Best Turn-Based Strategy 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 turn-based strategy games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free turn-based strategy games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Esports Godfather Origin

E-sports Godfather is a Deck-building game simulating MOBA e-sports. You will play a role as team coach and build your team. You need to train players and make strategies in various game versions, beat other teams and finally, take the Champion of the World. Be nobody, or lead your team to dominate!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 04 Jan 2024

Kings Call

Collect an array of creature and skill cards through quests, upgrades and trading, and craft your ultimate deck by choosing your favorite cards and prepare for epic battles. Dive into the exhilaration of strategic gameplay and let your inner tactician shine to outsmart your opponents!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.3
Release 25 Dec 2023

Card Hog

Card Hog is a pig-based dungeon crawler with roguelike and deck building elements. Take the role of an adventurous hog and interact with more than 100 cards of dangerous enemies, powerful weapons and exciting spells!

Price 5.89€
Rating 8.8
Release 04 Dec 2023

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!

Price Free to play
Rating 9.2
Release 01 Dec 2023

Cross Blitz

Cross Blitz is a unique RPG deckbuilder featuring fast-paced tactical combat with loads of cards to collect and synergies to wield. Explore, level up, craft new cards and build the perfect decks as you carve your own path to victory!

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 29 Nov 2023

Time Walker: Dark World

Time Walker Dark World is a roguelike auto-battler with strategic combat. Players will need to adjust their formations, plan their resources, acquire loot, and upgrade skills to defeat formidable enemies and vicious bosses.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 29 Nov 2023

Worldless

Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique, active, turn-based combat system, and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.

Price -45% 10.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 20 Nov 2023

Persona 5 Tactica

Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.

Price -50% 29.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 16 Nov 2023

Death Roads: Tournament

Combine deadly racing, deckbuilding, and roguelite style to get car battles unlike anything before! Choose a driver, car, weapons, and sponsors to overcome tactical encounters. Adapt to an ever-changing race to come out on top and earn entry into the last safe haven on the Divided States of America.

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 15 Nov 2023

Hero's Adventure: Road to Passion

Hero's Adventure:Road to Passion is a wuxia open-world RPG. You will commence your journey as an underdog in the tumultuous Martial World and will be met with a wide array of choices as you navigate your own heroic saga.

Price 17.49€
Rating 8.3
Release 15 Nov 2023

Backpack Hero

The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!

Price -40% 11.39€
Rating 8.5
Release 14 Nov 2023

Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game

Colony Ship is a turn-based, party-based role-playing game set aboard a generation ship launched to Proxima Centauri. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and branching dialogue trees.

Price -50% 18.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 09 Nov 2023

Cobalt Core

A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!

Price -30% 13.65€
Rating 9.3
Release 08 Nov 2023

Terracards

Farm, sell, learn, repeat. Terracards is a tactical roguelike-deckbuilder where you manage your own farm, You'll utilize animals, crops, and structures through cards, transforming them into valuable resources and wealth with each turn. But beware - deplete your funds, and it's game over.

Price 8.79€
Rating 8.1
Release 07 Nov 2023

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?

Price 24.99€
Rating 6.8
Release 02 Nov 2023

The Iron Oath

Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.

Price -54% 11.62€
Rating 7.5
Release 02 Nov 2023

Fantasy of Caocao 2

The most enjoyable Chinese-style Roguelike card game! Play as Cao Cao and conquer the Central, Japanese, and Western waifu with your allies, save the world!

Price 8.79€
Rating 7.9
Release 01 Nov 2023

Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire

Phantom Rose 2 is a roguelike deckbuilding game. Fight and collect powerful cards as Aria, trying to survive in her cherished school that’s being ravaged by evil creatures.

Price -40% 11.70€
Rating 8.5
Release 29 Oct 2023

火焰征程

A classic turn-based strategy card game that allows players to collect various creature cards and skill cards through quests, upgrades, and trading. Players can select their favorite cards to craft a unique deck for battles, immersing themselves in the excitement of strategic gameplay!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.5
Release 25 Oct 2023

Deepest Chamber: Resurrection

Delve into the depths of Deepest Chamber: Resurrection, where card boosting is your key to survival. Employ this unique mechanic to augment your abilities, strategize your next moves and endure a series of increasingly perilous descents in this gripping rogue-lite, card-battling adventure!

Price 12.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 24 Oct 2023

Zold:out

Zold:out is a semi-turn-based tactical RPG combined with deck building. You will use multiple weapons in one turn to challenge powerful enemies in a non-grid battlefield. Recruit clerks, forge weapons, and save the world with your strategy and creativity!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.6
Release 20 Oct 2023

Galactic Civilizations IV

Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.

Price 38.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 19 Oct 2023

Hexarchy

Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Price -95% 1.00€
Rating 7.8
Release 19 Oct 2023

Soul Academy

"Soul Academy" is an academy simulator with automatic battle MOBA. You will manage a shabby soul academy, recruiting and training students. Your ultimate goal is to challenge various academies across the continent and reach the top.

