Free Grand Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,036 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 6/4/2024.
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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 Grand Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 79. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,804 positive reviews and 6,868 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. 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 71,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,583 positive reviews and 6,706 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 | Paradox Development Studio |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 203770 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,486 positive reviews and 992 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 |
4. 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 59, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,405 positive reviews and 922 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 |
5. Call of War: World War 2
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!
Call of War: World War 2 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,663 positive reviews and 1,472 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 Call of War: World War 2 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,503 positive reviews and 832 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 |
7. 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!
Stronghold Kingdoms has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,836 positive reviews and 3,255 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 |
8. 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 67, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 216 positive reviews and 89 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 |
| Developer | Fish Pond Studio |
| Publisher | Fish Pond Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2181940 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 661 positive reviews and 272 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 11/30/2021 |
| Franchise | MY.GAMES |
| Developer | Red Brix Wall |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1731270 |
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 46, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Grand Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110 positive reviews and 135 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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 | 2,412 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,036 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 771 | 3/15/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 723 | 11/14/2019 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 518 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 487 | 7/16/2019 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 442 | 2/27/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 389 | 2/16/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 267 | 11/30/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 160 | 9/18/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 132 | 5/10/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 6/4/2020 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 5/18/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 4/5/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 11/12/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 4/27/2022 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 5/20/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 8/24/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 1/24/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 4/17/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 4). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 4). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Conflict of Nations: World War 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 4). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 2). Call of War: World War 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Supremacy 1914: World War 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Stronghold Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 2). Cividle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Global City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 2). Shipping Manager on Steam. Steam Store.