Best Vehicular Combat 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 vehicular combat games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free vehicular combat games are available at the bottom of the page.
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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.
Empires Mod
Unique strategy/first person shooter mix: One commander on each team plays from above, choosing research, placing buildings and giving orders. The rest fill the role of soldiers on the ground, with four distinct classes to choose from and customizable vehicles to drive.
Carmageddon Max Pack
Carmageddon is the original freeform driving sensation, where pedestrians (and cows!) equal points, and your opponents are a bunch of crazies in a twisted mix of automotive killing machines. The game features anarchic drive-wherever-you-like gameplay and over-the-top surreal comedy violence. It’s the racing game where racing is for wimps.Most played vehicular combat games on Steam
Take a look at the top vehicular combat games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea. War Thunder is a free to play, simulation and vehicular combat game developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on August 15th 2013 has received 743,117 reviews of which 473,366 were positive and 269,751 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played vehicular combat game, thanks to its 36,477 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.4
473,366
269,751
36,477
players
2. Crossout
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike. Crossout is a third person, gun customization and free to play game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,485 reviews of which 47,757 were positive and 15,728 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,115 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among vehicular combat games based on player count.
7.4
47,757
15,728
1,115
players
3. Mad Max
Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace. Mad Max is a open world, vehicular combat and post-apocalyptic game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on September 01st 2015 has received 81,861 reviews of which 75,478 were positive and 6,383 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 617 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among vehicular combat games based on player count.
9.1
75,478
6,383
617
players
4. From the Depths
Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG. From the Depths is a building, naval combat and sandbox game developed and published by Brilliant Skies Ltd.. Released on November 06th 2020 has received 11,753 reviews of which 10,470 were positive and 1,283 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 358 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
8.7
10,470
1,283
358
players
5. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies! Airships: Conquer the Skies is a vehicular combat, 4x and war game developed and published by David Stark. Released on August 16th 2018 has received 5,820 reviews of which 5,583 were positive and 237 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
9.3
5,583
237
64
players
6. RAGE 2
RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything. RAGE 2 is a action, fps and open world game developed by id Software and Avalanche Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 13th 2019 has received 16,369 reviews of which 10,293 were positive and 6,076 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
6.2
10,293
6,076
39
players
7. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
Blaze into high-Orktane mayhem of clashing speedmobs, with adrenaline-fueled combat racing through the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe. Drive ramshackle vehicles loaded with bombastic weapons and powerful abilities in a breakneck, full-throttle Speedwaaagh! to the death. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a early access, vehicular combat and warhammer 40k game developed by Caged Element Inc. and published by PLAION. Released on August 06th 2024 has received 3,318 reviews of which 2,604 were positive and 714 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
7.6
2,604
714
20
players
8. TRAIL OUT
Welcome to the festival of explosive races, TRAIL OUT! Reckless racing around the world! Crashes, explosions, destruction, and screaming drivers! TRAIL OUT is a destruction, racing and automobile sim game developed by GOOD BOYS and published by Crytivo. Released on September 07th 2022 has received 3,097 reviews of which 2,492 were positive and 605 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
7.8
2,492
605
19
players
9. Road Redemption
Road Redemption lets you lead a biker gang on an epic journey across the country in this driving combat road rage adventure. Huge campaign, dozens of weapons, full 4-player co-op splitscreen and online multiplayer. Road Redemption is a vehicular combat, racing and beat 'em up game developed by Redemption Road and Pixel Dash Studios and published by Tripwire Presents. Released on October 04th 2017 has received 12,617 reviews of which 10,382 were positive and 2,235 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
8.0
10,382
2,235
14
players
10. KitHack Model Club
Developed by the creator of the original Kerbal Space Program, KitHack Model Club is a physics-based model building sandbox that offers limitless freedom for you and your friends. Design, build, battle, fly (and crash!) your very own RC vehicles, or experiment with over 2,400 ready-made vehicles! KitHack Model Club is a moddable, open world and vehicular combat game developed by Floating Origin Interactive and published by Floating Origin Interactive and Curve Games. Released on August 01st 2024 has received 576 reviews of which 496 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
8.1
496
80
11
players
Best deals on vehicular combat games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of vehicular combat 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 vehicular combat games.
1. 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. Featuring a massive 89% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for vehicular combat category.
8.4
1,572
214
-89%
12.00€
1.32€
2. Gas Guzzlers Extreme
Gas Guzzlers Extreme is a fast, furious, armed-to-the-teeth, trigger-happy shooter, shifted into top gear! Take a white knuckle ride in this crazily addictive combat racing game. Gas Guzzlers Extreme is a combat racing, vehicular combat and racing game developed by Gamepires and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on October 08th 2013 has received 3,990 reviews of which 3,433 were positive and 557 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in vehicular combat games.
