Best Destruction 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 destruction games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free destruction games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Instruments of Destruction
Break thru walls, tear down buildings, and send structures crashing into each other in Instruments of Destruction, a vehicle-action game featuring advanced physics-based destruction. Pilot a variety of vehicles across dozens of missions and high score challenges in this highly-interactive world.
Backrooms Break
Explore and break the environments of the Backrooms and Poolrooms! Utilize Thor's demolition hammer, firearms, and explosives to carve your way through the walls and entities. This isn't just another mundane walking simulator game. Now the entities are the victims. Overcome your fears with violence.
Kill It With Fire 2
Arachnophobia. The Game. The Sequel. Take on the arachnid menace alone or with friends in full campaign co-op. Wage the arachnid war across time and space and exterminate every last spider across the multiverse, or jump into Spider Hunt PvP and play as the eight-legged menace for the first time!
9 Days
You have 9 days before the final fight. At your current state, you do not stand a chance! Explore this Open World to gain new skills and abilities for the battle. Choose where you go, what you do carefully. You cannot waste time! You have 9 days.
Vivaland: Dream House
Dream House is the build mode of the life simulation game called Vivaland, where you can construct and furnish your dream home. Play solo or with friends in co-op mode.
Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is not just a game; it's an adrenaline-fueled journey where your strategic prowess decides the fate of mankind against the machines. After the machines took over, the greatest threats may not come from the machines but rather from other human survivors.
Ultimate Ragdoll Game
Ultimate Ragdoll Game is a Sandbox game without any limits. Have fun with ragdolls available in Steam Workshop and build your very own constructions using wide variety of blocks.
Arena Renovation
Take on the role of a one-man renovation team tasked with restoring various sports facilities to their former glory. Many of them have been destroyed as a result of time or lack of care. Don't let them go into complete oblivion - roll up your sleeves and breathe new life into them!
House Builder
Become a one-man construction crew! Travel around the world and through the ages to build iconic designs! Beware of unpleasant temperatures and dangerous fauna!
FUCK STALIN
Avenge millions of innocent victims and inflict brutal violence on the communist dictator Joseph Stalin using a wide range of torture tools thanks to the blessing of the free market.
Angel at Dusk
Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!
House Flipper 2
It's time to dust off your hammer - House Flipper is back in a brand-new fashion! Buy and renovate run-down houses! Or maybe you want to build new ones? Now you can! Start as a rookie Flipper and make a fortune by helping out the community of the charming town of Pinnacove.
Idle Cave Miner
Idle Cave Miner is an idle game about crafting items, mining gems, and building your team of miners. Prestige, craft, and travel to other mines to increase your strength to dig deeper, and find what lurks below.
THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame.
DAVIGO: VR vs. PC
DAVIGO is a VR vs. PC physics-based battle game. Become the GIANT in VR or a small KNIGHT on PC and fight your friends in local or online matches. KNIGHTS play for free with DAVIGO KNIGHT'S PASS.
GearBlocks
Explore a world of creative building, interactive machines, and gears - lots of gears. Build all things mechanical: cars, trucks, cranes, tanks, gearboxes, engines, clocks, anything you can think of. Test your creations to destruction in challenging scenarios, and share them in the workshop!
Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm
Builder. Farmer. Hunter. Trader. Ranching certainly isn’t your average job. Think you have the skills to turn your family’s rundown homestead into the most prosperous ranch in the valley? Then it’s time to head out into the wilderness in this captivating single and multiplayer open-world simulator.
Nuclear Option
Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics on intense battlefields, facing land, air and sea threats. Wage war against AI or other players with an array of potent weapons. Wield tactical and strategic nuclear weapons, capable of annihilating anything in their path.
Pyroworks
Pyroworks is a free-to-play online multiplayer game containing fireworks from real-life companies from all over the globe. You can choose to make your own show, cause destruction and chaos or simulate new years. Don't miss out on playing with your friends - the most fun part.
ABRISS - build to destroy
ABRISS is an atmospheric physics-destruction building game.Build structures from parts to let them crash into your targets. Unlock new parts, destroy more, witness entropy at its worst in digital-brutalist cityscapes. Build to destroy.
Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
Dust off your torch and hammer - it's time to get back to work, you have a new job to do. Visit the new beach coast with the largest, biggest ship graveyard in the world, dismantle huge ship parts and collect tons of precious steel. Roll up your sleeves, it's time to get back to the business.
To The Core
To The Core is an incremental game about extracting and using resources from planets to buy upgrades.
No Fair Play
No Fair Play is a physics-based multiplayer game that combines parkour, combat, and football mechanics to offer great freedom to players.Most played destruction games on Steam
Take a look at the top destruction games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything. BeamNG.drive is a simulation, driving and physics game developed and published by BeamNG. Released on May 29th 2015 has received 316,795 reviews of which 308,580 were positive and 8,215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played destruction game, thanks to its 13,689 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
308,580
8,215
13,689
players
2. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame. THE FINALS is a destruction, free to play and shooter game developed and published by Embark Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 227,357 reviews of which 176,572 were positive and 50,785 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. While seeing 10,633 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among destruction games based on player count.
7.7
176,572
50,785
10,633
players
3. Teardown
Prepare the perfect heist in this simulated and fully destructible voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or explosives to create shortcuts. Stack objects to reach higher. Use the environment to your advantage in the most creative way you can think of. Teardown is a destruction, physics and sandbox game developed and published by Tuxedo Labs. Released on April 21st 2022 has received 107,759 reviews of which 102,993 were positive and 4,766 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,909 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among destruction games based on player count.
9.4
102,993
4,766
1,909
players
4. Brick Rigs
Build your own vehicles or download one of the more than 200,000 creations already uploaded to the Workshop and experience the dynamic driving and destruction physics of Brick Rigs! Brick Rigs is a sandbox, destruction and building game developed and published by Fluppisoft. Released on July 14th 2023 has received 49,330 reviews of which 46,615 were positive and 2,715 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 799 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played destruction games.
9.3
46,615
2,715
799
players
5. BattleBit Remastered
BattleBit Remastered is a low-poly, massive multiplayer FPS, supporting 254 players per server. Battle on a near-fully destructible map with various vehicles! BattleBit Remastered is a fps, multiplayer and shooter game developed by SgtOkiDoki, Vilaskis and TheLiquidHorse and published by SgtOkiDoki. Released on June 15th 2023 has received 142,077 reviews of which 120,928 were positive and 21,149 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 676 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played destruction games.
8.4
120,928
21,149
676
players
6. Just Cause™ 3
With over 1000 km² of complete freedom from sky to seabed, Rico Rodriguez returns to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways imaginable. Just Cause™ 3 is a open world, action and destruction game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix. Released on November 30th 2015 has received 121,578 reviews of which 101,999 were positive and 19,579 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 506 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played destruction games.
8.3
101,999
19,579
506
players
7. Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
Dust off your torch and hammer - it's time to get back to work, you have a new job to do. Visit the new beach coast with the largest, biggest ship graveyard in the world, dismantle huge ship parts and collect tons of precious steel. Roll up your sleeves, it's time to get back to the business. Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 is a simulation, destruction and multiplayer game developed by Games Incubator and Hypnotic Ants and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 2,928 reviews of which 2,324 were positive and 604 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 487 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played destruction games.
7.7
2,324
604
487
players
8. Wreckfest
Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling, sophisticated driving dynamics and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes. Wreckfest is a racing, destruction and automobile sim game developed by Bugbear and published by THQ Nordic. Released on June 14th 2018 has received 38,442 reviews of which 33,875 were positive and 4,567 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 337 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played destruction games.
8.7
33,875
4,567
337
players
9. Forts
Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble! Forts is a base-building, multiplayer and physics game developed and published by EarthWork Games. Released on April 19th 2017 has received 22,112 reviews of which 20,341 were positive and 1,771 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 259 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played destruction games.
9.0
20,341
1,771
259
players
10. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer! Besiege is a simulation, sandbox and destruction game developed and published by Spiderling Studios. Released on February 18th 2020 has received 49,504 reviews of which 47,252 were positive and 2,252 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 177 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played destruction games.
9.4
47,252
2,252
177
players
Best deals on destruction games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of destruction 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 destruction games.
