Free Board Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,927 Board Game 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 Board Game game rankings were last updated on 1/10/2025.
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1. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game holds the #1 spot for "best free Board Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,863 positive reviews and 7,835 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 KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/15/2020 |
| Developer | 1939 Games |
| Publisher | 1939 Games |
| Steam App Id | 544810 |
2. RISK: Global Domination
Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players
RISK: Global Domination has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,358 positive reviews and 7,455 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RISK: Global Domination on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2020 |
| Franchise | SMG Studio |
| Developer | SMG Studio |
| Publisher | SMG Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1128810 |
3. Astral Party
Astral Party is a multiplayer party game populated by cute anime girls! Choose your favorite character, strategize skills & cards, and roll the dice to destroy friendships in this unique board game.
Astral Party has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,608 positive reviews and 6,751 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Astral Party on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Franchise | Neverland Entertainment |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Neverland Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2622000 |
4. Catan Universe
Trade – build – settle: Become Lord of Catan! Get to know Catan and play the starter scenario in multiplayer mode. Purchase the complete base game, expansions, card game and much more to discover the entire Universe of Catan.
Catan Universe has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,502 positive reviews and 7,915 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Catan Universe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/25/2017 |
| Developer | Client/Frontend: Endava / Backend: SuperNimbus |
| Publisher | USM |
| Steam App Id | 544730 |
5. Dota Underlords
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Dota Underlords has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,721 positive reviews and 16,107 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,554 positive reviews and 3,594 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run GWENT: The Witcher Card Game on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/19/2020 |
| Franchise | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Developer | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Publisher | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Steam App Id | 1284410 |
7. Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles
Multiplayer jigsaw puzzles with voice chat! Play on your own or with friends, and feel like you're all sitting around the same table. Millions of puzzle images, upload your own, or create any puzzle you can imagine just by describing it!
Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,666 positive reviews and 588 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles on the Steam Deck.
8. Conflict of Nations: World War 3
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.
Conflict of Nations: World War 3 has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,806 positive reviews and 1,095 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Conflict of Nations: World War 3 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/15/2018 |
| Developer | Dorado Games |
| Publisher | Dorado Games |
| Steam App Id | 784950 |
9. 召唤之王 (Supreme Summoner)
‘Supreme Summoner’ is a turn-based strategy chess game. Taking the imaginative Romance of the Three Kingdoms as its theme, it innovatively blends elements of gods, demons, and mystical creatures, making each faction and character's attributes even more prominent.
召唤之王 (Supreme Summoner) has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,875 positive reviews and 137 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 召唤之王 (Supreme Summoner) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/25/2023 |
| Developer | CoolStar Games |
| Publisher | CoolStar Games |
| Steam App Id | 2491360 |
10. Mahjong Soul
Mahjong Soul is an online game that adopted the classic Japanese Mahjong gameplay. Here, you can hone your mahjong skills with players from worldwide or spend leisure time with friends, bond with various charismatic characters, and experience an abundance of unique stories.
Mahjong Soul has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,917 positive reviews and 200 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mahjong Soul on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/24/2024 |
| Developer | Catfood Studio |
| Publisher | YOSTAR HONG KONG LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 2739990 |
More Free Board Game Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Board Game games available on Steam.
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| 2,190 | 4/15/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,652 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 953 | 2/29/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 801 | 4/25/2017 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 795 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 488 | 5/19/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 463 | 12/9/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 390 | 3/15/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 359 | 7/25/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 304 | 7/24/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 288 | 7/27/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 271 | 9/8/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 262 | 6/29/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 248 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 237 | 12/10/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 222 | 7/16/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 3/25/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 182 | 9/24/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 171 | 2/1/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 155 | 6/3/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Astral Party on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Catan Universe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). GWENT: The Witcher Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Puzzle Together Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 25). Conflict of Nations: World War 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). 召唤之王 (Supreme Summoner) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). Mahjong Soul on Steam. Steam Store.