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 September 14th 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. 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 958 reviews of which 670 were positive and 288 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based strategy game, thanks to its 698 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.7
670
288
698
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 1,312 reviews of which 1,178 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 578 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
1,178
134
578
players
3. 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. While seeing 288 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
7.4
7,744
2,492
288
players
4. 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 1,613 reviews of which 1,144 were positive and 469 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 240 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
6.9
1,144
469
240
players
5. 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 168 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.1
5,041
315
168
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 2,247 reviews of which 1,982 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 121 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.5
1,982
265
121
players
7. 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 685 reviews of which 511 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 107 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.1
511
174
107
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 601 reviews of which 521 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.1
521
80
60
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.1
276
91
27
players
10. Age of Conquest IV
Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame. Age of Conquest IV is a game developed and published by . Released on April 05th 2016 has received 2,748 reviews of which 2,242 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 turn-based strategy games.
7.9
2,242
506
15
players
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