Free Turn-Based Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,436 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 1/23/2025.
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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 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,846 positive reviews and 7,620 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 over 1,500 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 7,896 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,550 positive reviews and 2,346 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 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,034 positive reviews and 7,903 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. Sword of Convallaria
Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny.
Sword of Convallaria has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,608 positive reviews and 896 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 Sword of Convallaria on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/31/2024 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 2526380 |
5. 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 59, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,671 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,001 positive reviews and 670 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,990 positive reviews and 2,086 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 |
7. Wizard101
Unleash your inner magic and prepare to unravel the mysteries surrounding a death professor gone rogue. Darkness threatens to engulf the Spiral as you master powerful spells, explore over 22 whimsical worlds, and team-up with friends in this nostalgic wizard turn-based deckbuilding MMORPG.
Wizard101 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,394 positive reviews and 1,419 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 Wizard101 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Spiral Games Universe |
| Developer | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 799960 |
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 5,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,340 positive reviews and 1,533 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. 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 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,451 positive reviews and 80 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 | 10/8/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
10. Dragonheir: Silent Gods
◉ Let's join Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Legends in Dragonheir: Silent Gods!◉ On Dec 20, you will face the trial of the invincible enigmatic ruler from D&D and experience other related new content featuring fresh characters, enemies, plotlines, and dice skins in Dragonheir.
Dragonheir: Silent Gods has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,616 positive reviews and 1,079 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Turn-Based Combat games available on Steam.
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| 26,707 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,171 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,973 | 4/15/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,179 | 7/31/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 735 | 1/9/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 646 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 633 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 625 | 1/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 564 | 10/8/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 509 | 10/27/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 428 | 7/17/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 326 | 1/21/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 293 | 12/26/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 292 | 7/9/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 275 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 223 | 6/29/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 201 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 179 | 5/14/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 4/30/2015 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 1/17/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 1). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Wizard101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 20). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). Dragonheir: Silent Gods on Steam. Steam Store.