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 April 01st 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. 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 #1 spot among the most played turn-based games.
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2. 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 3,472 reviews of which 3,341 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played turn-based games.
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3. 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 exploration, turn-based tactics and turn-based game. 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 #3 spot among the most played turn-based games.
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4. 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 #4 spot among the most played turn-based games.
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5. 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 #5 spot among the most played turn-based games.
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6. 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. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based games.
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7. 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 #7 spot among the most played turn-based games.
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8. 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 tactical rpg, turn-based tactics and party-based rpg game. 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 #8 spot among the most played turn-based games.
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9. 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 #9 spot among the most played turn-based games.
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10. 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. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based games.
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