Best Free Strategy Games for PC in 2024!

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.

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.

RPG MO is a free-to-play retro-style sandbox MMORPG featuring pixilated graphics and wide, colorful world in which players can level up various combat abilities, or take a break from the hack-and-slash and focus on crafting skills. This 2D open-world MMORPG is available on PC via browser, client and Steam.

Magic: The Gathering Arena is the free-to-play online adaptation of the first collectible card game, Wizards of the Coast's Magic: The Gathering. Offering an authentic MTG experience, but with the convenience and speed of a digital game, Arena is "as much fun to watch as it is to play." Utilizing a new game engine that can take all the rules of the game into account, Arena is meant as a complement to the physical game, with no compromises for its new platform As in regular Magic: The Gathering, you'll build a deck of 60 cards and summon creatures and cast spells from five different colors of magic.

Let's mash up a few different genres of multiplayer games and see what we get!

From the creators of Rage of Bahamut and Granblue Fantasy comes the hit free-to-play CCG from Japan, Shadowverse. Sporting an anime aesthetic, a colorful cast of characters, voiced PvE missions, and intricate CCG mechanics, Shadowverse blends gameplay and story in a way few CCGs can.

The long-running war of the factions spills over onto the digital card game table.

Face down hordes of bloodthirsty aliens -- and fellow humans fighting for survival -- in turn-based tactical combat with Bad Pixel's UFO Online: Invasion. In the near future, aliens attacked Earth and a deadly virus decimated the human population.

Hex: Shards of Fate is a free to play MMO trading card game (TCG) that allows customization and skill to determine the victor. Players can build and upgrade their decks and battle one another!

The makers of WAKFU bring you their next iteration on multiplayer tactical RPG gameplay.

Mixing a little horror into your classic social deduction gameplay formula.

Step into adventure in The Elder Scrolls: Legends, a free-to-play digital CCG based on the world of Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls series of popular RPGs. Determine your deck's "class" by choosing one or two out of five attributes -- such as strength and intelligence for a battlemage -- and play a series of creatures, special abilities, and spells to reduce your opponent's health to zero.

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!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is a faithful free-to-play re-creation of the popular CCG by Konami.

Jump into a fast-paced card battle inspired by the titan of CCGs

Think MOBA meets soccer...got that in your head? Yeah, this is pretty much that.

Geese just trying to get their work done... but those darn mallards are in the mix.

Spellweaver is a free-to-play online collectible card game that offers vast strategic options and a variety of game modes sure to please players of all skill levels. Spellweaver combat is more interactive than in most CCGs, requiring players to make real-time defensive decisions when attacked, and even launch counterattacks of their own.

Card Hunter is a 2D browser-based game that combines elements of a trading card game and table-top gaming. Developed and published by Blue Manchu, Card Hunter gives players the experience to play as a person, playing a role-playing game.

Atlantica Online travels back to the roots of traditional RPGs and blends classic turn-based combat with gripping strategy elements. The tactical combat present in this free MMORPG is a major attribute and one that is captivating players from all over the world!

Kards is a free-to-play collectible World War II card game from developer 1939 Games. Build decks based around any of the major powers in the war and challenge other players or AI.

Experience medieval battles on a massive scale in Conqueror's Blade, an ambitious free-to-play title by Booming Games and published by My.com. In each battle, you'll control a general and lead a cadre of soldiers into battle against other players or AI enemies., making use of tactics and artillery from a wide range of eras and cultures.

Hop into PvP card battles that minimize RNG and allow skill to shine.

Duel to the death in an ever-shrinking arena in Spellsworn, the free-to-play arena fighting game from Frogsong Studios, inspired by classic PvP arena games. Choose your wizardly combatant and deck him out with the best powers and gear, improving your build in the shop as you play.

Immortal Empire is a free to play role playing game with strategy elements, developed by Tactic Studios. Adventure as an immortal in the realm of Alvedor while discovering the secrets of the Empire.

AirMech is a 3D sci-fi RTS by Carbon Games, available in the browser (Chrome) and through Steam With DotA-style gameplay players control a transforming mech, that can take flight at a moments notice in this strategy based game. Combat on the ground or switch to air to fly around and pick up units to transport.

Crystal Clash is a free-to-play fantasy castle siege RTS from Crunchy Leaf Game. Form your armies from dozens of strong units and powerful spells and take on both PvE bosses and competitive matches against other players.

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!

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.

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.

Gather your generals and command over 300 different troop types in strategic battle in Three Kingdoms era China.