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 July 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 8,880 reviews of which 6,303 were positive and 2,577 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 5,833 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.0
6,303
2,577
5,833
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 997 reviews of which 896 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 609 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
8.5
896
101
609
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 game developed and published by . Released on February 10th 2025 has received 1,785 reviews of which 1,208 were positive and 577 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While seeing 524 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
1,208
577
524
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 312 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
312
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 1,524 reviews of which 1,074 were positive and 450 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 280 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
6.8
1,074
450
280
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 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 194 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.1
5,041
315
194
players
7. 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 2,168 reviews of which 1,910 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 152 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.4
1,910
258
152
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 game developed and published by . Released on July 15th 2024 has received 580 reviews of which 508 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.2
508
72
88
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 632 reviews of which 476 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.2
476
156
80
players
10. 修真大陆
A casual hang-up class repair fairy game 修真大陆 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 18th 2024 has received 367 reviews of which 276 were positive and 91 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.1
276
91
38
players
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