Best Strategy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 32,665 Strategy games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Strategy game rankings were last updated on 9/18/2024.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Strategy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 193,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189,656 positive reviews and 3,884 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
- Price:$34.99
- Release Date:10/17/2018
- Developer:Ludeon Studios
- Publisher:Ludeon Studios
- Last Updated:9/18/2024
- Steam App Id:294100
2. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,174 positive reviews and 3,542 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
- Price:$24.99
- Release Date:1/23/2019
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- Publishers:
- Last Updated:9/7/2024
- Steam App Id:646570
3. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 162,624 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,946 positive reviews and 3,678 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Price:$4.99
- Release Date:3/31/2010
- Developer:TaleWorlds Entertainment
- Publisher:TaleWorlds Entertainment
- Last Updated:9/12/2024
- Steam App Id:48700
4. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,705 positive reviews and 2,765 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
- Price:$19.99
- Release Date:4/1/2021
- Franchise:Landfall Games
- Developer:Landfall
- Publisher:Landfall
- Last Updated:9/18/2024
- Steam App Id:508440
5. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 240,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 234,521 positive reviews and 6,178 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 327,171 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 318,351 positive reviews and 8,820 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Price:$13.99
- Release Date:12/18/2018
- Franchise:Ninja Kiwi Games
- Developer:Ninja Kiwi
- Publisher:Ninja Kiwi
- Last Updated:9/18/2024
- Steam App Id:960090
7. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 131,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,868 positive reviews and 3,192 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Price:$4.99
- Release Date:5/5/2009
- Franchise:PopCap EA
- Developer:PopCap Games, Inc.
- Publishers:
- Last Updated:9/18/2024
- Steam App Id:3590
8. Papa's Freezeria Deluxe
Return to Calypso Island to serve seasonal sundae treats in Papa's Freezeria Deluxe! Craft sundaes in the Freezeria for all your quirky customers while earning tips, points and Special Recipes. Switch gears and take a trip in the Food Truck to concoct your own chilly creations and see who shows up!
Papa's Freezeria Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,317 positive reviews and 68 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Price:$5.99
- Release Date:3/31/2023
- Franchise:Papa Louie Games
- Developer:Flipline Studios
- Publisher:Flipline Studios
- Last Updated:9/3/2024
- Steam App Id:2291760
9. Dyson Sphere Program
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Dyson Sphere Program has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,865 positive reviews and 1,893 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dyson Sphere Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Price:$19.99
- Release Date:1/20/2021
- Developer:Youthcat Studio
- Publisher:Gamera Games
- Last Updated:9/2/2024
- Steam App Id:1366540
10. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Strategy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 184,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,338 positive reviews and 5,134 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
- Price:$35.00
- Release Date:8/14/2020
- Developer:Wube Software LTD.
- Publisher:Wube Software LTD.
- Last Updated:9/9/2024
- Steam App Id:427520
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 7). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 12). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/48700
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 18). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/508440
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Counter-Strike on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/10
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 18). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/960090
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 18). Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 3). Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2291760
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 2). Dyson Sphere Program on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1366540
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 9). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/427520