Free games like Gloomhaven
Below are 9 free-to-play Steam games similar to Gloomhaven, 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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Ranked picks
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Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Free-to-play alternative to Gloomhaven — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and RPG with Gloomhaven.
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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Counter-Strike 2
Free-to-play alternative to Gloomhaven — no purchase or trial window.
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
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Dota 2
Free-to-play alternative to Gloomhaven — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Gloomhaven.
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Free-to-play alternative to Gloomhaven — no purchase or trial window.
Rainbow Six® Siege is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.
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Path of Exile
Free-to-play alternative to Gloomhaven — no purchase or trial window. Shares Adventure with Gloomhaven.
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
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PlanetSide 2
Free-to-play alternative to Gloomhaven — no purchase or trial window.
PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.
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Limbus Company
Free-to-play alternative to Gloomhaven — 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.
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Dota Underlords
Free-to-play alternative to Gloomhaven — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Gloomhaven.
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.
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Zold:out
Free-to-play alternative to Gloomhaven — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and RPG with Gloomhaven.
Zold:out is a semi-turn-based tactical RPG combined with deck building. You will use multiple weapons in one turn to challenge powerful enemies in a non-grid battlefield. Recruit clerks, forge weapons, and save the world with your strategy and creativity!