Free Real-Time Games on Steam

Steam currently has 552 Real-Time 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 Real-Time game rankings were last updated on 6/2/2025.

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1. AdVenture Capitalist

Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!

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AdVenture Capitalist holds the #1 spot for "best free Real-Time game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,961 positive reviews and 7,201 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 AdVenture Capitalist on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/30/2015
Developer Hyper Hippo Games
Publisher Hyper Hippo Games
Steam App Id 346900

2. EMERGENCY

Save lives – be a hero! Join forces against the chaos in the newest title of the award-winning EMERGENCY series. Take up your shift as incident commander and coordinate with other players to fight fires, arrest gangsters and rescue injured civilians. Your city needs you!

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EMERGENCY has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Real-Time games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,791 positive reviews and 1,766 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

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

Release Date 8/15/2023
Developer Sixteen Tons Entertainment
Publisher Sixteen Tons Entertainment
Steam App Id 850170

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 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Real-Time games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,035 positive reviews and 1,229 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. 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound

3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound allows players to work with their teammates to pull off rim-shaking slam dunks, awe-inspiring alley-oops, flashy no-look passes, and clutch outside shots which breaks the heart of the opposing team in competitive games filled with the joy and energy of street basketball.

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3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Real-Time games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,445 positive reviews and 1,423 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.

Release Date 7/15/2020
Developer JOYCITY
Publisher JOYCITY
Steam App Id 1292630

5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Real-Time games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,976 positive reviews and 3,366 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 2/28/2012
Franchise Firefly Studios
Developer FireFly Studios
Publisher FireFly Studios
Steam App Id 47410

6. Airline Manager

Create and manage your own airline. Create both passenger and cargo routes all over the world while you upgrade and expand your fleet of airplanes and airports. Airline Manager is among the most realistic of its genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.

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Airline Manager has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Real-Time games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,838 positive reviews and 758 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 Airline Manager on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 6/23/2021
Developer Trophy Games
Publisher Trophy Games
Steam App Id 1641650

7. Battle Nations

Battle Nations is back! Build your empire and lead your armies to victory! Choose from traditional troops and vehicles or unleash exotic forces like mammoths, velociraptors, sandworms, and futuristic plasma units!

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Battle Nations has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Real-Time games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,378 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 934 positive reviews and 444 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 9/18/2014
Developer Madrona Games Inc
Publisher Madrona Games Inc
Steam App Id 251670

8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Real-Time games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,177 positive reviews and 1,668 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

9. Viridi

Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.

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Viridi has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Real-Time games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,565 positive reviews and 757 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 Viridi on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/20/2015
Developers
Publisher Ice Water Games
Steam App Id 375950

10. Zero-K

With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.

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Zero-K has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Real-Time games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,679 positive reviews and 244 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Zero-K on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 4/27/2018
Developer Zero-K Team
Publisher Zero-K Team
Steam App Id 334920

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 9). 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). Stronghold Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). Airline Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 9). Battle Nations on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Supremacy: Call of War 1942 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Viridi on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Zero-K on Steam. Steam Store.

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