Best 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 combat games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free combat games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Before The Night
Before The Night is a horror action adventure game based on a macabre twist to a fable. Survive in the tiny, cute animal village! Your animal friends will literally turn rabid at night! Uncover the secrets of the world where animals keep human pets. Join the cute pet human "Lisa" on her adventure!
Necrosmith
A necromancer simulator. Assemble the dead using different body parts while upgrading your tower, combine the abilities of the different fantastic races to fight your way through the hordes of enemies and overrun the ’chosen ones’. To tell the truth, the dead are pretty, uhm, dumb.
Rune Factory 5
As the newest ranger of a peacekeeping organization known as SEED, protect your community by rounding up rowdy monsters and going on special missions. Cultivate your farm and friendships alike while unravelling rune-related mysteries!
Just A Humble Swordsmith
Craft swords from a variety of styles and materials in order to best equip the adventurers who come into your sword smithing shop. Strategize and watch the adventurers fight their way through a dungeon full of monsters in this idle battler!
Aliens vs. Ghosts
Use Nukes, Electricity, Heat Rays and powerful Minions in this wave-based first person shooter providing endless hours of Ghost-slaying entertainment, solo or Co-Op. Only Ghosts stand in the way of your invasion of Earth.
Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition
Oddworld: Soulstorm is the explosive second game in a brand new Oddworld Quintology that tells the continuing story of Abe and his comrades as they discover further crimes against Mudokonkind and look for the spark that will ignite a revolution.
EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken
"Edge of the abyss Awakening" is an adventure game that combines third-person, action, Roguelite and RPG strategy selection. Players can match different weapons, entries and talents to form various gameplays for adventurous challenges. You can play solo or in teams of up to three people.
Alien Removal Division
The invasion has started and the secret military research facility has fallen leaving only chaos. As the only survivor, you must fight your way through the military base against a horde of frantic aliens. A.R.D. is a FREE single-player first-person shooter made by students from Breda University.
Neon White
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
Final Vendetta
Final Vendetta is a hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.
Frozenheim
Lead your Viking clan onto unknown shores and carve out a future for your people in the fjords of Frozenheim. Gather resources, expand, and watch your settlement grow to a bustling town that will withstand the harshness of winter and wrath of other clans.
Shinobi Warfare
Play an 2d turn based RPG multiplayer game, stylize your own shinobi and play different game modes alone or with your friends! Level up, unlock various items and skills and procced in your journey of becoming the next Kage!
Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.
Ares Virus2
The "Ares Virus" series of games is widely acclaimed for its unique combat and individual style of painting. Now that the sequel is back, it will give you an unprecedented experience.
Run Build Pew!
You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.
Kao the Kangaroo
Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!
Warlord: Britannia
Lead a Roman expeditionary force into the heart of Ancient Britain! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your legionaries while constructing a series of fortified marching camps. Use Roman tactics and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!
Soda Crisis
Soda Crisis is a fast-paced side-scrolling shooter game. You play a mysterious character of unknown origin, equipped with advanced high-tech gears and fierce combating skills - definitely the chosen one for this rescue mission!
Slava Ukraini!
A completely free game of heroic defence against enemy aggression. Take part in the defence of Ukraine against Russian aggression. A tribute to the courage and valor of the Ukrainian armed forces.
Most played combat games on Steam
Take a look at the top combat games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 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 757,086 reviews of which 484,469 were positive and 272,617 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played combat game, thanks to its 40,017 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.4
484,469
272,617
40,017
players
2. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a horror, team-based and combat game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 112,960 reviews of which 80,268 were positive and 32,692 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. While seeing 6,642 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among combat games based on player count.
7.0
80,268
32,692
6,642
players
3. Lords of the Fallen
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The definitive Version 2.0 out now: features Shared Progression Co-op & Free Friend’s Pass. Lords of the Fallen is a souls-like, exploration and combat game developed and published by CI Games. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 42,133 reviews of which 27,969 were positive and 14,164 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While seeing 889 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among combat games based on player count.
