Best Asynchronous Multiplayer Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated asynchronous multiplayer games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals asynchronous multiplayer games are available at the bottom of the page.

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LET IT DIE It's finally here! The survival action game that pits the strong against the weak is finally on PC! Experience all the heart-thumping action with a silky-smooth frame rate and ultra high resolution. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your disposal will determine your fate in the ever-changing "Tower of Barbs!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 26 Sep 2018
Through the Ages Legendary board game classic from award winning designer Vlaada Chvátil

Price 15.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 26 Mar 2018
SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.5
Release 15 Mar 2018
Hacktag Hacktag is a fast-paced two-player co-op stealth-game with unique asymmetric gameplay. Play as the stealth Agent in the field or as the virtually-infiltrated Hacker and work together to carry out espionage missions where nothing goes as expected!

Price 9.99€
Rating 6.4
Release 14 Feb 2018
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.

Price 38.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 27 Nov 2017
Field of Glory II Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC.

Price -98% 0.66€
Rating 7.9
Release 12 Oct 2017
D&D Lords of Waterdeep Lords of Waterdeep is an award winning strategy board game, set in the Dungeons & Dragons world of Waterdeep. Play as one of the masked Lords of the City of Splendor. Intrigue abounds as you recruit adventurers, via your agents, to quest on your behalf and spread your influence.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.9
Release 01 Sep 2017
Antihero Run a Thieves Guild in a gas-lit Victorian city! Antihero is a fast-paced digital board game with an (Oliver) Twist. Recruit street urchins, hire thugs, start a gang, upgrade your guild, steal everything... and bribe, blackmail, and assassinate your way to victory.

Price -97% 0.55€
Rating 8.3
Release 10 Jul 2017
Mass Exodus Redux Whether you’re playing the seeker (VR) or rogue android (PC), Mass Exodus is a tense and absorbing local multiplayer game. With 4 extensive maps each with unique kill methods and some creative power-ups, you need to try outsmart your friends anyway you can. Oculus Touch and HTC Vive compatible.

Price 6.89€
Rating 6.9
Release 04 May 2017
Therian Saga Therian Saga is a MMORPG that tries to stand out of the crowd by offering a compelling storytelling surrounded by a massive mathematical set of rules that define the world your hero will evolve in. It could be said that it borrows elements from old-time MUD games, strategy games and even tabletops RPG.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.8
Release 27 Mar 2017
Screeps: World Screeps: World is an open source MMO RTS sandbox game for programming enthusiasts, wherein the core mechanic is programming your units AI. You control your colony by writing JavaScript which operates 24/7 in the single persistent open world filled by other players on par with you.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 16 Nov 2016
Doom & Destiny Advanced Four nerds walk into a dungeon. It’s not a joke, it’s Doom & Destiny Advanced.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 15 Nov 2016
Turmoil Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.

Price -82% 2.34€
Rating 9.1
Release 02 Jun 2016
Twilight Struggle Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.

Price -32% 5.59€
Rating 8.4
Release 13 Apr 2016
Star Realms Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today (note: base set is required to play online) to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, and 2 Dice Tower awards!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 08 Mar 2016
Clandestine Clandestine is a 2-player or singleplayer stealth/hacking game set in 1996. Asymmetrical co-op allows one player to take the role of the spy while a friend provides overwatch and assistance as the hacker, and unravel a post-Cold War espionage conspiracy.

Price 9.75€
Rating 7.5
Release 05 Nov 2015
Euro Fishing Euro Fishing immerses you deep into the adrenaline-packed action, fun and beauty of Europe’s most famous lakes. Master your rod, line and tactics, and refine your technique to become a top angler. This is the closest you can get to real fishing from the comfort of your own couch.

Price -95% 0.67€
Rating 6.4
Release 02 Nov 2015
Chaos Reborn Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.

Price -92% 0.80€
Rating 7.2
Release 26 Oct 2015
Order of Battle: World War II Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.6
Release 30 Apr 2015
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game Ascension: Deckbuilding Game is now available for your PC and Mac, complete with 9 full expansion decks! Play alone or with friends to battle against the Fallen One for honor and victory. Conceived and designed by Justin Gary, Ascension will provide hours of engaging and strategic game play for enthusiasts and experienced gamers alike.

