Best Board Game 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 board game games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free board game games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Quilts and Cats of Calico
Quilts and Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats.
Alpha League
Alpha League is a free-to-play, hero based Auto Chess. 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.
Solium Infernum
Take the Infernal Throne in this hellish turn-based grand strategy game. The Prince of Darkness has vanished, leaving Archfiends to conspire: muster your legions while intoning dark sorceries, devilish schemes, and machiavellian plots. Who will be the new ruler of Hell and ascend the Throne?
Dominion
Expand a small kingdom to a mighty Dominion! Play the Spiel des Jahres winning boardgame beloved by millions around the world. Discover the game that defined a genre, Dominion was first to popularize deck-building and remains a staple of tabletop. This is the officially licensed implementation.
Chess for idiots
The first intellectually non-discriminatory chess variant. Instead of thinking, just move your pieces in one of the many absurd ways!
Just Xiangqi
This is a refreshing Chinese chess game with realistic graphics and a detailed audio tutorial that will keep you entertained, even as a novice. A variety of well-designed challenges will test your tactics. Sit back and relax, as you transform into a master of strategy.
Merry XMerge
Merry XMerge is a good board game for all ages this Christmas. Put together Christmas cakes and candies to make them more attractive. Merry Christmas.
For The King II
Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret?
Zold:out
Zold:out is a semi-turn-based tactical RPG combined with deck building. You will use multiple weapons in one turn to challenge powerful enemies in a non-grid battlefield. Recruit clerks, forge weapons, and save the world with your strategy and creativity!
The Jackbox Party Pack 10
Become a party legend! The celebrated franchise returns with epic drawing battles in Tee K.O. 2, chaotic type-offs in FixyText, time-travel trivia in Timejinx, hidden identity intrigue in Hypnotorious, and group music-making in Dodo Re Mi.
dotAGE
Village elder, help us! The Apocalypse is approaching, and we need your guidance to survive. Assign your workers and build a thriving village against the pending doom. DotAGE is the merciless survival roguelite turn-based city builder. Will you fulfill the Prophecy?
Project Planet - Earth vs Humanity
Destroy Humanity with virus outbreaks, asteroid impacts and more as Planet Earth! Or team up with up to five friends as the World Leaders, Industry, Media, Scientists and Public, and try to survive. Impossible dilemmas and choices-matter create countless paths in this strategy party game!
Dokapon Kingdom: Connect
Make friends or frenemies! Be a savvy schemer in this hybrid RPG party game!
LuckLand
LuckLand is a strategy casual game that combines elements such as card building and Roguelike. To achieve ultimate victory, all you need to do is rotate the chessboard. This game does not include any real world currency gambling or micro trading.
Clue/Cluedo
Step into new Crime Scenes. Use your skills of deduction to unravel the mystery and find out who did it, with what weapon, where. It’s the original crime-solving classic with new investigation formats exclusive to the video game. Solve every case and become the detective you want to be!
召唤之王 (Supreme Summoner)
‘Supreme Summoner’ is a turn-based strategy chess game. Taking the imaginative Romance of the Three Kingdoms as its theme, it innovatively blends elements of gods, demons, and mystical creatures, making each faction and character's attributes even more prominent.
Oaken
Oaken, a turn-based tactical roguelike set in the spirit inhabited world. Explore the Great Oak, gather allies and trinkets, learn to use the positioning for your advantage, choose how to upgrade your cards. Wake the spirits and save the Oak!
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition
Plan your next move wisely, every additional combo can make the difference! Whether in solo or duo, online or offline, mix and match your units to defeat your enemies in this Definitive Edition of Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes!
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam.
Pirate101
Assemble your ragtag crew and prepare to plunder the skyways in search of the legendary map to El Dorado! Danger lurks around every corner as you outsmart clockwork soldiers, uncover hidden mysteries, and unleash powerful combos in this pirate turn-based tactics MMORPG.Most played board game games on Steam
Take a look at the top board game games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities! Tabletop Simulator is a tabletop, board game and simulation game developed and published by Berserk Games. Released on June 05th 2015 has received 70,164 reviews of which 66,249 were positive and 3,915 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played board game game, thanks to its 4,602 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
66,249
3,915
4,602
players
2. Pummel Party
Pummel Party is a 4-8 player online and local-multiplayer party game. Pummel friends or AI using a wide array of absurd items in the board mode and compete to destroy friendships in the unique collection of minigames. Pummel Party is a multiplayer, funny and online co-op game developed and published by Rebuilt Games. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 53,536 reviews of which 47,563 were positive and 5,973 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 802 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among board game games based on player count.
8.7
47,563
5,973
802
players
3. Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
"Business Tour" is a free to play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your monopoly with friends. Complete daily tasks, compete against the other players and receive trade items rewards! Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer is a board game, free to play and multiplayer game developed by and published by 8floor. Released on July 27th 2017 has received 76,465 reviews of which 46,433 were positive and 30,032 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. While seeing 768 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among board game games based on player count.
