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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Ultimate General: Civil War
Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.
Antihero
Run a Thieves Guild in a gas-lit Victorian city! Antihero is a fast-paced digital board game with an (Oliver) Twist. Recruit street urchins, hire thugs, start a gang, upgrade your guild, steal everything... and bribe, blackmail, and assassinate your way to victory.
Race for the Galaxy
Explore, Settle, Develop, Trade, Consume, or Produce? Which do you need most? Which of Earth's former colonies will be most successful at settling the galaxy, now that JumpDrive exists? Who will discover the secrets of the mysteriously vanished Alien Overlords? Your goal: to build the most prosperous and powerful space empire!
Chess Ultra
Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
Pixel Sketch
Become the best painter in the universe in this colorful online game!
Pathfinder Adventures
Pathfinder Adventures translates the best-selling Pathfinder Adventure Card Game into an entirely new breed of digital card game, where players adventure collaboratively to battle monsters and villains, and acquire new feats, items, weapons, and allies.
The Elder Scrolls®: Legends™
The Elder Scrolls: Legends™ is an award- winning free-to-play strategy card game based on the world and lore of the Elder Scrolls series. Play for hours or minutes across many game modes that are easy to learn but challenging to master.
Card Creator
Card Creator is a powerful, deep and easy to use card creation software, the best tool for games designers (amateurs or pro) and fans of card and tabletop games. Card creation made easy, fast and fun!
Mahjong
Play a Zen game! Rediscover the famous traditional Chinese game. Find all the matching pairs of tiles, being careful not to become blocked in, to get to the end of each level. Concentration and perceptiveness are needed to finish the gorgeous boards that we have produced for you.
Mysterium: A Psychic Clue Game
Mysterium is a cooperative deduction game set in the 1920s in which a ghost guides a group of psychics to uncover a murderer, as well as the weapon and location of the murder, using only visual clues.
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.
Lara Croft GO
Lara Croft GO is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover well-kept secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom.
Tabletopia
Tabletopia is a sandbox virtual table with high-quality board games and ready setups. Already 2,400+ games and counting! Play how you want with whom you want: guests don’t need accounts to play. Or make your own games, no programming skills required.
The Jackbox Party Pack 3
The threequel to the party game phenomenon features the deadly quiz show Trivia Murder Party, the say-anything sequel Quiplash 2, the surprising survey game Guesspionage, the t-shirt slugfest Tee K.O., and the sneaky trickster game Fakin’ It.
Delicious! Pretty Girls Mahjong Solitaire
The Pretty Girls are back and they're delicious! Check out an upgraded version of Zoo's top selling Mahjong Solitaire with 8 new girls and a candy flavored theme. Match tile pairs to reveal a Pretty Girl in a sexy outfit hiding underneath. As you clear stages, the girls get more and more delicious!
Alice's Patchworks 2
Assemble patchwork mosaics, meet your favorite heroes from the world beyond the looking glass and help Alice become the queen!
Dungeon Rushers
A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!
Curious Expedition
Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures.
The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is a tabletop adventure come to life! This fantasy solo RPG combines unique, simultaneous turn-based combat with a journey that changes based on each figurine you take into Firetop Mountain! Which hero will you take into Zagor's lair THIS time?
Mansions of Madness
A companion app for the Mansions of Madness Second Edition board game from Fantasy Flight Games. Mansions of Madness is a cooperative game of mystery and investigation inspired by the writings of H. P. Lovecraft. During each game, one to five players explore a location to unravel a mystery.
Descent: Road to Legend
Road to Legend is a companion app for the Descent: Journeys in the Dark 2nd edition board game. When you play with Road to Legend, the app assumes the role of the overlord player, controlling monsters and inviting you to explore the dungeon in entirely new and unexpected ways.
Twilight Struggle
Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.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 19th 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 70,060 reviews of which 66,148 were positive and 3,912 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 6,183 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
66,148
3,912
6,183
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 53,471 reviews of which 47,498 were positive and 5,973 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 1,653 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
47,498
5,973
1,653
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 1,044 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
1,044
players
4. 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 630 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played board game games.
9.2
9,589
579
630
players
5. 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 626 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played board game games.
7.6
3,622
1,011
626
players
6. 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 519 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played board game games.
6.8
8,610
3,923
519
players
7. 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 460 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played board game games.
7.1
36,923
14,197
460
players
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 6,567 reviews of which 4,702 were positive and 1,865 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 408 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played board game games.
7.0
4,702
1,865
408
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 269 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
269
players
10. 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. With 228 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played board game games.
6.9
4,523
1,931
228
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 19th 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.
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695
281
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. 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. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in board game games.
7.7
355
75
-93%
14.79€
1.03€
4. 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 #4 position in the best deals for board game games.
7.8
1,430
336
-92%
15.13€
1.21€
5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for board game games.
8.7
2,286
229
-90%
12.49€
1.24€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for board game games.
8.2
501
74
-90%
12.49€
1.24€
7. Sagrada
A game of dice drafting and window crafting. Sagrada is a board game, tabletop and strategy game developed and published by Dire Wolf. Released on March 31st 2020 has received 356 reviews of which 341 were positive and 15 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for board game games.
8.8
341
15
-88%
8.33€
1.00€
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 6,567 reviews of which 4,702 were positive and 1,865 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
4,702
1,865
-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 3,586 reviews of which 3,210 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
3,210
376
-85%
19.60€
2.94€
10. Hasbro's BATTLESHIP
Hasbro's Battleship is the original strategic naval war game. Choose your Captain, position your ships, aim your missiles and sink the enemy's fleet! Face them in Classic mode, or step-up the stakes in the all new Commanders Mode. Ready, aim, FIRE! Hasbro's BATTLESHIP is a board game, family friendly and multiplayer game developed and published by Marmalade Game Studio Ltd. Released on August 14th 2018 has received 731 reviews of which 592 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 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.
7.7
592
139
-85%
12.30€
1.84€
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 19th 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 1,044 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
1,044
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 228, 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
228
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 137, this board game game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free board game games on Steam.
8.2
1,627
262
137
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. Attracting a solid base of 134 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free board game games on Steam.
7.7
7,525
2,080
134
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. Attracting a solid base of 131 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free board game games on Steam.
6.1
1,791
1,096
131
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. Attracting a solid base of 108 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free board game games on Steam.
7.3
2,007
657
108
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
68
players
8. Mansions of Madness
A companion app for the Mansions of Madness Second Edition board game from Fantasy Flight Games. Mansions of Madness is a cooperative game of mystery and investigation inspired by the writings of H. P. Lovecraft. During each game, one to five players explore a location to unravel a mystery. Mansions of Madness is a adventure, strategy and board game game developed and published by Fantasy Flight Games. Released on August 01st 2016 has received 1,156 reviews of which 1,072 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
8.8
1,072
84
64
players
9. The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth
A companion app for The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth board game from Fantasy Flight Games, a fully-cooperative board game for one to five players! This companion app dictates the setup of each encounter, tracks your party’s inventory and skills, and resolves combat while you brave the looming forests, quiet clearings, and... The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth is a adventure, rpg and strategy game developed and published by Fantasy Flight Games. Released on April 18th 2019 has received 829 reviews of which 755 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
8.6
755
74
52
players
10. 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 5,218 reviews of which 4,472 were positive and 746 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free board game games on Steam.
8.3
4,472
746
37
players