Free RTS Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,225 RTS 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 RTS game rankings were last updated on 11/6/2025.
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1. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Dota 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free RTS game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,587,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,102,744 positive reviews and 484,448 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 Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 70, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,624 positive reviews and 2,671 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. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,124 positive reviews and 7,586 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 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Age of Empires Franchise |
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| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 933110 |
4. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Conqueror's Blade has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,639 positive reviews and 11,786 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Conqueror's Blade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2020 |
| Developer | Booming Tech |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 835570 |
5. Warborne Above Ashes
Warborne Above Ashes is a Free to Fight: 24/7 Real-Time PVP MMO. Become a Driftmaster to ride behemoths and rally your warbands. Dive into massive, ever-shifting battlefields with thousands of players online and experience truly rule-free warfare. Boundless, Relentless, Fearless!
Warborne Above Ashes has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,514 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,195 positive reviews and 1,319 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.
| Release Date | 9/19/2025 |
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| Publisher | Qooland Games |
| Steam App Id | 3142050 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,057 positive reviews and 6,885 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).
| Release Date | 2/14/2012 |
| Franchise | Crusader Kings Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 203770 |
7. Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars
Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game!
Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,693 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,815 positive reviews and 1,878 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/3/2019 |
| Developer | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 1041320 |
8. War Selection
War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.
War Selection has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,222 positive reviews and 3,241 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play War Selection on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/8/2019 |
| Developer | Glyph Worlds |
| Publisher | Glyph Worlds |
| Steam App Id | 1022450 |
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 RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,618 positive reviews and 1,035 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,114 positive reviews and 641 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).
More Free RTS Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free RTS games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 748,679 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,545 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,093 | 10/15/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,998 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,529 | 9/19/2025 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,134 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,336 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,034 | 10/8/2019 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 935 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 924 | 12/11/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 584 | 3/15/2018 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 492 | 2/27/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 422 | 8/15/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 421 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 381 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 309 | 7/16/2019 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 282 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 259 | 12/14/2015 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 242 | 10/30/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 9/8/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Warborne Above Ashes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 8). Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). War Selection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 8). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.