Best Board Game games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated board game games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free board game games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp
With an all-star dream lineup of characters from each Danganronpa game, gather Hope Fragments at a tropical resort. Explore Jabberwock Island and develop your Dangan characters. Gather money through battle and upgrade your equipment, then defeat bosses and move on to the next island!
Circadian Dice
Circadian Dice is a game inspired by single-player deck-building games, but instead of upgrading a deck, you build up a set of dice! Use 10 different heroes and 60 game-warping relics to take on 13 hand-crafted scenarios, in runs that take 10-30 minutes. Lots of secrets and unlocks to discover!
Hero Realms
From the makers of the award-winning Star Realms Deckbuilding Game ®, Hero Realms combines the fun of deckbuilding games with the interactivity of trading card game-style combat.
Nemesis: Lockdown
In Nemesis: Lockdown, you're part of a team exploring an alien-infested space base. Craft, hide and fight to make it out of its dark, threat-filled corridors. Fulfill your objective even if it means betraying your allies, but remember - this time, you are not the hunter. You are the PREY.
World Seed
A simple game with big ambitions. Fight creatures, explore the world and progress your character in this ever changing world.
Dorfromantik
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Touhou Ibunseki - Ayaria Dawn: ReCreation
(English Version Available) A classical Monopoly-like game with 20+ Touhou characters and 10+ official maps. Custom level editor, double resource system (money & crystal), electric dispatching, SP required dice throwing and weather system bring you a whole different game experience. Original characters are waiting for your challenge!
Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams
Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!
Axis & Allies 1942 Online
Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.
Gloomhaven
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
Fear Surrounds
Fear Surrounds is a horror-tinged take on the werewolf-style social subterfuge genre, where two evil spirits hide within a group of players and attempt to sabotage and murder them.
The Jackbox Party Pack 8
Plan your next game night! Jackbox Games is back with 5 hilarious new party games including Drawful Animate, Job Job, The Poll Mine, Weapons Drawn, and The Wheel of Enormous Proportions.
Yacht Dice
Yacht Dice is a classic dice game popular around the world, each player by throwing dice statistics score to carry on the game, the player with the highest score wins. Invite friends to play online, or compete against players from around the world.
Pawnbarian
Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!
Erannorth Chronicles
Erannorth Chronicles blends old-school card strategy with deep RPG progression in a vast sandbox world. With no fixed story, revel in unmatched freedom and limitless character customization.
Dice Legacy
Dice Legacy is a dice-based survival city builder set on a mysterious ringworld. Your ship has reached the shore of an uncharted continent. Roll and use your dice to gather resources, expand and defend your settlement, survive the winter and interact with the strange inhabitants of this eerie world.
Gomoku Let's Go
Gomoku: One of the most popular classic board games for all ages. Experience Zen style visuals, various levels of AI, seamless online multiplayer and Endgame challenges!
MONOPOLY Poker
Go all-in on fun and fortune! Welcome to the official MONOPOLY Poker game, the ultimate Texas Hold’em poker experience with a board game twist! Step into a world where online poker meets property-building, and every poker hand brings you closer to building your own empire.
Gaia Project
Gaia Project is the digital adaptation of the boardgame Gaia Project created by Helge Ostertag and Jens Drögemüller and published by "Feuerland Verlag". It is a 1-4 player strategy game. It plays in the same universe as Terra Mystica and continues the adventure in the far future.Most played board game games on Steam
Take a look at the top board game games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities! Tabletop Simulator is a tabletop, board game and simulation game developed and published by Berserk Games. Released on June 05th 2015 has received 69,953 reviews of which 66,046 were positive and 3,907 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played board game game, thanks to its 4,972 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
66,046
3,907
4,972
players
2. Pummel Party
Pummel Party is a 4-8 player online and local-multiplayer party game. Pummel friends or AI using a wide array of absurd items in the board mode and compete to destroy friendships in the unique collection of minigames. Pummel Party is a multiplayer, funny and online co-op game developed and published by Rebuilt Games. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 53,414 reviews of which 47,450 were positive and 5,964 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 712 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among board game games based on player count.
8.7
47,450
5,964
712
players
3. Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
"Business Tour" is a free to play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your monopoly with friends. Complete daily tasks, compete against the other players and receive trade items rewards! Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer is a board game, free to play and multiplayer game developed by and published by 8floor. Released on July 27th 2017 has received 76,297 reviews of which 46,352 were positive and 29,945 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. While seeing 634 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among board game games based on player count.
6.0
46,352
29,945
634
players
4. Axis & Allies 1942 Online
Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I. Axis & Allies 1942 Online is a wargame, board game and strategy game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on November 09th 2021 has received 4,633 reviews of which 3,622 were positive and 1,011 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 567 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played board game games.
