Best Grand Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,175 Grand Strategy games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Grand Strategy game rankings were last updated on 11/15/2024.
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1. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack
Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?
STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack holds the #1 spot for "best Grand Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,435 positive reviews and 882 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/26/2010 |
| Developer | Petroglyph |
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| Steam App Id | 32470 |
2. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,237 positive reviews and 7,776 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2010 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 8930 |
3. Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,017 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,606 positive reviews and 411 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2011 |
| Developer | Gas Powered Games |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 9420 |
4. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,560 positive reviews and 1,363 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.24 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2006 |
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| Steam App Id | 4700 |
5. Songs of Syx
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder where you start off as an insignificant colony and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a metropolis and empire. The mechanics are complex and true to life, where small events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms. Try the unlimited demo first!
Songs of Syx has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,047 positive reviews and 176 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Songs of Syx on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2020 |
| Developer | Gamatron AB |
| Publisher | Gamatron AB |
| Steam App Id | 1162750 |
6. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,789 positive reviews and 1,357 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
7. Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,172 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/24/2007 |
| Franchise | Civilization Franchise |
| Developer | Firaxis Games |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 8800 |
8. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
Airships: Conquer the Skies has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,415 positive reviews and 224 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2018 |
| Franchise | David Stark |
| Developer | David Stark |
| Publisher | David Stark |
| Steam App Id | 342560 |
9. Rome: Total War™ - Collection
Control and conquer the greatest empire ever known to man.
Rome: Total War™ - Collection has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,980 positive reviews and 860 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rome: Total War™ - Collection on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/28/2007 |
| Developer | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 4760 |
10. Total War: WARHAMMER II
Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.
Total War: WARHAMMER II has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,323 positive reviews and 8,180 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 594570 |
More Grand Strategy Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Grand Strategy games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,004 | 5/26/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,517 | 9/21/2010 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 958 | 9/28/2011 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,743 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 372 | 9/21/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,379 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,758 | 7/24/2007 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 810 | 8/28/2007 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 2,189 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 596 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 265 | 12/3/2020 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 12/25/2023 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 389 | 6/12/2012 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 365 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 564 | 8/30/2010 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,287 | 3/15/2011 | 90 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19,105 | 9/1/2020 | 90 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 11/27/2017 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 53,929 | 6/6/2016 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Songs of Syx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 24). Rome: Total War™ - Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Total War: WARHAMMER II on Steam. Steam Store.