Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Immerse yourself in a world of old-school turn-based strategy with massive combat mechs. Real hardcore PvP: two factions, each with just one mech with 20 additional specializations and a pilot-neuroimplant system.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 62.4%, Strategy 37.6%
- #19 GunboundM
78% matchMixed68% of 536 reviews2021
Dev: DargomStudio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
GunboundM is the latest version of the world famous turn-shooter, Gunbound. Gamers from all over the world on Steam and mobile platforms can compete or collaborate together. Enjoy over 40 tanks and over 100 avatars with unique weapons and skills.
Why similar: PvP 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19.6%, Team-Based 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%
- #20 Tower Wars
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,753 reviews2012
Dev: SuperVillain Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Tower Wars combines elements of tower defense, RTS, and all-out multi-player mayhem to bring you a completely unique experience, delivered with a fun and funny not-so-old world style!
Why similar: Steampunk 78.6% ★, Strategy 21.4%
- #21 AirMech
76% matchVery Positive84% of 10,812 reviews2018
Dev: Carbon Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!
Why similar: Strategy 55.3%, PvP 44.7%
- #22 Steam Tactics
77% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Igor Rashkuev
Windows · Mac
Welcome aboard your airship, captain! Engage in tactical combats, upgrade your ships and weapons, level up your pilots.
Why similar: Steampunk 32.7% ★, Turn-Based 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%
- #23 Raifu Wars
75% matchVery Positive90% of 92 reviews2022
Dev: Yotis StudiosPub: Schneewolf Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Strategize and battle for victory in this cute multiplayer turn-based strategy featuring bolt-action rifle girls!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.9%, Turn-Based 24.4%, PvP 16.1%, Anime 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%
- #24 Fistful of Frags
74% matchVery Positive91% of 36,732 reviews2014
Dev: Fistful of Frags Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.
Why similar: PvP 52.7%, PvE 47.3%
- #25 Broilers
75% matchMixed54% of 326 reviews2022
Dev: Bloxhill
Windows
Broilers is a turn-based game that resembles chess and similar board games, but only externally. The basis of almost all of the mechanics in Broilers, is selection (breeding). Learn how to breed new species and their characteristics in order to win the online challenge.
Why similar: Tabletop 23.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, PvP 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%
- #26 Boom Slingers
73% matchVery Positive90% of 128 reviews2022
Dev: Boom Corp
Windows · Mac
A fresh take on the classic artillery genre! Fight in physics-based battles online against players around the world. Defeat your opponents with UFO-tracked Cows, gravity-defying Anvils, or a good ol' fashioned Baseball Bat. The choice is yours!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.7%, Turn-Based Combat 23%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, PvP 20.3%, Strategy 9.1%
- #27 Iron Order 1919
74% matchMixed69% of 432 reviews2022
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.
Why similar: Time Management 29.6%, Real Time Tactics 28.3%, Steampunk 28.1% ★, Strategy 9%, 3D 4.9%
- #28 Darkwind
77% matchMixed51% of 478 reviews2014
Dev: Psychic Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Darkwind is a multiplayer online, simultaneous turn-based game of vehicular combat. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, it involves physics-based tactical combat and deathracing, online leagues, cooperative wilderness scouting and looting, trading and camp-based crafting. Live and online since 2006!
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Character Customization 13.1%
- #29 One-inch Tactics
69% matchVery Positive94% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Turn the tide of the war with nuanced strategies in One-inch Tactics, introducing players to a unique turn-based strategy experience.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Tabletop 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%
- #30 Bombix
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,518 reviews2018
Dev: Pragmatix Ltd
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Do you like shooting? Then arm yourself - the world of Bombix awaits you! You will find yourself in the shoes of a small but VERY dangerous fighter, gather together a team of thugs and show 'em all how to fight!
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.2%, Competitive 17.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Strategy 12.3%
- #31 Steam Squad
73% matchMixed65% of 89 reviews2016
Dev: Bretwalda Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Steam Squad - a classical tactical wargame with honest physics simulation of battles set in an alternative universe during the First World War. Players acting for the 3 of the superpowers - the Holy Roman, British and Tianxian Empires complete 30 missions with squads of up to 8 units.
Why similar: Steampunk 38.1% ★, Turn-Based 34.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Strategy 12.1%
- #32 Dropzone
71% matchMixed70% of 873 reviews2017
Dev: Sparkypants Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Dropzone is a game of action, strategy and skill. Win 15 minute battles by scoring points. Unlock gear, customize your squad of up to 3 Units and compete in Team 3v3, 2v2 or 1v1 matches. Lay claim to the riches of Europa!
