Free Real-Time with Pause Games on Steam

1. Crusader Kings II

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Crusader Kings II holds the #1 spot for "best free Real-Time with Pause game on Steam" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,280 positive reviews and 6,771 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crusader Kings II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

2. Command Ops 2 Core Game

Command Ops 2 is a wargame engine that lets you assess, plan, order and react at the operational level just like a real Corps, Division and Brigade commander. What sets Command Ops 2 apart from the competition is the most advanced and realistic model of command decision-making.

Command Ops 2 Core Game has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 323 positive reviews and 66 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.

3. Tribe XR | DJ Academy

Become a DJ: Learn to DJ on Pioneer DJ equipment. Join daily workshops. Connect with community. Level up your skills. Perform to the world. Start your FREE 7 DAY TRIAL today. Access all the premium content.

Tribe XR | DJ Academy has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 297 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 246 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Tribe XR | DJ Academy on the Steam Deck.

4. Starship Theory

Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. Mine and trade to gather resources. Plan and construct new upgrades. Train and manage crew. Fight to survive.

Starship Theory has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 542 positive reviews and 545 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

5. DSS war party

A real-time grand strategy game set in a low fantasy world. Recruit vast armies to conquer the world. Dominate through strategic resource management and production chains.

DSS war party has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71 positive reviews and 6 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.

6. Gutasaga

Gutasaga - 2D Strategy RPG pre-viking era game. Immerse yourself in the 550 - 600 AD saga. Be the Viking who opened trade routes with Constantinople. Encounter over 40 nations with unique cultures on your journey. Succeed in trading 205 historically recreated goods. Or try raids and piracy.

Gutasaga has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.

7. Everyone Dies

[Great time killer game] People have never been so close to extinction, and all because of one mistake of nature. A dove a symbol of peace, love, purity, hope? Not in 2027.

Everyone Dies has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116 positive reviews and 33 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.

8. Day of Defeat: Source Press Review

Day of Defeat: Source Press Review has achieved a Player Score of 0, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 0 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 0 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "No user reviews" on Steam.

It is not available to play on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

9. There's no dragon !

Alone on a plot of land with a few resources and a single building, your civilization will begin here. Exploit resources, explore and conquer other regions, develop technologies, and fend off relentless barbarian attacks. Everything is manageable: they don't have a dragon!

There's no dragon ! has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.

10. Small Kingdoms Prologue

Rule a small fantasy kingdom and conquer your rival as you build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and real-time strategy game, the Small Kingdoms Prologue is a free introductory campaign

Small Kingdoms Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Real-Time with Pause games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Small Kingdoms Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).