Turn-based games prioritize strategy over speed, offering a pure tactical experience. Complex indie games add depth through interconnected systems and intricate mechanics.

Expedition 33 has dominated turn-based RPG discussions in 2025, but another amazing 2025 turn-based RPG is being overlooked.

Triangle Strategy is a rich and complex strategy RPG, and one of the best uses of the HD-2D style we've seen to date. And now ...

Games RPG Final Fantasy Turn-based RPGs are officially back in fashion, but I want more: It's time for modern developers to take another pass at FF12's gambit system ...

Turn-based RPGs have evolved over decades and these ten games show just how deep, strategic and unforgettable the genre can be.

RPGs encompass diverse categories like ARPGs, TRPGs, and MMORPGs with unique gameplay styles and mechanics. JRPGs and WRPGs ...

Rhinotales has announced Critical Shift, a turn-based strategy RPG with survival elements. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2025.

You don't see turn-based battles much nowadays, but Child of Light and its timeline mechanic did a fantastic job with them.

Publisher NIS America and developer IKINAGAMES announced the science-fiction turn-based RPG, STARBITES, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in the ...

A Short Hike dev drops demo for gorgeous RPG they "might never finish" The developer of A Short Hike has been working on this turn-based RPG since before his breakout hit, and now you can give the ...

Wishlist Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson on Steam now Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is a turn-based RPG where you'll be engaging in a musical combat system.

For long-time JRPG fans who are looking to take their first steps into the world of Western RPGs, these games offer an excellent genre introduction.