Price -44% 5.54€
Rating 8.5
Release 16 Dec 2014
Small World CONTROL FANTASY RACES, SET OFF TO CONQUER NEW LANDS, OVERTHROW YOUR ENEMIES AND CLAIM THE VICTORY! In this digital adaptation of the legendary board game, dive into a world inhabited by whimsical fantasy races.

Price -65% 3.49€
Rating 6.7
Release 11 Dec 2013
MARVEL Puzzle Quest The best in Match 3 puzzle gameplay meets Marvel's biggest Super Heroes and Super Villains with deep RPG leveling, player-vs-player tournaments, Alliances, and much more! It's time to unleash your inner Super Hero and wage war against your enemies!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.8
Release 05 Dec 2013
Battle Worlds: Kronos Battle Worlds: Kronos is a classic turn-based strategy game in the tradition of Battle Isle, Advance Wars and Panzer General. Have you ever wondered what games like that would look like today? Well, we did. As a result, we decided to develope Battle Worlds: Kronos.

Price -98% 0.48€
Rating 6.4
Release 04 Nov 2013
Skulls of the Shogun Enter the Samurai Afterlife and join forces with vibrant ghost-samurai warriors, magical animal monks, and mustachioed samurai generals. It's fast-paced turn-based strategy inspired by Advance Wars, and supercharged with fighting-game flare!

Price -75% 2.12€
Rating 8.5
Release 29 Jul 2013

Most played asynchronous multiplayer games on Steam

Take a look at the top asynchronous multiplayer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.

1. Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator

In Dominions 6 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units. Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator is a strategy, 4x and turn-based strategy game developed and published by Illwinter Game Design. Released on January 17th 2024 has received 1,269 reviews of which 1,151 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played asynchronous multiplayer game, thanks to its 254 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
1,151
118

254
players

2. Wargroove 2

Trouble stirs on the shores of Aurania. An ambitious new faction has unearthed forbidden relics capable of catastrophic consequences. But how far will they go to achieve glory? Take to the battlefield, sea, and sky with a cast of new Commanders, using your wits to wage turn-based war! Wargroove 2 is a singleplayer, pvp and asynchronous multiplayer game developed by Chucklefish and Robotality and published by Chucklefish. Released on October 05th 2023 has received 392 reviews of which 283 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played asynchronous multiplayer games.
6.9
283
109

10
players

3. Evolution Board Game

Predators lurk, food is scarce, you must adapt - or go extinct. Evolve your species to survive and dominate as you explore the campaign or go head-to-head with the skill-based matchmaker. Evolution Board Game is a board game, tabletop and card game game developed by North Star Digital Studios and published by North Star Games. Released on February 12th 2019 has received 426 reviews of which 361 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played asynchronous multiplayer games.
7.9
361
65

3
players

4. Frozen Synapse

Brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad. Frozen Synapse is a strategy, turn-based and tactical game developed and published by Mode 7. Released on May 26th 2011 has received 2,599 reviews of which 2,152 were positive and 447 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played asynchronous multiplayer games.
8.0
2,152
447

2
players

Best deals on asynchronous multiplayer games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of asynchronous multiplayer games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted asynchronous multiplayer games.

1. Frozen Synapse

Brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad. Frozen Synapse is a strategy, turn-based and tactical game developed and published by Mode 7. Released on May 26th 2011 has received 2,599 reviews of which 2,152 were positive and 447 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for asynchronous multiplayer category.
8.0
2,152
447

-98% 22.99€ 0.64€

2. Evolution Board Game

Predators lurk, food is scarce, you must adapt - or go extinct. Evolve your species to survive and dominate as you explore the campaign or go head-to-head with the skill-based matchmaker. Evolution Board Game is a board game, tabletop and card game game developed by North Star Digital Studios and published by North Star Games. Released on February 12th 2019 has received 426 reviews of which 361 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 60% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in asynchronous multiplayer games.
7.9
361
65

-60% 14.79€ 6.00€