Free games like XCOM® 2
Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to XCOM® 2, 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.
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World of Warships
Free-to-play alternative to XCOM® 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with XCOM® 2.
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
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KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Free-to-play alternative to XCOM® 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with XCOM® 2.
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.
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Girls' Frontline
Free-to-play alternative to XCOM® 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with XCOM® 2.
As a Commander for Griffin & Kryuger PMC. Navigate faction power struggles, deploy forces strategically, and work to restore order in a war-torn world.
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SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Free-to-play alternative to XCOM® 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with XCOM® 2.
SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam.
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Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Free-to-play alternative to XCOM® 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with XCOM® 2.
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game is an online DBG which contains a PVE mode called Uncharted Realms and a PVP mode. Every game is a deck building from scratch. Players can have stronger decks by changing cards, and then build more powerful routines to defeat all opponents to win.
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Battle for Wesnoth
Free-to-play alternative to XCOM® 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with XCOM® 2.
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.
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Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Free-to-play alternative to XCOM® 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with XCOM® 2.
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
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Phobies
Free-to-play alternative to XCOM® 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with XCOM® 2.
Phobies is a tactical card collecting strategy game where players battle one another in the surreal realm of the subconscious, where fears manifest. Use devious tactics and unleash a dazzling array of attacks and abilities to achieve victory!