Best Turn-Based Strategy games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated turn-based strategy games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free turn-based strategy games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Dimensionals

Dimensionals is the hottest roguelike turn-based RPG with tons of Heroes to collect and level up. Build a party of 3 heroes and combine hundreds of skills to create insane combos in the ultimate tactical challenge. Fight through an epic story told in the style of voice acted comic book cutscenes.

Price -10% 17.55€
Rating 8.3
Release 29 Apr 2025

Approaching Infinity

Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.

Price -10% 15.74€
Rating 8.7
Release 29 Apr 2025

SpellRogue

SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.

Price -30% 13.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 24 Apr 2025

The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-

Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi join forces for the first time to deliver the ULTIMATE adventure game! 15 students are tasked with defending a school from grotesque monsters for 100 days. Can they make it to the end? And will they survive long enough to uncover the truth?

Price -47% 31.66€
Rating 8.9
Release 23 Apr 2025

Out Of Hands

Out of Hands is a bizarre card-based adventure game that blends video-collage graphics with gripping psychological horror. Will you seek the truth lurking in this wicked, warped world—and can you bear its weight? Misty memories threaten to tear you apart, contorting you into a being... Out of Hands.

Price -15% 14.86€
Rating 8.9
Release 21 Apr 2025

Sandwalkers

Sandwalkers is a roguelike turn-based exploration game. Build your team, traverse varied hostile environments, face countless dangers, and gain knowledge that will help you find and resurrect the Mother Tree Umama.

Price -19% 16.17€
Rating 7.2
Release 08 Apr 2025

Commander Quest

Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory!

Price 11.79€
Rating 7.2
Release 04 Apr 2025

LONESTAR

LONESTAR is a strategic Roguelike spaceship deckbuilder. As a bounty hunter, you will capture criminals scattered across the universe. Win the shockwave battle to gain rewards and vacations. Find treasures, customize spaceships, unlock talents, defeat the felons and be a legend!

Price -45% 7.02€
Rating 8.8
Release 03 Apr 2025

Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon

Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon is a turn-based Roguelike card game where you assume the role of a Shu general. Explore dungeons, gather relics, and amass a collection of cards. In each round, you can assemble a unique combination of cards and treasures to defeat your enemies and rewrite history!

Price 8.79€
Rating 8.7
Release 02 Apr 2025

Sultan's Game

The Sultan commands you to play a cruel game. Each week you draw a card, and have to complete its challenge within seven days. Forced to make dreadful choices to beat the Sultan’s Game and save your own life, you will have to find a way to survive not just the Game, but its consequences too.

Price -20% 19.49€
Rating 9.1
Release 30 Mar 2025

Maiden And Lord

"Maiden And Lord" is a relatively casual strategy war game that emphasizes player cooperation and the development of civilizations. It introduces innovative mechanisms such as "Private Territory" and "Safe Gathering," creating a prosperous and harmonious otherworldly realm.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 28 Mar 2025

Nordhold

Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 25 Mar 2025

Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms

"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.6
Release 25 Mar 2025

无休仙途

This is a casual strategic placement game. In the aerial world set in ancient China, players will play the role of a descendant of the Immortal Cultivation Sect. Travel through the barren continent, obtain various resources, build your sect, and ultimately ascend to the immortal realm.

Price 5.89€
Rating 7.2
Release 25 Mar 2025

Dark Deity 2

Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!

Price -46% 12.49€
Rating 9.0
Release 24 Mar 2025

神树残响(Echoes of the Divine Tree)

"Fight with faith!" This is a traditional-style yuri-themed card RPG. Build your deck, unearth relics, forge equipment, strive to become stronger, defeat various oddities, and change the fate of the divine tree's offspring, Hecate.

Price 11.79€
Rating 8.7
Release 20 Mar 2025

Gumballs & Dungeons

With over 23 million loyal players (and counting), G&D is coming onto Steam - FOR FREE! Make the dungeon incredible again with long-lost Gumballs in this roguelike adventure full of easter eggs!

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 04 Mar 2025

Knights in Tight Spaces

Control your environment, gather your party, and build your best deck to overcome outlaws and supernatural forces, across a rich fantasy world. Watch as your tactical choices and deckbuilding prowess play out through stylish fight sequences.

Price -28% 14.11€
Rating 6.9
Release 04 Mar 2025

Die in the Dungeon

Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.

Price 12.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 21 Feb 2025

NO-SKIN

Horror Roguelike characterized by an experimental artstyle and storytelling, strategic gameplay and deep mysteries

Price 6.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 16 Feb 2025

Cradle of Nightmare : Flowers to you

Cradle of Nightmares: Flowers for You is an ATB turn-based game based on combat adventures made by RPGMaker. Players will take on the role of a high school student named Le Qing, who will fall into the dark and gloomy "second world" and embark on a journey to end the filthy fate of mankind.

