TURN BASED GAMES
Explore our collection of Turn Based games. From classics to new releases, find your next favorite game.
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Turn Based Games
Turn based games give you time to breathe. Instead of scrambling for split second reactions, you pick an action, watch the result, then plan your next move. This simple loop stretches back to chess and Go, yet it still feels fresh in modern digital titles.
Because the action pauses between turns, the genre is friendly to newcomers and deep enough for veterans. You can study the map, weigh the odds, and even sip your coffee without missing a beat. Fans love the clear cause and effect: you move a unit, the enemy reacts, and every choice feels fair.
The style branches into many flavors. Turn based strategy lets you guide whole civilizations across sprawling campaigns. Tactics games zoom in on small squads, rewarding clever positioning. RPGs mix in stories, leveling, and flashy skills, while card battlers focus on hand management and combos. No matter the theme, the core promise is the same, careful decisions win the day.
Thanks to browsers and mobile devices, it is easier than ever to try a quick match during lunch or an epic campaign after work. Whether you are conquering planets in a 4X empire builder or slaying monsters one spell at a time, turn based games invite you to think first, act second, and enjoy the journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a turn based game?
- A turn based game is one where players act in a set order. You make your move, the game or another player responds, and play continues in rounds until a goal is met.
- Are turn based games good for beginners?
- Yes, the pause between turns removes time pressure. This lets new players read tooltips, learn rules, and plan without stress.
- Can I play turn based games with friends online?
- Many titles support asynchronous multiplayer, so each player takes turns whenever they have time. Others offer live online sessions for real time chatting.
- Do turn based games still offer challenge?
- Absolutely. The lack of timers means designers can add complex systems, smart AI, and deep strategy that reward careful thought.
Play the Best Turn Based Games!
- Bit Heroes
Retro dungeon crawling MMO with PvP, Pets, Guilds, and more!
- Gravitee Wars Online
Battle for control of the galaxy in this online multiplayer artillery game in space! Earn XP to ...
- Konkr.io
Expand your kingdom, build up your economy, crush your enemies, then crush your allies too!
- Monster Clearer
A simple pseudo-rpg.
- Rogue Fable III
Rogue Fable III combines the challenge, tactics and strategy of classic roguelikes with a modern ...
- Animation Throwdown
FAMILY GUY! BOB’S BURGERS! FUTURAMA! AMERICAN DAD! KING OF THE HILL! ARCHER! It’s Animation Throw...
- MARDEK RPG: Chapter 1
MARDEK is an epic Flash RPG in the style of NES and SNES RPGs, like the early Final Fantasy games...
- Min Hero: Tower of Sages
Train and collect over 100 minions as you fight to prove yourself in the Tower of Sages.
- Paper Knight Quest
Paper Knight Quest is a turn based combat, Build your team, craft equipment, collects different s...
- Monsters' Den
A party-based dungeon crawl tactical RPG. Create a party of up to four heroes, from five distinct...