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Free games like Techwars Deathmatch

Below are 9 free-to-play Steam games similar to Techwars Deathmatch, 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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    Totally Accurate Battlegrounds — Steam game cover

    Totally Accurate Battlegrounds

    Free-to-play alternative to Techwars Deathmatch — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Indie with Techwars Deathmatch.

    Grab your balloon crossbow and trusty inflatable hammer, because things are about to get wobbly! Be the last weirdo standing in the world-leading physics-based Battle Royale game.

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Bloons TD Battles — Steam game cover

    Bloons TD Battles

    Free-to-play alternative to Techwars Deathmatch — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Strategy with Techwars Deathmatch.

    Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory. From the creators of best-selling Bloons TD 5, this all new Battles game is specially designed for multiplayer combat, featuring the ability to control bloons directly and send them charging past your opponent's defenses.

    2016ActionStrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Goose Goose Duck — Steam game cover

    Goose Goose Duck

    Free-to-play alternative to Techwars Deathmatch — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Techwars Deathmatch.

    Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win!

    2021StrategyIndieMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    MechWarrior Online™ Legends — Steam game cover

    MechWarrior Online™ Legends

    Free-to-play alternative to Techwars Deathmatch — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Strategy with Techwars Deathmatch.

    MechWarrior Online™ Legends is a tactical, 'Mech-based online shooter set in the vast BattleTech Universe. Assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, piloting powerful BattleMechs, fighting for supremacy over the Inner Sphere.

    2015ActionStrategySimulationFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Darwin Project — Steam game cover

    Darwin Project

    Free-to-play alternative to Techwars Deathmatch — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Indie with Techwars Deathmatch.

    In Darwin Project, ten inmates must survive the elements, track each other, fight, craft tools, and use their social skills to be the last one standing. It's a unique take on battle royale with a Show Director to influence the match and Spectator Interactions to create a one-of-a-kind game show.

    2020ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeFree to playSimilar games →
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    Transformice — Steam game cover

    Transformice

    Free-to-play alternative to Techwars Deathmatch — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Massively Multiplayer with Techwars Deathmatch.

    Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!

    2015IndieMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    AirMech — Steam game cover

    AirMech

    Free-to-play alternative to Techwars Deathmatch — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Strategy with Techwars Deathmatch.

    AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

    2018ActionStrategyIndieFreeFree to playSimilar games →
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    Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius — Steam game cover

    Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius

    Free-to-play alternative to Techwars Deathmatch — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Techwars Deathmatch.

    As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient life.

    2014StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    Techwars: Global Conflict — Steam game cover

    Techwars: Global Conflict

    Free-to-play alternative to Techwars Deathmatch — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Strategy with Techwars Deathmatch.

    TechWars: Global Conflict is the world’s first isometric PVP mecha-action with direct control. Only the strongest player will be able to win in this war of titanic mechs. Use all the features of world’s realistic technology Techwars. Victory in every battle will bring you closer to creating your own death machine.

    2017ActionStrategyIndieFreeFree to playSimilar games →