Free Grand Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,627 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 3/4/2026.
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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
RISK: Global Domination holds the #1 spot for "best free Grand Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,310 positive reviews and 8,344 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.
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 73,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,414 positive reviews and 6,924 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. Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters
A social multiplayer incremental idle rpg with clans, PvP arenas, a wonderful 3d fantasy world with a story/missions and much more.
Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 393 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 275 positive reviews and 118 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.
| Release Date | 10/30/2024 |
| Developer | Towards Mars Limited |
| Publisher | Towards Mars Limited |
| Steam App Id | 842980 |
4. 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!
Cividle has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 713 positive reviews and 237 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cividle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/4/2025 |
| Franchise | Fish Pond Studio |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Fish Pond Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2181940 |
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.
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 2,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,651 positive reviews and 1,051 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. 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!
Supremacy: 1914 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,104 positive reviews and 1,097 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 |
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!
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 6,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,407 positive reviews and 1,753 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. 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!
Global City has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 951 positive reviews and 407 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 |
9. Project Entropy
Welcome, commander, to Project Entropy- an ultimate Sci-Fi and role-playing game with battles in space. In this immersive MMO experience, you will command alien civilizations, conquer uncharted planets, and build Hero fleets.
Project Entropy has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112 positive reviews and 96 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 Project Entropy on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/17/2024 |
| Developer | FunPlus International AG |
| Publisher | FunPlus International AG |
| Steam App Id | 2806410 |
10. Shipping Manager
Create and manage your own shipping empire. Control every aspect from route creation to marketing to staff handling and beat other managers to top the leaderboards.
Shipping Manager has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 235 positive reviews and 295 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shipping Manager on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/18/2023 |
| Developer | Trophy Games |
| Publisher | Trophy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2445660 |
More Free Grand Strategy Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Grand Strategy games available on Steam.
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| 1,768 | 2/19/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,118 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 935 | 10/30/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 441 | 12/4/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 402 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 236 | 7/16/2019 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 218 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 171 | 11/30/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 143 | 4/17/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 104 | 9/18/2023 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 11/12/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 1/15/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 6/4/2020 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 6/4/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 4/27/2022 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 2/13/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 8/24/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 5/20/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 4/5/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 5/15/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 4). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 28). Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). Cividle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 21). Supremacy: 1914 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 22). Supremacy: Call of War 1942 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 3). Global City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Project Entropy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Shipping Manager on Steam. Steam Store.