Price -25% 8.84€
Rating 7.1
Release 18 Oct 2023

Most played turn-based strategy games on Steam

Take a look at the top turn-based strategy games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.

1. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time? Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is a strategy, turn-based strategy and multiplayer game developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on October 20th 2016 has received 346,976 reviews of which 301,328 were positive and 45,648 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played turn-based strategy game, thanks to its 19,030 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
301,328
45,648

19,030
players

2. Total War: WARHAMMER III

The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them? Total War: WARHAMMER III is a strategy, turn-based strategy and grand strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive and published by Feral Interactive and SEGA. Released on February 16th 2022 has received 117,985 reviews of which 85,271 were positive and 32,714 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 17,368 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
7.2
85,271
32,714

17,368
players

3. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more! Sid Meier's Civilization® V is a turn-based strategy, strategy and turn-based game developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on September 23rd 2010 has received 203,484 reviews of which 194,977 were positive and 8,507 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 11,866 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among turn-based strategy games based on player count.
9.5
194,977
8,507

11,866
players

4. Summoners War

A global hit RPG that captured the Summoners all around the world! Jump into the Sky Arena, a world under battle over the vital resource: Mana Crystals. Design your own deck and strategy using 1,000 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters! Summoners War is a free to play, rpg and strategy game developed and published by Com2uS. Released on January 07th 2024 has received 8,285 reviews of which 5,858 were positive and 2,427 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 11,708 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
6.9
5,858
2,427

11,708
players

5. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a strategy, historical and turn-based strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and published by SEGA. Released on September 02nd 2013 has received 87,437 reviews of which 72,882 were positive and 14,555 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 3,633 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.2
72,882
14,555

3,633
players

6. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition is a strategy, medieval and historical game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on November 15th 2006 has received 32,998 reviews of which 31,584 were positive and 1,414 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,668 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.4
31,584
1,414

2,668
players

7. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition is a tactical rpg, rpg and turn-based strategy game developed and published by Larian Studios. Released on September 14th 2017 has received 188,919 reviews of which 181,042 were positive and 7,877 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,445 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
9.5
181,042
7,877

2,445
players

8. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition is a strategy, historical and military game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on March 04th 2009 has received 35,137 reviews of which 31,892 were positive and 3,245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,897 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.9
31,892
3,245

1,897
players

9. Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms

"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies. Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms is a early access, simulation and strategy game developed and published by Free Wing. Released on March 25th 2025 has received 3,665 reviews of which 3,259 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 1,822 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
8.6
3,259
406

1,822
players

10. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is a strategy, historical and war game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on May 23rd 2019 has received 103,141 reviews of which 74,436 were positive and 28,705 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 1,762 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played turn-based strategy games.
7.2
74,436
28,705

1,762
players

Best deals on turn-based strategy games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of turn-based strategy 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 turn-based strategy games.

1. Age of Wonders III

Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike! Age of Wonders III is a strategy, turn-based strategy and fantasy game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on March 31st 2014 has received 12,541 reviews of which 10,065 were positive and 2,476 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for turn-based strategy category.
7.9
10,065
2,476

-97% 33.33€ 1.00€

2. Inkulinati

Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers. Inkulinati is a medieval, turn-based strategy and turn-based tactics game developed by Yaza Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 886 reviews of which 776 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in turn-based strategy games.
8.3
776
110

-96% 25.00€ 1.00€

3. Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

In Battlestar Galactica Deadlock™ you’ll take command of the Colonial Fleet in defense of the Twelve Colonies during the First Cylon War. Lead many different types of ships in this 3D tactical game. Every decision counts, your strategy will be vital – can you ensure mankind’s survival? Battlestar Galactica Deadlock is a strategy, space and sci-fi game developed by Black Lab Games and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on August 31st 2017 has received 3,427 reviews of which 2,881 were positive and 546 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in turn-based strategy games.
8.1
2,881
546

-96% 42.25€ 1.69€

4. Miasma Chronicles

From the creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden comes a beautifully crafted tactical adventure you won’t forget. Embark on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland torn apart by a savage force known only as the ‘Miasma’. Miasma Chronicles is a tactical rpg, turn-based strategy and tactical game developed by The Bearded Ladies and published by 505 Games Official. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 2,241 reviews of which 1,782 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
7.7
1,782
459

-96% 33.50€ 1.34€

5. 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. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
6.9
695
281

-96% 25.00€ 1.00€

6. Old World

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind? Old World is a strategy, simulation and 4x game developed by Mohawk Games and published by Hooded Horse. Released on May 18th 2022 has received 4,451 reviews of which 3,650 were positive and 801 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
8.0
3,650
801

