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Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play strategy games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on September 13th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best 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 moba, multiplayer and strategy game. 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 820,747 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
820,747
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 card game, strategy and trading card game game. Released on January 18th 2022 has received 101,454 reviews of which 72,436 were positive and 29,018 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. While seeing 28,227 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among strategy games based on player count.
7.1
72,436
29,018
28,227
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 strategy, card game and trading card game game. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 31,615 reviews of which 19,317 were positive and 12,298 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. While seeing 10,395 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among strategy games based on player count.
6.1
19,317
12,298
10,395
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 rpg, strategy and turn-based strategy game. Released on January 07th 2024 has received 10,728 reviews of which 7,658 were positive and 3,070 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 6,298 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.0
7,658
3,070
6,298
players
5. 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 dungeons & dragons, idler and strategy game. 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 2,698 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.6
11,212
3,268
2,698
players
6. Predecessor
The tactical depth and iconic heroes of a hardcore MOBA meets the explosive verticality of a 5v5 3D shooter. Predecessor is a moba, shooter and multiplayer game. Released on August 20th 2024 has received 14,036 reviews of which 10,260 were positive and 3,776 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 2,266 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.2
10,260
3,776
2,266
players
7. Tyr
Tyr is a multiplayer tank shooter. Pilot heavy-armored vehicles with unique capabilities and upgrade them as you battle for victory with your team. Tyr is a action, indie and strategy game. Released on September 02nd 2026 has received 2,304 reviews of which 1,961 were positive and 343 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 2,208 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.2
1,961
343
2,208
players
8. Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG
Endless Idle Tower Defense with deep strategy and RPG progression and combat mechanics. Recruit, upgrade, and position powerful fantasy heroes, discover game-changing synergies, and survive infinite monster waves. Grow stronger every run with literally millions of upgrades and endless auto battles. Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense RPG is a early access, strategy and tower defense game. Released on May 03rd 2024 has received 1,304 reviews of which 1,080 were positive and 224 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,717 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.9
1,080
224
1,717
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 card game, anime and strategy game. 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 1,554 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
1,554
players
10. 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 grand strategy, strategy and medieval game. 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 1,492 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.9
66,359
7,450
1,492
players
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