Free Strategy Games on Steam

Steam currently has 37,850 Strategy 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 game rankings were last updated on 6/26/2025.

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1. Counter-Strike 2

For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.

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Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,856,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,674,924 positive reviews and 1,181,840 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 Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/21/2012
Franchise Valve
Developers
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 730

2. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,569,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,527,805 positive reviews and 1,041,247 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/21/2017
Franchise KRAFTON, Inc.
Developers
Publisher KRAFTON, Inc.
Steam App Id 578080

3. 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.

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Dota 2 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,510,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,045,602 positive reviews and 465,100 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).

Release Date 7/9/2013
Franchise Dota
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 570

4. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X

Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,416,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,181,598 positive reviews and 234,962 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 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/1/2015
Developer Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher Ubisoft
Steam App Id 359550

5. Banana

Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !

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Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,142 positive reviews and 15,967 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

6. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond

Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players.

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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond has achieved a Player Score of 30, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,637 positive reviews and 9,064 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 6/15/2025
Developer Cygames, Inc.
Publishers
Steam App Id 2584990

7. Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!

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Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 294,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 232,723 positive reviews and 61,556 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 Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/6/2024
Developer NetEase Games
Publisher NetEase Games
Steam App Id 2767030

8. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 132,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,165 positive reviews and 34,290 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

9. 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 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,081 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,637 positive reviews and 10,444 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

10. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,856 positive reviews and 22,740 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 1/19/2022
Franchise Yu-Gi-Oh!
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 1449850

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86
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12/1/2015
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4/23/2024
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6/15/2025
30
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46,461
12/6/2024
78
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31,587
7/9/2024
73
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26,885
2/26/2023
83
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17,436
1/19/2022
73
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15,331
7/20/2023
78
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10/3/2021
85
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10,202
5/16/2018
78
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11/9/2016
78
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8,608
5/23/2023
62
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Summoners War steam charts
8,600
1/8/2024
70
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Conqueror's Blade steam charts
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4/6/2020
68
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
8,011
12/29/2017
90
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KARDS - The WW2 Card Game steam charts
7,364
4/15/2020
72
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition steam charts
5,079
10/15/2020
83
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.

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