Paladins
Shooter · Strategy · 11,530 Steam reviews (très positives)
Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!
Free strategy games on PC
18 free strategy games on PC, ranked by number of player reviews on Steam (as of 21 October 2026). Top picks: Paladins, Dota 2, Marvel Rivals.
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Dota 2
Strategy · MOBA · 8,158 Steam reviews (très positives)
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
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Marvel Rivals
Shooter · Racing · Role-playing (RPG) · 6,454 Steam reviews (plutôt positives)
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
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World of Warships
Shooter · Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Simulator · 3,396 Steam reviews (très positives)
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
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Smite
Role-playing (RPG) · Strategy · Adventure · 2,807 Steam reviews (très positives)
Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today!
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Simulator · Strategy · Card & Board Game · 2,751 Steam reviews (plutôt positives)
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
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Minion Masters
Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Role-playing (RPG) · Strategy · 2,064 Steam reviews (très positives)
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!
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Spam
Role-playing (RPG) · Strategy · Card & Board Game · 1,804 Steam reviews (très positives)
SPAM is a free-to-play online turn-based combat game. Jump into dynamic battles where you’ll have to adapt to your opponents and try to impose your strategy. Earn new cards through your victories and create devastating combos!!
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Summoners War: Sky Arena
Role-playing (RPG) · Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · 1,107 Steam reviews (plutôt positives)
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!
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Magic: The Gathering Arena
Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Card & Board Game · 1,032 Steam reviews (moyennes)
Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG!
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Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra
Real Time Strategy (RTS) · MOBA · 658 Steam reviews (moyennes)
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is Dragon Ball's first team-oriented free to play game.
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Persona5: The Phantom X
Role-playing (RPG) · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Adventure · 347 Steam reviews (moyennes)
"We are the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to take your heart!” The hit party-based RPG series with over 30 million copies sold is finally here!
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Firestone: Idle Clicker Online RPG
Point-and-click · Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · 346 Steam reviews (très positives)
Your heroes never stop fighting. Build an unstoppable team in a fantasy idle RPG with AFK progression and offline rewards. Collect heroes and powerful gear, master formations, defeat epic bosses, and return to bigger rewards and endless incremental growth.
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Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming
Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy · 161 Steam reviews (plutôt positives)
Game of Thrones Winter is Coming is a PC strategy game based on the HBO drama television series, officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment under HBO, and developed and published by YOOZOO Games. Interactive Entertainment and HBO.
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Morimens
Role-playing (RPG) · Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · 78 Steam reviews (très positives)
Morimens is a roguelite card-battler inspired by the Lovecraftian mythos. Bond with a diverse cast of Awakeners, build your perfect deck, and battle through the mists of Kadath—facing wild events and uncovering maddening truths at every turn.
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Reverse: 1999
Role-playing (RPG) · Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · 77 Steam reviews (très positives)
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
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Mahjong Soul
Strategy · Card & Board Game · 44 Steam reviews (positives)
Mahjong Soul is an online game that adopted the classic Japanese Mahjong gameplay. Here, you can hone your mahjong skills with players from worldwide or spend leisure time with friends, bond with various charismatic characters, and experience an abundance of unique stories.
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Goodgame Empire
Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Strategy · 6 Steam reviews (6 évaluations)
Build your empire, wage wars, forge alliances, and claim glory in a vibrant medieval world. Over 200 million players have already joined the battle for power and influence — are you ready to make history?
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free strategy game on PC?
Paladins is the most played, with 11,530 Steam reviews (très positives), followed by Dota 2 and Marvel Rivals.
How many free strategy games are there on PC?
This page lists 18 free-to-play strategy games available on PC, updated every day.
Are these games really free?
Yes: they can be downloaded and played for free, without a credit card. Some sell optional cosmetics or passes, but the core game stays free.