Price 6.89€
Rating 8.5
Release 14 Feb 2025

Alpha League HD

Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.7
Release 14 Feb 2025

Dawnfolk

Dawnfolk is a charmingly dark and minimalist survival city-builder. Gather resources, rebuild your realm, and protect your people from oppressive shadows. Can you unveil the secrets of the monoliths to bring light back to the world?

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.9
Release 13 Feb 2025

GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM

GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM is a Post-Apocalyptic Tactical RPG. Players take on the role of a commander who acts as a bounty hunter, leading a squad of tactical dolls through the contaminated zones. While accepting and completing various missions, players will face continuous waves of enemies.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.7
Release 10 Feb 2025

Most played turn-based strategy games on Steam

Take a look at the top turn-based strategy games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. 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 strategy, turn-based strategy and multiplayer game developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on October 20th 2016 has received 347,827 reviews of which 302,129 were positive and 45,698 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based strategy game, thanks to its 17,726 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
302,129
45,698

17,726
players

2. 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 strategy, turn-based strategy and grand strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive and published by Feral Interactive and SEGA. Released on February 16th 2022 has received 118,379 reviews of which 85,669 were positive and 32,710 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 14,590 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
7.2
85,669
32,710

14,590
players

3. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more! Sid Meier's Civilization® V is a turn-based strategy, strategy and turn-based game developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on September 23rd 2010 has received 203,684 reviews of which 195,180 were positive and 8,504 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 11,528 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
9.5
195,180
8,504

11,528
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 free to play, rpg and strategy game developed and published by Com2uS. Released on January 07th 2024 has received 8,368 reviews of which 5,929 were positive and 2,439 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 9,603 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.0
5,929
2,439

9,603
players

5. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a strategy, historical and turn-based strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and published by SEGA. Released on September 02nd 2013 has received 87,638 reviews of which 73,072 were positive and 14,566 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 3,739 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.2
73,072
14,566

3,739
players

6. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition is a strategy, medieval and historical game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on November 15th 2006 has received 33,102 reviews of which 31,686 were positive and 1,416 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,694 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.4
31,686
1,416

2,694
players

7. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition is a tactical rpg, rpg and turn-based strategy game developed and published by Larian Studios. Released on September 14th 2017 has received 189,288 reviews of which 181,386 were positive and 7,902 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,259 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.5
181,386
7,902

2,259
players

8. Wartales

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients! Wartales is a rpg, open world and turn-based strategy game developed and published by Shiro Games. Released on April 12th 2023 has received 28,839 reviews of which 25,953 were positive and 2,886 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,074 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.8
25,953
2,886

2,074
players

9. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition is a strategy, historical and military game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on March 04th 2009 has received 35,248 reviews of which 31,995 were positive and 3,253 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,048 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.9
31,995
3,253

2,048
players

10. Persona 3 Reload

Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay. Persona 3 Reload is a jrpg, rpg and anime game developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 40,860 reviews of which 38,590 were positive and 2,270 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 1,945 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.3
38,590
2,270

1,945
players

Best deals on turn-based strategy games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of turn-based strategy games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted turn-based strategy games.

1. Age of Wonders III

Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike! Age of Wonders III is a strategy, turn-based strategy and fantasy game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on March 31st 2014 has received 12,556 reviews of which 10,079 were positive and 2,477 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for turn-based strategy category.
7.9
10,079
2,477

-97% 33.33€ 1.00€

2. Inkulinati

Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers. Inkulinati is a medieval, turn-based strategy and turn-based tactics game developed by Yaza Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 899 reviews of which 787 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in turn-based strategy games.
8.3
787
112

-96% 25.00€ 1.00€

3. Field of Glory II

Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC. Field of Glory II is a strategy, simulation and turn-based strategy game developed by Byzantine Games and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on October 12th 2017 has received 1,149 reviews of which 956 were positive and 193 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in turn-based strategy games.
7.9
956
193

-96% 30.00€ 1.20€

4. Miasma Chronicles

From the creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden comes a beautifully crafted tactical adventure you won’t forget. Embark on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland torn apart by a savage force known only as the ‘Miasma’. Miasma Chronicles is a tactical rpg, turn-based strategy and tactical game developed by The Bearded Ladies and published by 505 Games Official. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 2,247 reviews of which 1,788 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
7.7
1,788
459

-96% 33.50€ 1.34€

5. Battle vs Chess

Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! Battle vs Chess is a strategy, chess and casual game developed by Targem Games and published by TopWare Interactive ACE. Released on August 16th 2012 has received 976 reviews of which 695 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
6.9
695
281

