16 BEST Turn-Based Strategy Games of 2022

Enjoy a good turn-based strategy game? You’re in luck as quite a few games are coming out this year to get excited for. We have new IPs, sequels to beloved franchises, and spin-offs. With that said, don’t look too much into the ranking of these games. The ranking is bound to change quite a bit when 2022 wraps. So instead, take this list as just a collection of turn-based strategy games coming out this year.

Disclaimer: Metal Slug Tactics, Blood Bowl III, Phantom Brigade, Terra Nil, Alliance of Sacred Suns, Company of Heroes 3 was removed as it’s now slated for 2023.

#16 Tactics Ogre: Reborn

Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Switch
Release Date: November 11, 2022

Sometimes some titles are “born in the wrong era” and must be brought into the modern day to be fully appreciated. Many agree that Tactics Ogre: Reborn is one such title.

The game is a strategy-focused title that puts you in a war between factions. All sides are vying for power, control, or peace, and it’s up to you to determine how things progress. The story has multiple endings, ensuring your choices will affect what happens. How you move through the story is up to you as well.

A deep tactical gameplay system awaits you, too. So command your forces well and see where the story takes you.

#15 Front Mission 1st: Remake

Developer: Forever Entertainment S.A. / Square Enix
Publisher: Forever Entertainment S.A.
Platform: Switch
Release Date: November 30, 2022

Many video games have predicted that our world will slowly develop robotic suits of armor for people to wield in battle. But with Front Mission 1st: Remake, you’ll get a fun interpretation of that idea. In the game, the world has advanced mech suits known as Wanzers that help them fight enemy nations.

You play as a soldier sent to an island to investigate a plant with ties to an enemy. But the mission goes south, and a war begins. You’re blamed and discharged from the military.

However, you’re not going to take this lying down. Instead, you’ll go into the foray yourself and attempt to learn the truth. That includes finding out what happened to your missing fiancé.

#14 Soul Hackers 2

Developer: Atlus.
Publisher: SEGA
Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S
Release Date: August 26, 2022

While the world seems to be pressing on as usual, a digital sentient program named Aion uncovers a grim truth. The end of the world is coming. Aion quickly crafts up two new digital programs, Ringo and Figue, hoping they can discover this new digital threat. Players will guide the duo on a journey of solving this mysterious downfall for humanity and attempt at all costs to stop it from unleashing havoc that could result in a world apocalypse. Developed by Atlus, this cyberpunk turn-based JRPG was released back in August of 2022, with the reception being a bit mixed. So if you’re after a new turn-based JRPG, this might be a game worth adding to the backlog and picking up during an upcoming sale.

#13 Lost Eidolons

Developer: Ocean Drive Studio
Publisher: Ocean Drive Studio
Platform: PC
Release Date: October 13, 2022

Lost Eidolons is a fantasy turn-based tactical RPG. In this game, the story takes place in the land of Benerio. This once-prosperous kingdom had become a target of corruption. As a result, a new conqueror has taken to the lands and begun to spread his own rule. Players will be stepping into the role of a young mercenary captain, Eden, who is unwillingly tossed into this civil war. Now taking control, players will rally their armies and allies to face this new imperial army and the barrage of monsters that stand in their way. It’s worth pointing out that this game also features a New Game+ mode. This mode means that after you finish the campaign, you’ll be able to restart it all over again while retaining the stats and items you’ve acquired from your first run.

#12 TemTem

• Developer: Crema
• Publisher: Humble Games
• Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S Switch
• Release date: October 20, 2022

Hmm…a creature collector game that you can play with friends where your purpose is to “collect them all.” Doesn’t that sound oddly familiar to you?

We might be overthinking things, so let’s tell you about TemTem. You’ll head to an archipelago of floating islands in the title to find and collect monsters. Then, when you have them, you can raise them to get stronger, battle them against other players and characters, trade them to expand your collection, and more!

You can also take the gym challenge and see what else this “unique” world offers! Seriously, we know we’ve heard of this kind of game before, but where?

#11 Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope

• Developer: Ubisoft
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platform: Switch
• Release date: October 20, 2022

They’re back! That’s right, Mario and the Rabbids are about to take on a threat of galactic proportions! While chilling in the Mushroom Kingdom, the crew finds themselves looking at a new creature known as a Spark. Unfortunately, the vile minions of Cursa are pursuing them, and Mario must team up once more with his Rabbid allies to take them down!

The gameplay has been completely overhauled to give you a more profound and tactical experience. Utilize more of the battlefield than before, team up with allies for devastating combos, and utilize special abilities to command the battlefield!

With plenty of worlds to visit, Sparks to collect, and DLC to arrive soon, you’ll have plenty to do.

#10 Hero’s Hour

• Publisher: Goblinz
• Publishing Developer: Benjamin Hauer
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC
• Release Date: March 2022

Hero’s Hour is a fast, turn-based strategy RPG that allows you to create and develop cities and armies as well as level up your heroes to gain new and exciting attacks. You’ll have procedurally generated maps to explore through and plenty of different ways to conquer your enemies before they have the chance to do the same to you! You’ll always have new areas to explore as well as dozens of spells and artifacts that you can master to better suit your play style. There’s even the chance to be able to play co-op with your friends and enjoy auto-battles faster than just about other game you’ve ever played.

#9 Clash II

• Publisher: Prime Bit Games
• Publishing Developer: Prime Bit Games
• Platforms: PC
• Release Date: September 2022

A direct sequel to the previous title, Clash II takes 50 years after the previous game where a great war between the Purians and the native people of Karkhan waged over religious beliefs…and the Purians won.

