Best Free to Play 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 01st 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play combat games on Steam.

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1. Riot Control Simulator: Rookie Day

'Riot Control Simulator: Rookie Day' places you in a law enforcement role during minor post-match riots. Manage crowds, establish secure perimeters, and navigate confrontations, choosing strategies that prioritize bystander safety. Learn, decide, and lead! *This is a free prologue* Riot Control Simulator: Rookie Day is a action, simulation and combat game. Released on May 21st 2025 has received 850 reviews of which 527 were positive and 323 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played combat games.
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2. 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. Released on July 05th 2023 has received 413 reviews of which 398 were positive and 15 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played combat games.
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398
15

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. Released on August 01st 2023 has received 750 reviews of which 663 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played combat games.
8.3
663
87

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. Released on September 15th 2021 has received 305 reviews of which 266 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played combat games.
8.1
266
39

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, combat and co-op game. Released on April 12th 2023 has received 22,090 reviews of which 16,654 were positive and 5,436 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played combat games.
7.4
16,654
5,436

6. Marvel Contest of Champions

The ultimate Super Hero fighting game is now on Steam! Collect and upgrade iconic Super Heroes and Villains from the Marvel Universe, engage in fast-paced 1v1 battles, and unleash powerful abilities in Marvel Contest of Champions! Marvel Contest of Champions is a superhero, fighting and combat game. Released on June 18th 2025 has received 1,318 reviews of which 919 were positive and 399 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played combat games.
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919
399

7. Peasant Royale

Meet the first standalone medieval battle royale game! Take part in battles with up to 50 players using a wide variety of weapons and other items. Peasant Royale is a action, battle royale and medieval game. Released on December 29th 2023 has received 301 reviews of which 212 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played combat games.
6.7
212
89

8. 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 simulation, vehicular combat and combat game. 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 currently holds the #8 spot among the most played combat games.
6.4
484,469
272,617