Free to Play 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 October 31st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play turn-based strategy games.
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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 game developed and published by . Released on January 07th 2024 has received 9,244 reviews of which 6,588 were positive and 2,656 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based strategy game, thanks to its 5,133 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.0
6,588
2,656
5,133
players
2. 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 game developed and published by . Released on May 25th 2025 has received 1,502 reviews of which 1,356 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 669 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
8.6
1,356
146
669
players
3. Mecharashi
Mecharashi is a mecha-themed tactical turn-based game. The game adopts a unique part-destruction combat system, where you can assemble mechas however you want, equip a wide selection of weapons, and choose your favorite pilots to engage in battle. Mecharashi is a game developed and published by . Released on July 30th 2025 has received 1,127 reviews of which 771 were positive and 356 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While seeing 356 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
6.6
771
356
356
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 game developed and published by . 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. With 299 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.4
7,744
2,492
299
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 game developed and published by . Released on September 18th 2014 has received 1,661 reviews of which 1,187 were positive and 474 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 250 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
6.9
1,187
474
250
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . Released on June 29th 2023 has received 2,309 reviews of which 2,038 were positive and 271 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 144 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.5
2,038
271
144
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 game developed and published by . 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. With 124 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.1
5,041
315
124
players
8. Blade & Soul Heroes
This thrilling free-to-play Collectible Action MMORPG offers the duality of turn-based strategy & real-time action. Experience exciting cross-platform play and embark on an epic quest where numerous stories are waiting to be discovered alongside your five member team. Unite your heroes! Blade & Soul Heroes is a game developed and published by . Released on September 24th 2025 has received 755 reviews of which 484 were positive and 271 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 107 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
6.2
484
271
107
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 game developed and published by . Released on July 30th 2024 has received 760 reviews of which 565 were positive and 195 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.1
565
195
90
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 game developed and published by . Released on July 15th 2024 has received 612 reviews of which 529 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.1
529
83
60
players
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