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 July 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play turn-based games.

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1. 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 game developed and published by . 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based game, thanks to its 331 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.9
2,474
539

331
players

2. 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 game developed and published by . 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 187 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based games based on player count.
7.6
2,350
652

187
players

3. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #3 spot among the most played turn-based games.
7.3
649
204

46
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 game developed and published by . 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

23
players

5. 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 game developed and published by . Released on December 01st 2023 has received 3,434 reviews of which 3,310 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based games.
9.2
3,310
124

5
players

6. Clatter

Create and command your own customizable squads of fighting robots in this turn-based, arena tactics game. Clatter is a game developed and published by . 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 #6 spot among the most played turn-based games.
7.9
948
198

2
players

7. Age of Fear: The Free World

Age of Fear: The Free World is an introduction to a decade-old turn-based strategy series that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements. Choose your faction (Undead Legion, Human Kingdom or Greenskins Horde), build a unique army and embark on exploring the realm! Age of Fear: The Free World is a game developed and published by . Released on January 18th 2019 has received 401 reviews of which 338 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based games.
7.9
338
63

2
players

8. Heroines of Swords & Spells

Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world. Heroines of Swords & Spells is a game developed and published by . Released on March 17th 2020 has received 588 reviews of which 553 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based games.
8.8
553
35

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 game developed and published by . 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

10. Epic Arena

Epic Arena is a free-to-play turn-based strategy game. Pick one of three completely different teams and outwit your opponent in epic back-and-forth matches. Flex your tactical muscles in time-limited Blitz mode matches or take your time in turn-by-turn duels. Epic Arena is a game developed and published by . Released on May 05th 2015 has received 300 reviews of which 196 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based games.
6.3
196
104