Turn Based Strategy Games

From seminal franchises such as Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, to modern classics such as The Banner Saga and the Valkyria Chronicles series, turn based strategy games are known for a more slow and methodical pace compared to their real time counterparts such as Warcraft and Starcraft. These games ask players to think through complex arrangements and consider the ramifications of every move. Alongside the grand strategy genre, these are some of the most “brainy” games you can find.

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Civilization
Paid • Proprietary
Turn Based Game
Historical Game
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Steam
Playstation
Nintendo Switch
Xbox
33 alternatives to Civilization
Turn-based 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) strategy game series where players build a thriving civilization through ages of advancements.
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Civilization Features
1. MultiplayerCivilization offers a game mode for more than one player.
2. Single playerCivilization has one or more single player game modes.
Multiplayer
Single player
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The Battle for Wesnoth
Free • Open Source
Turn Based Game
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
iPad
PortableApps.com
Steam
31 alternatives to The Battle for Wesnoth
The Battle for Wesnoth is a turn-based tactical strategy game with a high fantasy theme.
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The Battle for Wesnoth Features
1. PortableThe Battle for Wesnoth can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Local multiplayerThe Battle for Wesnoth allows two or more players to play from the same device and/or via LAN/System Link againts each other or against players in another location.
Pixel graphics
Portable
Local multiplayer
Browser-based
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FreeCiv
Free • Open Source
Turn Based Game
Historical Game
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
PortableApps.com
34 alternatives to FreeCiv
Freeciv is an open-source, turn-based strategy game based on Civilization II. Inspired by the history of human civilization, the game commences in prehistory and your mission is to lead your tribe from the stone age to the space age...
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FreeCiv Features
1. Single playerFreeCiv has one or more single player game modes.
2. PortableFreeCiv can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Single player
Portable
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Worms (Series)
Paid • Proprietary
Turn Based Game
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Steam
Playstation
Xbox
17 alternatives to Worms
Worms is a series of artillery strategy computer games developed by British company Team17. Players control a small platoon of worms across a deformable landscape, battling other computer- or player-controlled teams.
Represent entire series of Worms games.
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Worms Features
1. MultiplayerWorms offers a game mode for more than one player.
Multiplayer
Cartoon-style
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Europa Universalis
Paid • Proprietary
Historical Game
Mac
Windows
Linux
Steam
10 alternatives to Europa Universalis
Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to guide through the years in order to create a dominant global empire.
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Europa Universalis Features
1. Single playerEuropa Universalis has one or more single player game modes.
2. Ad-freeEuropa Universalis doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Single player
Ad-free
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HUMANKIND
Paid • Proprietary
Turn Based Game
Historical Game
Windows
Steam
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Hedgewars
Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPhone
BSD
iPad
PortableApps.com
27 alternatives to Hedgewars
Hedgewars is a turn based strategy, artillery, action and comedy game, featuring the antics of pink hedgehogs with attitude as they battle from the depths of hell to the depths of space. As commander, it's your job to assemble your crack team of hedgehog soldiers and bring...
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Hedgewars Features
1. PortableHedgewars can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. MultiplayerHedgewars offers a game mode for more than one player.
Portable
Multiplayer
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X-COM (Series)
Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Steam
GOG.com
18 alternatives to X-COM
XCOM is a series of sci-fi video games surrounding an Extraterrestrial Combat Unit setup by the nations of Earth to combat an alien invasion.
Represent entire series of X-COM games including X-COM: UFO Defense, X-COM: Terror from the Deep, X-COM: Apocalypse, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, X-COM 2.
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X-COM Features
Sci-fi
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Stellaris
Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Steam
18 alternatives to Stellaris
Explore a vast galaxy full of wonder in Stellaris, the evolution of the 4X strategy genre with space exploration at its core.

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Dofus
Freemium • Proprietary
MMORPG Game
Mac
Windows
Linux
3 alternatives to Dofus
Dofus is a Flash based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by Ankama Games, a French computer game manufacturer. Originally released solely in French, it has since been translated into many other languages.
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Dofus Features
Based on Flash Player
Isometric view
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Hexonia
Free • Proprietary
Turn Based Game
iPhone
iPad
5 alternatives to Hexonia
Simpler version of Civilization, similar to Polytopia.

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UniWar
Freemium • Proprietary
Android
iPhone
Symbian S60
Blackberry
iPad
21 alternatives to UniWar
UniWar is a turn-based strategy game where players battle it out on the field with units of differents races, building bases and using the terrain to overcome their opponents towards victory. Several modes are available along with many maps to play.
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UniWar Features
1. MultiplayerUniWar offers a game mode for more than one player.
2. Single playerUniWar has one or more single player game modes.
Team work
Multiplayer
Single player
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Wakfu
Freemium • Proprietary
MMORPG Game
Fantasy Game
Mac
Windows
Linux
Steam
3 alternatives to Wakfu
Wakfu is a tactical turn-based fantasy MMORPG.
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Wakfu Features
Based on Flash Player
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Age of Wonders
Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Wine
Steam
12 alternatives to Age of Wonders
Age of Wonders (originally entitled World of Wonders) is a turn-based strategy game series with RPG elements. The first game was released by Triumph Studios, a Dutch game developer, in 1999.

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Total War (Series)
Paid • Proprietary
Historical Game
RTS Game
Mac
Windows
Linux
Steam
20 alternatives to Total War
Total war is a turn based/ RTS strategy game, you play in different historical battles.
Represent entire series of Total War games.
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Total War Features
Trade
Battle simulation
Campaign Map
Free to play
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Civilization Features

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FreeCiv Features

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Worms (Series)

Worms Features

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Europa Universalis Features

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Hedgewars Features

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X-COM (Series)

X-COM Features

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Dofus Features

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UniWar Features

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Wakfu Features

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Total War (Series)

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