Free Turn-Based Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,596 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 5/14/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Turn-Based Combat game on Steam" with a Player Score of 70. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,771 positive reviews and 1,503 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.
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,423 positive reviews and 5,430 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 |
3. 吞食天地2：誕生Reborn
《吞食天地2：誕生Reborn》是一款經典三國MMORPG，玩家在遊戲中將投身軍旅，成為匡復漢室或匡漢室(?)的英雄人物。即日起與《落櫻散華抄》進行聯動合作，櫻華學園的美少女【平澤佳奈】正式與您見面，一同展開全新的冒險！
吞食天地2：誕生Reborn has achieved a Player Score of 43, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161 positive reviews and 224 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 吞食天地2：誕生Reborn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/17/2024 |
| Developer | Chinesegamer |
| Publisher | Chinesegamer |
| Steam App Id | 2396910 |
4. 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 16 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 #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,667 positive reviews and 1,255 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 |
5. Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
From the creators of Puzzle Quest, play the new Puzzle/RPG/Strategy mash-up, GEMS OF WAR! Match gems to power your spells, and match skulls to smite your enemies! It’s easy to learn yet has tons of depth.
Gems of War - Puzzle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,712 positive reviews and 1,989 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 |
6. Dragonheir: Silent Gods
Dragonheir: Silent Gods is an open-world high-fantasy RPG that puts you in control of over 200 heroes. Now, you can experience new D&D-related content featuring fresh characters, enemies, dice, plotlines, and dungeons in Dragonheir! Join D&D Legends In Dragonheir On Feb. 23.
Dragonheir: Silent Gods 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 2,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,368 positive reviews and 890 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 |
7. 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 54, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 625 positive reviews and 512 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 |
8. 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 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,833 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,235 positive reviews and 6,598 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 |
9. 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 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,811 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,604 positive reviews and 1,207 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 |
10. WAKFU
STEP INTO A LIMITLESS UNIVERSE Touchdown in the World of Twelve and set off on a great adventure in WAKFU - an original massively multiplayer online role playing universe where humor goes hand in hand with action-packed, tactical battles.
WAKFU has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,401 positive reviews and 2,454 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 not possible to play or run WAKFU on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/18/2014 |
| Developer | Ankama Studio |
| Publisher | Ankama Games |
| Steam App Id | 215080 |
More Free Turn-Based Combat Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Turn-Based Combat games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 13,936 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,460 | 2/26/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,210 | 2/17/2024 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,043 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 987 | 11/20/2014 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 822 | 10/27/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 498 | 1/9/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 397 | 4/15/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 359 | 1/22/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 350 | 9/18/2014 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 7/9/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 319 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 257 | 4/30/2015 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 231 | 7/17/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 185 | 5/17/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 163 | 10/19/2023 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 151 | 5/14/2020 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 3/30/2017 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 134 | 12/19/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). 吞食天地2：誕生Reborn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Wizard101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Dragonheir: Silent Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). WAKFU on Steam. Steam Store.