Free Real Time Tactics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,538 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 3/18/2025.
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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 over 1,500 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 8,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,757 positive reviews and 2,404 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 63,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,878 positive reviews and 12,949 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 |
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 147,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,804 positive reviews and 31,360 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 23,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,990 positive reviews and 5,667 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 1,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,071 positive reviews and 584 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 March of Empires on the Steam Deck.
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 35,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,903 positive reviews and 3,080 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. Viking Rise: Valhalla
Race against other players to explore Valhalla and conquer Midgard!
Viking Rise: Valhalla 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 473 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 352 positive reviews and 121 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.
| Release Date | 5/22/2024 |
| Developer | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 2819520 |
8. 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 70, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 807 positive reviews and 299 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 |
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 2,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,547 positive reviews and 1,000 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,737 positive reviews and 5,086 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 |
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| 5,691 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,895 | 7/19/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,475 | 11/9/2016 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,195 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 683 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 597 | 12/15/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 585 | 5/22/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 514 | 10/23/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 500 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 457 | 11/30/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 397 | 6/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 351 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 334 | 9/8/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 316 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 311 | 7/24/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 230 | 2/28/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 225 | 8/15/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 212 | 12/19/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 201 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 170 | 5/23/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 11). One-armed robber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 26). Viking Rise: Valhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Soccer Manager 2025 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Bloons TD Battles 2 on Steam. Steam Store.