Free Real Time Tactics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,608 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 4/14/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Real Time Tactics game on Steam" with a Player Score of 69. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,876 positive reviews and 2,430 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.
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,205 positive reviews and 13,136 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,509 positive reviews and 5,879 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 147,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,974 positive reviews and 31,476 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 |
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 1,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,072 positive reviews and 588 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 36,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,839 positive reviews and 3,155 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 71, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 901 positive reviews and 322 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. Bloons TD Battles 2
From the creators of Bloons TD6... Bloons TD Battles 2 is a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of powerful Monkey Towers, and prepare to battle one on one against other players and relentless waves of Bloons!
Bloons TD Battles 2 has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,873 positive reviews and 5,092 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 Bloons TD Battles 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/30/2021 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 1276390 |
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 2,567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,561 positive reviews and 1,006 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. Slapshot: Rebound
Slapshot: Rebound is a physics-based multiplayer game where you play an arcade style match of hockey. No shoot button, no puck glue, no RNG. It’s up to you and your team to take control of the puck, pass, shoot, outplay your opponents. Play with your friends or team up with other Slapshot players!
Slapshot: Rebound has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,653 positive reviews and 2,086 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 Slapshot: Rebound on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/11/2024 |
| Developer | Oddshot Games |
| Publisher | Oddshot Games |
| Steam App Id | 1173370 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Real Time Tactics games available on Steam.
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| 10,394 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,713 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,321 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,232 | 11/9/2016 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 654 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 609 | 12/15/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 509 | 10/23/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 436 | 11/30/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 426 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 420 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 418 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 378 | 6/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 369 | 5/22/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 325 | 9/8/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 271 | 7/24/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 255 | 12/19/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 232 | 2/28/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 225 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 200 | 8/15/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). One-armed robber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Soccer Manager 2025 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Bloons TD Battles 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Slapshot: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.