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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Carmageddon: Max Damage
CARMAGEDDON: MAX DAMAGE is HERE! And it's the antidote to Racing Games.
Diesel Guns
"Diesel Guns"- is an Arcade Multiplayer Online Car Combat (AMOCC) game set to deliver the same thrill you remember from classic AMOCCs like „Twisted Metal“ and „Vigilante 8“.
TOKYO WARFARE
Arcade battling in real life locations of Japan and around a healthy selection of bonus maps. Choose between five factions and engage in battle in fully destroyable anime environments or realistic looking bonus maps.
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.
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.
SimplePlanes
Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.
Super Indie Karts
Super Indie Karts is a classic retro 16 to 64-bit style karting game, with Time Trials, Grand Prix, Splitscreen GP, Mission Mania, and Battle Mania! Featuring 48 racetracks, with many more coming soon. You don't have to wait until completion though as you can join the race now with Early Access!
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.
Raptor: Call of The Shadows - 2015 Edition
The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills.
Carmageddon TDR 2000
Yes, it's the game literally... SOME of you asked for! And so, in the spirit of "well, alright then, if you insist..." we present the third game in the Carmageddon series, in the knowledge that some of you Carma fans out there would like to have a complete Carmageddon collection in your Steam library. Nothing wrong with that.
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.
BlazeRush
BlazeRush is a dynamic arcade racing survival game with no health, no levelling and no brakes! You can assemble a team of friends to play in local or online multiplayer, choose a car to your taste and chase, blow up and cut off! Adapt your style and tactics to new enemies, obstacles and tracks.
Carmageddon 2: Carpocalypse Now
The world's first high-speed internal organ liberation simulator is back in full 3D! The slaughter is bloodier, the body parts fly further, and the destruction is heavier. Crash and burn through the 3D rendered crowds with the pedal to the metal.
Death Rally (Classic)
You start out from the bottom of the ranking list. Your objective: earn money in the fast-paced battle races. Fight hard for each precious championship point. Fellow competitors are showering you in a constant hail of bullets. Each race is deadly contest - a matter of life or death.
Hard Truck Apocalypse / Ex Machina
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland of diesel and dust, bandits and mobsters rule the last remaining cities, controlling all vital trade routes and destroying any hope of a return to a lawful world.
Hostile Waters: Antaeus Rising
In 2032 an Earth that knows only peace is forced to relearn the art of war. Twenty years have passed since the population of Earth did a fine job of destroying nearly everything in one final struggle for power by the politicians and military leaders.
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.
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.
Death Rally
Load your guns, start your engines...THE CLASSIC IS BACK! Brought to you from Remedy, renowned developers of Max Payne and Alan Wake, Remedy's Death Rally classic top down racer is back, stronger and more vicious than ever.
Titan Attacks!
As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...
Renegade Ops
Blast your way through enemy lines to defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Destruction just got awesome.
Post Apocalyptic Mayhem
Battle up to five friends online in this over-the-top vehicular mayhem racer!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 19th 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 46,620 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.4
473,366
269,751
46,620
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 63,600 reviews of which 47,832 were positive and 15,768 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,739 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
47,832
15,768
1,739
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 81,999 reviews of which 75,609 were positive and 6,390 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 805 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
75,609
6,390
805
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 416 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
416
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
70
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 16,377 reviews of which 10,300 were positive and 6,077 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
10,300
6,077
46
players
7. 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 12,634 reviews of which 10,396 were positive and 2,238 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
8.0
10,396
2,238
42
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
29
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
7.6
2,604
714
25
players
10. 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 710 reviews of which 661 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
8.7
661
49
14
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 19th 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 1,791 reviews of which 1,576 were positive and 215 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
1,576
215
-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 3,991 reviews of which 3,436 were positive and 555 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
3,436
555
-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 1,434 reviews of which 1,126 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
1,126
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 12,634 reviews of which 10,396 were positive and 2,238 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
10,396
2,238
-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 16,377 reviews of which 10,300 were positive and 6,077 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
10,300
6,077
-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€
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 19th 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 46,620 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
46,620
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 63,600 reviews of which 47,832 were positive and 15,768 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 1,739, this vehicular combat game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free vehicular combat games on Steam.
7.4
47,832
15,768
1,739
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
25
players
4. 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 710 reviews of which 661 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
8.7
661
49
14
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
9.4
6,329
199
13
players
6. 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 999 reviews of which 851 were positive and 148 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
8.1
851
148
9
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
7.8
267
53
4
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 769 reviews of which 703 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
703
66
2
players