Free Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 36,214 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 4/3/2025.
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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 8,692,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,544,202 positive reviews and 1,148,142 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 2,463,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,008,851 positive reviews and 454,952 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 59, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,528,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,499,801 positive reviews and 1,028,985 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 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 256,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206,465 positive reviews and 50,128 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 Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Banana
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,004 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,657 positive reviews and 15,347 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. Once Human
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,718 positive reviews and 32,546 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.
7. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,085 positive reviews and 21,520 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.
8. Limbus Company
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,666 positive reviews and 7,880 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).
9. Albion Online
Albion Online has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,325 positive reviews and 17,095 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Albion Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. World of Tanks Blitz
World of Tanks Blitz has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 147,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,944 positive reviews and 31,444 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play World of Tanks Blitz on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Counter-Strike 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/730
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/570
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2767030
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Banana on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923300
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139460
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449850
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1973530
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/761890
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/444200