From story-driven adventures to traditional meticulous strategies, turn-based RPGs are already having a great year in 2026.

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Turn-based RPGs are making a comeback, and their boost in popularity has likely been helped by the massive success of games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Baldur's Gate 3. However, there have ...

Discover six standout turn based strategy games and tactical games that reward smart planning, sharp decision-making, and strategic thinking for players who value depth over speed. Nintendo - Official ...

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Depending on your sensibilities, The Bearded Ladies’ Mutant Year Zero might not qualify for this list. It’s a turn-based tactics game in the vein of XCOM, but introduces real-time exploration elements ...