6.6
27,969
14,164
889
players
4. Undisputed
Become Undisputed in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true to life visuals, bone-jarring action, and more licensed boxers than ever before, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring. Undisputed is a 3d fighter, third person and 3d game developed by Steel City Interactive and published by Deep Silver. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 19,349 reviews of which 12,158 were positive and 7,191 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 566 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played combat games.
6.2
12,158
7,191
566
players
5. No Rest for the Wicked
From Moon Studios, the award-winning developers of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps comes No Rest for the Wicked, a visceral, precision Action RPG set to reinvent the genre. No Rest for the Wicked is a early access, open world and souls-like game developed and published by Moon Studios GmbH. Released on April 18th 2024 has received 50,533 reviews of which 39,563 were positive and 10,970 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 532 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played combat games.
7.7
39,563
10,970
532
players
6. Blasphemous 2
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. Blasphemous 2 is a combat, fantasy and metroidvania game developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17. Released on August 24th 2023 has received 14,237 reviews of which 13,000 were positive and 1,237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 359 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played combat games.
8.9
13,000
1,237
359
players
7. Caliber
Caliber is a team-based online shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. More than 70 operators with unique abilities and weapons as well as various game modes and maps are waiting for you. Caliber is a multiplayer, free to play and combat game developed by 1C Game Studios and published by FOR-GAMES CR LTD. Released on April 12th 2023 has received 20,618 reviews of which 15,691 were positive and 4,927 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 311 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played combat games.
7.5
15,691
4,927
311
players
8. VTOL VR
VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls. VTOL VR is a flight, vr and simulation game developed and published by Boundless Dynamics and LLC. Released on August 03rd 2017 has received 19,368 reviews of which 18,999 were positive and 369 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 287 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played combat games.
9.6
18,999
369
287
players
9. AI LIMIT
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life. AI LIMIT is a souls-like, female protagonist and anime game developed by Sense Games and published by CE-Asia. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 22,025 reviews of which 20,512 were positive and 1,513 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 187 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played combat games.
9.1
20,512
1,513
187
players
10. Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition
Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of... Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition is a action, combat and stealth game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on April 09th 2008 has received 21,897 reviews of which 17,822 were positive and 4,075 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 118 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played combat games.
8.0
17,822
4,075
118
players
Best deals on combat games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of combat games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted combat games.
1. Lords of the Fallen
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The definitive Version 2.0 out now: features Shared Progression Co-op & Free Friend’s Pass. Lords of the Fallen is a souls-like, exploration and combat game developed and published by CI Games. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 42,133 reviews of which 27,969 were positive and 14,164 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for combat category.
6.6
27,969
14,164
-99%
59.99€
0.84€
2. The Legend of Tianding
The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century. The Legend of Tianding is a adventure, controller and rpg game developed by Creative Games Computer Graphics Corporation and Neon Doctrine and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on November 01st 2021 has received 3,967 reviews of which 3,743 were positive and 224 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in combat games.
9.1
3,743
224
-98%
19.99€
0.46€
3. The Falconeer
Soar through the skies aboard a majestic warbird, explore a stunning oceanic world and engage in epic aerial dogfights, in this BAFTA-nominated air combat game from solo developer, Tomas Sala. The Falconeer is a combat, open world and dragons game developed by Tomas Sala and published by Wired Productions. Released on November 10th 2020 has received 478 reviews of which 367 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in combat games.
7.3
367
111
-98%
19.99€
0.58€
4. SPRAWL
SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within. SPRAWL is a controller, sci-fi and combat game developed by MAETH and published by Rogue Games and Inc.. Released on August 23rd 2023 has received 2,059 reviews of which 1,806 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for combat games.
8.4
1,806
253
-96%
14.79€
0.72€
5. Battle Cry of Freedom
Battle Cry of Freedom brings brutal real-time first and third-person combat set in the 19th Century America, presenting players with the opportunity to re-fight the American Civil War as either the Union or the Confederates. Battle Cry of Freedom is a shooter, combat and 3d game developed and published by Flying Squirrel Entertainment. Released on March 01st 2022 has received 2,431 reviews of which 1,765 were positive and 666 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for combat games.