8.3
3,433
557
-89%
24.64€
2.71€
3. Convoy
Convoy is a tactical roguelike-like inspired by Mad Max and FTL in which you cross a wasteland in search of parts for your broken ship. Presented in pixel art and set in a future post-apocalyptic setting, Convoy is a squad based tactical combat roguelike-like in its core. Convoy is a pixel graphics, vehicular combat and strategy game developed by Convoy Games and published by Indietopia Games . Released on April 21st 2015 has received 1,431 reviews of which 1,123 were positive and 308 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in vehicular combat games.
7.5
1,123
308
-88%
13.00€
1.56€
4. Road Redemption
Road Redemption lets you lead a biker gang on an epic journey across the country in this driving combat road rage adventure. Huge campaign, dozens of weapons, full 4-player co-op splitscreen and online multiplayer. Road Redemption is a vehicular combat, racing and beat 'em up game developed by Redemption Road and Pixel Dash Studios and published by Tripwire Presents. Released on October 04th 2017 has received 12,617 reviews of which 10,382 were positive and 2,235 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
8.0
10,382
2,235
-79%
16.81€
3.53€
5. RAGE 2
RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything. RAGE 2 is a action, fps and open world game developed by id Software and Avalanche Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 13th 2019 has received 16,369 reviews of which 10,293 were positive and 6,076 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
6.2
10,293
6,076
-78%
39.86€
8.77€
6. TRAIL OUT
Welcome to the festival of explosive races, TRAIL OUT! Reckless racing around the world! Crashes, explosions, destruction, and screaming drivers! TRAIL OUT is a destruction, racing and automobile sim game developed by GOOD BOYS and published by Crytivo. Released on September 07th 2022 has received 3,097 reviews of which 2,492 were positive and 605 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
7.8
2,492
605
-77%
17.04€
3.92€
7. Kandidatos Kart
The craziest race, with the fastest and most furious Kandidatos in Brazil. Kandidatos Kart is a racing, vehicular combat and automobile sim game developed and published by Shaikonina Games. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 805 reviews of which 692 were positive and 113 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
8.1
692
113
-51%
0.99€
0.49€
Free vehicular combat games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play vehicular combat 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 vehicular combat games.
1. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea. War Thunder is a free to play, simulation and vehicular combat game developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on August 15th 2013 has received 743,117 reviews of which 473,366 were positive and 269,751 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 36,477 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free vehicular combat games on Steam.
6.4
473,366
269,751
36,477
players
2. Crossout
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike. Crossout is a third person, gun customization and free to play game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,485 reviews of which 47,757 were positive and 15,728 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,115, this vehicular combat game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free vehicular combat games on Steam.
7.4
47,757
15,728
1,115
players
3. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
Blaze into high-Orktane mayhem of clashing speedmobs, with adrenaline-fueled combat racing through the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe. Drive ramshackle vehicles loaded with bombastic weapons and powerful abilities in a breakneck, full-throttle Speedwaaagh! to the death. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a early access, vehicular combat and warhammer 40k game developed by Caged Element Inc. and published by PLAION. Released on August 06th 2024 has received 3,318 reviews of which 2,604 were positive and 714 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
7.6
2,604
714
20
players
4. Nightmare Kart
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game! Nightmare Kart is a racing, vehicular combat and gothic game developed and published by LWMedia. Released on June 05th 2024 has received 6,528 reviews of which 6,329 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
9.4
6,329
199
8
players
5. Assault Bots
Assault Bots is a fast-paced multiplayer robot shooter game. Create your robot, let it drive, walk, or fly, and battle other players online in this intense shooter. Game features multiple maps and game modes. Assault Bots is a third-person shooter, action and vehicular combat game developed and published by Blayze Games and L.L.C.. Released on April 15th 2022 has received 320 reviews of which 267 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
7.8
267
53
7
players
6. Tank Team
A team based PVP game where groups of up to 8 players must work together to operate a tank! Tank Team is a team-based, casual and online co-op game developed and published by Finndustries. Released on April 11th 2024 has received 707 reviews of which 657 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
8.7
657
50
4
players
7. Intoxicated Driver
Get ready to drink and drive (safely). Challenge friends in multiple drinking and driving game modes, like drunk cop chases, pedestrians, races, capture the flag, hot potato, and more! With options to change the style of play, there is so much drunk driving fun! Intoxicated Driver is a party game, vehicular combat and automobile sim game developed and published by Game Barrier. Released on September 12th 2024 has received 996 reviews of which 849 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
8.1
849
147
2
players
8. Death Skid Marks
Death Skid Marks is a rogue-like car combat game about what so many of us have experienced: a road trip to a music gig… only in this game, things get violent. The game uniquely blends top down arcade action and RPG mechanics. Death Skid Marks is a action, indie and vehicular combat game developed by Studio Whisky Tango Inc. and published by Studio Whisky Tango Inc. and JSR-Productions. Released on November 20th 2014 has received 768 reviews of which 702 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
8.6
702
66