20 Turn-Based RPG, Strategy, and Roguelite Deals for August 2025

Written by Marcello TBL

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20 Turn-Based RPG, Strategy and Roguelite Deals Of August 2025

I came back from vacation full of energy, and after catching up, at least partly, on the news I’d missed, I thought I’d put together a rundown of games from my wishlist that are currently heavily discounted. Perfect for anyone about to take some time off work, or simply looking to refresh their Steam library.

The summer is full of great deals, and if you’re looking to expand your turn-based library, now is the time.

Below you’ll find a list of RPGs, tactical adventures, and roguelites currently heavily discounted on Steam. Each one brings a different flavor of strategy, and all of them come at a fraction of their original price. Let’s see these 20 deals I gathered for you.

Roguebook

  • Discount: -85%
  • Price: 24,99€ → 3,74€
  • Release Date: June 17, 2021
  • Developer: Abrakam Entertainment
  • Steam Page
Roguebook

From the creators of Faeria and co-designed with Richard Garfield (Magic: The Gathering), Roguebook is a roguelite deckbuilder where you guide two heroes through shifting maps and relentless battles. Its layered card mechanics and synergy-driven combat have made it one of the most respected titles in the genre.

Deep Sky Derelicts

  • Discount: -85%
  • Price: 19,99€ → 2,99€
  • Release Date: September 26, 2018
  • Developer: Snowhound Games
  • Steam Page
Deep Sky Derelicts Gameplay

This blend of tactical card combat and dungeon crawling takes you to derelict alien ships where scavengers search for loot and survival. With comic-book visuals and plenty of customization, it’s a hidden gem for anyone who enjoys roguelite strategy with strong RPG elements. Read our Deep Sky Derelict review.

Mahokenshi – The Samurai Deckbuilder

  • Discount: -75%
  • Price: 24,50€ → 6,12€
  • Release Date: January 24, 2023
  • Developer: Game Source Studio
  • Steam Page
Mahokenshi Map Editor

Mahokenshi mixes tactical board game-style movement with card-based combat, set in a mythical Japanese setting. Choose your samurai house, build your deck, and explore hex-based maps full of demons and rival warriors.

Get To The Gate

  • Discount: -75%
  • Price: 19,50€ → 4,87€
  • Release Date: August 19, 2024
  • Developer: Spirit Wing Studios
  • Steam Page
Get To The Gate

This indie dungeon crawler features grid-based exploration and turn-based combat, focusing on careful movement and resource management. Each run is a fight to survive as you descend deeper into dangerous labyrinths.

Abomi Nation

  • Discount: -75%
  • Price: 14,79€ → 3,69€
  • Release Date: July 29, 2021
  • Developer: Orange Pylon Games
  • Steam Page
Abomi Nation Combat System

A quirky and colorful monster-collecting roguelite where every playthrough creates a new world. Build a team of Abomis, battle turn-based encounters, and adapt to permadeath as no two runs are ever the same.

Days of Doom

  • Discount: -70%
  • Price: 28,99€ → 8,69€
  • Release Date: September 21, 2023
  • Developer: SneakyBox
  • Steam Page
Days of Doom

This tactical RPG blends roguelite progression with post-apocalyptic survival. Command survivors with unique abilities, face off against mutants and raiders, and manage permadeath as you push toward humanity’s last safe haven.

Ikenfell

  • Discount: -70%
  • Price: 19,99€ → 5,99€
  • Release Date: October 8, 2020
  • Developer: Happy Ray Games
  • Steam Page
Ikenfell Switch

Ikenfell is a heartfelt RPG with tactical turn-based combat and a story about friendship and identity. With pixel-art visuals and a magical academy setting, Ikenfell offers a mix of strategy and emotional storytelling.

Jack Move

  • Discount: -70%
  • Price: 19,99€ → 5,99€
  • Release Date: September 8, 2022
  • Developer: So Romantic
  • Steam Page
Jack Move Indie Rpg

Jack Move is a cyberpunk JRPG featuring fast-paced, flashy turn-based battles and a rich pixel-art world. You play as vigilante hacker Noa, diving into corporate conspiracies with style and tactical depth.

Ring of Pain

  • Discount: -70%
  • Price: 16,99€ → 5,09€
  • Release Date: October 15, 2020
  • Developer: Simon Boxer, Twice Different
  • Steam Page

A roguelite dungeon crawler with card-based encounters where every choice matters. The eerie art direction and punishing mechanics make each run tense, rewarding those who plan carefully and take risks at the right time.