7.0
1,765
666
-96%
10.00€
0.49€
6. Plunder Panic
Chaotic Party Arr-cade Action for up to 12 players! Be the first to plunder all the treasure, sink the enemy ship, or defeat their captain. Featuring local & online play, crossplay, 18 stages, 30+ modify-arrs, and a single-player campaign! Plunder Panic is a online co-op, indie and combat game developed and published by Will Winn Games. Released on September 16th 2022 has received 607 reviews of which 510 were positive and 97 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for combat games.
7.9
510
97
-95%
9.75€
0.52€
7. Midnight Ghost Hunt
The chaotic multiplayer hide-and-seek game. Possess seemingly harmless objects as Ghosts or chase them down as Hunters before the clock strikes midnight! Midnight Ghost Hunt is a multiplayer, combat and team-based game developed by Vaulted Sky Games and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. Released on March 21st 2024 has received 7,439 reviews of which 5,712 were positive and 1,727 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for combat games.
7.5
5,712
1,727
-94%
19.99€
1.20€
8. Stray Blade
Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land. Stray Blade is a combat, action-adventure and exploration game developed by Point Blank Games and published by 505 Games. Released on April 20th 2023 has received 486 reviews of which 358 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for combat games.
7
358
128
-91%
19.99€
1.98€
9. Blasphemous 2
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. Blasphemous 2 is a combat, fantasy and metroidvania game developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17. Released on August 24th 2023 has received 14,237 reviews of which 13,000 were positive and 1,237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for combat games.
8.9
13,000
1,237
-90%
29.99€
3.05€
10. The Tarnishing of Juxtia
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG. The Tarnishing of Juxtia is a action, rpg and souls-like game developed by Actual Nerds and published by Mastiff and Neverland Entertainment. Released on July 26th 2022 has received 579 reviews of which 396 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for combat games.
6.6
396
183
-89%
22.69€
2.59€
Free combat games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play combat games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play 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 757,086 reviews of which 484,469 were positive and 272,617 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 40,017 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free combat games on Steam.
6.4
484,469
272,617
40,017
players
2. Caliber
Caliber is a team-based online shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. More than 70 operators with unique abilities and weapons as well as various game modes and maps are waiting for you. Caliber is a multiplayer, free to play and combat game developed by 1C Game Studios and published by FOR-GAMES CR LTD. Released on April 12th 2023 has received 20,618 reviews of which 15,691 were positive and 4,927 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 311, this combat game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free combat games on Steam.
7.5
15,691
4,927
311
players
3. The PenguinGame 2 -Lies of Penguin-
The heroic penguin pulled the legendary club from the rock. pass the ordeal! Revenge on humans! Save Antarctica in crisis! The Penguin Game2 : Lies of Penguin is an action game made with a deep impression of the soul-like genre. Challenge a total of 7 types of boss battles! The PenguinGame 2 -Lies of Penguin- is a action, souls-like and combat game developed and published by Reno Games. Released on August 01st 2023 has received 682 reviews of which 611 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.4
611
71
2
players
4. Ruins of Albion
Explore the procedurally generated world and test your skills in a fast-paced combat combining ranged and melee attacks. Defeat a variety of different enemies and bosses, fight in the arena, collect upgrades and unlock different arrow and trap abilities in this small rogue-like action-adventure. Ruins of Albion is a action roguelike, dungeon crawler and combat game developed by The Caecus and published by Team Caecus. Released on September 15th 2021 has received 302 reviews of which 263 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.0
263
39
1
players
5. FISHGUN
FISHGUN is a chaotic fish-person shooter where you feed your sentient gun random upgrades to defeat hordes of evil fruit. FISHGUN is a action, fps and shooter game developed and published by FISHGUNNERS. Released on July 05th 2023 has received 388 reviews of which 375 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.9
375
13