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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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.

Price -77% 11.73€
Rating 8.4
Release 07 Dec 2023
Card Hog Card Hog is a pig-based dungeon crawler with roguelike and deck building elements. Take the role of an adventurous hog and interact with more than 100 cards of dangerous enemies, powerful weapons and exciting spells!

Price 5.89€
Rating 8.8
Release 04 Dec 2023
Die in the Dungeon: Origins 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 dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

Price Free to play
Rating 9.3
Release 01 Dec 2023
Cross Blitz Cross Blitz is a unique RPG deckbuilder featuring fast-paced tactical combat with loads of cards to collect and synergies to wield. Explore, level up, craft new cards and build the perfect decks as you carve your own path to victory!

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 29 Nov 2023
Time Walker: Dark World Time Walker Dark World is a roguelike auto-battler with strategic combat. Players will need to adjust their formations, plan their resources, acquire loot, and upgrade skills to defeat formidable enemies and vicious bosses.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 29 Nov 2023
Worldless Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique, active, turn-based combat system, and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.

Price -34% 13.20€
Rating 9.0
Release 20 Nov 2023
Persona 5 Tactica Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.

Price -51% 29.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 16 Nov 2023
Death Roads: Tournament Combine deadly racing, deckbuilding, and roguelite style to get car battles unlike anything before! Choose a driver, car, weapons, and sponsors to overcome tactical encounters. Adapt to an ever-changing race to come out on top and earn entry into the last safe haven on the Divided States of America.

Price -95% 0.77€
Rating 7.8
Release 15 Nov 2023
Hero's Adventure: Road to Passion Hero's Adventure:Road to Passion is a wuxia open-world RPG. You will commence your journey as an underdog in the tumultuous Martial World and will be met with a wide array of choices as you navigate your own heroic saga.

Price -39% 10.72€
Rating 8.3
Release 15 Nov 2023
Backpack Hero The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!

Price -79% 4.03€
Rating 8.5
Release 14 Nov 2023
Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game Colony Ship is a turn-based, party-based role-playing game set aboard a generation ship launched to Proxima Centauri. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and branching dialogue trees.

Price 37.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 09 Nov 2023
Cobalt Core A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!

Price -35% 12.67€
Rating 9.3
Release 08 Nov 2023
Terracards Farm, sell, learn, repeat. Terracards is a tactical roguelike-deckbuilder where you manage your own farm, You'll utilize animals, crops, and structures through cards, transforming them into valuable resources and wealth with each turn. But beware - deplete your funds, and it's game over.

Price 8.79€
Rating 8.1
Release 07 Nov 2023
For The King II Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret?

Price -76% 6.11€
Rating 6.8
Release 02 Nov 2023
The Iron Oath Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.

Price -77% 5.83€
Rating 7.5
Release 02 Nov 2023
Fantasy of Caocao 2 The most enjoyable Chinese-style Roguelike card game! Play as Cao Cao and conquer the Central, Japanese, and Western waifu with your allies, save the world!

Price 8.79€
Rating 7.9
Release 01 Nov 2023
Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire Phantom Rose 2 is a roguelike deckbuilding game. Fight and collect powerful cards as Aria, trying to survive in her cherished school that’s being ravaged by evil creatures.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.5
Release 29 Oct 2023
火焰征程 A classic turn-based strategy card game that allows players to collect various creature cards and skill cards through quests, upgrades, and trading. Players can select their favorite cards to craft a unique deck for battles, immersing themselves in the excitement of strategic gameplay!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.6
Release 25 Oct 2023
Deepest Chamber: Resurrection Delve into the depths of Deepest Chamber: Resurrection, where card boosting is your key to survival. Employ this unique mechanic to augment your abilities, strategize your next moves and endure a series of increasingly perilous descents in this gripping rogue-lite, card-battling adventure!

Price 12.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 24 Oct 2023
Zold:out Zold:out is a semi-turn-based tactical RPG combined with deck building. You will use multiple weapons in one turn to challenge powerful enemies in a non-grid battlefield. Recruit clerks, forge weapons, and save the world with your strategy and creativity!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.6
Release 20 Oct 2023
Galactic Civilizations IV Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.

Price 38.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 19 Oct 2023
Hexarchy Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Price -98% 0.58€
Rating 7.8
Release 19 Oct 2023
Soul Academy "Soul Academy" is an academy simulator with automatic battle MOBA. You will manage a shabby soul academy, recruiting and training students. Your ultimate goal is to challenge various academies across the continent and reach the top.

Price 11.79€
Rating 7.1
Release 18 Oct 2023
The Troop The Troop is a turn-based, platoon-level tactical game set in WW2. From the early hours of D-Day to Falaise, play as British and Canadian or German forces in desperate fighting across Normandy.

