Free Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 41,012 Strategy games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Strategy game rankings were last updated on 12/9/2025.
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1. Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,212,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,954,468 positive reviews and 1,257,837 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Dota 2
Dota 2 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,633,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,141,386 positive reviews and 491,698 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,641,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,580,988 positive reviews and 1,060,346 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.
4. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 348,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 270,296 positive reviews and 78,545 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Banana
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,613 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,612 positive reviews and 17,001 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,461,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,210,299 positive reviews and 251,196 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on the Steam Deck.
7. Limbus Company
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 86,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,528 positive reviews and 11,957 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Limbus Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,467 positive reviews and 25,442 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. Once Human
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 158,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,296 positive reviews and 36,655 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Once Human on the Steam Deck.
10. Magic: The Gathering Arena
Magic: The Gathering Arena has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,088 positive reviews and 9,217 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Magic: The Gathering Arena on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/570
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2767030
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). Banana on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923300
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/359550
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1973530
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449850
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139460
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141910