Free Real Time Tactics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,152 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 1/15/2026.
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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 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,613 positive reviews and 16,985 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 | 7/19/2023 |
| 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 71, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,977 positive reviews and 2,725 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
Blow off steam and tank turrets in a free-to-play online 7v7 tank shooter! Drive hundreds of tanks, from museum classics to "did-that-ever-exist?" specials, in quick 5 to 7-minute brawls packed with metal mayhem. Play solo or team up with a friend and enjoy smooth action even on modest hardware!
World of Tanks Blitz has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,485 positive reviews and 32,916 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 74, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,562 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,391 positive reviews and 7,171 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 Strinova on the Steam Deck.
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 45,638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,681 positive reviews and 3,957 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. Soccer Manager 2026
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Soccer Manager 2026 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,139 positive reviews and 744 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 2026 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/23/2024 |
| Developer | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Publisher | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 3217240 |
7. 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 62, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,119 positive reviews and 652 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).
8. Viking Rise: Train Your Dragon
Join Toothless in the How to Train Your Dragon collab for exclusive rewards!
Viking Rise: Train Your Dragon has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 581 positive reviews and 245 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 Viking Rise: Train Your Dragon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/22/2024 |
| Developer | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 2819520 |
9. War of Dots
Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.
War of Dots has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 145 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 1/16/2026 |
| Developer | TeaAndPython |
| Publisher | TeaAndPython |
| Steam App Id | 3902430 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,659 positive reviews and 1,043 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 |
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| 18,828 | 7/19/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,558 | 1/8/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,731 | 11/9/2016 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,745 | 11/21/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,180 | 12/15/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,163 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 876 | 12/11/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 707 | 5/22/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 585 | 1/16/2026 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 573 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 369 | 7/24/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 326 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 320 | 9/8/2022 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 310 | 8/15/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 308 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 307 | 12/31/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 280 | 9/19/2025 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 274 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 271 | 11/30/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 227 | 7/30/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). One-armed robber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 19). Soccer Manager 2026 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Viking Rise: Train Your Dragon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). War of Dots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.