Price 33.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 18 Oct 2023

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 June 15th 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 349,920 reviews of which 304,053 were positive and 45,867 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 25,209 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
304,053
45,867

25,209
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 119,858 reviews of which 87,141 were positive and 32,717 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 20,478 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
87,141
32,717

20,478
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 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. While seeing 14,891 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
195,724
8,541

14,891
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 8,700 reviews of which 6,171 were positive and 2,529 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 7,758 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.0
6,171
2,529

7,758
players

5. Monster Train 2

Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit. Monster Train 2 is a strategy, card game and rogue-like game developed by Shiny Shoe and published by Big Fan Games. Released on May 21st 2025 has received 3,664 reviews of which 3,505 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 6,038 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.2
3,505
159

6,038
players

6. 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 Feral Interactive and published by SEGA and Feral Interactive. Released on September 02nd 2013 has received 88,173 reviews of which 73,559 were positive and 14,614 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 5,268 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.2
73,559
14,614

5,268
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 190,124 reviews of which 182,166 were positive and 7,958 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 4,056 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.5
182,166
7,958

4,056
players

8. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a character customization, cinematic and story rich game developed and published by Owlcat Games. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 30,805 reviews of which 26,360 were positive and 4,445 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 3,621 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.4
26,360
4,445

3,621
players

9. 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 33,344 reviews of which 31,910 were positive and 1,434 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 3,534 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.4
31,910
1,434

3,534
players

10. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is a strategy, historical and war game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on May 23rd 2019 has received 103,745 reviews of which 74,951 were positive and 28,794 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 2,850 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.2
74,951
28,794

2,850
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted turn-based strategy games.

1. 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 928 reviews of which 808 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for turn-based strategy category.
8.2
808
120

-99% 24.99€ 0.44€

2. Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

In Battlestar Galactica Deadlock™ you’ll take command of the Colonial Fleet in defense of the Twelve Colonies during the First Cylon War. Lead many different types of ships in this 3D tactical game. Every decision counts, your strategy will be vital – can you ensure mankind’s survival? Battlestar Galactica Deadlock is a strategy, space and sci-fi game developed by Black Lab Games and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on August 31st 2017 has received 3,460 reviews of which 2,906 were positive and 554 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in turn-based strategy games.
8.1
2,906
554

-99% 38.99€ 0.48€

3. 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 4,673 reviews of which 3,841 were positive and 832 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in turn-based strategy games.
8.0
3,841
832

-99% 39.99€ 0.48€

4. 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 12,578 reviews of which 10,093 were positive and 2,485 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
7.9
10,093
2,485

-99% 29.99€ 0.42€

5. 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 2,314 reviews of which 1,835 were positive and 479 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
7.7
1,835
479

-99% 34.99€ 0.56€

6. 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 tactical, turn-based strategy and strategy rpg game developed by Sword & Axe LLC and published by indie.io. Released on June 15th 2021 has received 2,753 reviews of which 1,995 were positive and 758 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
7.0
1,995
758

-99% 22.99€ 0.42€

7. Iron Danger

Iron Danger is a tactical combat puzzler with a unique time manipulation mechanic. A never before seen combination that blends the tactical depth of turn-based games with the exciting action of real-time games. Iron Danger is a puzzle, turn-based tactics and turn-based strategy game developed by Action Squad Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on March 25th 2020 has received 970 reviews of which 704 were positive and 266 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
7.0
704
266

-99% 19.99€ 0.34€

8. 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 99% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
6.9
695
281

-99% 24.50€ 0.39€

9. King's Bounty II

Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre. King's Bounty II is a strategy, rpg and turn-based strategy game developed by Fulqrum Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing, Prime Matter and 方块游戏 (China). Released on August 24th 2021 has received 5,329 reviews of which 3,322 were positive and 2,007 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
6.1
3,322
2,007

-99% 39.99€ 0.79€

10. XCOM: Enemy Unknown

The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available! XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based strategy, tactical and strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K. Released on October 11th 2012 has received 56,414 reviews of which 52,717 were positive and 3,697 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
9.2
52,717
3,697

-98% 19.99€ 0.47€

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 June 15th 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 8,700 reviews of which 6,171 were positive and 2,529 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 7,758 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
6,171
2,529

7,758
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 884 reviews of which 795 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,546, this turn-based strategy game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
8.5
795
89

1,546
players

3. Miscrits: World of Creatures

After years of absence, Miscrits is back and better than ever! Return to the world of Miscria and capture hundreds of iconic Miscrits. Train your Miscrits to their strongest forms and put a stop to the Magicites, who threaten to eliminate all Miscrit life from the world! Miscrits: World of Creatures is a adventure, creature collector and strategy game developed and published by Lightning Ball Studios. Released on May 25th 2025 has received 609 reviews of which 549 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 731, this turn-based strategy game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
8.4
549
60

731
players

4. 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 1,580 reviews of which 1,111 were positive and 469 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 514 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
6.8
1,111
469

514
players

5. Battle Nations

Battle Nations is back! Build your empire and lead your armies to victory! Choose from traditional troops and vehicles or unleash exotic forces like mammoths, velociraptors, sandworms, and futuristic plasma units! Battle Nations is a free to play, strategy and turn-based strategy game developed and published by Madrona Games Inc. Released on September 18th 2014 has received 1,407 reviews of which 963 were positive and 444 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 280 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
6.6
963
444

280
players

6. 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 10,236 reviews of which 7,744 were positive and 2,492 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 234 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
7.4
7,744
2,492

234
players

7. 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 5,356 reviews of which 5,041 were positive and 315 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 169 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
9.1
5,041
315

169
players

8. 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 2,073 reviews of which 1,821 were positive and 252 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 161 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
8.4
1,821
252

161
players

9. The Walking Dead: No Man's Land

Step into the dangerous world of The Walking Dead: No Man's Land. Lead survivors in turn-based strategy battles, manage resources, and make tough choices to ensure their survival. Fight walkers, build your base, and face endless dangers. The Walking Dead: No Man's Land is a zombies, turn-based strategy and tactical rpg game developed and published by Deca Games. Released on July 30th 2024 has received 574 reviews of which 438 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 108 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
7.2
438
136

108
players

10. 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 561 reviews of which 491 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
8.2
491
70

73
players