6.0
46,433
30,032
768
players
4. Axis & Allies 1942 Online
Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I. Axis & Allies 1942 Online is a wargame, board game and strategy game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on November 09th 2021 has received 4,648 reviews of which 3,635 were positive and 1,013 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 582 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played board game games.
7.6
3,635
1,013
582
players
5. Wingspan
Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves. Wingspan is a building, board game and card game game developed by Monster Couch and published by Monster Couch, Stonemaier Games and indienova. Released on September 17th 2020 has received 10,214 reviews of which 9,637 were positive and 577 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 568 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played board game games.
9.2
9,637
577
568
players
6. For The King II
Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret? For The King II is a adventure, rpg and strategy game developed by IronOak Games and published by Curve Games. Released on November 02nd 2023 has received 12,600 reviews of which 8,667 were positive and 3,933 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 432 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played board game games.
6.8
8,667
3,933
432
players
7. Terraforming Mars
The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water. Terraforming Mars is a strategy, board game and space game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Twin Sails Interactive. Released on October 17th 2018 has received 6,575 reviews of which 4,710 were positive and 1,865 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 372 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played board game games.
7.0
4,710
1,865
372
players
8. UNO
UNO makes its return with new exciting features! Match cards by color or value and play action cards to change things up. Race against others to empty your hand before everyone else in Classic play or customize your experience with House Rules. UNO is a card game, multiplayer and tabletop game developed and published by Ubisoft Entertainment. Released on January 03rd 2017 has received 51,234 reviews of which 36,989 were positive and 14,245 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 228 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played board game games.
7.1
36,989
14,245
228
players
9. Dune: Imperium
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow. Dune: Imperium is a board game, strategy and deckbuilding game developed and published by Dire Wolf. Released on March 13th 2024 has received 3,130 reviews of which 2,970 were positive and 160 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 219 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played board game games.
9.1
2,970
160
219
players
10. MONOPOLY Poker
Go all-in on fun and fortune! Welcome to the official MONOPOLY Poker game, the ultimate Texas Hold’em poker experience with a board game twist! Step into a world where online poker meets property-building, and every poker hand brings you closer to building your own empire. MONOPOLY Poker is a free to play, multiplayer and board game game developed and published by Playtika Ltd.. Released on June 03rd 2021 has received 6,474 reviews of which 4,533 were positive and 1,941 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 141 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played board game games.
6.9
4,533
1,941
141
players
Best deals on board game games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of board game games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted board game games.
1. Strategic Mind: The Pacific
Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies. Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a singleplayer, board game and turn-based tactics game developed and published by Starni Games. Released on October 25th 2019 has received 602 reviews of which 455 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for board game category.
7.2
455
147
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
2. Battle vs Chess
Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! Battle vs Chess is a strategy, chess and casual game developed by Targem Games and published by TopWare Interactive ACE. Released on August 16th 2012 has received 976 reviews of which 695 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in board game games.
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695
281
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition
This bonecrunching sport features 23 playable races, each with its own style, vicious moves, rankings & more! Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition is a sports, strategy and board game game developed and published by Cyanide Studios. Released on October 11th 2012 has received 1,769 reviews of which 1,432 were positive and 337 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in board game games.
7.8
1,432
337
-92%
15.13€
1.21€
4. Terraforming Mars
The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water. Terraforming Mars is a strategy, board game and space game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Twin Sails Interactive. Released on October 17th 2018 has received 6,575 reviews of which 4,710 were positive and 1,865 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for board game games.
7.0
4,710
1,865
-88%
19.83€
2.38€
5. Scythe: Digital Edition
Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory! Scythe: Digital Edition is a board game, strategy and turn-based game developed and published by The Knights of Unity. Released on September 05th 2018 has received 3,591 reviews of which 3,214 were positive and 377 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for board game games.
8.6
3,214
377
-85%
19.60€
2.94€
6. Everdell
Harvest resources to build a village of woodland critters in this adaptation of the award-winning tabletop board game! Everdell is a strategy, casual and board game game developed and published by Dire Wolf. Released on July 28th 2022 has received 562 reviews of which 505 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for board game games.
8.4
505
57
-84%
17.06€
2.73€
7. Clue/Cluedo: Classic Edition
The official digital version of Hasbro’s classic mystery board game, Cluedo (Clue). Roll the dice and launch into a murder investigation. Whodunit? With what weapon? Where? You’ll need all your brain power to find the answers you need, as you race your friends and family to the truth! Clue/Cluedo: Classic Edition is a local multiplayer, board game and strategy game developed and published by Marmalade Game Studio Ltd. Released on May 17th 2018 has received 3,206 reviews of which 2,817 were positive and 389 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for board game games.
8.5
2,817
389
-82%
16.17€
2.91€
8. Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
Lock 'n Load Tactical is fast and Furious tactical combat that is fast to learn. In LnLT you get squads, weapon teams, armored vehicles, fixed-wing aircraft, and, in the modern-era games, helicopters. Individuals such as Leaders, Medics, Snipers, Chaplains, Advisors, and, of course, Heroes. Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game is a turn-based tactics, wargame and board game game developed and published by Lock 'n Load Publishing. Released on April 02nd 2020 has received 537 reviews of which 458 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for board game games.
