Free Strategy RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,942 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 5/14/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Strategy RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 70. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,771 positive reviews and 1,503 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.
2. 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!
SMITE® has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92,725 positive reviews and 24,396 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 |
3. 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.
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,423 positive reviews and 5,430 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 |
4. 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.
Farmer Against Potatoes Idle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,998 positive reviews and 205 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 | 8/25/2022 |
| Developer | Oni Gaming |
| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 1535560 |
5. Summoners War: Chronicles
The King of Rahil is looking for a Summoner to protect the kingdom against Tefo's enormous conspiracy. Explore a vast world with your Monsters by your side in this new Action RPG set in the Summoners War Universe.
Summoners War: Chronicles has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,914 positive reviews and 2,476 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 Summoners War: Chronicles on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
From the creators of Puzzle Quest, play the new Puzzle/RPG/Strategy mash-up, GEMS OF WAR! Match gems to power your spells, and match skulls to smite your enemies! It’s easy to learn yet has tons of depth.
Gems of War - Puzzle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,712 positive reviews and 1,989 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 |
7. Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Incremental Epic Hero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 687 positive reviews and 284 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 Incremental Epic Hero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/22/2022 |
| Developer | Hapiwaku |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690710 |
8. Town of Salem 2
Step into the Town of Salem, a realm of Mystery and Deceit awaits! Join us in this thrilling online strategy game. Experience paranoia, taste triumph, and confront Murder in every move!
Town of Salem 2 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,835 positive reviews and 1,307 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 Town of Salem 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/25/2023 |
| Developer | BlankMediaGames LLC |
| Publisher | BlankMediaGames LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2140510 |
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 59, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,399 positive reviews and 918 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. Dungeon Defenders II
Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.
Dungeon Defenders II has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,496 positive reviews and 4,785 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 Dungeon Defenders II on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/20/2017 |
| Franchise | Chromatic Games |
| Developer | Chromatic Games |
| Publisher | Chromatic Games |
| Steam App Id | 236110 |
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 | 16,077 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,759 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,985 | 2/26/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,455 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,273 | 11/10/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,228 | 11/20/2014 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,138 | 7/22/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 872 | 8/25/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 835 | 11/14/2019 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 780 | 6/20/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 611 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 597 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 569 | 6/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 553 | 12/24/2014 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 535 | 8/31/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 407 | 8/16/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 382 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 366 | 11/30/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 344 | 11/3/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 7/9/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). SMITE® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Summoners War: Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 7). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Town of Salem 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Dungeon Defenders II on Steam. Steam Store.