-96% 25.00€ 1.00€

6. Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga

Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land! Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga is a tactical rpg, rpg and story rich game developed by Dancing Dragon Games and published by indie.io. Released on June 10th 2022 has received 12,774 reviews of which 12,089 were positive and 685 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
9.2
12,089
685

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

7. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a strategy, warhammer 40k and 4x game developed by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on July 12th 2018 has received 14,238 reviews of which 11,571 were positive and 2,667 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
8.0
11,571
2,667

-95% 42.80€ 2.14€

8. Old World

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind? Old World is a strategy, simulation and 4x game developed by Mohawk Games and published by Hooded Horse. Released on May 18th 2022 has received 4,541 reviews of which 3,726 were positive and 815 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
8.0
3,726
815

-95% 39.80€ 1.99€

9. Dark Deity

Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world... Dark Deity is a turn-based tactics, tactical rpg and turn-based strategy game developed by Sword & Axe LLC and published by indie.io. Released on June 15th 2021 has received 2,690 reviews of which 1,953 were positive and 737 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
7.1
1,953
737

-95% 24.00€ 1.20€

10. Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim

Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer. Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim is a grand strategy, turn-based strategy and 4x game developed by The Secret Games Company and published by Goblinz Publishing and IndieArk. Released on October 11th 2022 has received 1,508 reviews of which 1,325 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
8.4
1,325
183

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

Free turn-based strategy games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play turn-based strategy games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play turn-based strategy games.

1. 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 free to play, rpg and strategy game developed and published by Com2uS. Released on January 07th 2024 has received 8,368 reviews of which 5,929 were positive and 2,439 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 9,603 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
7.0
5,929
2,439

9,603
players

2. Alpha League HD

Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner. Alpha League HD is a auto battler, turn-based strategy and casual game developed and published by Beaveroid Entertainment. Released on February 14th 2025 has received 859 reviews of which 790 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,770, this turn-based strategy game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
8.7
790
69

1,770
players

3. GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM

GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM is a Post-Apocalyptic Tactical RPG. Players take on the role of a commander who acts as a bounty hunter, leading a squad of tactical dolls through the contaminated zones. While accepting and completing various missions, players will face continuous waves of enemies. GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM is a strategy, rpg and anime game developed by SUNBORN Information Co. and Ltd. and published by HaoPlay Limited. Released on February 10th 2025 has received 1,290 reviews of which 889 were positive and 401 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 446, this turn-based strategy game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
6.7
889
401

446
players

4. WAKFU

Immerse yourself in the WAKFU universe with this free to play MMORPG. Select your class, travel the world, meet adventurers to challenge powerful monsters in epic turn-based battles.Participate in the kingdom’s economy and politics and create your own legend! WAKFU is a free to play, massively multiplayer and turn-based strategy game developed by Ankama Studio and published by Ankama Games. Released on September 18th 2014 has received 10,204 reviews of which 7,712 were positive and 2,492 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 292 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
7.4
7,712
2,492

292
players

5. SOVL: Fantasy Warfare

SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam. SOVL: Fantasy Warfare is a strategy, wargame and tabletop game developed and published by Dalen Studios. Released on June 29th 2023 has received 1,966 reviews of which 1,731 were positive and 235 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 166 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
8.4
1,731
235

166
players

6. Battle for Wesnoth

The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go. Battle for Wesnoth is a free to play, strategy and turn-based strategy game developed by The Battle for Wesnoth Project and published by Wesnoth Inc.. Released on May 01st 2018 has received 5,282 reviews of which 4,970 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 135 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
9.1
4,970
312

135
players

7. 修真大陆

A casual hang-up class repair fairy game 修真大陆 is a rpg, turn-based strategy and 2d platformer game developed and published by 北冥. Released on April 18th 2024 has received 379 reviews of which 276 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
6.9
276
103

69
players

8. Arcanists

Players take turns in a race against the clock, utilising an array of spells to defeat their opponents in battle! Victory is accomplished by becoming the 'last man standing' (or last team) after all other players have been reduced to zero hitpoints. Arcanists is a free to play, strategy and multiplayer game developed and published by pur3 extreme. Released on July 15th 2024 has received 541 reviews of which 475 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
8.2
475
66

66
players

9. Pox Nora

Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one. Pox Nora is a free to play, strategy and rpg game developed and published by Desert Owl Games LLC. Released on October 15th 2014 has received 848 reviews of which 645 were positive and 203 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
7.3
645
203

40
players

10. Age of Conquest IV

Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame. Age of Conquest IV is a free to play, strategy and turn-based strategy game developed and published by Noble Master LLC. Released on April 05th 2016 has received 2,744 reviews of which 2,238 were positive and 506 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
7.9
2,238
506

16
players