Best Free to Play Alternate History Games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play alternate history games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 02nd 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play alternate history games on Steam.

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1. Armored Warfare

Wage war against players from around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of 300+ powerful armored combat vehicles. Compete in PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles. Armored Warfare is a realistic, shooter and alternate history game. Released on November 17th 2017 has received 4,951 reviews of which 3,238 were positive and 1,713 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played alternate history games.
6.4
3,238
1,713

64
players

2. Iron Order 1919

An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919. Iron Order 1919 is a strategy, simulation and alternate history game. Released on August 24th 2022 has received 431 reviews of which 297 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played alternate history games.
6.6
297
134

16
players

3. South Scrimshaw, Part One

South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary. South Scrimshaw, Part One is a sci-fi, linear and hand-drawn game. Released on June 09th 2023 has received 1,549 reviews of which 1,533 were positive and 16 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played alternate history games.
9.4
1,533
16

1
players

4. Project Hailstorm

Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm. Project Hailstorm is a walking simulator, 3d and first-person game. Released on February 10th 2025 has received 669 reviews of which 560 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played alternate history games.
7.9
560
109