Free Turn-Based Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,739 Turn-Based Combat 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 Turn-Based Combat game rankings were last updated on 4/11/2025.
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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 Turn-Based Combat game on Steam" with a Player Score of 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55,350 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,427 positive reviews and 7,923 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. 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 69, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,876 positive reviews and 2,430 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.
3. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,570 positive reviews and 9,361 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 KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/15/2020 |
| Developer | 1939 Games |
| Publisher | 1939 Games |
| Steam App Id | 544810 |
4. Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat!
Gems of War - Puzzle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,076 positive reviews and 2,118 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 |
5. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
Reverse: 1999 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,906 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,791 positive reviews and 115 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 Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/9/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
6. RAID: Shadow Legends
RAID: Shadow Legends is a free-to-play collection RPG with 800+ playable Champions and 8 game modes. Heed the Arbiter's call and defend the dark fantasy world of Teleria.
RAID: Shadow Legends has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,135 positive reviews and 725 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RAID: Shadow Legends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/9/2024 |
| Developer | Plarium Global Ltd |
| Publisher | Plarium Global Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2333480 |
7. Rise of Eros
Rise of Eros is the world's first AAA adult mobile game, produced in a realistic 3D style with full 360-degree angles that reveal characters' delicate facial features and every inch of their bodies. Start your very own adventure replete with love and sex, stunning goddesses, and dazzling combat.
Rise of Eros has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,158 positive reviews and 727 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 Rise of Eros on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/17/2023 |
| Developer | THE SHADOW STUDIO |
| Publisher | PINKCORE |
| Steam App Id | 2346550 |
8. Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game is an online DBG which contains a PVE mode called Uncharted Realms and a PVP mode. Every game is a deck building from scratch. Players can have stronger decks by changing cards, and then build more powerful routines to defeat all opponents to win.
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,442 positive reviews and 1,579 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 Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/22/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Darksun Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1948800 |
9. Dragonheir: Silent Gods
Dragonheir: Silent Gods is an open-world high-fantasy RPG that puts you in control of over 200 heroes. In the multiversal adventure, you'll experience strategic combat like never before, where every move counts and every decision could be the difference between victory and defeat.
Dragonheir: Silent Gods has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,757 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,653 positive reviews and 1,104 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dragonheir: Silent Gods on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/27/2023 |
| Developer | SGRA Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2203070 |
10. King Arthur: Legends Rise
Embark on a dark squad RPG journey inspired by King Arthur's perilous adventures. Gather loyal heroes, explore a vast world, and battle against mythical bosses and monsters to restore the kingdom's former glory.
King Arthur: Legends Rise has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 298 positive reviews and 158 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 1/21/2025 |
| Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2279730 |
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| 22,964 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,135 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,901 | 4/15/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,218 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 966 | 10/9/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 953 | 1/9/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 840 | 7/17/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 802 | 1/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 557 | 10/27/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 353 | 1/21/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 302 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 251 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 244 | 7/9/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 228 | 3/31/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 10/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 214 | 9/18/2014 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 213 | 4/14/2025 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 200 | 10/3/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 5/14/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 177 | 3/30/2017 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Rise of Eros on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Dragonheir: Silent Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). King Arthur: Legends Rise on Steam. Steam Store.