Free Turn-Based Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,462 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 4/14/2025.
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1. 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 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 43,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,229 positive reviews and 7,233 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 |
2. 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 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,821 positive reviews and 7,688 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. Astral Party
Astral Party is a multiplayer party game populated by cute anime girls! Choose your favorite character, strategize skills & cards, and roll the dice to destroy friendships in this unique board game.
Astral Party has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,299 positive reviews and 7,146 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Astral Party on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Franchise | Neverland Entertainment |
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| Publisher | Neverland Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2622000 |
4. Aeons Echo
Aeons Echo offers a captivating role-playing adventure where sexy goddesses meet lewd mythology in a cyber-futuristic world. On your mission to save Zeus, you'll encounter kinky girls, steamy scenes, dating sim elements, interactive features, and diverse gameplay modes.
Aeons Echo has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,123 positive reviews and 717 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.
| Release Date | 8/22/2024 |
| Developer | Aeons Studio |
| Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2832330 |
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 90,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,732 positive reviews and 16,128 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. 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 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,809 positive reviews and 3,858 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 | 10/27/2016 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 453480 |
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 60, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,136 positive reviews and 729 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. 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 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,602 positive reviews and 1,752 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 | 7/25/2019 |
| Developer | Giant Games |
| Publisher | Giant Games |
| Steam App Id | 769560 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,748 positive reviews and 3,199 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,581 positive reviews and 1,460 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 799960 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Turn-Based games available on Steam.
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| 1,778 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,681 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,643 | 2/29/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,011 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 927 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 901 | 10/27/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 765 | 1/9/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 606 | 7/25/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 563 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 560 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 453 | 5/19/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 389 | 4/18/2018 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 372 | 2/23/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 349 | 8/2/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 347 | 1/21/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 272 | 7/9/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 235 | 9/18/2014 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 231 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 214 | 12/13/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 210 | 4/30/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Astral Party on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Aeons Echo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Shadowverse CCG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Wizard101 on Steam. Steam Store.