Now, with two distinct campaigns you’ll see the fallout of this and witness how history was forged as many tried to push their agendas and their gods onto others.

If you play as the Purians, you’ll seek to topple a kingdom of non-believers, and if you play as the “pagans”, you’ll unite a bunch of tribes at the behest of your godly pantheon and do all that you can to overthrow those that defeated you before.

A grand…clash…awaits you no matter whose side you are on.

#8 Hard West 2

• Release date: August 4, 2022
• Developer: Ice Code Games
• Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment
• Platform: Microsoft Windows

There’s a reason that they say some things are too good to be true…

You are Gin Carter, an infamous outlaw, and in Hard West 2, you hear rumors of a “Ghost Train” that has gold on it for the taking if you can find a crew brave enough to take it. You get a posse of outlaws and those trained in the arts “beyond the normal” and ride out to take the train.

Only to find out that the train is actually one that has a lot of ghosts in it! Now you must fight for you life alongside your posse if any of you are to make it off this tin can alive!

#7 Old World

• Developer: Mohawk Games
• Publisher: Hooded Horse
• Platform: PC
• Release: 2022

Old World puts players in control of a kingdom in this 4X strategy game. Overall, the goal is to see this small little kingdom turn into a grand dynasty with a lineage that dates back several generations. Like other grand strategy games, players have to work in building up their kingdom. This means gathering resources, creating alliances, and building up families. However, the game does provide some random aspects through the game. For instance, nothing is predetermined when you start a new game, such as technological advancements. Developers also hope that fans take up with mods to support the game well after its initial launch. However, at the moment, we’re still waiting on the official release date to be unveiled.

#6 Monark

• Developer: Lancarse
• Publisher: NIS America
• Platform: PC, PS4, PS5
• Release: February 22, 2022

Lancarse has a team of skilled developers who have helped out with Persona and Shin Megami Tensei franchises. Now, they have a brand new game coming out into the marketplace later this year. Players will find another school-based RPG where players are tossed into a different world and fighting off demons. So far, it looks like the academy we’ll be attending contains barriers that separates itself from the outside world. However, a mysterious mist soon floods the area leaving players on a journey to figure out what’s going on. We’re certainly interested in seeing just how Monark handles and, more importantly, compares to the franchises already mentioned. Regardless, the game is still said to be turn-based, where you’ll send out commands to your party against enemies.

#5 Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters

• Release date: May 5, 2022
• Developer: Complex Games
• Publisher: Frontier Developments plc
• Platform: Microsoft Windows

Incredibly long name aside, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters (see? Told you it was a long name) lets you play as one of the most unique units in the franchise: The Grey Knights. A group so secretive that even their history is mired in suspicion due to mind wipes and executions!

But no matter their backstories, you’re about to lead a group of them into one of the darkest parts of the galaxy in order to stop the corruption that is spreading within them!

You’ll need to build up your unit, your base, your weaponry, and more, all in order to fight the terrors that are coming. Will you be ready for them?

#4 Expeditions: Rome

• Developer: Logic Artists
• Publisher: THQ Nordic
• Platform: PC
• Release: January 20, 2022

Another Expeditions game is available for players to try out. If you don’t recall, there are two other previous installments of this franchise, Expeditions: Conquistador and Expeditions: Viking. These games put players into different eras and settings as you lead empires and provide protection for your people. Finally, this year we have Expeditions: Rome, which has players taking the role of a young commander named Legatus. Players will be working through the different ranks in a military career to reclaim their right as Rome’s commander. Like the past games, this is a turn-based combat game where you’ll lead your people into a prosperous life while overcoming political dramas and military opponents.

#3 Marvel’s Midnight Suns

• Developer: Firaxis Games
• Publisher: 2K Games
• Platform: PS4, NS, X/S, PC, PS5, XBO
• Release: 2022

Later this year, fans of the Marvel franchise will see the launch of a new tactical RPG. So far, we know that the game is loosely based around the comic book series Rise of the Midnight Sons. If you’re not familiar with the series, this came out back in the 1990s. We know so far is that players will be taking on a new character role rather than an established hero. In this game, you’re The Hunter, the offspring of the demonic beast Lilith. With Lilith awakened through Hydra, players rely on the only person possible to take the enemy out, her child.

#2 Warno

• Developer: Eugen Systems
• Publisher: Eugen Systems
• Platform: PC
• Release: January 20, 2022

Warno throws players into a fictional World War III that kicks off during the Cold War era. This game would throw the NATO and Warsaw Pact into battle. Players here would command their military into war as you took control of helicopters, aircraft, tanks, and other specialized armory vehicles into the battlefield. Developers are also delivering fans four campaigns to go through, each with scripted operations and tactical missions in various countries and environments. So far, the game is available to play right now, and it’s received quite a bit of praise from players. However, the game is in early access, so you can expect the project to receive a series of updates as the developers continue working on the project.

#1 Total War: Warhammer III

• Developer: Creative Assembly, Feral Interactive
• Publisher: Feral Interactive, Sega
• Platform: PC
• Release: February 17, 2022

Later this year, we’re getting Total War: Warhammer trilogy where players are going to the Realm of Chaos. We’re still waiting a bit for more information to come out. Still, we know that this time around, rather than having four factions to work, Total War: Warhammer III will be coming out with six different factions, including the four Chaos Gods and Kislev and Cathay. Likewise, we know that the map will be pretty large compared to previous installments. Fans of the franchise can hopefully get their hands on this game within February of 2022. That’s, of course, there are no unexpected delays that end up pushing this game further into later this year.