Free Turn-Based Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,982 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 12/12/2025.
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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 85. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86,616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,657 positive reviews and 11,959 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 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 #2 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,539 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,842 positive reviews and 2,697 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.
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!
Magic: The Gathering Arena has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,194 positive reviews and 9,296 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 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. 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 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,774 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,464 positive reviews and 13,310 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,462 positive reviews and 5,135 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 |
6. 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。
War of the Three Kingdoms has achieved a Player Score of 12, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,974 positive reviews and 68,804 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 |
7. StarSavior
별이 깃든 구원자 육성담, 스타세이비어. 다양한 매력의 구원자들과 함께하는 서브컬쳐 수집형 RPG
StarSavior has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 270 positive reviews and 262 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 12/11/2025 |
| Developer | Studiobside |
| Publisher | Studiobside |
| Steam App Id | 3609080 |
8. 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 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61 positive reviews and 8 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,021 positive reviews and 8,145 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 |
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 61, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,425 positive reviews and 885 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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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Turn-Based Strategy games available on Steam.
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| 22,540 | 2/26/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,896 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,321 | 5/23/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,700 | 4/15/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,265 | 2/21/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,496 | 12/17/2021 | 12 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,446 | 12/11/2025 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,384 | 11/4/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,324 | 2/19/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,169 | 1/9/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 960 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 909 | 5/8/2025 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 848 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 718 | 8/26/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 654 | 9/8/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 620 | 8/25/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 612 | 5/25/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 496 | 2/11/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 461 | 1/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 286 | 7/31/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). Lust Goddess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). War of the Three Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). StarSavior on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). SPARTA 2035 Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.