Free Real Time Tactics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,736 Real Time Tactics 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 Tactics game rankings were last updated on 6/14/2025.
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1. Eternal Return
Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.
Eternal Return holds the #1 spot for "best free Real Time Tactics game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,826 positive reviews and 13,378 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 Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
2. Summoners War
A global hit RPG that captured the Summoners all around the world! Jump into the Sky Arena, a world under battle over the vital resource: Mana Crystals. Design your own deck and strategy using 1,000 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters!
Summoners War has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,181 positive reviews and 2,536 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
3. World of Tanks Blitz
Tanks, not war: jump into a free-to-play MMO action shooter with over 400 tanks. Enjoy stunning graphics and intuitive touch controls. Engage in 7vs7 battles, strategize with your team to conquer diverse maps. Customize tanks, unlock upgrades, and dive into adrenaline-pumping action on mobile and PC
World of Tanks Blitz has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,478 positive reviews and 31,837 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 World of Tanks Blitz on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/9/2016 |
| Franchise | Wargaming Group Ltd. |
| Developer | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Publisher | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Steam App Id | 444200 |
4. Strinova
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience.
Strinova has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,462 positive reviews and 6,238 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.
5. March of Empires
Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination!
March of Empires has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,084 positive reviews and 601 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play March of Empires on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. One-armed robber
One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments.
One-armed robber has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,770 positive reviews and 3,384 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play One-armed robber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Soccer Manager 2025
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Soccer Manager 2025 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,561 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,162 positive reviews and 399 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 Soccer Manager 2025 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/23/2024 |
| Developer | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Publisher | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 3217240 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,586 positive reviews and 1,022 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 |
9. CounterSide
Everything has another side Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide" A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure We invite you to a journey to save the Reality.
CounterSide has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,739 positive reviews and 919 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 CounterSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
| Developer | Studiobside Co.,Ltd |
| Publisher | Studiobside Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1976440 |
10. Doomsday: Last Survivors
New tower defense gameplay! The apocalypse has come, and zombies are running amok. As the leader of the survivors, collect and use resources to defend their last shelter!
Doomsday: Last Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 443 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Doomsday: Last Survivors on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/26/2023 |
| Developer | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 2439510 |
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| 6,922 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,893 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,970 | 11/9/2016 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,694 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 724 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 627 | 12/15/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 605 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 478 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 473 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 426 | 6/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 380 | 9/8/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 362 | 11/30/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 322 | 7/24/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 269 | 5/22/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 268 | 8/15/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 239 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 216 | 2/28/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 5/23/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 180 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 11). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). One-armed robber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Soccer Manager 2025 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). CounterSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). Doomsday: Last Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.