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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Brigador: Up-Armored Edition
Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Do you like hot dogs? How about horseshoes? Hand grenades? (everyone likes hand grenades) Anyway, we've got all that, and guns. SO MANY GUNS. So if you like ordnance, meat, and far too many groan-worthy puns, this is the VR sandbox game for you.
IKEA VR Experience
Explore and interact with an IKEA Kitchen in Virtual Reality! Walk around freely, open drawers and put your vegetable peelings in the waste sorting station. You can even enjoy the visual impact of different material finishes and experience things from a child’s point of view.
Tasty Planet: Back for Seconds
Control a tiny ball of grey goo with the ability to eat anything smaller than itself. The more it eats, the bigger it gets! Eat rats, dinosaurs, gladiators, samurai, pyramids, volcanoes... Everything! Soon you'll be eating the entire planet.
Cube Destroyer
Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.
Wayward Terran Frontier: Zero Falls
2d space combat like no other. From the perspective of a single crew member, explore the fully destructible interior of any ship in a massive living world. Engage in space combat with no hitpoints where you know your enemy is dead when you see them fall out of their ship into the cold dark of space.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege is an elite, tactical team-based shooter where superior planning and execution triumph.
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.
Universe Sandbox
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!
BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
Catlateral Damage
Catlateral Damage is a first-person destructive cat simulator where you play as a cat on a rampage, knocking as much stuff onto the ground as possible.
Blockstorm
Blockstorm is a FPS game set in a world made of destructible blocks. All maps and characters included in the game are made with the same tools that are available to the public. You can build everything in Blockstorm, and you can destroy it.
Block N Load
Five of you. Five of them. Face off in a battle where everything you build, destroy, construct or shoot has a devastating impact on the entire game. Build defences using a crazy range of block types and work together in this FPS where no game is EVER the same. NOW FREE TO PLAY.
Kaiju-A-GoGo
Choose your giant monster! Destroy cities around the world! Rule the Earth in this light action-strategy game that harkens back to the classic PC monster city-stomping games of yesteryear!
REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Split/Second
Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within a reality TV show. Competitors vie to be the first to the finish line in a set rigged to blow. Players don’t just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track, but can also trigger devastating events that alter the race dynamics.
Starpoint Gemini 2
Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.
Splatter - Zombiecalypse Now
You like top-down-shooter with a film-noir singleplayer campaign, challenging fights against zombies and monsters, gory splatter effects and destructible level environments? Fight your way through an apocalyptic city in the single player story mode, and test your skills in the survival mode.
Astebreed: Definitive Edition
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Turbo Dismount™
Turbo Dismount is a kinetic tragedy about Mr. Dismount and the cars who love him. It is the official sequel to the wildly popular and immensely successful personal impact simulator - Stair Dismount.
Men of War: Assault Squad 2
Men of War: Assault Squad 2 features new single player style skirmish modes that take players from extreme tank combat to deadly sniper stealth missions. Commanders can now faceoff against opponents on various new multiplayer 1v1 – 8v8 maps.
Goat Simulator
Goat Simulator is the latest in high-tech Goat Simulation technology.
Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!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 19th 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 17,673 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
305,852
8,138
17,673
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 226,447 reviews of which 175,772 were positive and 50,675 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. While seeing 14,201 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among destruction games based on player count.
7.7
175,772
50,675
14,201
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 2,238 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
2,238
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 49,140 reviews of which 46,432 were positive and 2,708 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 1,064 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played destruction games.
9.3
46,432
2,708
1,064
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 878 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
878
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 853 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
853
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 121,510 reviews of which 101,930 were positive and 19,580 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 752 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played destruction games.
8.3
101,930
19,580
752
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 38,405 reviews of which 33,841 were positive and 4,564 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 528 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played destruction games.
8.7
33,841
4,564
528
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 315 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
315
players
10. 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 49,456 reviews of which 47,209 were positive and 2,247 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 241 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played destruction games.
9.4
47,209
2,247
241
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 19th 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 4,912 reviews of which 4,646 were positive and 266 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
4,646
266
-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 1,791 reviews of which 1,576 were positive and 215 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
1,576
215
-89%
12.00€
1.32€
4. 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 49,456 reviews of which 47,209 were positive and 2,247 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for destruction games.
9.4
47,209
2,247
-86%
15.21€
2.13€
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 4,026 reviews of which 3,222 were positive and 804 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
3,222
804
-86%
19.43€
2.72€
7. 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 30,075 reviews of which 18,547 were positive and 11,528 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for destruction games.
6.1
18,547
11,528
-84%
34.88€
5.58€
8. FlatOut 2
Experience the drive of your life as you throw yourself around on and off the track causing fences to shatter, tyre walls explode, water tanks and barrels fly across the track into other cars. FlatOut 2 is a racing, combat racing and multiplayer game developed by Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media and Jordan Freeman Group and published by Strategy First. Released on December 21st 2006 has received 18,430 reviews of which 17,707 were positive and 723 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for destruction games.
9.4
17,707
723
-81%
10.16€
1.93€
9. FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition
Ready for the aggressive, adrenaline-filled ride that leaves you breathless? FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition is all about destructive action. With carnage modes like the Deathmatch derby, Carnage Race and Head-on races are pure wreck-filled, adrenaline-pumping rides of maximum mayhem. FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition is a combat racing, racing and destruction game developed by Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media and Jordan Freeman Group and published by Strategy First. Released on August 26th 2008 has received 6,566 reviews of which 5,881 were positive and 685 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for destruction games.
8.7
5,881
685
-80%
39.99€
7.99€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for destruction games.
8.3
2,380
366
-80%
10.10€
2.02€
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 19th 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 226,447 reviews of which 175,772 were positive and 50,675 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 14,201 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free destruction games on Steam.
7.7
175,772
50,675
14,201
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
1
players