Free to Play Strategy Games on Steam
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1. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,498,969 reviews of which 2,037,143 were positive and 461,826 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played strategy game, thanks to its 382,344 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
382,344
players
2. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world! Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is a game developed and published by . Released on January 18th 2022 has received 91,305 reviews of which 66,733 were positive and 24,572 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 10,128 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among strategy games based on player count.
7.2
66,733
24,572
10,128
players
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 is a game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 23,159 reviews of which 14,424 were positive and 8,735 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 8,713 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among strategy games based on player count.
6.2
14,424
8,735
8,713
players
4. 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on January 07th 2024 has received 9,244 reviews of which 6,588 were positive and 2,656 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 5,235 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.0
6,588
2,656
5,235
players
5. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on October 15th 2020 has received 48,342 reviews of which 40,941 were positive and 7,401 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 3,123 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.3
40,941
7,401
3,123
players
6. 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 33,649 reviews of which 24,578 were positive and 9,071 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 2,757 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.2
24,578
9,071
2,757
players
7. 911 Operator
Game about the difficult work of people that manage emergency lines and services. Answer incoming calls and react properly - give first aid instructions, advise, dispatch correct number of firemen / police / ambulances, or sometimes - just ignore the call. Play on ANY CITY in the world! 911 Operator is a game developed and published by . Released on February 24th 2017 has received 16,435 reviews of which 14,616 were positive and 1,819 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 2,640 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.7
14,616
1,819
2,640
players
8. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a game developed and published by . Released on March 25th 2020 has received 14,480 reviews of which 11,212 were positive and 3,268 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 2,479 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.6
11,212
3,268
2,479
players
9. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold! Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2017 has received 43,630 reviews of which 36,345 were positive and 7,285 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 2,383 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.2
36,345
7,285
2,383
players
10. Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing! Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense is a game developed and published by . Released on May 03rd 2024 has received 864 reviews of which 720 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,416 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.9
720
144
1,416
players
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