Free Tactical Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,229 Tactical 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 Tactical game rankings were last updated on 1/16/2026.
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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.
Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Tactical game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,307,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,035,690 positive reviews and 1,271,870 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).
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.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,659,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,595,625 positive reviews and 1,064,320 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. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,027,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 693,266 positive reviews and 334,450 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 Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Apex Legends Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
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.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,471,801 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,217,025 positive reviews and 254,776 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 |
| Franchise | Tom Clancy Franchise |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 359550 |
5. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,211,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,098,488 positive reviews and 112,708 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 Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,772 positive reviews and 69,759 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
7. Arena Breakout: Infinite
Arena Breakout: Infinite is a high-stakes tactical extraction shooter where every decision matters. Fight, loot, and extract—or lose it all. With stunningly realistic visuals, lifelike sound, and unforgiving PvPvE combat, every raid is a gamble between glory and ruin.
Arena Breakout: Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,478 positive reviews and 8,997 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 Arena Breakout: Infinite on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/15/2025 |
| Developer | Morefun Studios |
| Publisher | Morefun Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073620 |
8. THE FINALS
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same!
THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 257,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201,934 positive reviews and 55,826 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 THE FINALS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Publisher | Embark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073850 |
9. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,045 positive reviews and 2,214 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
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!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,998 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,079 positive reviews and 25,919 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! |
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| Steam App Id | 1449850 |
More Free Tactical Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Tactical games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 686,027 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 143,768 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 63,340 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59,708 | 12/1/2015 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51,863 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42,658 | 12/4/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,581 | 9/15/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,908 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,880 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,345 | 1/19/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,755 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,529 | 5/23/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,384 | 7/19/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,527 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,039 | 6/17/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,310 | 4/28/2021 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,971 | 4/5/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,887 | 1/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,217 | 2/19/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,191 | 8/20/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 19). Arena Breakout: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 15). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.