Free Board Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,437 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 5/15/2024.
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1. RISK: Global Domination
Take over the world in RISK Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game.
RISK: Global Domination holds the #1 spot for "best free Board Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,692 positive reviews and 6,809 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 |
2. 100% Orange Juice
100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.
100% Orange Juice has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,941 positive reviews and 1,968 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | $1.74 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2014 |
| Franchise | Orange Juice Universe |
| Developer | Orange_Juice |
| Publisher | Fruitbat Factory |
| Steam App Id | 282800 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,571 positive reviews and 16,094 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.
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 50, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,008 positive reviews and 7,083 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. Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
"Business Tour" is a free to play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your monopoly with friends. Complete daily tasks, compete against the other players and receive trade items rewards!
Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,175 positive reviews and 28,269 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,241 positive reviews and 6,613 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 |
7. 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 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,009 positive reviews and 2,235 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 |
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 4,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,454 positive reviews and 985 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. FPS Chess
Battle a friend in this fast paced 1v1 class-based first-person shooter. Chess takes a back-seat to FPS as you win duel after duel and capture the opponent's pieces until you've beaten their king and won the game.
FPS Chess has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,449 positive reviews and 4,695 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 FPS Chess on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/16/2022 |
| Developer | Meta Fork |
| Publisher | DigiPen Institute of Technology |
| Steam App Id | 2021910 |
10. Supremacy 1914: World War 1
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!
Supremacy 1914: World War 1 has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Board Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,470 positive reviews and 829 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 Supremacy 1914: World War 1 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/16/2019 |
| Developer | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Publisher | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 979920 |
More Free Board Game Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Board Game games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2,429 | 2/19/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,913 | 5/16/2014 | 90 | $1.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 820 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 748 | 4/25/2017 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 627 | 7/27/2017 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 563 | 4/15/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 476 | 5/19/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 440 | 3/15/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 295 | 7/16/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 283 | 7/16/2019 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 282 | 3/25/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 257 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 217 | 2/1/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 216 | 12/9/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 210 | 6/3/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 205 | 5/17/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 189 | 2/29/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 167 | 12/11/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 5/31/2017 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 126 | 4/2/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). 100% Orange Juice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 4). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Catan Universe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). GWENT: The Witcher Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Conflict of Nations: World War 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). FPS Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Supremacy 1914: World War 1 on Steam. Steam Store.