Indies’ Lies

  • Discount: -70%
  • Price: 14,79€ → 4,43€
  • Release Date: January 16, 2023
  • Developer: FunCube Technology
  • Steam Page
Indies'Lies Roguelite

This roguelite deckbuilder introduces multiple character classes with branching upgrade paths. With its flexible progression and procedural storytelling, it offers plenty of variety for card game fans.

Circle Empires Tactics

  • Discount: -66%
  • Price: 15,79€ → 5,36€
  • Release Date: April 7, 2022
  • Developer: Luminous
  • Steam Page
Circle Empires Tactics

A multiplayer-focused tactical game where small empires face off in simultaneous turn-based battles. It emphasizes prediction and counterplay rather than raw stats, making every match feel unique.

Disciples: Liberation

  • Discount: -65%
  • Price: 39,99€ → 13,99€
  • Release Date: October 21, 2021
  • Developer: Frima Studio
  • Steam Page
Disciples: Liberation

The latest entry in the dark fantasy series, Liberation, mixes story-driven choices with tactical grid combat. You’ll lead Avyanna in her struggle to free Nevendaar, making alliances with various factions along the way.

Black Book

  • Discount: -65%
  • Price: 24,99€ → 8,74€
  • Release Date: August 10, 2021
  • Developer: Morteshka
  • Steam Page
Black Book

A dark RPG inspired by Slavic mythology, combining deckbuilding and adventure. You play as a young sorceress wielding forbidden magic, exploring folklore-inspired tales while making difficult moral choices.

Spelljammer: Pirates of Realmspace

  • Discount: -50%
  • Price: 9,75€ → 4,87€
  • Release Date: March 27, 2023
  • Developer: Beyond the Stars (original adaptation of the 1992 SSI game)
  • Steam Page
Spelljammer RPG

A faithful revival of the 90s SSI classic, Spelljammer: Pirates of Realmspace combines AD&D-inspired role-playing with spacefaring adventures. Players can explore the realms, manage ships, and face tactical battles in one of the earliest D&D games set in space.

Megaloot

  • Discount: -50%
  • Price: 8,77€ → 4,38€
  • Release Date: August 30, 2024
  • Developer: Acid Rain Games
  • Steam Page
Megaloot Roguelite

A roguelite dungeon crawler focused on loot management. The hook lies in juggling equipment and resources while navigating monster-filled dungeons. Every decision matters, as poor inventory planning can end a run just as fast as combat mistakes.

Forrader Hero

  • Discount: -50%
  • Price: 3,99€ → 1,99€
  • Release Date: January 23, 2023
  • Developer: Andriy Bychkovskyi
  • Steam Page
Forrader Hero

This minimalist roguelite with grid-based, turn-based combat delivers quick yet strategic runs. Procedural generation ensures variety, while its streamlined mechanics make it accessible for short sessions without sacrificing tactical depth.

Venaitura

  • Discount: -45%
  • Price: 6,89€ → 3,78€
  • Release Date: August 2, 2021
  • Developer: Warkus
  • Steam Page
Venaitura RPG

An old-school inspired RPG with retro pixel art and a turn-based combat system. Venaitura blends classic dungeon crawling with modern indie sensibilities, offering a nostalgic adventure that feels both familiar and fresh.

Forestygian

  • Discount: -40%
  • Price: 14,79€ → 8,87€
  • Release Date: March 3, 2025
  • Developer: Darkphobia Studio
  • Steam Page

This roguelite deckbuilder mixes eerie forest exploration with tense card-driven battles. Still in its early lifecycle, Forestygian already shows strong potential with its moody visuals and procedural encounters that demand careful planning.

Stray Path

  • Discount: -40%
  • Price: 14,79€ → 8,87€
  • Release Date: February 6, 2025
  • Developer: Treehouse Games
  • Steam Page
Stray Path

A pixel-art roguelite that blends card battling with exploration. Stray Path focuses on building creative decks to overcome procedurally generated challenges, offering replayability and a charming, retro-inspired look.

Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch

  • Discount: -40%
  • Price: 12,74€ → 7,64€
  • Release Date: May 8, 2025
  • Developer: Cold Dragon Works
  • Steam Page
Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch

This dark fantasy roguelite mixes deckbuilding with tower defense elements. Players lead expeditions through cursed dungeons, summon units, and deploy cards to fend off waves of enemies while managing limited resources.

That’s the full list of discounted titles. Each one offers something distinct, whether it’s tactical combat, roguelike deckbuilding, or narrative-driven RPG gameplay, and with discounts this steep, it’s a good time to grab them.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Marcello TBL

Italian Dad in love with Turn-Based RPGs and Indie Games. In 2018 he started Turn Based Lovers and now he can't live without it. A huge fan of RPGs in general, raised on the glorious video games of the '90s that shaped who he is today. Always hopeful that XCOM 3 will arrive one day.