Best Free Strategy Games for PC and Browser in 2024!
Game Of Thrones Winter Is Coming
Fame and glory await you in Westeros, in Game of Thrones: Winter Is Coming, the officially licensed free-to-play browser game based on the epic fantasy series by George R.R. Martin.
Elvenar
In InnoGames' Elvenar, you can build an epic fantasy city, populated by elves or humans, and watch it grow into a sprawling metropolis, awash in riches and brimming with military might. The elves have powerful magic at their disposal, while humans are well-versed in the arts of war.
Forge of Empires
Forge of Empires is a browser-based MMORTS by InnoGames. Relive history as you rule over your empire through the stages of early human civilizations.
World of Warships
World of Warships is a free-to-play 3D naval action MMO (developed by the team that created World of Tanks) based on epic sea battles of the 20th century. World of Warships will let players take control of a large selection of warships and wage naval war in scenarios based on the biggest boat battles of the 20th Century.
Eternal Fury
Play a part in the battle between gods and giants in Eternal Fury, a free-to-play ARPG from R2 Games. Heaven and Hell are at war, and the realm of man is caught in between.
RuneScape
RuneScape is one of the most popular free-to-play Browser MMORPG, from the British development studio Jagex. Set in a detailed, medieval fantasy world of epic scale both geographically and historically, RuneScape proudly draws its inspiration from classic role-playing games to deliver a contemporary, innovative and original experience for millions of players across the globe, with a popular subscription option of even greater scale and ambition, both running directly within almost any computer’s browser.
Goodgame Empire
Goodgame Empire is a browser-based MMO Strategy game by Goodgame Studios. Design and build your own Medieval castle, create a powerful army, and fight against other players on a dynamic world map as you attempt to conquer the four kingdoms and unite them under your rule.
Stormgate
A new real-time strategy title crafted by veterans of some of the genre's classics.
Project Apidom
Let's mash up a few different genres of multiplayer games and see what we get!
Infinite Borders
Gather your generals and command over 300 different troop types in strategic battle in Three Kingdoms era China.
Destiny's Divide
Hop into PvP card battles that minimize RNG and allow skill to shine.
Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge
The long-running war of the factions spills over onto the digital card game table.
Deceit 2
Mixing a little horror into your classic social deduction gameplay formula.
Waven
The makers of WAKFU bring you their next iteration on multiplayer tactical RPG gameplay.
Town of Salem 2
Chill in Salem, get your chores done... and, oh yeah, try not to be murdered.
Warlander
Mages, Medieval weapons, and even robots come together in a strategy PvP free-for-all.
Omega Strikers
Think MOBA meets soccer...got that in your head? Yeah, this is pretty much that.
Temperia: Soul of Majestic
Temperia brings a “player created for players” mentality to the online board game/collectible card game (CCG) formula.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is a faithful free-to-play re-creation of the popular CCG by Konami.
Goose Goose Duck
Geese just trying to get their work done... but those darn mallards are in the mix.
Primordials: Battle of Gods
Fight in epic PvP 1v1 "tug-of-war" MOBA-like duels in free-to-play battler Primordials: Battle of Gods! Summon a vast army of Primordials and set them off into battle against your opponent, dominating his armies and seizing key locations on the battlefield.
Chroma: Bloom And Blight
Experience a rich fantasy world and strategic gameplay in Chroma: Bloom And Blight, a free-to-play CCG from Clarity Games. Choose a hero to build a deck around, and choose from the game's four factions with no limits.
Eternal Return: Black Survival
Take on all comers in Nimble Neuron's free-to-play MOBA/survival/battle royale mash-up Eternal Return: Black Survival. The scientific organization AGLAIA is creating a race of advanced humans with amazing powers and putting them to the test in experimental battles against one another to see who comes out on top!
Blood of Steel
Lead your armies to victory in YC Games' free-to-play medieval battle simulator Blood of Steel! Take on the role of a famous general from history, from Julius Caesar to Joan of Arc to Lyu Bu and charge into battle at the head of an elite core of warriors.
Armor Valor
Build up your lands and wage war against all comers in Armor Valor, a Norse-inspired strategy RPG from R2Games! The elves and the dwarves have allied against the humans, and in a far-off land, orcs have also risen up and declared war.
Shop Titans
Manage your shop, buy and sell from adventurers, and rake in the profits in free-to-play Shop Titans from Kabam! Customize your shop to suit your tastes and lure adventurers from 18 different classes that you can then send out on quests to accumulate even more loot for you.
Survivor Legacy
Survivor Legacy is a free-to-play zombie-themed strategy game from R2 Games. Set in the near future, the game takes place during a zombie infestation.
Bombergrounds: Battle Royale
Merge classic bomber action with modern battle royale in Bombergrounds: Battle Royale, a free-to-play game from Gigantic Duck Games. Place your bombs to forge new paths or eliminate your enemies, but beware -- your opponents are looking to do the same, and only one animal can come out on top!
Legends of Runeterra
Legends of Runeterra is a free-to-play strategic card game from Riot Games that utilizes the rich lore and champions of the biggest MOBA in the world. Build a deck with your favorite League of Legends champions at its core, level them up to increase their power, and engage in intense battles with your opponent until one of you destroys the other's Nexus and emerges victorious!
Ultimate Pirates
Avast! Set sail and plunder the high seas in Ultimate Pirates, a web-based MMORPG from Gameforge and developer Moonmana.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are strategy games?
Strategy games are seen in many genres of games and usually share one key trait: the decision of the players determine the outcome of the game. Whether you are deciding how to best move troops around a warfare-like battlefield, which card to play in your favorite CCG to counter what your opponent may do, or even your next move in an online board game, strategy games task the player with thinking about future decisions, play lines, and possible counterplays that reach the best outcome.
Strategy games can be single player solo affairs, single players fighting against AIs, or even PvP competitive games and strategies for each game, match, or situation can vary wildly based on the player, circumstances, or unfolding game developments.
In short, if you must think carefully to avoid losing, you're probably playing a strategy game or a game that has a high number of strategic elements.
What are the best free strategy games?
As we mentioned in our definition of strategy games, while strategy games can be a genre of its own, it's usually a feature of games from many genres so we recommend searching MMOBomb by your favorite genre and then adding the strategy filter to narrow down your options to genres you enjoy. Card games, MOBAs, and even some shooter games all have strategy elements.
In no order or specific genre though, here are a few popular free strategy games to help you get started:
1. Hearthstone2. Fallout Shelter
3. Forge of Empires
4. Stronghold Kingdoms
5. Legends of Runeterra