7.6
3,622
1,011
567
players
5. Wingspan
Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves. Wingspan is a building, board game and card game game developed by Monster Couch and published by Monster Couch, Stonemaier Games and indienova. Released on September 17th 2020 has received 10,168 reviews of which 9,589 were positive and 579 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 566 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played board game games.
9.2
9,589
579
566
players
6. Terraforming Mars
The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water. Terraforming Mars is a strategy, board game and space game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Twin Sails Interactive. Released on October 17th 2018 has received 6,543 reviews of which 4,694 were positive and 1,849 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 381 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played board game games.
7.0
4,694
1,849
381
players
7. For The King II
Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret? For The King II is a adventure, rpg and strategy game developed by IronOak Games and published by Curve Games. Released on November 02nd 2023 has received 12,533 reviews of which 8,610 were positive and 3,923 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 350 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played board game games.
6.8
8,610
3,923
350
players
8. UNO
UNO makes its return with new exciting features! Match cards by color or value and play action cards to change things up. Race against others to empty your hand before everyone else in Classic play or customize your experience with House Rules. UNO is a card game, multiplayer and tabletop game developed and published by Ubisoft Entertainment. Released on January 03rd 2017 has received 51,120 reviews of which 36,923 were positive and 14,197 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 272 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played board game games.
7.1
36,923
14,197
272
players
9. Dune: Imperium
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow. Dune: Imperium is a board game, strategy and deckbuilding game developed and published by Dire Wolf. Released on March 13th 2024 has received 3,080 reviews of which 2,923 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 251 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played board game games.
9.1
2,923
157
251
players
10. Root
Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory! Root is a board game, tabletop and strategy game developed and published by Dire Wolf. Released on September 24th 2020 has received 4,251 reviews of which 3,829 were positive and 422 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 212 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played board game games.
8.7
3,829
422
212
players
Best deals on board game games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of board game games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted board game games.
1. Strategic Mind: The Pacific
Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies. Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a singleplayer, board game and turn-based tactics game developed and published by Starni Games. Released on October 25th 2019 has received 604 reviews of which 457 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for board game category.
7.2
457
147
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
2. Battle vs Chess
Commanders, assemble your armies! BATTLE vs. CHESS calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! Battle vs Chess is a strategy, chess and casual game developed by Targem Games and published by TopWare Interactive ACE. Released on August 16th 2012 has received 976 reviews of which 695 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in board game games.
6.9
695
281
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. Foretales
Decide the fate of the world in this ingenious story-driven card game. Foretales offers a unique take on the adventure genre, with a multitude of playstyles and story paths through which you can save the world… or bring about its end. Foretales is a card game, narration and adventure game developed by Alkemi and published by Dear Villagers. Released on September 15th 2022 has received 995 reviews of which 846 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in board game games.
8.1
846
149
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
4. Aeon's End
Deck building with a twist! Lead a team of mages against the Nameless in this magic-based card battle game and save the city of Gravehold! Aeon's End is a deckbuilding, dark fantasy and dystopian game developed and published by Handelabra Games Inc.. Released on September 17th 2019 has received 430 reviews of which 355 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for board game games.
7.7
355
75
-93%
14.79€
1.03€
5. Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition
This bonecrunching sport features 23 playable races, each with its own style, vicious moves, rankings & more! Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition is a sports, strategy and board game game developed and published by Cyanide Studios. Released on October 11th 2012 has received 1,766 reviews of which 1,430 were positive and 336 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for board game games.
7.8
1,430
336
-92%
15.13€
1.21€
6. Faerie Solitaire
Have magical fun in the addicting Card game, Faerie Solitaire! Find and raise a Faerie pet and repopulate the magical land of Avalon using the resources found by clearing each level. Faerie Solitaire is a solitaire, casual and board game game developed and published by Subsoap. Released on September 17th 2010 has received 2,515 reviews of which 2,286 were positive and 229 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for board game games.
8.7
2,286
229
-90%
12.49€
1.24€
7. Faerie Solitaire Remastered
Have magical fun in the addicting Card game, Faerie Solitaire! Find and raise a Faerie pet and repopulate the magical land of Avalon using the resources found by clearing each level. Faerie Solitaire Remastered is a card game, board game and puzzle game developed and published by Subsoap. Released on December 22nd 2017 has received 575 reviews of which 501 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for board game games.
8.2
501
74
-90%
12.49€
1.24€
8. Terraforming Mars
The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water. Terraforming Mars is a strategy, board game and space game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Twin Sails Interactive. Released on October 17th 2018 has received 6,543 reviews of which 4,694 were positive and 1,849 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for board game games.
7.0
4,694
1,849
-88%
19.83€
2.38€
9. Scythe: Digital Edition
Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory! Scythe: Digital Edition is a board game, strategy and turn-based game developed and published by The Knights of Unity. Released on September 05th 2018 has received 3,581 reviews of which 3,205 were positive and 376 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for board game games.
