The best 50 free strategy PC games of all time

The Free Games Utopia top 50 lists the best free-to-play, free full version and liberated video games of all time according to users ratings. The games on this list span the entire history of video gaming - from classics for DOS, Sega Genesis, and Commodore 64, to modern titles for Android, iOS, Linux, and, of course, Windows.

The concept of a “free” game isn’t always clear-cut. All the games on Free Games Utopia can be played right away without any upfront cost, though some may optionally offer paid features such as subscriptions, upgrades, or microtransactions (as is common with MMOs).

This Top 50 showcases titles from a wide range of platforms:

Every PC platform since the dawn of desktop computing — from popular systems like Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux, to lesser-known ones like Solaris, FreeBSD, and BeOS.
Classic microcomputers such as the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum.
Mobile platforms, primarily Android and iOS.
Popular consoles, both modern and retro, including Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation.

To qualify for the Top 50, a game must have received at least three votes. Use the button bar to filter the list by genre.

STRATEGY - Strategy games are video games in which the player must carefully plan each move to progress and achieve victory. Most strategy games use a top-down or isometric perspective to help the player manage armies, construct buildings, and oversee resources. Gameplay often involves exploration, economic management, and tactical combat. Some of the most popular strategy subgenres include real-time or turn-based strategy, 4X games (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate), and wargames. More strategy games on Free Games Utopia.

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#	title	genre	status	rating
01.	0 A.D. Windows, Mac OSX, Linux	strategy / real-time strategy	open source	4.06 / 5
02.	Battle for Wesnoth Windows, Solaris, Linux, Free BSD, BeOS, Amiga, Mac OSX, iOS, Android	strategy / turn-based tactics	open source	4.04 / 5
03.	The Ur-Quan Masters Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Amiga, Android, iOS	strategy / space exploration	full free version	3.88 / 5
04.	StarCraft Anthology Windows, Mac OSX	strategy / real-time strategy	liberated	3.88 / 5
05.	Retro Commander Windows, Mac OSX	strategy / real-time strategy	full free version	3.80 / 5
06.	Armoured Commander Windows	strategy / turn-based tactics	open source	3.80 / 5
07.	Freeciv Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Amiga, Free BSD, UNIX	strategy / 4X	open source	3.80 / 5
08.	FreeCol Windows, Mac OSX, Linux	strategy / 4X	open source	3.80 / 5
09.	Card Hunter Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, browser	strategy / board game	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.80 / 5
10.	Widelands Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	strategy / real-time strategy	open source	3.73 / 5
11.	atWar browser	strategy	full free version	3.73 / 5
12.	Scorched Earth DOS	strategy / artillery	liberated	3.67 / 5
13.	The Settlers Online browser, Windows	strategy / MMORTS	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.67 / 5
14.	StarCraft II Windows, Mac OSX	strategy / real-time strategy	free, commercial version available	3.60 / 5
15.	Hedgewars Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, Free BSD, iOS	strategy / artillery	open source	3.60 / 5
16.	Clonk Endeavour Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	strategy	liberated	3.60 / 5
17.	Alien Assault Windows	strategy / turn-based tactics	full free version	3.57 / 5
18.	LordsAWar! Linux, Windows, Mac OSX	strategy / turn-based tactics	open source	3.54 / 5
19.	FreeOrion Windows, Mac OSX, Linux	strategy / 4X	open source	3.52 / 5
20.	Savage: The Battle for Newerth Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	strategy / real-time strategy	liberated	3.50 / 5
21.	Command & Conquer Windows, Mac OSX	strategy / real-time strategy	liberated	3.50 / 5
22.	UFO: Alien Invasion Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Free BSD, Amiga	strategy / turn-based tactics	open source	3.50 / 5
23.	Titans of Steel: Warring Suns Windows	strategy / wargame	liberated	3.50 / 5
24.	Heroes Of Newerth Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	strategy / MOBA	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.50 / 5
25.	Imperia Online browser	strategy / MMORTS	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.50 / 5
26.	Stronghold Kingdoms Windows	strategy / MMORTS	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.50 / 5
27.	HEBEREKE!: March! Red Army Girls' Brigade WindowsNSFW	strategy	full free version	3.50 / 5
28.	Legendary Legions Windows, Linux	strategy / turn-based tactics	full free version	3.45 / 5
29.	Scorched 3D Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Free BSD, Solaris	strategy / artillery	open source	3.45 / 5
30.	Travian: Legends browser	strategy / MMORTS	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.44 / 5
31.	Supremacy 1914 browser	strategy / wargame	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.44 / 5
32.	The Defender: Farm and Castle Windows	strategy / tower defense	full free version	3.43 / 5
33.	Anno Online browser	strategy / MMORTS	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.43 / 5
34.	League of Legends Windows, Mac OSX	strategy / MOBA	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.43 / 5
35.	Order of Battle: World War II Windows, Mac OSX	strategy / wargame	free, commercial version available	3.42 / 5
36.	C-Evo Windows	strategy / 4X	open source	3.40 / 5
37.	Japan Castle Mahjong browser	strategy / mahjong	full free version	3.40 / 5
38.	Ground Control Windows	strategy / real-time strategy	liberated	3.40 / 5
39.	UFO 2000 Windows, Linux, Free BSD, Mac OSX	strategy / turn-based tactics	open source	3.38 / 5
40.	OpenLieroX Windows, Mac OSX, Linux	strategy / artillery	open source	3.33 / 5
41.	Pixel Town Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, browser	strategy / city building	full free version	3.33 / 5
42.	Savage 2: a Tortured Soul Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	strategy / real-time strategy	free, optional donation	3.33 / 5
43.	Lucas Chess Windows	strategy / board game	full free version	3.33 / 5
44.	Realm Grinder Windows, Mac OSX	strategy / idle clicker	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.33 / 5
45.	Triple Triad Gold Windows	strategy / collectible card game	full free version	3.33 / 5
46.	TripleA Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	strategy	open source	3.29 / 5
47.	Anacreon: Imperial Conquest in the Far Future Windows	strategy / 4X	full free version	3.25 / 5
48.	Legends of Honor browser	strategy / MMORTS	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.25 / 5
49.	Pokemon Tower Defense Windows	strategy / tower defense	full free version	3.24 / 5
50.	Demise of Nations Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, Android, iOS	strategy / 4X	full free version	3.23 / 5