Best Free to Play Turn-Based Games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play turn-based games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on February 11th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play turn-based games on Steam.

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1. MARVEL Puzzle Quest

Collect Marvel characters and upgrade your unstoppable squad in this epic Super Hero Puzzle RPG! Fight on the tactical Match-3 board where every move is crucial, and master head-to-head PvP tournaments alongside high-stakes events all year round! MARVEL Puzzle Quest is a puzzle, match 3 and superhero game. Released on December 05th 2013 has received 4,387 reviews of which 3,068 were positive and 1,319 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based game, thanks to its 270 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.8
3,068
1,319

270
players

2. Onmyoji

Onmyoji is a turn-based fantasy strategy game with PVP or PVE battles, where you can strengthen your beloved shikigami to build your dream tactical team and defeat various demons to become the ultimate onmyoji. Cross-platform play available for both Steam and English mobile versions. Onmyoji is a rpg, anime and turn-based game. Released on April 18th 2018 has received 3,013 reviews of which 2,474 were positive and 539 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 187 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based games based on player count.
7.9
2,474
539

187
players

3. Order of Battle: World War II

Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players. Order of Battle: World War II is a strategy, world war ii and simulation game. Released on April 30th 2015 has received 3,002 reviews of which 2,350 were positive and 652 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 181 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based games based on player count.
7.6
2,350
652

181
players

4. Rogue Agent

Rogue Agent is a turn-based strategy game, fast-paced, that pits the player against the computer on a secret service thriller around the world. Rogue Agent is a strategy, casual and indie game. Released on April 29th 2018 has received 409 reviews of which 345 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based games.
7.9
345
64

99
players

5. 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 trading card game, turn-based tactics and pvp game. Released on October 15th 2014 has received 853 reviews of which 649 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based games.
7.3
649
204

40
players

6. Card Hunter

Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments. Card Hunter is a card game, tabletop and tactical rpg game. Released on July 13th 2015 has received 5,236 reviews of which 4,487 were positive and 749 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.3
4,487
749

32
players

7. 中华三国志 the Three Kingdoms of China

Three Kingdoms of China is a free, open-source single-machine strategy three-country game developed by the domestic folk team. The game does not have any commercial nature, hoping to create a dream of Three Kingdoms for the fans of the three kingdoms. 中华三国志 the Three Kingdoms of China is a indie, strategy and historical game. Released on March 30th 2019 has received 1,344 reviews of which 1,155 were positive and 189 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.2
1,155
189

6
players

8. 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! Die in the Dungeon: Origins is a roguelike deckbuilder, card game and deckbuilding game. Released on December 01st 2023 has received 3,468 reviews of which 3,338 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.2
3,338
130

3
players

9. Eschalon: Book I

Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically... Eschalon: Book I is a rpg, indie and isometric game. Released on February 10th 2009 has received 372 reviews of which 322 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.0
322
50

3
players

10. Clatter

Create and command your own customizable squads of fighting robots in this turn-based, arena tactics game. Clatter is a strategy, indie and turn-based game. Released on December 10th 2018 has received 1,146 reviews of which 948 were positive and 198 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 games.
7.9
948
198

3
players