Free games like War Dots
Below are 10 free-to-play Steam games similar to War Dots, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like War Dots page.
Ranked picks
- 1
Disfigure
Free-to-play alternative to War Dots — no purchase or trial window.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
- 2
Landfall Archives
Free-to-play alternative to War Dots — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with War Dots.
Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!
- 3
Shape of Dreams: Prologue
Free-to-play alternative to War Dots — no purchase or trial window.
《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
- 4
Crusader Kings II
Free-to-play alternative to War Dots — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with War Dots.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
- 5
Limbus Company
Free-to-play alternative to War Dots — no purchase or trial window.
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
- 6
Dota Underlords
Free-to-play alternative to War Dots — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with War Dots.
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
- 7
Super Auto Pets
Free-to-play alternative to War Dots — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with War Dots.
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
- 8
Minion Masters
Free-to-play alternative to War Dots — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with War Dots.
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!
- 9
Okashi Towers
Free-to-play alternative to War Dots — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with War Dots.
Okashi Towers is a Real Time Strategy game with Tower Defense elements. Gather candy resources to build tower units or go on offense and summon creatures to attack other player bases. Join with up to 8 players and choose one of the four factions that fits your play style best
- 10
Whispers of the Architects
Free-to-play alternative to War Dots — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with War Dots.
Echoes of the Architects is a fast-paced real-time strategy game where creativity drives victory. Design modular, programmable units to build your perfect army. Adapt and outsmart your opponents in dynamic skirmishes that reward tactical precision, ingenuity, and strategic mastery.