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8 Best Free-To-Play Games With Turn-Based Combat, Ranked

8 Best Free-To-Play Games With Turn-Based Combat, Ranked

In the latest Honkai: Star Rail version update, players can finally witness the thrilling finale of the Penacony's rollercoaster-like storyline. While it may be offering a conclusion to the story, and to many unanswered questions, it also offers many new aspects, by introducing new characters like Robin and Boothill or allowing players to obtain a new form of Trailblazer, new Dreamscape mechanics, as well as difficult puzzles and many chests and Origami birds to coll

zzz3.jpgThe bundle itself includes two different styles of game, with the first being a 3D Dungeon-Crawler, and the other two being Top-Down RPGs (both having turn-based combat systems). While these three classic titles belong to the same broader universe, they all follow different storylines and characters, so each experience offers something unique. Perhaps the best part about Shining Force Classics is that the developers have kept faithful to the originals with only minor improvements added — like a better save system, leaderboards, and controller supp

Based on the classic board game with the same title, RISK: Global Domination offers the familiar turn-based strategy combat experience wrapped up in an online free-to-play package. Global Domination follows the same gameplay and rules as the traditional board game, where players control their army and must beat their opponents by conquering countries across a real-world

Released on Steam & Itch.io back in September 2023, Franzen is a small, indie-developed JRPG that is considered a sort of "hidden-gem" among its fan base. From its interesting lore to its unique steampunk aesthetic, this retro-style JRPG is dripping with unique charac

Created by the same studio behind Zenless Zone Zero and Genshin Impact , Star Rail operates with similar concepts, but it instead offers explosive turn-based combat. Each character has their own strengths in combat, making team-building important while also making the game feel fresh and fun with each encounter. With its engaging story also being constantly expanded upon with free content releases, Honkai: Star Rail is a fantastic free-to-play option for those looking for a well-rounded turn-based g

The gameplay formula for RISK is relatively simple but can offer some complex challenges along the way in both singleplayer and multiplayer modes. Containing a variety of campaigns with variations in the map layout, from simplified versions to even having maps based centuries in the future. It has a fresh, more modernized take but still remains true to its roots, offering both casual and competitive experiences — depending on the player’s prefere

The latest chapter available so far introduces a total of 13 new stickers for players to find. Among these, 10 fall into the Illustrated Stickers category, while the remaining 3 are Note Stickers. Locating these stickers is relatively straightforward, as most of them are discovered as floating books. However, a few will require players to interact with specific NPCs. Compared to previous chapters, the interactions are shorter, and most areas can be unlocked more quickly, provided players complete the Trailblazer Mission entirely. Therefore, it's advisable for players to finish the mission before embarking on their quest to find all the stick

While Arlan's damage is respectable, especially with Eidolons, it is not enough to justify all the effort needed to make him function. Many other 4-Star units perform just as well, if not better, without needing to jump through ho

In Honkai: Star Rail , there are several hidden 'Wardance' achievements that can be gained by defeating Yanqing in a fight with a handful of characters that relate to him in some way. While each achievement may not be that hard to unlock - as long as players have all the necessary characters, anyway - gaining all six of them in total is much harder than it seems. It's also quite a tedious process, as each character has to individually deal the final blow against Yanq

Here, using the Curio Extrapolation Dice or the Occurrence Extrapolation Dice can help with trying to find as many Negative Curios as possible. Similarly, duplicating Occurrence domains with specific Dice will also help with maximizing the chance of finding Curios. Certain dice faces can also help, such as the General: Hesitation and Heterogeneity: Biphasic Dice Faces to quickly attain Negative Curios, and General: Inspiration and General: Attention to help with duplicating Occurrence domains and their rewa

In terms of light cones, she will benefit most from her signature, Flowing Nightglow, but she has access to very solid F2P-friendly options like But the Battle Isn't Over, which is obtainable through the standard pool or Shop, or even the new event-limited 4-star light cone, For Tomorrow's Journey. Overall, there are quite some F2P or Gacha games options for Robin, whether they may benefit her through ATK buff, Energy Regeneration, or even others that prioritize adding different buffs to other allies inst

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