Free Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 41,888 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 1/30/2026.
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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 9,355,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,076,709 positive reviews and 1,279,207 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 2,659,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,159,937 positive reviews and 499,996 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. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 364,741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 282,187 positive reviews and 82,554 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,476,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,220,220 positive reviews and 256,039 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.
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 95,053 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,864 positive reviews and 17,189 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. Limbus Company
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,619 positive reviews and 12,132 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).
7. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,668,029 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,601,819 positive reviews and 1,066,210 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.
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 95,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,397 positive reviews and 26,134 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 163,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 126,047 positive reviews and 37,416 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 25,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,960 positive reviews and 9,889 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. (2026, February 4). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/570
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 29). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2767030
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/359550
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Banana on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923300
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1973530
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449850
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139460
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141910