Free Grand Strategy Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,417 Grand Strategy 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 Grand Strategy game rankings were last updated on 7/11/2025.

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1. 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

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RISK: Global Domination holds the #1 spot for "best free Grand Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 79. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,201 positive reviews and 7,865 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 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. Crusader Kings II

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

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Crusader Kings II has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,562 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,715 positive reviews and 6,847 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crusader Kings II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/14/2012
Franchise Crusader Kings Official
Developer Paradox Development Studio
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Steam App Id 203770

3. SUPREMACY: 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.

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SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,102 positive reviews and 1,283 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: WORLD WAR 3 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 3/15/2018
Developer Dorado Games
Publisher Dorado Games
Steam App Id 784950

4. Fantasy General II

The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.

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Fantasy General II has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,088 positive reviews and 224 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 Fantasy General II on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 9/5/2019
Developer Owned by Gravity
Publisher Slitherine Ltd.
Steam App Id 1025440

5. Game of Thrones Winter is Coming

Game of Thrones Winter is Coming is a PC strategy game based on the HBO drama television series, officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment under HBO, and developed and published by YOOZOO Games. Interactive Entertainment and HBO.

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Game of Thrones Winter is Coming has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,589 positive reviews and 1,025 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/14/2019
Developer YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
Publisher YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
Steam App Id 1105420

6. Stronghold Kingdoms

A massively multiplayer grand strategy game, Stronghold Kingdoms is about forging alliances, political mind games, city-building and castle sieges with thousands of other players!

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Stronghold Kingdoms has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,991 positive reviews and 3,378 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 Stronghold Kingdoms on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 2/27/2012
Franchise Firefly Studios
Developer FireFly Studios
Publisher FireFly Studios
Steam App Id 47410

7. Supremacy: Call of War 1942

Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!

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Supremacy: Call of War 1942 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,203 positive reviews and 1,679 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 possible to play Supremacy: Call of War 1942 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/21/2017
Developer Bytro Labs GmbH
Publisher Bytro Labs GmbH
Steam App Id 672680

8. Supremacy: 1914

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!

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Supremacy: 1914 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,943 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,938 positive reviews and 1,005 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 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 7/16/2019
Developer Bytro Labs GmbH
Publisher Bytro Labs GmbH
Steam App Id 979920

9. Cividle

CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up!

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Cividle has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 489 positive reviews and 160 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cividle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/16/2024
Franchise Fish Pond Studio
Developers
Publisher Fish Pond Studio
Steam App Id 2181940

10. Global City

Become the mayor and build the city of your dreams! In this game, anything is possible. Whatever you can imagine in a city-building and development simulator, you can do. Start from the very beginning and unlock new possibilities for developing your city in Global City!

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Global City has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 847 positive reviews and 364 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Global City on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/30/2021
Franchise MY.GAMES
Developer Red Brix Wall
Publishers
Steam App Id 1731270

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Fantasy General II on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Stronghold Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Supremacy: Call of War 1942 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Supremacy: 1914 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Cividle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Global City on Steam. Steam Store.

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