Most Played Strategy Games on Steam
Take a look at the top strategy games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 14th 2025. Want to explore even more strategy titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best strategy games.
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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 541,089 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
541,089
players
2. Football Manager 2024
Build a world-class team ready to dominate your rivals in football’s most prestigious competitions. Progress never stops when you’re pursuing footballing greatness. Football Manager 2024 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 06th 2023 has received 23,048 reviews of which 20,927 were positive and 2,121 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 41,341 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among strategy games based on player count.
8.9
20,927
2,121
41,341
players
3. Hearts of Iron IV
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history. Hearts of Iron IV is a game developed and published by . Released on June 06th 2016 has received 342,150 reviews of which 305,168 were positive and 36,982 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 32,574 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among strategy games based on player count.
8.8
305,168
36,982
32,574
players
4. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more. RimWorld is a game developed and published by . Released on October 17th 2018 has received 210,517 reviews of which 206,216 were positive and 4,301 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 29,742 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played strategy games.
9.7
206,216
4,301
29,742
players
5. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time? Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is a game developed and published by . Released on October 20th 2016 has received 349,920 reviews of which 304,053 were positive and 45,867 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 26,043 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.6
304,053
45,867
26,043
players
6. Total War: WARHAMMER III
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them? Total War: WARHAMMER III is a game developed and published by . Released on February 16th 2022 has received 119,858 reviews of which 87,141 were positive and 32,717 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 23,272 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.2
87,141
32,717
23,272
players
7. Crusader Kings III
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages. Crusader Kings III is a game developed and published by . Released on September 01st 2020 has received 126,909 reviews of which 114,259 were positive and 12,650 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 20,645 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.9
114,259
12,650
20,645
players
8. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on November 14th 2019 has received 162,462 reviews of which 154,061 were positive and 8,401 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 15,340 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played strategy games.
9.4
154,061
8,401
15,340
players
9. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is a game developed and published by . Released on October 25th 2022 has received 264,391 reviews of which 232,360 were positive and 32,031 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 14,957 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.7
232,360
32,031
14,957
players
10. Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more! Sid Meier's Civilization® V is a game developed and published by . Released on September 23rd 2010 has received 204,265 reviews of which 195,724 were positive and 8,541 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 14,509 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played strategy games.
9.5
195,724
8,541
14,509
players
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