Free Strategy RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,341 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 2/23/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Strategy RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,803 positive reviews and 12,211 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 |
2. 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.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,720 positive reviews and 37,661 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
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!
Summoners War has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,072 positive reviews and 2,809 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.
4. Blue Archive
An action anime RPG adventure!
Blue Archive has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,159 positive reviews and 1,519 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 Blue Archive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/4/2025 |
| Developer | NEXON Games |
| Publisher | NEXON Korea |
| Steam App Id | 3557620 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,372 positive reviews and 25,505 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 |
6. 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 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,436 positive reviews and 380 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 |
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 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,586 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,142 positive reviews and 444 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 | 1/2/2025 |
| Developer | Hapiwaku |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690710 |
8. Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
Chill out, your heroes got this! They’ll fight even when you’re offline. Pop back in for satisfying numbers going up, sweet rewards and easy level-ups. Unlock cool gear, & smack down epic bosses. Play idle or clicker - you’ll power up with no stress, just good times and infinite progression!
Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,114 positive reviews and 1,509 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/1/2024 |
| Developer | Holyday Studios |
| Publisher | Holyday Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1013320 |
9. Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters
A social multiplayer incremental idle rpg with clans, PvP arenas, a wonderful 3d fantasy world with a story/missions and much more.
Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 272 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 10/30/2024 |
| Developer | Towards Mars Limited |
| Publisher | Towards Mars Limited |
| Steam App Id | 842980 |
10. PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
Discover a new style of RPG management gameplay. Experience the fun of an idle RPG that blends an innovative four-view battle system with a deep hero-growth mechanic.
PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Strategy RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 651 positive reviews and 312 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/27/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Tesseract Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3882730 |
More Free Strategy RPG Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Strategy RPG games available on Steam.
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| 24,976 | 2/26/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,100 | 7/9/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,864 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,850 | 7/4/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,771 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,604 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,447 | 1/2/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,388 | 4/1/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 907 | 10/30/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 825 | 11/27/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 690 | 10/8/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 658 | 2/10/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 461 | 6/26/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 420 | 5/22/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 387 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 382 | 6/20/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 338 | 12/26/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 338 | 8/25/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 316 | 11/10/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 313 | 11/4/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 23). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 22). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Blue Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 2). SMITE® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 18). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 19). Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager on Steam. Steam Store.