Free Turn-Based Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,536 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 8/28/2025.
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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 Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,692 positive reviews and 10,790 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. 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!
Magic: The Gathering Arena has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,698 positive reviews and 8,112 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 |
3. 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 1,000 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters!
Summoners War has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,431 positive reviews and 2,610 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.
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!
Lust Goddess has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,026 positive reviews and 4,818 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 |
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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
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 39,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,415 positive reviews and 7,952 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 |
6. Everlusting Life
Everlusting Life — classic auto-chess game set in a fantasy world. Assemble a squad of beautiful girls to aid you on your quest to save the magical realm. Triumph in battles with strategy and win hearts with undeniable charm!
Everlusting Life has achieved a Player Score of 43, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 997 positive reviews and 1,339 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 Everlusting Life on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/8/2025 |
| Developer | Pochemu LTD |
| Publisher | Pochemu LTD |
| Steam App Id | 3218710 |
7. 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 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,092 positive reviews and 12,094 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,078 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,261 positive reviews and 817 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 |
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!
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 10,376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,198 positive reviews and 2,178 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. Miscrits: World of Creatures
After years of absence, Miscrits is back and better than ever! Return to the world of Miscria and capture hundreds of iconic Miscrits. Train your Miscrits to their strongest forms and put a stop to the Magicites, who threaten to eliminate all Miscrit life from the world!
Miscrits: World of Creatures has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,092 positive reviews and 120 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 Miscrits: World of Creatures on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/25/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 3628960 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Turn-Based Strategy games available on Steam.
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| 35,744 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,171 | 5/23/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,807 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,661 | 2/21/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,737 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,535 | 5/8/2025 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,238 | 4/15/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,093 | 1/9/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,043 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,001 | 5/25/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 984 | 7/31/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 821 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 806 | 8/26/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 806 | 7/31/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 566 | 3/6/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 460 | 12/17/2021 | 12 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 414 | 7/17/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 376 | 1/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 352 | 9/8/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 291 | 9/18/2014 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Lust Goddess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Everlusting Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Miscrits: World of Creatures on Steam. Steam Store.