Free Action RTS Games on Steam
Steam currently has 564 Action RTS games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Action RTS game rankings were last updated on 8/30/2024.
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1. March of Empires
Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination!
March of Empires holds the #1 spot for "best free Action RTS game on Steam" with a Player Score of 64. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,017 positive reviews and 534 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run March of Empires on the Steam Deck.
2. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Conqueror's Blade has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,692 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,154 positive reviews and 9,538 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Conqueror's Blade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2020 |
| Developer | Booming Tech |
| Publisher | Poros Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 835570 |
3. Stormgate
Stormgate is a free-to-play RTS in active development. Featuring competitive 1v1, 3P co-op missions, and an evolving campaign, Frost Giant aims to build the next great RTS, guided by player feedback. A 3v3 mode is also on the way, so join our development journey today!
Stormgate has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,791 positive reviews and 2,706 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 7/30/2024 |
| Developer | Frost Giant Studios |
| Publisher | Frost Giant Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2012510 |
4. 奕剑江湖
It combines the self-driving chess and the classic Warcraft RPG jungle melee gameplay, and has both PC and mobile versions.
奕剑江湖 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 326 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/7/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2701510 |
5. SpellForce 3 Versus Edition
The SpellForce 3: Versus Edition gives you the chance to enter the battlefields of Eo for free, letting you test your RTS skills against AI opponents or even other human players.
SpellForce 3 Versus Edition has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,409 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,077 positive reviews and 332 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run SpellForce 3 Versus Edition on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/3/2020 |
| Developer | Grimlore Games |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 1416260 |
6. ASTRAL TALE-星界神話
"ASTRAL TALE"- Myth of the Stars," a classic Japanese MMORPG, is now officially operating worldwide. A brand-new profession has been introduced, allowing players to embark on a unique journey across the stars together!
ASTRAL TALE-星界神話 has achieved a Player Score of 40, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201 positive reviews and 325 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ASTRAL TALE-星界神話 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/7/2024 |
| Developer | X-Legend Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | X-Legend Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2591210 |
7. Eden Eternal-聖境伝説
The return of classic MMORPG ! Global Direct Operations!Rich gameplays and multiple updates. Ride adorable alpaca and start your adventure with players worldwide!
Eden Eternal-聖境伝説 has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 259 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Eden Eternal-聖境伝説 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/10/2023 |
| Developer | X-Legend Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | X-Legend Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2229260 |
8. World War Armies
World War Armies is the ultimate PvP real-time strategy game. Build your unit deck, command advanced war machines and compete for free against other players worldwide. Revolutionary mechanics reduce downtime and focus on direct engagement with the enemy, you get to the fun parts of RTS faster.
World War Armies has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 234 positive reviews and 177 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/2/2024 |
| Developer | Hypemasters, Inc. |
| Publisher | Hypemasters, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2438160 |
9. Dragon Nest
"Dragon Nest" is a free-to-play 3D action-adventure game operated by Shengqu Games. With its unique control scheme, stunning game visuals, fast-paced combo combat, and intense PVP experiences, "Dragon Nest" has become a highly popular action-adventure game.
Dragon Nest has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289 positive reviews and 309 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Empires Mod
Unique strategy/first person shooter mix: One commander on each team plays from above, choosing research, placing buildings and giving orders. The rest fill the role of soldiers on the ground, with four distinct classes to choose from and customizable vehicles to drive.
Empires Mod has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 885 positive reviews and 139 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Empires Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Free Action RTS Games
Explore even more rankings for the 82 best free Action RTS games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 818 | 12/11/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 745 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 513 | 7/30/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 388 | 8/7/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 189 | 11/3/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 144 | 1/7/2024 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 5/10/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 5/2/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 1/26/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 7/28/2008 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 10/14/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 10/18/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 7/12/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 3/13/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 3/4/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/8/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/7/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/19/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/30/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/26/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 30). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 30). Stormgate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 30). 奕剑江湖 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 14). SpellForce 3 Versus Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 24). ASTRAL TALE-星界神話 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 31). Eden Eternal-聖境伝説 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 30). World War Armies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 23). Dragon Nest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 27). Empires Mod on Steam. Steam Store.