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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Perennial Order
Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush with challenging one-hit-death combat. Set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors, explore a lore-filled and eldritch land alone or in two player co-op, all in a realistic painterly style.
Northend Tower Defense
Jump into a realtime strategy, action filled battlefield, deploy relentless soldiers, unlock powerful troops and vehicles, upgrade your army, decimate the enemy. If that's not enough, jump into a chaotic Zombie mode, with traps, fun upgrades, and a new gameplay!
Spectre Divide
Spectre Divide is the genre-evolving, free-to-play 3v3 tactical shooter driven by Duality. Use Duality to control two bodies in real-time, letting you defend two sites at once, cover your own cross, or even trade yourself. Master tactical gunplay and an arsenal of future tech to achieve infamy.
Starcom: Unknown Space
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.
Akimbot
In the action-adventure platformer, Akimbot, blast your way through armies of robots, pilot spaceships and forge your own path to save the universe from impending doom! Set in a sci-fi world where only robots exist, travel the galaxy and experience non-stop robot mayhem and explosive action!
Gori: Cuddly Carnage
Humanity has been destroyed - and it's up to Gori, along with his deadly but wise-cracking sentient hoverboard, F.R.A.N.K, and morose AI companion, CH1-P, to shred and slay the evil Adorable Army!
Toy Shire
Are you prepared for a thrilling toy army tower defense adventure? Welcome to the Toy Shire! Battle diverse foes in various locations, defend your family, and repel foes from your area. Save the world by strengthening your defense with toy towers!
Skull and Bones
Set sail into the vibrant open world of Skull and Bones, a naval online action RPG where you rise to become the most fearsome pirate kingpin. Customize your fleet, craft unique ships, and forge formidable weapons to dominate in exhilarating sea battles.
Predecessor
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 2,000,000 players and play for FREE now!
Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
7th Domain:Tree of Chaos
"7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces.
Dawn of Defiance
You are the Defier, subjected to a mythic plot across ruined isles. In this Greek myth-inspired survival craft, ascend from weak soldier to god-like anti-hero. Build impressive Greek structures, craft and upgrade your gear, and face down the trials of Gods with up to 3 friends.
Intravenous 2
Intravenous 2 is the ultimate blend of tactical gameplay and immersive storytelling. Will you embrace the shadows or confront your foes head-on? The choice is yours. Experience a new era of tactical stealth action. Save lives. Uncover secrets. Take vengeance.
KIBORG: Arena
Fight for cash and glory in a prison planet’s Coliseum in this free prologue to KIBORG, the fast-paced action rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Cat Quest III
In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...
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.
Aero GPX
Aero GPX is an anti-gravity racer focused on high velocity, flight, machine-to-machine combat, and responsive controls that are easy to pick up but difficult to master. Fight for the best position possible with high speeds, risky maneuvers, and visceral attacks!
DEVIATOR
Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.
STAR WARS™: Bounty Hunter™
Bring In Your Bounty, Dead or Alive
JIANGHU CHRONICLES
JIANGHU CHRONICLES is a Wuxia-themed clan simulator, which focuses on simulating Jianghu clans and experiencing realistic battle. Set up a clan of your own, recruit disciples, complete missions... And eventually make your clan second to none by improving its power and reputation.
Smack Studio
A sandbox fighting game with built-in creation tools to create characters and stages. Animate pixel art characters using our 3D pixel art rotation technology, then battle with up to 8 players! Use our tools to export sprites for your own projects.
Commando Collection
A reboot of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters, featuring a new Survival Mode and Workshop system. Fight as a WWII Allied soldier across diverse battlefields with imaginative weapons. Survival Mode brings fresh enemies, epic bosses, and new challenges—relive childhood memories with a twist!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 April 30th 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 745,524 reviews of which 475,378 were positive and 270,146 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 34,911 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.4
475,378
270,146
34,911
players
2. 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 38,626 reviews of which 25,336 were positive and 13,290 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. While seeing 4,452 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among combat games based on player count.
6.5
25,336
13,290
4,452
players
3. 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 action-adventure, horror and combat game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 111,235 reviews of which 78,755 were positive and 32,480 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. While seeing 3,373 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among combat games based on player count.
7.0
78,755
32,480
3,373
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 19,061 reviews of which 12,058 were positive and 7,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 650 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played combat games.
6.3
12,058
7,003
650
players
5. 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 20,360 reviews of which 15,552 were positive and 4,808 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 336 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played combat games.
