Free Turn-Based Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,825 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 5/16/2024.
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1. ENDLESS™ Legend
ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
ENDLESS™ Legend holds the #1 spot for "best free Turn-Based game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,483 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,699 positive reviews and 2,784 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 ENDLESS™ Legend on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2014 |
| Franchise | Amplitude Studios |
| Developer | AMPLITUDE Studios |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 289130 |
2. RISK: Global Domination
Take over the world in RISK Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game.
RISK: Global Domination has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,671 positive reviews and 6,801 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 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,125 positive reviews and 6,854 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 |
4. 100% Orange Juice
100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.
100% Orange Juice has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,879 positive reviews and 1,952 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.
| Steam Price | $1.74 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2014 |
| Franchise | Orange Juice Universe |
| Developer | Orange_Juice |
| Publisher | Fruitbat Factory |
| Steam App Id | 282800 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,571 positive reviews and 16,094 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,488 positive reviews and 2,933 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 |
8. Shadowverse CCG
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.
Shadowverse CCG has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,677 positive reviews and 3,733 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 Shadowverse CCG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/28/2016 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 453480 |
9. GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,009 positive reviews and 2,235 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 GWENT: The Witcher Card Game on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/19/2020 |
| Franchise | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Developer | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Publisher | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Steam App Id | 1284410 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based 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 |
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 | 3,541 | 9/18/2014 | 82 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,476 | 2/19/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,276 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,616 | 5/16/2014 | 90 | $1.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,054 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,038 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 939 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 558 | 10/28/2016 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 513 | 5/19/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 512 | 1/9/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 382 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 357 | 9/18/2014 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 7/9/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 331 | 4/18/2018 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 305 | 5/31/2017 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 257 | 4/30/2015 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 223 | 12/13/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 2/29/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 180 | 11/15/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). ENDLESS™ Legend on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). 100% Orange Juice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 4). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Wizard101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Shadowverse CCG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). GWENT: The Witcher Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.