Best Destruction games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated destruction games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free destruction games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Battlefield 4™
Embrace unrivaled destruction in Battlefield 4™. Revel in the glorious chaos of all-out war packed with rewarding, tactical challenges in an interactive environment.
Battlefield™ 1
Battlefield™ 1 takes you back to The Great War, WW1, where new technology and worldwide conflict changed the face of warfare forever.
Battlefield 3™
Enjoy total freedom to fight the way you want. Explore 29 massive multiplayer maps and use loads of vehicles, weapons, and gadgets to help you turn up the heat. Every second of battle gets you closer to unlocking tons of extras and moving up in the Ranks. So get in the action.
Need for Speed™ Heat
Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed™ Heat Deluxe Edition, a white-knuckle street racer, where the lines of the law fade as the sun starts to set.
Burnout™ Paradise Remastered
Burnout Paradise Remastered provides the ultimate driving playground for you and your friends to play online. This remaster includes all add-ons from the Year of Paradise, including the Big Surf Island update, meticulously recreated and ready to wreck in 4K.
Need for Speed™ Rivals
Erase the line between single player and multiplayer in this street-racing rivalry between Cops and Racers. Seamlessly join a world where your friends are already racing and chasing.
Need for Speed™
Ready to own the streets? Get behind the wheel of iconic cars and floor it through Ventura Bay, a sprawling urban playground. Explore overlapping stories as you build your reputation – and your dream car – and become the ultimate racing icon.
Kill It With Fire: Ignition
Kill It With Fire: IGNITION is a free sampler of a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage. The full game is OUT NOW!
CAR TUNE: Project
Car Tune: Project is a dynamic game in which the player takes on the role of a car mechanic. The goal of the game is to tune, modify, and improve the performance of cars. An extensive tuning system and realistic driving physics provide a great experience for automotive enthusiasts.
Taur
Taur is an action-strategy sci-fi game. Control the Prime Cannon and unlock all of its powerful weapons and abilities. Build turrets, droids, aircraft and more as you fight to protect the homeworld of the Tauron droids against a relentless invasion. Will your Taur stand against the Imperion warmachine?
Biker Garage: Mechanic Simulator
Become an ace motorcycle mechanic. Buy used motorcycles, repair, and sell them for a profit. Work with 15 types of motorbikes. Develop a workshop and attract as many customers as you can. Customize bikes or create your own dream bike from hundreds of available parts.
Sinking Simulator
The sequel to the unfinished Sinking Simulator, now with a lot more POWER!!!! Witness your witty love of chaos and destruction sinking 2D ships and everything else on board!
Deuterium Wars
Deuterium Wars is a rapid 2D shooter. Create your own aircraft and plunge into heated battle with other players. What awaits you: an extensive role-playing system, craft, trading, and much more on a single server for all platforms.
Trailmakers
Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers.
Fun with Ragdolls: The Game
Become a ragdoll and create your own environments in Sandbox Mode, explore worlds created by others, or just flop around your destructible sets! Fun with Ragdolls: The Game lets you enjoy everything you love about ragdolls!
Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Prophecy
Foul Tyranids rampaging on barren worlds; the mysterious Aeldari waging war on the Imperium; a prophecy that could change the fate of an entire Sector. Purge the unclean with the new Tech-Adept Inquisitor and carry out the Emperor’s will in the grim Action-RPG “WH40k: Inquisitor - Prophecy”.
People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
GOAT OF DUTY
Goat of Duty is a fast-paced multiplayer shooter where goats armed to the horns bleat face to face in a relentless deathmatch. Ram and troll your friends, own the craziest goatstumes, and put your skills to the test in the quirkiest FPS ever. Are you ready to become the GOAT of goats?
Storm Chasers
Be one of those intrepid storm chasers in this online multiplayer video game. Your goal is to shoot the best twisters pictures without dying because of powerful winds and flying debris. Feel the challenge of correctly forecasting and intercepting storms with the optimal vantage points before other players.
Most played destruction games on Steam
Take a look at the top destruction games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything. BeamNG.drive is a simulation, driving and physics game developed and published by BeamNG. Released on May 29th 2015 has received 313,990 reviews of which 305,852 were positive and 8,138 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played destruction game, thanks to its 15,116 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
305,852
8,138
15,116
players
2. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame. THE FINALS is a destruction, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Embark Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 225,361 reviews of which 174,851 were positive and 50,510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. While seeing 12,167 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among destruction games based on player count.
