Collection
Free Strategy Games
Free strategy games on PC and mobile, from competitive team strategy to base building.
This collection gathers free strategy games, from competitive team-based battle arenas on PC to base-building and clan warfare on mobile. All are free to play and offer optional in-app purchases, which each listing explains. Strategy games reward planning, teamwork and practice, and several of these titles have steep learning curves, so start with tutorials and practice modes. Links lead only to official websites and authorised stores.
Lichess
Game
Completely free, open-source online chess with no ads, run by a non-profit; play in the browser or apps.
League of Legends
Game
Free-to-play 5v5 team strategy game from Riot Games with a large roster of champions.
Dota 2
Game
Free-to-play team strategy game from Valve with over a hundred heroes, available on Steam.
Clash of Clans
Game
Free-to-play mobile strategy game from Supercell about building a village and battling in clans.
Frequently asked questions
Are these free strategy games really free?
Yes, every listing here can be used without paying. Lichess is completely free or open source, while League of Legends, Dota 2 and Clash of Clans are free to use or play, with optional paid upgrades or in-app purchases.
Which of these free strategy games work on Android?
Lichess and Clash of Clans have an official version for Android.
Which of these free strategy games work on iPhone and iPad?
Lichess and Clash of Clans have an official version for iPhone and iPad.
How were these free strategy games chosen?
Selection criteria: each item is free to use or free-to-play, available from an official website or authorised store, and its official source has been verified by an administrator. Items are added automatically when they meet these conditions and match the collection topic; the order is editorial and is not an objective ranking.
Where can I download these free strategy games safely?
Only from each developer's official website or an official app store. Every listing in this collection links to official sources only, never to mirrors or modified files.