7.5
15,552
4,808
336
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 13,898 reviews of which 12,707 were positive and 1,191 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 291 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played combat games.
8.9
12,707
1,191
291
players
7. 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 19,171 reviews of which 18,804 were positive and 367 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 164 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played combat games.
9.6
18,804
367
164
players
8. IfSunSets
「IfSunSets」 is a survival RPG adventure game. During the day, secure necessary supplies across the island, and survive the night against strong and terrifying monsters that track you down. You can utilize resources you've secured to build a base to fend off threatening monsters. IfSunSets is a early access, nature and combat game developed by POLYMORPH and published by Smilegate. Released on November 04th 2024 has received 1,499 reviews of which 1,095 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 154 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played combat games.
7.1
1,095
404
154
players
9. 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 adventure game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on April 09th 2008 has received 21,577 reviews of which 17,596 were positive and 3,981 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. With 107 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played combat games.
8
17,596
3,981
107
players
10. STAR WARS™: Bounty Hunter™
Bring In Your Bounty, Dead or Alive STAR WARS™: Bounty Hunter™ is a third-person shooter, action and sci-fi game developed and published by Aspyr. Released on July 31st 2024 has received 961 reviews of which 821 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played combat games.
8.1
821
140
40
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 April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted combat games.
1. 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 3,915 reviews of which 3,700 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for combat category.
9.1
3,700
215
-93%
19.86€
1.39€
2. 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 1,961 reviews of which 1,721 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in combat games.
8.4
1,721
240
-93%
15.14€
1.06€
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 462 reviews of which 356 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in combat games.
7.3
356
106
-89%
20.36€
2.24€
4. 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 2,419 reviews of which 1,758 were positive and 661 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for combat games.
7.1
1,758
661
-87%
10.00€
1.30€
5. Drone Swarm
Drone Swarm is a very unique take on tactical games. Control 32,000 drones in quick, fast-paced fights. Combine your swarm abilities and counter constantly evolving attacks of your opponents. Survive varying enemy waves, get upgrades to your swarm, and make it to the next system alive! Drone Swarm is a sci-fi, action and real time tactics game developed by stillalive studios and published by astragon Entertainment. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 320 reviews of which 202 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for combat games.
6.1
202
118
-83%
17.47€
2.97€
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 13,898 reviews of which 12,707 were positive and 1,191 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for combat games.
8.9
12,707
1,191
-81%
29.32€
5.57€
7. Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
A quirky, absolutely content-packed, destructible open-world sandbox adventure with combat, platforming, character customization, and collect-a-thon scavenger hunt experience. Play solo, 2-player split screen, or online co-op for up to 4 players. No paid cosmetic DLC nonsense. Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a combat, co-op and open world game developed by Exit Plan Games and published by Untold Tales and CouchPlay Interactive. Released on October 05th 2023 has received 4,720 reviews of which 4,553 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for combat games.
9.3
4,553
167
-80%
24.95€
4.99€
8. Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered
Asterix and Obelix make an XXL comeback in a Romastered version full of Romans! Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered is a action, adventure and third person game developed by OSome Studio and published by Microids. Released on October 22nd 2020 has received 735 reviews of which 561 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for combat games.
7.3
561
174
-80%
19.99€
3.99€
9. 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 adventure game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on April 09th 2008 has received 21,577 reviews of which 17,596 were positive and 3,981 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for combat games.
8
17,596
3,981
-75%
9.99€
2.49€
10. 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! Kao the Kangaroo is a 3d platformer, action and action-adventure game developed and published by Tate Multimedia. Released on May 27th 2022 has received 926 reviews of which 748 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for combat games.
7.7
748
178
-75%
29.99€
7.49€
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 April 30th 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 745,524 reviews of which 475,378 were positive and 270,146 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 34,911 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free combat games on Steam.
6.4
475,378
270,146
34,911
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 20,360 reviews of which 15,552 were positive and 4,808 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 336, this combat game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free combat games on Steam.
7.5
15,552
4,808
336
players
3. 源战役
《源战役》 is an urban sci-fi adventure theme of 3D star traversal type MMORPG game, the game background of the cosmic space-time rupture, the source of the experiment declared a failure, the energy emergency, the source of the power of the war is bound to take place! 源战役 is a mmorpg, massively multiplayer and cyberpunk game developed and published by YD Games. Released on July 18th 2024 has received 303 reviews of which 281 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.5
281
22
1
players
4. 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 382 reviews of which 371 were positive and 11 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.9
371
11
5. 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 674 reviews of which 604 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.4
604
70