Free Real Time Tactics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,482 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 2/14/2025.
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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 63,324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,465 positive reviews and 12,859 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 8,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,648 positive reviews and 2,364 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 146,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,484 positive reviews and 31,174 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 22,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,958 positive reviews and 5,298 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 34,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,568 positive reviews and 2,972 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,060 positive reviews and 576 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.
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 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 639 positive reviews and 256 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,672 positive reviews and 892 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,560 positive reviews and 5,070 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 323 positive reviews and 106 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 |
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| 17,481 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,934 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,789 | 11/9/2016 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,833 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,605 | 12/15/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,141 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,105 | 10/23/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 869 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 746 | 11/30/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 684 | 5/22/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 682 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 651 | 8/15/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 599 | 6/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 560 | 9/8/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 501 | 2/28/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 409 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 398 | 7/24/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 360 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 284 | 12/19/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 282 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). One-armed robber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Soccer Manager 2025 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). CounterSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Bloons TD Battles 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Viking Rise: Valhalla on Steam. Steam Store.