Free Turn-Based Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,283 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 6/26/2025.
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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 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,401 positive reviews and 10,449 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 19,918 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,568 positive reviews and 7,350 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 8,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,231 positive reviews and 2,551 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. 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 72, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,925 positive reviews and 10,537 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 10,460 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,816 positive reviews and 4,644 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. Alpha League HD
Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner.
Alpha League HD has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 888 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 797 positive reviews and 91 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 | 2/14/2025 |
| Developer | Beaveroid Entertainment |
| Publisher | Beaveroid Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 3471350 |
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 38,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,142 positive reviews and 7,825 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,113 positive reviews and 62,829 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 |
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 42, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 730 positive reviews and 1,050 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. Aeons Echo
Aeons Echo offers a captivating role-playing adventure where sexy goddesses meet lewd mythology in a cyber-futuristic world. On your mission to save Zeus, you'll encounter kinky girls, steamy scenes, dating sim elements, interactive features, and diverse gameplay modes.
Aeons Echo has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Turn-Based Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,376 positive reviews and 814 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.
| Release Date | 8/22/2024 |
| Developer | Aeons Studio |
| Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2832330 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Turn-Based Strategy games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 34,278 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,427 | 5/23/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,870 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,534 | 4/15/2020 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,321 | 2/21/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,866 | 2/14/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,550 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,402 | 12/17/2021 | 12 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,322 | 5/8/2025 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 902 | 8/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 716 | 6/30/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 684 | 7/31/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 669 | 3/6/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 652 | 1/9/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 633 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 510 | 7/17/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 508 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 481 | 1/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 375 | 2/11/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 292 | 10/26/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Lust Goddess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 2). Alpha League HD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). War of the Three Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Everlusting Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Aeons Echo on Steam. Steam Store.