Free Turn-Based Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,480 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 2/3/2025.
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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 49,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,556 positive reviews and 7,649 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 7,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,618 positive reviews and 2,360 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 34,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,322 positive reviews and 8,019 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 10,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,008 positive reviews and 2,089 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,537 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,629 positive reviews and 908 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 Sword of Convallaria on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/31/2024 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 2526380 |
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 59, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,025 positive reviews and 686 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,352 positive reviews and 1,540 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,623 positive reviews and 1,088 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 |
9. Soda Dungeon 2
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Soda Dungeon 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,027 positive reviews and 293 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Soda Dungeon 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/9/2020 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 946050 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,761 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,075 positive reviews and 686 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Turn-Based Combat games available on Steam.
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| 17,394 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,766 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,385 | 4/15/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,020 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 946 | 7/31/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 848 | 1/9/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 770 | 1/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 687 | 10/27/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 479 | 7/9/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 472 | 7/17/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 458 | 1/21/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 226 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 222 | 9/2/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 201 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 12/26/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 6/29/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 149 | 10/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 146 | 10/3/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 141 | 5/14/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 1/16/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 31). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 1). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). Dragonheir: Silent Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Soda Dungeon 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Rise of Eros on Steam. Steam Store.