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458
79
-80%
3.99€
0.79€
9. Regency Solitaire
Experience romantic Regency England in this sumptuous solitaire game. Play your cards right as you tour historic London, Brighton and Bath, and help Bella create a dazzling ballroom. Unlock gameplay features with your makeover project and improve Bella’s chances of finding true love! Regency Solitaire is a solitaire, visual novel and puzzle game developed and published by Grey Alien Games. Released on May 18th 2015 has received 832 reviews of which 787 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for board game games.
8.9
787
45
-79%
11.90€
2.50€
10. Armello
Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne. Armello is a board game, pvp and turn-based strategy game developed and published by League of Geeks. Released on September 01st 2015 has received 15,714 reviews of which 12,870 were positive and 2,844 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for board game games.
8.0
12,870
2,844
-77%
24.57€
5.65€
Free board game games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play board game games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play board game games.
1. Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
"Business Tour" is a free to play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your monopoly with friends. Complete daily tasks, compete against the other players and receive trade items rewards! Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer is a board game, free to play and multiplayer game developed by and published by 8floor. Released on July 27th 2017 has received 76,465 reviews of which 46,433 were positive and 30,032 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. With 768 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free board game games on Steam.
6.0
46,433
30,032
768
players
2. MONOPOLY Poker
Go all-in on fun and fortune! Welcome to the official MONOPOLY Poker game, the ultimate Texas Hold’em poker experience with a board game twist! Step into a world where online poker meets property-building, and every poker hand brings you closer to building your own empire. MONOPOLY Poker is a free to play, multiplayer and board game game developed and published by Playtika Ltd.. Released on June 03rd 2021 has received 6,474 reviews of which 4,533 were positive and 1,941 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 141, this board game game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free board game games on Steam.
6.9
4,533
1,941
141
players
3. Dominion
Expand a small kingdom to a mighty Dominion! Play the Spiel des Jahres winning boardgame beloved by millions around the world. Discover the game that defined a genre, Dominion was first to popularize deck-building and remains a staple of tabletop. This is the officially licensed implementation. Dominion is a deckbuilding, card game and board game game developed and published by Temple Gates Games. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 1,901 reviews of which 1,638 were positive and 263 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 138, this board game game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free board game games on Steam.
8.2
1,638
263
138
players
4. Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
The officially licensed multiplayer version of the classic fantasy adventure board game, Talisman, based on the 4th Edition of the game. On your travels, you will need strength, courage and some good dice rolls to survive the dangers you face and beat your opponents to the centre of the board! Talisman: Digital Classic Edition is a board game, tabletop and strategy game developed and published by Nomad Games. Released on February 25th 2014 has received 9,612 reviews of which 7,530 were positive and 2,082 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
7.7
7,530
2,082
93
players
5. Warhammer The Horus Heresy: Legions
A card battler based in the rich universe of the Horus Heresy, the origin story of Warhammer 40,000. Play through epic single-player campaigns, take part in draft tournaments based on famous battles, or build your own unstoppable deck and compete in fast and epic duels against players worldwide. Warhammer The Horus Heresy: Legions is a deckbuilding, card game and free to play game developed and published by Everguild Ltd.. Released on March 28th 2019 has received 2,892 reviews of which 1,795 were positive and 1,097 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
6.1
1,795
1,097
93
players
6. 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! Star Realms is a deckbuilding, strategy and card battler game developed and published by Wise Wizard Games and LLC. Released on March 08th 2016 has received 2,048 reviews of which 1,775 were positive and 273 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
8.3
1,775
273
65
players
7. Pixel Puzzles Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzles
The Number 1 Jigsaw Puzzle Game. Pixel Puzzles Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzles is a puzzle, board game and tabletop game developed and published by Pixel Puzzles. Released on August 29th 2022 has received 2,670 reviews of which 2,012 were positive and 658 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
7.3
2,012
658
62
players
8. Simply Chess
The classic board game comes to Steam with asynchronous online play and 100 levels of AI. If you are a chess enthusiast or someone who just likes to play a game now and again, this is what you've been looking for. This is Simply Chess. Simply Chess is a chess, board game and multiplayer game developed and published by BlueLine Games. Released on September 11th 2015 has received 3,624 reviews of which 2,692 were positive and 932 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
7.2
2,692
932
34
players
9. Card Hunter
Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments. Card Hunter is a free to play, card game and tabletop game developed and published by The Knights of Unity. Released on July 13th 2015 has received 5,223 reviews of which 4,476 were positive and 747 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
8.3
4,476
747
30
players
10. Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite
Sit back, relax and build puzzles to your heart's content. Assemble one of the many included puzzles, or add your own images. Customize size and shape of the pieces for any puzzle. Enjoy Classic mode or try out Zen mode for a new type of puzzle experience. Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite is a board game, relaxing and puzzle game developed and published by Bartek Karczmarczyk. Released on April 02nd 2023 has received 367 reviews of which 314 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
8.0
314
53
26
players