Free Turn-Based Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,658 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 9/27/2025.
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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 78,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,793 positive reviews and 11,562 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 22,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,174 positive reviews and 8,513 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 9,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,531 positive reviews and 2,639 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 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,606 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,580 positive reviews and 8,026 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 11,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,127 positive reviews and 4,911 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. Ark Re:Code
The end is here and it’s horny… Dive into a wild post-apocalyptic RPG packed with sexy girls, mutants, and more H-scenes than you can handle. Build your harem and fuck these hotties like the fate of humanity depends on it!
Ark Re:Code has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 666 positive reviews and 112 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 | 8/26/2025 |
| Developer | Neversoft |
| Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 3587140 |
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 2,537 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,122 positive reviews and 1,415 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,456 positive reviews and 12,447 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. 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 2,167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,316 positive reviews and 851 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,223 positive reviews and 2,190 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Turn-Based Strategy games available on Steam.
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| 21,671 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,947 | 5/23/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,840 | 1/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,420 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,354 | 2/21/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,151 | 8/26/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,127 | 5/8/2025 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 846 | 4/15/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 810 | 1/9/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 796 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 747 | 9/24/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 726 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 680 | 7/31/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 623 | 3/5/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 555 | 5/25/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 466 | 7/30/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 447 | 2/10/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 353 | 11/28/2018 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 338 | 9/18/2014 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 321 | 9/18/2014 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Lust Goddess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Ark Re:Code on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Everlusting Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.