7.7
174,851
50,510
12,167
players
3. Teardown
Prepare the perfect heist in this simulated and fully destructible voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or explosives to create shortcuts. Stack objects to reach higher. Use the environment to your advantage in the most creative way you can think of. Teardown is a destruction, physics and sandbox game developed and published by Tuxedo Labs. Released on April 21st 2022 has received 107,232 reviews of which 102,494 were positive and 4,738 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,971 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among destruction games based on player count.
9.4
102,494
4,738
1,971
players
4. Brick Rigs
Build your own vehicles or download one of the more than 200,000 creations already uploaded to the Workshop and experience the dynamic driving and destruction physics of Brick Rigs! Brick Rigs is a sandbox, destruction and multiplayer game developed and published by Fluppisoft. Released on July 14th 2023 has received 48,970 reviews of which 46,265 were positive and 2,705 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 975 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played destruction games.
9.3
46,265
2,705
975
players
5. Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
Dust off your torch and hammer - it's time to get back to work, you have a new job to do. Visit the new beach coast with the largest, biggest ship graveyard in the world, dismantle huge ship parts and collect tons of precious steel. Roll up your sleeves, it's time to get back to the business. Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 is a simulation, destruction and multiplayer game developed by Games Incubator and Hypnotic Ants and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 2,830 reviews of which 2,260 were positive and 570 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 800 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played destruction games.
7.7
2,260
570
800
players
6. BattleBit Remastered
BattleBit Remastered is a low-poly, massive multiplayer FPS, supporting 254 players per server. Battle on a near-fully destructible map with various vehicles! BattleBit Remastered is a fps, multiplayer and shooter game developed by SgtOkiDoki, Vilaskis and TheLiquidHorse and published by SgtOkiDoki. Released on June 15th 2023 has received 141,607 reviews of which 121,077 were positive and 20,530 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 676 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played destruction games.
8.5
121,077
20,530
676
players
7. Just Cause™ 3
With over 1000 km² of complete freedom from sky to seabed, Rico Rodriguez returns to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways imaginable. Just Cause™ 3 is a open world, action and destruction game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix. Released on November 30th 2015 has received 121,433 reviews of which 101,848 were positive and 19,585 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 623 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played destruction games.
8.3
101,848
19,585
623
players
8. Wreckfest
Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling, sophisticated driving dynamics and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes. Wreckfest is a racing, destruction and automobile sim game developed by Bugbear and published by THQ Nordic. Released on June 14th 2018 has received 38,341 reviews of which 33,779 were positive and 4,562 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 353 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played destruction games.
8.7
33,779
4,562
353
players
9. Forts
Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble! Forts is a base-building, multiplayer and physics game developed and published by EarthWork Games. Released on April 19th 2017 has received 22,016 reviews of which 20,255 were positive and 1,761 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 248 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played destruction games.
9.0
20,255
1,761
248
players
10. Wreckfest 2
Ready for mayhem? Wreckfest is back, offering the best in full-contact racing with unrivaled destruction! Witness head-to-head battles as you tear apart rival vehicles bit by bit. Powered by the enhanced physics engine, developed by the creators of Wreckfest & FlatOut! Wreckfest 2 is a racing, simulation and combat racing game developed by Bugbear and published by THQ Nordic. Released on March 20th 2025 has received 2,384 reviews of which 1,788 were positive and 596 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 191 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played destruction games.
7.3
1,788
596
191
players
Best deals on destruction games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of destruction games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted destruction games.
1. Kill It With Fire
Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage. Kill It With Fire is a action, simulation and comedy game developed by Casey Donnellan Games LLC and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 13th 2020 has received 4,908 reviews of which 4,644 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for destruction category.
9.1
4,644
264
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
2. Anarcute
Anarcute is a rampaging riot simulator, combining adorable aesthetics with huge-scale chaos, colourful destruction and crowd-beat’em all gameplay! Anarcute is a cute, action and indie game developed by Anarteam and published by Anarteam and Plug In Digital. Released on July 12th 2016 has received 705 reviews of which 651 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in destruction games.
