Free Real Time Tactics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,441 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 1/14/2025.
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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 79. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,936 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,173 positive reviews and 12,763 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 over 1,500 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 7,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,530 positive reviews and 2,318 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 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 145,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,234 positive reviews and 30,031 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 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,592 positive reviews and 4,676 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 32,962 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,129 positive reviews and 2,833 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. 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 53, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,595 positive reviews and 1,425 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 |
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 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,049 positive reviews and 570 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.
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 2,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,525 positive reviews and 994 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 3,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,648 positive reviews and 890 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. 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 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,375 positive reviews and 5,042 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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| 9,582 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,133 | 1/7/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,347 | 11/9/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,012 | 11/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 975 | 12/15/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 901 | 9/8/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 722 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 503 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 478 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 411 | 11/30/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 399 | 10/23/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 366 | 6/26/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 285 | 2/28/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 277 | 12/19/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 242 | 7/24/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 231 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 218 | 8/15/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 180 | 5/22/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 8/2/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). One-armed robber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Riichi City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). CounterSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Bloons TD Battles 2 on Steam. Steam Store.