Best 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 February 13th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play tactical games on Steam.
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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 fps, pvp and multiplayer game. 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 52,879 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
52,879
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 naval combat, action and co-op game. 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 18,172 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
18,172
players
3. PUBG: BLINDSPOT
PUBG: BLINDSPOT is a 5v5 top-down tactical shooter built on clever positioning, tight teamwork, and shared vision. Choose unique Agents, create squad synergies and execute smart strategies that turn the tide of every round. PUBG: BLINDSPOT is a early access, online co-op and top-down shooter game. Released on February 04th 2026 has received 1,995 reviews of which 1,364 were positive and 631 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. While seeing 2,600 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among tactical games based on player count.
6.7
1,364
631
2,600
players
4. Dota Underlords
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile. Dota Underlords is a strategy, auto battler and casual game. Released on June 20th 2019 has received 90,894 reviews of which 74,753 were positive and 16,141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 559 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played tactical games.
8.1
74,753
16,141
559
players
5. Operation: Harsh Doorstop
Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by ex-developers of Squad, Red Orchestra, and Insurgency. Operation: Harsh Doorstop is a military, fps and realistic game. Released on February 15th 2023 has received 18,420 reviews of which 14,167 were positive and 4,253 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played tactical games.
7.6
14,167
4,253
69
players
6. 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 fps, tactical and multiplayer game. 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 #6 spot among the most played tactical games.
7.3
9,310
3,293
53
players
7. Thunder Tier One
Thunder Tier One is a realistic top-down shooter where you join an elite special operations team tasked with stopping a dangerous terrorist organization wreaking havoc across the fictional Eastern European country of Salobia. Thunder Tier One is a online co-op, top-down shooter and tactical game. Released on December 07th 2021 has received 4,735 reviews of which 3,162 were positive and 1,573 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played tactical games.
6.6
3,162
1,573
29
players
8. Chess Evolved Online
secretly the most overpowered game in existence Chess Evolved Online is a pvp, tactical and deckbuilding game. 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 #8 spot among the most played tactical games.
8.6
666
58
8
players
9. Soccer Manager 2021
Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2021. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory! Soccer Manager 2021 is a sports, management and singleplayer game. Released on December 16th 2020 has received 2,074 reviews of which 1,546 were positive and 528 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played tactical games.
7.2
1,546
528
8
players
10. 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 tactical, realistic and shooter game. 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 #10 spot among the most played tactical games.
9.0
2,507
152
4
players
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