Free Turn-Based Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,025 Turn-Based 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 game rankings were last updated on 1/5/2026.
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1. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players.
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond holds the #1 spot for "best free Turn-Based game on Steam" with a Player Score of 30. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,675 positive reviews and 16,483 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 6/15/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2584990 |
2. SPARTA 2035 Prologue
Turn-based tactics & strategy about an elite mercenary squad with an old-school action-movie vibe. Command Sparta: recruit distinctive fighters, upgrade your base, run missions, and decide Africa’s future—no point-blank misses, with real ballistics.
SPARTA 2035 Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 11 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 | 11/4/2025 |
| Developer | Lipsar Studio |
| Publisher | Lipsar Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3972260 |
3. RISK: Global Domination
Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players
RISK: Global Domination has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,084 positive reviews and 8,190 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RISK: Global Domination on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2020 |
| Franchise | SMG Studio |
| Developer | SMG Studio |
| Publisher | SMG Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1128810 |
4. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,297 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,800 positive reviews and 7,497 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/17/2017 |
| Franchise | Yu-Gi-Oh! |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 601510 |
5. Morimens
Morimens is a roguelite card-building game inspired by the Cthulhu mythos, where you craft a versatile and intricate deck tailored to your playstyle. The choice is yours to embark on a climb up treacherous towers or engage in tactical battles. Explore misty maps and uncover the truth of the world.
Morimens has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,734 positive reviews and 591 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 Morimens on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/2/2024 |
| Developer | B.I.A.V. Studio |
| Publisher | B.I.A.V. Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3052450 |
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 61, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,443 positive reviews and 893 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. 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,381 positive reviews and 1,564 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 Wizard101 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Spiral Games Universe |
| Developer | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 799960 |
8. Dota Underlords
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Dota Underlords has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,792 positive reviews and 16,166 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon)
"Night of the Full Moon" is a stand-alone roguelike card game. Take adventure into Black Forest. Random event, random plot leads to different endings.
月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon) has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,732 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,774 positive reviews and 1,958 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 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/26/2019 |
| Developer | Giant Games |
| Publisher | Giant Games |
| Steam App Id | 769560 |
10. Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Super Auto Pets has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,910 positive reviews and 3,355 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Super Auto Pets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/24/2021 |
| Developer | Team Wood Games |
| Publisher | Team Wood Games |
| Steam App Id | 1714040 |
More Free Turn-Based Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Turn-Based games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 10,832 | 6/15/2025 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,254 | 11/4/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,749 | 2/19/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,728 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,112 | 8/2/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 845 | 1/9/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 683 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 663 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 500 | 7/26/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 498 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 485 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 457 | 2/29/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 378 | 5/19/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 305 | 9/18/2014 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 300 | 11/5/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 295 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 227 | 4/18/2018 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 7/9/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 180 | 4/30/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 178 | 5/14/2020 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 2). SPARTA 2035 Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 2). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 28). Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 4). Morimens on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 27). Wizard101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 28). 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.