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!
- CONGO
Congo is an abstract stretegy game of area domination. Master his simple but powerful mechanics t...
- Turn Based Space Shooter
A Turn-based twist on the SHMUP genre.
- Drug Wars DX
Try to survive by trading drugs in New York. You have a debt to a loan shark, and a small amount ...
- Asymmetric Warfare - Nation Building USA
Rebuild the United States after a devastating plague in this turn based strategy card game.
- Soulwalkers: Oblivion
Down for major updating.
- Territories
This is a game about hexagons. Inspired by GerryQ's Oozing Empires: http://www.kongregate.com/ga...
- Nika
Nika is an abstract strategy game modeled after ancient Greek battle tactics. You command a Greek...
- The Far Wilds: Borderlands
It is an on-line Collectible Card Game that you play on a battlefield. The Far Wilds emphasizes s...
- Emperor of illusions
This is a rpg game. You have to choose one of three characters: Warrior, Archer or Mage. After th...
- Level1 HUNTER
Capture “Pets”.. Evolve Them.. Engage The Missions To Unlock New Hunt-Areas… Save The HUNTER At L...