Why similar: Competitive 36.9% ★, PvP 26.8%, Strategy 16.6%, PvE 10.1%, Character Customization 9.6%
- #33 Arcanists
66% matchVery Positive85% of 661 reviews2024
Dev: pur3 extreme
Windows · Mac · Linux
Players take turns in a race against the clock, utilising an array of spells to defeat their opponents in battle! Victory is accomplished by becoming the 'last man standing' (or last team) after all other players have been reduced to zero hitpoints.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26%, PvP 21.7%, Character Customization 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Cartoony 10.9%
- #34 ExoTanks
70% matchMixed64% of 191 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Universe
Windows
Dynamic tank shooter! Play on unique tanks of the future with individual abilities, mechanics and appearance. Upgrade your tank during the battle.
Why similar: Team-Based 34.6%, Competitive 30.7% ★, PvP 17.5%, Strategy 17.1%
- #35 Guns of Icarus Online
69% matchVery Positive90% of 14,674 reviews2012
Dev: Muse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Assemble your crew, take to the skies in the premier PvP airship combat game. Guns of Icarus Online is all about flying massive airships, shooting big turret weapons, and working as a team for supremacy of the skies. Everyone as one, victory or death, together.
Why similar: Steampunk 77.3% ★, Team-Based 12.4%, Competitive 7.8% ★, PvP 1.7%, Strategy 0.8%
- #36 Ground Breakers
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: UnitedIndie
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Battle with robots on dynamic, randomly generated battlegrounds, as you attempt to take on the world in this unique turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, Turn-Based 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Strategy 14.2%
- #37 Super Dungeon Tactics
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 147 reviews2016
Dev: Underbite Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Super Dungeon® Tactics is a classic turn-based game featuring exciting, new gameplay mechanics. Along with traditional RPG characters making you feel right at home, the dynamic gameplay will keep you on your toes.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Tabletop 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%
- #38 Zold:out
67% matchMixed69% of 327 reviews2023
Dev: C4cat Entertainment limited
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Zold:out is a semi-turn-based tactical RPG combined with deck building. You will use multiple weapons in one turn to challenge powerful enemies in a non-grid battlefield. Recruit clerks, forge weapons, and save the world with your strategy and creativity!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.1%, Turn-Based Combat 20.9%, Anime 11.3%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #39 Badland Bandits
72% matchMixed43% of 164 reviews2015
Dev: Wild Wolf Std
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Badland Bandits is a universe of steampunk, where pilots of deadly machines put resources before human lives. Get behind the wheel of most diverse machines, install unique modules and destroy enemies on earth and in the air improving your skills in each battle. * Mac-players - please read in full description below.
- #40 War of the Human Tanks
69% matchVery Positive86% of 542 reviews2014
Dev: Yakiniku BanzaiPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
War of the Human Tanks is a story driven strategy game with a gameplay reminiscent of Battleship and Chess, featuring a story of war, loyalty, sacrifice and human shaped tanks.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 55.2%, Anime 26.4%, Strategy 18.4%
- #41 Explosive Odds
63% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Pig Bot Games
Windows
Gamble with your life in this explosive PvP game for 2-4 players. Cut wires, earn cash, use abilities and avoid the detonators. Test your luck, skills and remember to always bet on the boom!
Why similar: PvP 42.7%, Strategy 21.4%, Cartoony 15.6%, 3D 13.5%, Character Customization 6.9%
- #42 Art of War: Red Tides
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 6,952 reviews2016
Dev: Game Science
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Art of War: Red Tides is a fair multiplayer strategy game that allows different teams on the same platform (e.g. smartphones, PC, etc.) to battle against each other. You will encounter players around the world!
Why similar: Strategy 75.7%, PvP 24.3%
- #43 Rocket Bot Royale
65% matchVery Positive86% of 777 reviews2022
Dev: Winterpixel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
A frantic online Battle Royale set on destructible, sinking Islands! Fire rockets from your custom robo-tank to eliminate the competition using advanced tactics and powerful weapons.
Why similar: PvP 50%, Character Customization 30.7%, Strategy 19.3%
- #44 Blood of Steel
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,874 reviews2020
Dev: YC Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 42.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
"Blood of Steel" is a fair competitive multiplayer online game. You will ride into a battlefield where thousands clash, employing unique four-directional slashing maneuvers and strategic formations to defeat your opponents, experiencing the charm of warfare in the age of cold weapons!
Why similar: PvP 67.9%, Strategy 32.1%
- #45 Rustbucket Rumble
70% matchMixed56% of 378 reviews2015
Dev: Reactor ZeroPub: Scrap Yard Productions, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Rustbuckle Rumble is a side-scrolling, team-based, arena combat game - WITH ROBOTS! Inspiration for the mechanics was taken from classic run and gun games mixed with more modern, class-based, multiplayer shooters. It’s capture-the-flag where the players are the flags.
Why similar: Team-Based 79.9%, Cartoony 20.1%