Free Turn-Based Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,463 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 8/7/2025.
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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 70,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,170 positive reviews and 10,704 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 8,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,348 positive reviews and 2,592 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. 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 71, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,752 positive reviews and 11,637 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,342 positive reviews and 7,875 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 |
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 10,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,957 positive reviews and 4,744 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 72,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,548 positive reviews and 65,125 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,320 positive reviews and 7,923 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 |
8. 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.
Sword of Convallaria has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,993 positive reviews and 1,035 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 Sword of Convallaria on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/31/2024 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 2526380 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 907 positive reviews and 1,256 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 |
10. Artifact
Artifact now features two games: Artifact Classic, the original Dota 2 trading card game, and Artifact Foundry, a special edition with streamlined gameplay, new cards, new single-player content, and an improved new player experience.
Artifact has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,611 positive reviews and 13,141 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Artifact on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 48,504 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,122 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,278 | 4/15/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,148 | 5/23/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,279 | 2/21/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,465 | 12/17/2021 | 12 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,361 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,233 | 7/31/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,103 | 5/8/2025 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,020 | 11/28/2018 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 960 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 882 | 7/31/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 765 | 1/9/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 655 | 3/6/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 644 | 6/30/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 524 | 1/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 370 | 9/8/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 334 | 7/17/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 328 | 2/11/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 325 | 10/26/2023 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Lust Goddess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). War of the Three Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Everlusting Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Artifact on Steam. Steam Store.