8.7
651
54
-90%
14.70€
1.47€
3. Crashday Redline Edition
Crashday, the explosive cult classic multiplayer racer, is back! Retooled and remastered, Crashday: Redline Edition brings back the fun and memories of the original with this lovingly crafted tribute edition, featuring all-new and expanded features, including Steam Workshop support. Today is Crashday! Crashday Redline Edition is a combat racing, racing and vehicular combat game developed by Moonbyte and published by 2tainment GmbH. Released on August 10th 2017 has received 1,786 reviews of which 1,572 were positive and 214 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in destruction games.
8.4
1,572
214
-89%
12.00€
1.32€
4. ABRISS - build to destroy
ABRISS is an atmospheric physics-destruction building game.Build structures from parts to let them crash into your targets. Unlock new parts, destroy more, witness entropy at its worst in digital-brutalist cityscapes. Build to destroy. ABRISS - build to destroy is a minimalist, logic and puzzle game developed by Randwerk and published by astragon Entertainment. Released on September 05th 2023 has received 488 reviews of which 417 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for destruction games.
8
417
71
-88%
14.75€
1.77€
5. FlatOut
Ram through pile-ups and smash through your windshield as you push racing to the edge! FlatOut™ delivers more heart-stopping thrills than any sane driver can handle! FlatOut is a combat racing, racing and automobile sim game developed by Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media and Jordan Freeman Group and published by Strategy First. Released on February 02nd 2007 has received 5,394 reviews of which 4,955 were positive and 439 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for destruction games.
8.9
4,955
439
-86%
7.14€
1.00€
6. Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
Red Faction: Guerrilla re-defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style combat, and true physics-based destruction. Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered is a destruction, open world and third-person shooter game developed by Volition and KAIKO and published by Deep Silver. Released on July 03rd 2018 has received 4,018 reviews of which 3,217 were positive and 801 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for destruction games.
7.8
3,217
801
-86%
19.43€
2.72€
7. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer! Besiege is a simulation, sandbox and destruction game developed and published by Spiderling Studios. Released on February 18th 2020 has received 49,423 reviews of which 47,178 were positive and 2,245 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for destruction games.
9.4
47,178
2,245
-84%
14.56€
2.33€
8. Just Cause 4 Reloaded
Rogue agent Rico Rodriguez journeys to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder! Just Cause 4 Reloaded is a open world, action and destruction game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix. Released on December 04th 2018 has received 30,046 reviews of which 18,530 were positive and 11,516 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for destruction games.
6.1
18,530
11,516
-84%
34.88€
5.58€
9. Red Faction
JOIN THE REVOLUTION! Lured to Mars by the Ultor Corporation's promise of a better life, thousands have come to seek their fortune and work for the massive mining company. But all is not as it seems. A deadly plague is sweeping through the barracks, and miners suffer daily abuse at the hands of the Ultor guards. Red Faction is a action, fps and destruction game developed by Volition and published by Deep Silver. Released on August 05th 2009 has received 2,746 reviews of which 2,380 were positive and 366 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for destruction games.
8.3
2,380
366
-80%
10.10€
2.02€
10. Demolish & Build 2017
Become a boss of Demolition & Build company. Destroy small wooden huts and huge concrete buildings. Manage your workers. Invest earned cash in your own land properties and rent them for profit in open sandbox world. Use various hand tools, buy new machines and customize their parts. Demolish & Build 2017 is a simulation, building and destruction game developed by Noble Muffins and published by Demolish Games S.A.. Released on October 18th 2016 has received 610 reviews of which 483 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for destruction games.
7.5
483
127
-78%
19.68€
4.33€
Free destruction games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play destruction games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play destruction games.
1. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame. THE FINALS is a destruction, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Embark Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 225,361 reviews of which 174,851 were positive and 50,510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 12,167 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free destruction games on Steam.
7.7
174,851
50,510
12,167
players
2. Octarina
Use the sticky abilities of an octopus to jump, climb and cause mayhem in the sushi factory. Discover your way to regain freedom! Octarina is a 3d platformer, puzzle and physics game developed by Katrin Mair, Martin Wolf, Nadine Bartosch, Slavko Ivanovic, Dhana Panzer and Christopher Pöschl and published by MediaCube Games and Salty Octopus Crew. Released on June 24th 2021 has received 300 reviews of which 252 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free destruction games on Steam.
7.8
252
48