Free Turn-Based Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,181 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 2/13/2026.
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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 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,825 positive reviews and 12,156 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 9,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,042 positive reviews and 2,800 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 26,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,174 positive reviews and 10,019 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 46,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,210 positive reviews and 13,896 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 11,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,619 positive reviews and 5,267 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 78,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,096 positive reviews and 69,945 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. MARVEL SNAP
MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced Collectible Card Game that reimagines the genre with innovative mechanics. Winner of multiple awards like 'Best Strategy Game' and 'Breakthrough Game of the Year,' we invite you to join millions of players worldwide – Jump right in!
MARVEL SNAP has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,040 positive reviews and 9,250 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 MARVEL SNAP on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/22/2023 |
| Developer | Second Dinner Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Nuverse |
| Steam App Id | 1997040 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,264 positive reviews and 8,320 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 |
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 2,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,490 positive reviews and 940 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 10,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,383 positive reviews and 2,235 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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| 26,333 | 2/26/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,499 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,917 | 5/23/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,628 | 4/15/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,853 | 2/21/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,375 | 12/17/2021 | 12 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,286 | 8/22/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,223 | 2/19/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,027 | 1/9/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 927 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 733 | 5/25/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 720 | 5/8/2025 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 613 | 7/31/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 597 | 8/26/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 559 | 3/6/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 486 | 8/25/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 447 | 10/26/2023 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 416 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 412 | 9/6/2018 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 387 | 12/11/2025 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Lust Goddess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). War of the Three Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). MARVEL SNAP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.