Free Turn-Based Strategy Games on Steam

Steam currently has 4,553 Turn-Based Strategy 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 Strategy game rankings were last updated on 12/13/2024.

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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.

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Limbus Company holds the #1 spot for "best free Turn-Based Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,162 positive reviews and 7,445 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!

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Summoners War has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,365 positive reviews and 2,105 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 1/8/2024
Developer Com2uS
Publisher Com2uS
Steam App Id 2426960

3. Magic: The Gathering Arena

Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG!

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Magic: The Gathering Arena has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,923 positive reviews and 5,544 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Magic: The Gathering Arena on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/23/2023
Developer Wizards of the Coast LLC
Publisher Wizards of the Coast LLC
Steam App Id 2141910

4. Lust Goddess

Lust Goddess is a hot and thrilling collectible card game, in which you will assemble your unique squad of sexy mercenary girls. Earn their love and trust, and they will show you their gratitude by bringing your wildest and lewdest fantasies to life!

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Lust Goddess has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,659 positive reviews and 3,648 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Lust Goddess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/21/2024
Developers
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Steam App Id 2808930

5. 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

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RISK: Global Domination has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,098 positive reviews and 7,370 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

6. 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.

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Aeons Echo has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,457 positive reviews and 432 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 8/22/2024
Developer Aeons Studio
Publisher Nutaku Publishing
Steam App Id 2832330

7.  War of the Three Kingdoms

《三国杀》是一款拥有沉浸体验感的以三国时代为背景的线上卡牌游戏。玩家可扮演三国时期人物,根据随机抽中的隐藏身份(主公、反贼、忠臣、内奸),通过使用独特的人物技能,合理打出各种类型的手牌,运筹帷幄、智取搏杀,获得自己所属身份的胜利! 《三国杀》将三国历史与桌面游戏结合在一起。以桌面游戏独有的方式向玩家展示了一个个鲜活的三国人物,一段段精彩的三国故事。以身份、势力或阵营等为线索,以卡牌为形式,合纵连横,经过一轮一轮的谋略和动作获得最终的胜利。三国杀集合历史、文学、美术等元素于一身,在中国广受欢迎。

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War of the Three Kingdoms has achieved a Player Score of 11, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,103 positive reviews and 55,531 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 12/17/2021
Developer 杭州游卡网络技术有限公司
Publisher 杭州游卡网络技术有限公司
Steam App Id 1180320

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.

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KARDS - The WW2 Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,469 positive reviews and 7,639 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. 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!

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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,956 positive reviews and 2,076 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

10. 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.

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Sword of Convallaria has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,492 positive reviews and 851 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 Sword of Convallaria on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 7/31/2024
Franchise XD International
Developer XD
Publisher XD
Steam App Id 2526380

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Lust Goddess on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Aeons Echo on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). War of the Three Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.

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