Free Strategy RPG Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,737 Strategy RPG 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 Strategy RPG game rankings were last updated on 5/31/2025.

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1. Once Human

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.

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Once Human holds the #1 spot for "best free Strategy RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 73. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,381 positive reviews and 33,727 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 Once Human on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 7/9/2024
Developer Starry Studio
Publisher Starry Studio
Steam App Id 2139460

2. Limbus Company

As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.

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Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,010 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,744 positive reviews and 10,266 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 Limbus Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/26/2023
Developer ProjectMoon
Publisher ProjectMoon
Steam App Id 1973530

3. 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!

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Summoners War has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,123 positive reviews and 2,519 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.

Release Date 1/8/2024
Developer Com2uS
Publisher Com2uS
Steam App Id 2426960

4. Everlusting Life

Everlusting Life — classic auto-chess game set in a fantasy world. Assemble a squad of beautiful girls to aid you on your quest to save the magical realm. Triumph in battles with strategy and win hearts with undeniable charm!

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Everlusting Life has achieved a Player Score of 42, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 546 positive reviews and 781 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

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

Release Date 5/8/2025
Developer Pochemu LTD
Publisher Pochemu LTD
Steam App Id 3218710

5. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle

Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.

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Farmer Against Potatoes Idle has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,814 positive reviews and 339 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.

Release Date 9/5/2024
Developer Oni Gaming
Publisher Oni Gaming
Steam App Id 1535560

6. Alpha League HD

Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner.

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Alpha League HD has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 791 positive reviews and 89 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.

Release Date 2/14/2025
Developer Beaveroid Entertainment
Publisher Beaveroid Entertainment
Steam App Id 3471350

7. SMITE®

Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today!

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SMITE® has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,344 positive reviews and 25,421 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 SMITE® on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 9/8/2015
Developer Titan Forge Games
Publisher Hi-Rez Studios
Steam App Id 386360

8. Reverse: 1999

Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.

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Reverse: 1999 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,067 positive reviews and 136 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 Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 10/9/2024
Developer BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED
Publisher BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED
Steam App Id 3092660

9. Skill Legends Royale

This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion.

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Skill Legends Royale has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,584 positive reviews and 460 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 11/5/2024
Developer ZGGame
Publisher ZGGame
Steam App Id 3114410

10. Gems of War - Puzzle RPG

Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat!

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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,115 positive reviews and 2,137 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 Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/20/2014
Developer Infinity Plus 2
Publisher 505 Games
Steam App Id 329110

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90
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752
5/22/2024
69
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12/24/2014
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GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM steam charts
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527
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76
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Everlusting Life on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 17). Alpha League HD on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). SMITE® on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Skill Legends Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.

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