-95% 39.80€ 1.99€

7. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a strategy, warhammer 40k and 4x game developed by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on July 12th 2018 has received 14,157 reviews of which 11,503 were positive and 2,654 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
8.0
11,503
2,654

-95% 42.80€ 2.14€

8. Dark Deity

Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world... Dark Deity is a turn-based tactics, tactical rpg and turn-based strategy game developed by Sword & Axe LLC and published by indie.io. Released on June 15th 2021 has received 2,666 reviews of which 1,939 were positive and 727 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
7.1
1,939
727

-95% 24.00€ 1.20€

9. Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim

Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer. Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim is a grand strategy, turn-based strategy and 4x game developed by The Secret Games Company and published by Goblinz Publishing and IndieArk. Released on October 11th 2022 has received 1,508 reviews of which 1,325 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
8.4
1,325
183

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

10. King's Bounty II

Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre. King's Bounty II is a strategy, rpg and turn-based strategy game developed by Fulqrum Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing, Prime Matter and 方块游戏 (China). Released on August 24th 2021 has received 5,297 reviews of which 3,305 were positive and 1,992 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for turn-based strategy games.
6.2
3,305
1,992

-93% 40.86€ 2.86€

Free turn-based strategy games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play turn-based strategy 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 turn-based strategy games.

1. Summoners War

A global hit RPG that captured the Summoners all around the world! Jump into the Sky Arena, a world under battle over the vital resource: Mana Crystals. Design your own deck and strategy using 1,000 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters! Summoners War is a free to play, rpg and strategy game developed and published by Com2uS. Released on January 07th 2024 has received 8,285 reviews of which 5,858 were positive and 2,427 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 11,708 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
6.9
5,858
2,427

11,708
players

2. Alpha League HD

Alpha League HD is a free-to-play, hero based Autobattler. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 12 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner. Alpha League HD is a auto battler, turn-based strategy and casual game developed and published by Beaveroid Entertainment. Released on February 14th 2025 has received 841 reviews of which 785 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,714, this turn-based strategy game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
8.8
785
56

1,714
players

3. GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM

GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM is a Post-Apocalyptic Tactical RPG. Players take on the role of a commander who acts as a bounty hunter, leading a squad of tactical dolls through the contaminated zones. While accepting and completing various missions, players will face continuous waves of enemies. GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM is a strategy, rpg and anime game developed by SUNBORN Information Co. and Ltd. and published by HaoPlay Limited. Released on February 10th 2025 has received 1,236 reviews of which 848 were positive and 388 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 589, this turn-based strategy game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
6.6
848
388

589
players

4. WAKFU

Immerse yourself in the WAKFU universe with this free to play MMORPG. Select your class, travel the world, meet adventurers to challenge powerful monsters in epic turn-based battles.Participate in the kingdom’s economy and politics and create your own legend! WAKFU is a free to play, massively multiplayer and turn-based strategy game developed by Ankama Studio and published by Ankama Games. Released on September 18th 2014 has received 10,186 reviews of which 7,698 were positive and 2,488 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 240 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
7.4
7,698
2,488

240
players

5. Battle for Wesnoth

The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go. Battle for Wesnoth is a free to play, strategy and turn-based strategy game developed by The Battle for Wesnoth Project and published by Wesnoth Inc.. Released on May 01st 2018 has received 5,259 reviews of which 4,948 were positive and 311 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 142 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
9.1
4,948
311

142
players

6. SOVL: Fantasy Warfare

SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam. SOVL: Fantasy Warfare is a strategy, wargame and tabletop game developed and published by Dalen Studios. Released on June 29th 2023 has received 1,950 reviews of which 1,717 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 117 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
8.4
1,717
233

117
players

7. 修真大陆

A casual hang-up class repair fairy game 修真大陆 is a rpg, turn-based strategy and 2d platformer game developed and published by 北冥. Released on April 18th 2024 has received 378 reviews of which 275 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
6.9
275
103

72
players

8. Arcanists

Players take turns in a race against the clock, utilising an array of spells to defeat their opponents in battle! Victory is accomplished by becoming the 'last man standing' (or last team) after all other players have been reduced to zero hitpoints. Arcanists is a free to play, strategy and multiplayer game developed and published by pur3 extreme. Released on July 15th 2024 has received 537 reviews of which 474 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
8.3
474
63

53
players

9. 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 free to play, strategy and rpg game developed and published by Desert Owl Games LLC. Released on October 15th 2014 has received 848 reviews of which 646 were positive and 202 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
7.3
646
202

39
players

10. LostMagic

A 2D MMORPG with turn-based combat, dungeons, PvP, PvE in a unique world with story driven content. LostMagic is a rpg, mmorpg and adventure game developed by Nokhook Entertainment and published by Brightika and Inc.. Released on January 30th 2025 has received 438 reviews of which 316 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free turn-based strategy games on Steam.
6.9
316
122

15
players