Free Real Time Tactics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,674 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 5/15/2025.
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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 64,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,503 positive reviews and 13,264 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 69, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,053 positive reviews and 2,494 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 147,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,205 positive reviews and 31,657 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 25,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,108 positive reviews and 6,082 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,082 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,803 positive reviews and 3,279 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).
6. Thunder Tier One
Thunder Tier One is a realistic top-down shooter where you join an elite special operations team tasked with stopping a dangerous terrorist organization wreaking havoc across the fictional Eastern European country of Salobia.
Thunder Tier One has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,902 positive reviews and 1,527 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 Thunder Tier One on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/7/2021 |
| Franchise | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Developer | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Publisher | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 377300 |
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 71, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,047 positive reviews and 369 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,078 positive reviews and 597 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).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,569 positive reviews and 1,015 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 |
10. Riichi City
Riichi City is a competitive urban-style Anime mahjong game, featuring beginner-friendly mahjong tutorials, Ranked Matches and tournaments crowded with masters! Spice up the experience with our ACG characters voiced by famous CVs, and attractive items and decorations! Set off for Riichi City now!
Riichi City has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,804 positive reviews and 1,716 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Riichi City on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/8/2022 |
| Developer | Formirai Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Formirai Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1954420 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Real Time Tactics games available on Steam.
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| 21,233 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,569 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,239 | 11/9/2016 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,335 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,527 | 12/15/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,400 | 12/7/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,242 | 10/23/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,050 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 692 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 687 | 9/8/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 643 | 5/22/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 630 | 11/30/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 557 | 6/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 466 | 7/24/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 442 | 8/15/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 377 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 374 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 301 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 235 | 2/27/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). One-armed robber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Thunder Tier One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Soccer Manager 2025 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Riichi City on Steam. Steam Store.