Free Tactical Games on Steam

Steam currently has 5,419 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 11/28/2024.

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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 Tactical game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,415,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,314,925 positive reviews and 1,100,089 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

Play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS for free. Land on strategic locations, loot weapons and supplies, and survive to become the last team standing across various, diverse Battlegrounds. Squad up and join the Battlegrounds for the original Battle Royale experience that only PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS can offer.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,466,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,453,635 positive reviews and 1,012,627 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.

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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 967,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 654,623 positive reviews and 313,077 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. 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!

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Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,129,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,002,271 positive reviews and 127,228 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).

Release Date 10/10/2007
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 440

5. SUPERVIVE

MOBA BR MEETS HERO SHOOTER. Jump, glide, shoot, punch, bounce, nuke, spike your enemies in this free-flowing, chaotic battleground in the sky. Face off in all-out, multi-squad teamfights, take down boss monsters for big loot, get that W and run it back.

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SUPERVIVE has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,408 positive reviews and 743 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 11/20/2024
Developer Theorycraft Games
Publisher Theorycraft Games
Steam App Id 1283700

6. 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 74, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,454 positive reviews and 19,616 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

7. THE FINALS

Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame.

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THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,683 positive reviews and 47,867 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

8. World of Warships

Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

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World of Warships has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 144,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,993 positive reviews and 32,525 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 World of Warships on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/15/2017
Franchise Wargaming Group Ltd.
Developer Wargaming Group Limited
Publisher Wargaming Group Limited
Steam App Id 552990

9. Eternal Return

Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.

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Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,347 positive reviews and 12,577 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 Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

10. OBS Studio

Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming

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OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Tactical games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,872 positive reviews and 1,334 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

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Counter-Strike 2 steam charts
737,564
8/21/2012
87
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258,741
12/21/2017
59
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
89,357
11/5/2020
67
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
60,696
10/10/2007
88
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SUPERVIVE steam charts
25,355
11/20/2024
88
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel steam charts
18,881
1/19/2022
74
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THE FINALS steam charts
15,689
12/8/2023
76
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World of Warships steam charts
15,327
11/15/2017
77
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Eternal Return steam charts
11,007
7/20/2023
79
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OBS Studio steam charts
10,256
3/21/2022
93
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Magic: The Gathering Arena steam charts
6,077
5/23/2023
63
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
5,737
12/9/2022
76
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Aimlabs steam charts
5,203
6/17/2023
92
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Crosshair V2 steam charts
4,686
1/27/2023
87
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Lust Goddess steam charts
3,184
2/21/2024
55
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Conqueror's Blade steam charts
2,892
4/6/2020
68
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World of Tanks steam charts
2,235
4/29/2021
83
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RISK: Global Domination steam charts
2,021
2/19/2020
79
Free
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MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 steam charts
1,745
5/30/2023
23
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1,735
8/20/2024
72
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). World of Warships on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.

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