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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Knightfall: A Daring Journey
Two knights, a strong bond, and a long journey. Take up the race for the rose, ride from town to town and take shelter before nightfall by any means necessary! If your bond is strong and your horse drifts well, you can be the recipient of the fabled rose. Luckily you brought guns!
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?
Ghostwire: Tokyo
Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.
The Upturned
A frantic adventure. Welcome to the Upturned Inn: a grand hotel for the dead! You just want to find your room.
Countryball: Europe 1890
Discover the 19th and 20th centuries with countryballs!
Neon Sundown
Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?
Project Sparrow
Project Sparrow is an arena shooter focused on bow and arrow combat, fast-paced movement, and outmanoeuvring your opponent. Fight alongside your teammates in 2v2 and 3v3 or challenge them to a duel. Step into the arena and awaken the archer within.
Blazing Aries
The game tells the story of a new adventurer named Aries. She visits all kinds of cities, travels around the unknown world, fights against the "Calamities" that spread all over the world. This game's core is the orthodox action fighting mode!
The Legend of The Sacred Stone EX
An adaptation of the movie. And the voice was presented by Vincent Huang, a genius of the eight categories musical instrument in Chinese ancient orchestra.
Distant Worlds 2
Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.
Warhammer 40,000: Battle Sister
Welcome to the grim darkness of the far future! Experience the war-torn universe of Warhammer 40,000 brought into jaw-dropping, visceral reality for the first time in VR. Immerse yourself in a gripping, action-filled story spanning the galaxy.
Buccaneers!
Become a fearless captain in Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Find legendary treasures, battle powerful ships, change the course of history, and join one of the unique factions to conquer an ever-changing Caribbean sea.
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.
Blade&Sword
This game is an action role-playing game, in which players will be in the ancient time of more than 3000 years ago and use their swords to fight against the spirit of the Emperor Jo of Country Jo who is trying to annex the world.
SCP: 5K
SCP: 5K is a co-op or singleplayer tactical horror FPS project that puts players in the midst of a conspiracy where the SCP Foundation has turned on humanity. Enjoy Early Access as we continue to work towards a completed full release of the project!
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.
Legend of the Outlaw Mage
Become the Outlaw Mage, wreaking havoc as you pursue the one who wronged you, casting and blasting your way in this Cowboy-Fantasy-themed 3rd-Person Action RPG.
Last Group Out
Shoot, loot and try to escape with your life in this online co-op looter shooter!
GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
TYRONE vs COPS
Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.
KINGDOM of the DEAD
Immerse yourself in a dreadful hand-drawn horror world and push Death’s armies back to the underworld!
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 17th 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 37,645 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.4
484,469
272,617
37,645
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 5,901 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
5,901
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 703 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
703
players
4. 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 498 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played combat games.
7.7
39,563
10,970
498
players
5. 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 495 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played combat games.
6.2
12,158
7,191
495
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 320 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
320
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 319 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
319
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 248 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
248
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 179 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
179
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 116 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
116
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 17th 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 17th 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 37,645 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
37,645
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 319, this combat game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free combat games on Steam.
7.5
15,691
4,927
319
players
3. 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 387 reviews of which 374 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.9
374
13
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.4
611
71
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.0
263
39