Best Wargame 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 wargame games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free wargame games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Ninja Village
Lead a ninja clan in the war to unify feudal Japan!
Warpips
Warpips is the ultimate quick to learn but amazingly deep tug-of-war strategy game. Deploy the right composition of soldiers, tanks, helicopters and planes in this tight, streamlined strategy-focused war game. Compose the best army, research the right tech; overwhelm your enemy!
Animal Revolt Battle Simulator
The ultimate physics-based, sandbox battle simulator where you can create funny battles between all sorts of ragdoll creatures! You can also make your own monsters with the unit creator or even join the battles yourself in the first-person mode!
IronWolf VR
IronWolf VR is a roomscale submarine game playable either singleplayer or online co-op with motion controls. Built from the ground up for VR, each part of the submarine has been crafted for an optimal VR experience.
Countryball: Europe 1890
Discover the 19th and 20th centuries with countryballs!
Tiny Combat Arena
Tiny Combat Arena is an approachable combat flight simulator sporting a stylized look and various game modes. Dogfight your way in the Arena and in Quick Action or craft your own scenarios and take part in a vast war with objectives and friendly armies to support.
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition
One of the most innovative Real-Time Strategy Games comes back totally renewed and improved to the smallest detail, with epic large scale battles, new civilizations, unit customization system never seen before in a game, 8K support, and much more.
👑 Idle Calibur 👑（选王之剑）
《Idle Calibur》is A Pixel Rogue + RealTime War + Idle Play + Open World + RPG strategy Animation cute game 。 （Idle Battle，Whatever you like） Only one developer! Please consider it carefully before buying
Black One Blood Brothers
Black One Blood Brothers is a tactical military shooter game where strategy and coordination are key. Command a squad of top operators, with unique skills, through high-risk missions around the globe. Customize your crew, plan your missions, and adjust on the fly for a vast replayability.
Easy Red 2
Fight massive battles between infantry, armored vehicles, tanks, cannons and planes. Realistically manage your weapons and equipment, coordinate with your squad, and tactically navigate large, fully destructible open world maps. Experience the WW2 in singleplayer, PVP and Co-Op.
Quarantineer
For the glory of Motherland, the truth shall never be revealed. None of us expected this, Yet history is repeating itself.
Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.
Alien Marauder
“Alien Marauder” is a real-time strategy game with survival and confrontation theme. In this game, you will be the leader to a treacherous alien planet, build and defend base to survive against the vexan waves. Make the right decision!
CountryBalls Heroes
CountryBalls Heroes is a game where you get to play as your favorite Countryball. Become a legend by leading massive Countryball armies. Create your forces, build master-planned cities, gather powerful artifacts and prove that your Countryball is the most powerful.
Axis & Allies 1942 Online
Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.
Steel Crew
Join a Tank as a Driver, Gunner or Commander and team up with and against other Tanks in Tank Vs Tank combat where tactics and communication is key
Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)
Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!
Attack on Toys
Relive Your Childhood Toys comes to life! Build your Army Toys, make battle scenario, watch the Toys battling each other, and customize your play with Attack on Toys Toy Box. Command your Army Toys to fight againts another toys strategically and keep them alive during battle!
Bot Wars
Bot Wars is an action RTS about managing a squad of kill-bots and their bases as you work to take over all the capture points across the map. Featuring corporate kill bot armies, ranging from a firearms and beverage manufacturer to a lovecraftian burger cult.
Armoured Commander II
In this roguelike wargame, take command of a tank and its crew in the Second World War, joining one of over 50 campaigns across Europe, North Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Fight with and against over 800 historically-based unit types, where each day is a struggle for survival.
Sprocket
Carefully balance mobility, firepower and armour in a dedicated tank designer. Then uncarefully put them to the test in a series of combat scenarios progressing through the ages of the tank. Here, your limit is what you can fit inside your hull and turret while still being able to move forwards.
Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"
Lead the battles that forged the greatest Empire of all time. Seven civilizations fighting for glory or freedom: Rome, Aegyptus, Britannia, Germania, Gallia, Hispania, and Carthago. Enjoy the fast-paced RTC “Real-Time Conquest” gameplay, an Old School RTS oriented to military conquest.Most played wargame games on Steam
Take a look at the top wargame games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 18th 2025.
1. Foxhole
Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where thousands of players shape the outcome of a persistent online war. Every individual soldier is a player that contributes to the war effort through logistics, base building, reconnaissance, combat, and more. Foxhole is a massively multiplayer, wargame and military game developed and published by Siege Camp. Released on September 28th 2022 has received 42,952 reviews of which 35,894 were positive and 7,058 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played wargame game, thanks to its 3,356 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
35,894
7,058
3,356
players
2. Mechabellum
Mechabellum is a rewarding tactical wargame where you gain victory by adapting your strategy and outthinking your opponents. Command a mechanized army in battles against humans or AI, customize your units and strategically place them on the battlefield to watch them destroy your enemies. Mechabellum is a strategy, mechs and auto battler game developed by Game River and published by Dreamhaven. Released on September 26th 2024 has received 14,332 reviews of which 12,330 were positive and 2,002 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 2,487 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among wargame games based on player count.
