
Best Turn-based strategy (TBS) Games of 2019
27 Turn-based strategy (TBS) games from 2019 ranked by critic score
The highest-rated Turn-based strategy (TBS) games released in 2019, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.
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Persona 5 Royal
9438 critic reviews·Oct 30, 2019·SegaPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2An enhanced version of Persona 5 with some new characters and a third semester added to the game. Released Internationally in 2020.
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses
9225 critic reviews·Jul 25, 2019·NintendoSwitchHere, order is maintained by the Church of Seiros, which hosts the prestigious Officer’s Academy within its headquarters. You are invited to teach one of its three mighty houses, each comprised of…
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Slay the Spire
919 critic reviews·Jan 22, 2019·Humble GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchWe fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
9111 critic reviews·Sep 26, 2019·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1Ready for a grand adventure filled with memorable characters, an enchanting story and classic RPG gameplay that can be taken on the go? This definitive version of the critically acclaimed game…
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Nowhere Prophet
875 critic reviews·Jul 18, 2019·No More RobotsPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchPrepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical…
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Imperator: Rome
8510 critic reviews·Apr 24, 2019·Paradox InteractivePC"Paradox Development Studio returns to ancient history with Imperator: Rome, a new title set around the growth of Roman power in a threatening Mediterranean. Unify Italy and then the world under the…
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Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
859 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2019·1C EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchFell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a story-driven, turn-based tactical RPG set in a fantasy world with a touch of steampunk. Take control of the Arbiter Kyrie, an agent of the Immortal Council tasked with…
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Wargroove
8528 critic reviews·Jan 1, 2019·Chucklefish GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchWargroove is a turn-based strategy game for up to 4 players, in which each player takes control of an army and its commander unit to wage war on their enemies! Wargroove is extremely easy to pickup,…
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Total War: Three Kingdoms
8519 critic reviews·May 22, 2019·Sega GamesPCTotal War: Three Kingdoms is the first in the series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time…
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Magic: The Gathering Arena
846 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2019·Wizards of the CoastPCMagic: The Gathering - Arena is a free to play digital, collectible card game by Wizards of the Coast that places the players in the shoes of a powerful magic-user that can cast spells, summon…
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Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
836 critic reviews·Nov 20, 2019·DANGEN EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchBug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is an adventure RPG following three heroes, Vi, Kabbu, and Leif, as they embark on an epic quest in Bugaria in search of treasure and immortality. The game…
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Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
827 critic reviews·Oct 16, 2019·Bandai Namco EntertainmentPCSwitchDigimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition brings everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory together in one game, giving fans the…
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Virgo Versus the Zodiac
805 critic reviews·Dec 11, 2019·Serenity ForgePCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.
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Gloomhaven
808 critic reviews·Jul 16, 2019·Asmodee DigitalPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2"In Gloomhaven, you play as a team of mercenaries on their own personal quests to go conquer a world of gloomy and wicked decadence. Choose your group members wisely, because in the turmoil of battle…
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Operencia: The Stolen Sun
809 critic reviews·Mar 28, 2019·Zen StudiosPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchZen Studios’ modern homage to classic first-person dungeon-crawlers takes you to the land of Operencia, an unconventional fantasy world inspired by a faraway land referenced in countless Central…
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall
7920 critic reviews·Aug 5, 2019·Paradox InteractivePCPS4Xbox OneAge of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders and Overlord series, bringing all the exciting tactical-turn based combat…
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SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
7812 critic reviews·Apr 24, 2019·ThunderfulPCSwitchSteamWorld Quest is the roleplaying card game you’ve been waiting for! Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a hand-drawn world and build, craft and upgrade your party’s decks in order to stop an…
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Langrisser I & II
789 critic reviews·Apr 17, 2019·NIS AmericaPCPS4SwitchA remake of the first and second Langrisser games for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Originally released on the Sega Megadrive/Genesis, the first game was called Warsong internationally while the…
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Banner of the Maid
785 critic reviews·May 26, 2019·CE-AsiaPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchBanner of the Maid is a turn-base strategy game set in the time of the French Revolution. You will lead the army to break through the difficulties and experience the different stories of that most…
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John Wick Hex
7830 critic reviews·Oct 7, 2019·Good Shepherd EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchJohn Wick Hex is the first John Wick PC/console game inspired by Lionsgate’s hit action franchise. From acclaimed Game Director, Mike Bithell (Volume, Thomas Was Alone, Subsurface Circular), John…
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Pokémon Sword
775 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2019·NintendoSwitchUnsheathe your sword and take up your shield! The world of Pokémon expands to include the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!
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Overland
729 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2019·FinjiPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1Take care of a group of travelers on a post-apocalyptic road-trip across the United States in this turn-based survival game. Fight scary creatures, rescue stranded survivors, and scavenge for…
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Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble
716 critic reviews·Jul 9, 2019·DelightworksPCSwitchWelcome back to the world of TINY METAL, Commander! TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE puts you in the boots of three unique commanders bonded by fate, each with their own squads to command and strengthen…
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Vambrace: Cold Soul
707 critic reviews·May 27, 2019·Headup GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchVambrace: Cold Soul is a roguelike fantasy-adventure set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan your expeditions underground, then journey to the cursed city surface with your team of heroes. Wield unique…
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Mistover
655 critic reviews·Oct 8, 2019·KraftonPCPS4Switch''MIST-ical' RPG with expeditions for finding the key to survival. Choose your next step wisely and keep in mind that your every move will change the future.
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YIIK: A Postmodern RPG
6212 critic reviews·Jan 16, 2019·Ysbryd GamesPCPS4SwitchThe game is a colourful 3D Japanese-Style RPG. It is set in the 1990s and is based around a mystery in a small town. Recent college graduate Alex Eggleston gathers weirdos from the internet to…
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Narcos: Rise of the Cartels
589 critic reviews·Nov 18, 2019·Curve DigitalPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchNarcos: Rise of the Cartels is a brutal turn-based action strategy game based on the hit Netflix TV series. Explore the entire first season from two sides each with their own unique story.