Free to Play Real Time Tactics Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play real time tactics games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play real time tactics games.
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1. Viking Rise
Race against other players to explore Valhalla and conquer Midgard! Viking Rise is a game developed and published by . Released on May 21st 2024 has received 626 reviews of which 457 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played real time tactics game, thanks to its 401 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.0
457
169
401
players
2. Doomsday: Last Survivors
New tower defense gameplay! The apocalypse has come, and zombies are running amok. As the leader of the survivors, collect and use resources to defend their last shelter! Doomsday: Last Survivors is a game developed and published by . Released on June 25th 2023 has received 682 reviews of which 457 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. While seeing 394 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among real time tactics games based on player count.
6.5
457
225
394
players
3. Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
Infinitode 2 - a strategy in the Tower Defense genre, in which the player will have to build towers to protect his base from endless waves of enemies. The game features huge maps, lots of towers, resource miners, upgrade tree and map editor. Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense is a game developed and published by . Released on May 06th 2021 has received 3,674 reviews of which 3,354 were positive and 320 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 157 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among real time tactics games based on player count.
8.8
3,354
320
157
players
4. Freestyle 2: Street Basketball
Freestyle 2: Street Basketball is a fast paced online arcade basketball game. Create your own unique player and compete in the online street league! Use variety of b-ball moves and customize your player! Team up with the best street ballers online and rise to the top! Freestyle 2: Street Basketball is a game developed and published by . Released on April 01st 2015 has received 12,647 reviews of which 9,153 were positive and 3,494 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
7.1
9,153
3,494
96
players
5. Tribal Wars
Compete in hardcore PvP strategy in persistent game worlds where real time resource and troop management in coordination with other players is required to expand your kingdom from one village to hundreds as you conquer the map in this winner takes all medieval contest. Tribal Wars is a game developed and published by . Released on November 12th 2020 has received 738 reviews of which 531 were positive and 207 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
6.9
531
207
71
players
6. World War Armies
World War Armies is the ultimate PvP real-time strategy game. Command advanced war machines and compete for free against other players worldwide. Revolutionary mechanics reduce downtime and focus on direct engagement with the enemy, you get to the fun parts of RTS faster. World War Armies is a game developed and published by . Released on May 02nd 2024 has received 798 reviews of which 496 were positive and 302 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
6.1
496
302
28
players
7. AOD: Art Of Defense
AOD is a new gameplay in the traditional tower defence genre. You must protect your base from waves of approaching enemies. Build and improve your towers and units and destroy your enemies in any way you can. Don't be weak, destroy them all, show who's in charge! AOD: Art Of Defense is a game developed and published by . Released on December 01st 2020 has received 376 reviews of which 294 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
7.4
294
82
20
players
8. 3 Days War
3 Days War is a unique multiplayer strategy war game. Integrating the mechanics of RTS+4X, it allows dozens of players to engage in a three-day real-time strategy competitionon. Commanders, use your skills, strategies, games and even deception to become the ultimate winner! 3 Days War is a game developed and published by . Released on April 16th 2023 has received 667 reviews of which 566 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
8.0
566
101
4
players
9. Empires Apart
An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age. Empires Apart is a game developed and published by . Released on March 29th 2018 has received 2,442 reviews of which 1,671 were positive and 771 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
6.7
1,671
771
1
players
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