Free Turn-Based Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,808 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 11/6/2025.
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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 82,320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,528 positive reviews and 11,792 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 23,393 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,547 positive reviews and 8,846 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 |
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 9,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,618 positive reviews and 2,672 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,717 positive reviews and 8,085 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 |
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 11,230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,222 positive reviews and 5,008 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. 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 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 |
7. 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 45, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,211 positive reviews and 1,484 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,260 positive reviews and 2,202 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,354 positive reviews and 864 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 |
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 Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,101 positive reviews and 1,540 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 Wizard101 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Spiral Games Universe |
| Developer | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 799960 |
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| 27,496 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,908 | 5/23/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,555 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,687 | 2/19/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,548 | 2/21/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,336 | 11/4/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,035 | 5/8/2025 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 972 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 935 | 1/9/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 804 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 731 | 5/25/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 655 | 7/31/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 649 | 4/15/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 621 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 593 | 2/10/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 570 | 3/6/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 487 | 7/31/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 412 | 12/17/2021 | 12 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 388 | 8/26/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 365 | 9/18/2014 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Lust Goddess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). SPARTA 2035 Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Everlusting Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Wizard101 on Steam. Steam Store.