Free to Play Tactical Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play tactical games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on October 29th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play tactical games.
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1. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X
Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X is a game developed and published by . Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,398,584 reviews of which 1,172,854 were positive and 225,730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played tactical game, thanks to its 33,675 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
33,675
players
2. World of Warships
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players! World of Warships is a game developed and published by . Released on November 15th 2017 has received 146,552 reviews of which 112,887 were positive and 33,665 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 23,294 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among tactical games based on player count.
7.6
112,887
33,665
23,294
players
3. War Planet Online: Global Conquest
Build your army, dominate your region and lead your alliance to conquer the globe! War Planet Online: Global Conquest is a game developed and published by . Released on December 19th 2017 has received 911 reviews of which 579 were positive and 332 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 165 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among tactical games based on player count.
6.2
579
332
165
players
4. Pixel Strike 3D
Pixel Strike 3D is a Multiplayer First-Person Shooter that features fast-paced gameplay and a wide variety of player customization. Battle friends and foes from all around the world in over 20 unique game modes, with over 70 available weapons. Pixel Strike 3D is a game developed and published by . Released on May 29th 2020 has received 12,603 reviews of which 9,310 were positive and 3,293 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played tactical games.
7.3
9,310
3,293
52
players
5. Chess Evolved Online
secretly the most overpowered game in existence Chess Evolved Online is a game developed and published by . Released on February 22nd 2021 has received 724 reviews of which 666 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played tactical games.
8.6
666
58
13
players
6. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Playing as Gideon, a cold-hearted mercenary willing to kill for money without any moral principles, you'll have tactical freedom with a wide variety of weapons and special gadgets to complete your mission in the prologue of Intravenous 2. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism is a game developed and published by . Released on January 19th 2024 has received 2,659 reviews of which 2,507 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played tactical games.
9.0
2,507
152
5
players
7. Conqueror's Blade
Master the art of siege tactics in Conqueror's Blade, a tactical action MMO brought to you by Booming Tech. Create your hero, command medieval units, and ride out for epic online battles in a vast new world. Play for free today! Conqueror's Blade is a game developed and published by . Released on May 30th 2019 has received 30,134 reviews of which 22,576 were positive and 7,558 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played tactical games.
7.4
22,576
7,558
3
players
8. Open Mod 2025
Open Mod is an entirely free to play, niche, tactical, extreme hardcore first person shooter with immersive aspects that may not have been seen before. Open Mod 2025 is a game developed and published by . Released on June 26th 2023 has received 921 reviews of which 614 were positive and 307 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played tactical games.
6.5
614
307
2
players
9. Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition
Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition represents a part of the full product. Get a taste of medieval battles in this free version of the acclaimed historical RTS! 4 SP missions and 17 MP maps are now available to everyone. Challenge friends, AI, or take part in our League that will start in March! Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on February 06th 2018 has received 752 reviews of which 585 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played tactical games.
7.4
585
167
1
players
10. Epicinium
Epicinium is a strategy game where nature is a finite resource. No need to wait for your move, thanks to fast, simultaneous turns. Your economy and troops are influenced by the environment and increasingly severe weather effects. Is it worth winning a war when you end up conquering dirt and ash? Epicinium is a game developed and published by . Released on October 12th 2020 has received 302 reviews of which 265 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played tactical games.
8.1
265
37
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