8.4
12,330
2,002
2,487
players
3. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice. Conqueror's Blade is a swordplay, pvp and free to play game developed by Booming Tech and published by Poros Interactive. Released on April 05th 2020 has received 33,625 reviews of which 23,031 were positive and 10,594 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,554 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among wargame games based on player count.
6.8
23,031
10,594
1,554
players
4. WARNO
Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory. WARNO is a wargame, military and real time tactics game developed and published by Eugen Systems. Released on May 23rd 2024 has received 12,225 reviews of which 10,067 were positive and 2,158 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 1,124 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played wargame games.
8.0
10,067
2,158
1,124
players
5. March of Empires
Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination! March of Empires is a free to play, wargame and medieval game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on December 11th 2017 has received 1,660 reviews of which 1,072 were positive and 588 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 811 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played wargame games.
6.3
1,072
588
811
players
6. DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS is a hack and slash, spectacle fighter and wargame game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on January 16th 2025 has received 19,494 reviews of which 18,251 were positive and 1,243 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 745 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played wargame games.
9.1
18,251
1,243
745
players
7. Commandos: Origins
ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre. Commandos: Origins is a strategy, real time tactics and action-adventure game developed by Claymore Game Studios and published by Kalypso Media. Released on April 09th 2025 has received 739 reviews of which 566 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 706 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.3
566
173
706
players
8. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is a free to play, card game and world war ii game developed and published by 1939 Games. Released on April 15th 2020 has received 36,736 reviews of which 27,467 were positive and 9,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 700 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.4
27,467
9,269
700
players
9. ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors! ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV is a turn-based tactics, wargame and military game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on January 15th 2020 has received 15,021 reviews of which 9,347 were positive and 5,674 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 645 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played wargame games.
6.2
9,347
5,674
645
players
10. CONFLICT OF NATIONS: WORLD WAR 3
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3. CONFLICT OF NATIONS: WORLD WAR 3 is a strategy, free to play and wargame game developed and published by Dorado Games. Released on March 15th 2018 has received 5,107 reviews of which 3,960 were positive and 1,147 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 607 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.5
3,960
1,147
607
players
Best deals on wargame games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of wargame games available on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted wargame games.
1. Field of Glory II
Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC. Field of Glory II is a strategy, simulation and turn-based strategy game developed by Byzantine Games and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on October 12th 2017 has received 1,148 reviews of which 954 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for wargame category.
7.9
954
194
-96%
30.00€
1.20€
2. Strategic Mind: The Pacific
Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies. Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a singleplayer, board game and turn-based tactics game developed and published by Starni Games. Released on October 25th 2019 has received 604 reviews of which 457 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in wargame games.
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457
147
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. Panzer Corps Gold
The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic. Panzer Corps Gold is a strategy, world war ii and turn-based strategy game developed by Flashback Games and The Lordz Games Studio and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on March 12th 2014 has received 2,590 reviews of which 2,376 were positive and 214 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in wargame games.
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2,376
214
-92%
27.25€
2.18€
4. Radio Commander
Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome. Radio Commander is a simulation, singleplayer and wargame game developed by Serious Sim and published by Games Operators and PlayWay S.A.. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 1,890 reviews of which 1,368 were positive and 522 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for wargame games.
7.0
1,368
522
-92%
17.50€
1.40€
5. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a fps, wargame and massively multiplayer game developed by Antimatter Games and Tripwire Interactive and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on May 30th 2017 has received 56,871 reviews of which 49,360 were positive and 7,511 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for wargame games.
8.5
49,360
7,511
-91%
22.33€
2.01€
6. Space Crew: Legendary Edition
Time for your toughest mission yet! Recruit and train your crew to tackle the growing threat from alien and android armies as you defend Earth to become a Galactic Legend in Space Crew: Legendary Edition. All new content free to existing owners of Space Crew! Space Crew: Legendary Edition is a action, sci-fi and adventure game developed by Runner Duck and published by Curve Games. Released on October 15th 2020 has received 2,841 reviews of which 2,142 were positive and 699 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for wargame games.
7.3
2,142
699
-91%
16.56€
1.49€
7. Shadow Empire
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Shadow Empire is a strategy, simulation and 4x game developed by VR Designs and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on December 03rd 2020 has received 1,430 reviews of which 1,244 were positive and 186 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for wargame games.