8.6
3,205
376
-85%
19.60€
2.94€
10. A Game of Thrones: The Board Game - Digital Edition
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game – Digital Edition is the digital adaptation of the top-selling strategy board game from Fantasy Flight Games. A Game of Thrones: The Board Game - Digital Edition is a strategy, board game and social deduction game developed by Dire Wolf and published by Twin Sails Interactive. Released on October 06th 2020 has received 1,792 reviews of which 1,257 were positive and 535 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for board game games.
6.8
1,257
535
-85%
20.33€
3.05€
Free board game games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play board game games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play board game games.
1. Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
"Business Tour" is a free to play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your monopoly with friends. Complete daily tasks, compete against the other players and receive trade items rewards! Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer is a board game, free to play and multiplayer game developed by and published by 8floor. Released on July 27th 2017 has received 76,297 reviews of which 46,352 were positive and 29,945 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. With 634 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free board game games on Steam.
6.0
46,352
29,945
634
players
2. MONOPOLY Poker
Go all-in on fun and fortune! Welcome to the official MONOPOLY Poker game, the ultimate Texas Hold’em poker experience with a board game twist! Step into a world where online poker meets property-building, and every poker hand brings you closer to building your own empire. MONOPOLY Poker is a free to play, multiplayer and board game game developed and published by Playtika Ltd.. Released on June 03rd 2021 has received 6,454 reviews of which 4,523 were positive and 1,931 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 183, this board game game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free board game games on Steam.
6.9
4,523
1,931
183
players
3. Dominion
Expand a small kingdom to a mighty Dominion! Play the Spiel des Jahres winning boardgame beloved by millions around the world. Discover the game that defined a genre, Dominion was first to popularize deck-building and remains a staple of tabletop. This is the officially licensed implementation. Dominion is a deckbuilding, card game and board game game developed and published by Temple Gates Games. Released on February 01st 2024 has received 1,889 reviews of which 1,627 were positive and 262 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 145, this board game game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free board game games on Steam.
8.2
1,627
262
145
players
4. Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
The officially licensed multiplayer version of the classic fantasy adventure board game, Talisman, based on the 4th Edition of the game. On your travels, you will need strength, courage and some good dice rolls to survive the dangers you face and beat your opponents to the centre of the board! Talisman: Digital Classic Edition is a board game, tabletop and strategy game developed and published by Nomad Games. Released on February 25th 2014 has received 9,605 reviews of which 7,525 were positive and 2,080 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
7.7
7,525
2,080
100
players
5. Warhammer The Horus Heresy: Legions
A card battler based in the rich universe of the Horus Heresy, the origin story of Warhammer 40,000. Play through epic single-player campaigns, take part in draft tournaments based on famous battles, or build your own unstoppable deck and compete in fast and epic duels against players worldwide. Warhammer The Horus Heresy: Legions is a deckbuilding, card game and multiplayer game developed and published by Everguild Ltd.. Released on March 28th 2019 has received 2,887 reviews of which 1,791 were positive and 1,096 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
6.1
1,791
1,096
83
players
6. Pixel Puzzles Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzles
The Number 1 Jigsaw Puzzle Game. Pixel Puzzles Ultimate Jigsaw Puzzles is a puzzle, board game and tabletop game developed and published by Pixel Puzzles. Released on August 29th 2022 has received 2,664 reviews of which 2,007 were positive and 657 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
7.3
2,007
657
64
players
7. Star Realms
Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today (note: base set is required to play online) to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, and 2 Dice Tower awards! Star Realms is a deckbuilding, strategy and card battler game developed and published by Wise Wizard Games and LLC. Released on March 08th 2016 has received 2,044 reviews of which 1,772 were positive and 272 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
8.3
1,772
272
62
players
8. 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 free to play, card game and tabletop game developed and published by The Knights of Unity. Released on July 13th 2015 has received 5,217 reviews of which 4,471 were positive and 746 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
8.3
4,471
746
32
players
9. Simply Chess
The classic board game comes to Steam with asynchronous online play and 100 levels of AI. If you are a chess enthusiast or someone who just likes to play a game now and again, this is what you've been looking for. This is Simply Chess. Simply Chess is a chess, board game and multiplayer game developed and published by BlueLine Games. Released on September 11th 2015 has received 3,618 reviews of which 2,688 were positive and 930 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
7.2
2,688
930
28
players
10. Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite
Sit back, relax and build puzzles to your heart's content. Assemble one of the many included puzzles, or add your own images. Customize size and shape of the pieces for any puzzle. Enjoy Classic mode or try out Zen mode for a new type of puzzle experience. Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite is a board game, relaxing and puzzle game developed and published by Bartek Karczmarczyk. Released on April 02nd 2023 has received 362 reviews of which 310 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
8.0
310
52
25
players