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 362,331 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
362,331
players
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 is a game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 20,858 reviews of which 13,096 were positive and 7,762 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 13,338 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among strategy games based on player count.
6.2
13,096
7,762
13,338
players
3. 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 88,483 reviews of which 65,373 were positive and 23,110 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 8,757 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among strategy games based on player count.
7.3
65,373
23,110
8,757
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 8,880 reviews of which 6,303 were positive and 2,577 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 5,833 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.0
6,303
2,577
5,833
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 3,536 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
3,536
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 33,139 reviews of which 24,386 were positive and 8,753 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 2,727 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.3
24,386
8,753
2,727
players
7. 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 2,649 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.6
11,212
3,268
2,649
players
8. 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 2,185 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.2
36,345
7,285
2,185
players
9. Crusader Kings II
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Crusader Kings II is a game developed and published by . Released on February 14th 2012 has received 73,809 reviews of which 66,359 were positive and 7,450 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,393 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.9
66,359
7,450
1,393
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 727 reviews of which 599 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 1,097 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.8
599
128
1,097
players
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