8.3
1,244
186
-83%
37.94€
6.45€
8. Combat Mission Shock Force 2
The latest title in the famous Combat Mission franchise of wargames, now on Steam. Shock Force 2 brings you to a hypothetical conflict in Syria between the forces of NATO and the Syrian Army. Play either on WeGo or Real Time in an incredibly detailed and realistic 1:1 tactical simulation. Combat Mission Shock Force 2 is a simulation, strategy and rts game developed by Battlefront and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on August 31st 2020 has received 791 reviews of which 651 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for wargame games.
7.8
651
140
-82%
61.22€
11.02€
9. Bad North: Jotunn Edition
Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island. Bad North: Jotunn Edition is a wargame, vikings and tower defense game developed by Plausible Concept and Oskar Stålberg and published by Raw Fury. Released on November 16th 2018 has received 11,939 reviews of which 11,127 were positive and 812 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for wargame games.
9.1
11,127
812
-80%
14.99€
2.99€
10. Strategic Command: World War I
Strategic Command: World War I is a new chapter in the Strategic Command Franchise. Relive this momentous conflict from the opening shots of 1914 to the final offensives. Strategic Command: World War I covers all the main aspects and theatres of the war. Strategic Command: World War I is a strategy, world war i and wargame game developed by Fury Software and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on December 05th 2019 has received 419 reviews of which 388 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for wargame games.
8.6
388
31
-80%
41.35€
8.27€
Free wargame games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play wargame games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play wargame games.
1. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice. Conqueror's Blade is a swordplay, pvp and free to play game developed by Booming Tech and published by Poros Interactive. Released on April 05th 2020 has received 33,625 reviews of which 23,031 were positive and 10,594 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 1,554 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free wargame games on Steam.
6.8
23,031
10,594
1,554
players
2. March of Empires
Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination! March of Empires is a free to play, wargame and medieval game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on December 11th 2017 has received 1,660 reviews of which 1,072 were positive and 588 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 811, this wargame game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free wargame games on Steam.
6.3
1,072
588
811
players
3. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is a free to play, card game and world war ii game developed and published by 1939 Games. Released on April 15th 2020 has received 36,736 reviews of which 27,467 were positive and 9,269 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 700, this wargame game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free wargame games on Steam.
7.4
27,467
9,269
700
players
4. CONFLICT OF NATIONS: WORLD WAR 3
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3. CONFLICT OF NATIONS: WORLD WAR 3 is a strategy, free to play and wargame game developed and published by Dorado Games. Released on March 15th 2018 has received 5,107 reviews of which 3,960 were positive and 1,147 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 607 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free wargame games on Steam.
7.5
3,960
1,147
607
players
5. Galaxy Life
The universe is full of Starlings, tiny orange aliens that want to take over the galaxy. Create your own space colony, fight epic battles and discover new planets. Train your soldiers, develop your technology and create unimaginable gadgets. Enjoy this huge social game with friends! Galaxy Life is a strategy, city builder and wargame game developed and published by Phoenix Network. Released on August 31st 2022 has received 7,942 reviews of which 7,269 were positive and 673 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 369 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free wargame games on Steam.
8.9
7,269
673
369
players
6. Infinity Kingdom
Conquer the city, discover the Infinity! Infinity Kingdom is a cartoon-style mmo strategy game. As a resourceful lord, you must defend the land of Norheim against the evil gnomes while protecting yourself from other invading players! Infinity Kingdom is a strategy, 4x and wargame game developed and published by YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.. Released on July 01st 2021 has received 660 reviews of which 447 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 209 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free wargame games on Steam.
6.5
447
213
209
players
7. SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam. SOVL: Fantasy Warfare is a strategy, wargame and tabletop game developed and published by Dalen Studios. Released on June 29th 2023 has received 1,950 reviews of which 1,717 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 163 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free wargame games on Steam.
8.4
1,717
233
163
players
8. AOD: Art Of Defense
AOD is a new gameplay in the traditional tower defence genre. You must protect your base from waves of approaching enemies. Build and improve your towers and units and destroy your enemies in any way you can. Don't be weak, destroy them all, show who's in charge! AOD: Art Of Defense is a tower defense, real time tactics and wargame game developed and published by Sateda. Released on December 01st 2020 has received 369 reviews of which 288 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free wargame games on Steam.
7.3
288
81
17
players
9. Retro Commander
Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS). Retro Commander is a strategy, rts and base-building game developed and published by Noble Master LLC. Released on November 24th 2023 has received 302 reviews of which 229 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free wargame games on Steam.
7.1
229
73
6
players
10. Deadswitch 3
Deadswitch 3 is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons and multiple solo and team-based game modes. Deadswitch 3 is a side scroller, shooter and pvp game developed and published by Wilkin Games. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 2,412 reviews of which 1,789 were positive and 623 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free wargame games on Steam.
7.2
1,789
623
3
players