1. Kill It With Fire
Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage. Kill It With Fire is a action, simulation and comedy game developed by Casey Donnellan Games LLC and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 13th 2020 has received 4,952 reviews of which 4,683 were positive and 269 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for destruction category.
9.1
4,683
269
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
2. Anarcute
Anarcute is a rampaging riot simulator, combining adorable aesthetics with huge-scale chaos, colourful destruction and crowd-beat’em all gameplay! Anarcute is a cute, action and indie game developed by Anarteam and published by Anarteam and Plug In Digital. Released on July 12th 2016 has received 710 reviews of which 656 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in destruction games.
8.7
656
54
-90%
14.70€
1.47€
3. ABRISS - build to destroy
ABRISS is an atmospheric physics-destruction building game.Build structures from parts to let them crash into your targets. Unlock new parts, destroy more, witness entropy at its worst in digital-brutalist cityscapes. Build to destroy. ABRISS - build to destroy is a minimalist, logic and puzzle game developed by Randwerk and published by astragon Entertainment. Released on September 05th 2023 has received 492 reviews of which 420 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in destruction games.
8.0
420
72
-89%
14.73€
1.62€
4. Besiege
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer! Besiege is a simulation, sandbox and destruction game developed and published by Spiderling Studios. Released on February 18th 2020 has received 49,504 reviews of which 47,252 were positive and 2,252 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for destruction games.
9.4
47,252
2,252
-86%
15.21€
2.13€
5. FlatOut
Ram through pile-ups and smash through your windshield as you push racing to the edge! FlatOut™ delivers more heart-stopping thrills than any sane driver can handle! FlatOut is a combat racing, racing and automobile sim game developed by Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media and Jordan Freeman Group and published by Strategy First. Released on February 02nd 2007 has received 5,422 reviews of which 4,980 were positive and 442 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for destruction games.
8.9
4,980
442
-86%
7.14€
1.00€
6. Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
Red Faction: Guerrilla re-defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style combat, and true physics-based destruction. Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered is a destruction, open world and third-person shooter game developed by Volition and KAIKO and published by Deep Silver. Released on July 03rd 2018 has received 4,044 reviews of which 3,235 were positive and 809 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for destruction games.
7.8
3,235
809
-86%
19.43€
2.72€
7. Just Cause 4 Reloaded
Rogue agent Rico Rodriguez journeys to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder! Just Cause 4 Reloaded is a open world, action and destruction game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix. Released on December 04th 2018 has received 30,101 reviews of which 18,561 were positive and 11,540 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for destruction games.
6.1
18,561
11,540
-84%
34.88€
5.58€
8. FlatOut 2
Experience the drive of your life as you throw yourself around on and off the track causing fences to shatter, tyre walls explode, water tanks and barrels fly across the track into other cars. FlatOut 2 is a racing, combat racing and multiplayer game developed by Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media and Jordan Freeman Group and published by Strategy First. Released on December 21st 2006 has received 18,489 reviews of which 17,761 were positive and 728 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for destruction games.
9.4
17,761
728
-80%
39.99€
7.99€
9. FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition
Ready for the aggressive, adrenaline-filled ride that leaves you breathless? FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition is all about destructive action. With carnage modes like the Deathmatch derby, Carnage Race and Head-on races are pure wreck-filled, adrenaline-pumping rides of maximum mayhem. FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition is a combat racing, racing and destruction game developed by Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media and Jordan Freeman Group and published by Strategy First. Released on August 26th 2008 has received 6,591 reviews of which 5,907 were positive and 684 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for destruction games.
8.7
5,907
684
-80%
39.99€
7.99€
10. Red Faction
JOIN THE REVOLUTION! Lured to Mars by the Ultor Corporation's promise of a better life, thousands have come to seek their fortune and work for the massive mining company. But all is not as it seems. A deadly plague is sweeping through the barracks, and miners suffer daily abuse at the hands of the Ultor guards. Red Faction is a action, fps and destruction game developed by Volition and published by Deep Silver. Released on August 05th 2009 has received 2,760 reviews of which 2,389 were positive and 371 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for destruction games.
8.3
2,389
371
-78%
10.09€
2.22€
Free destruction games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play destruction 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 destruction games.
1. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame. THE FINALS is a destruction, free to play and shooter game developed and published by Embark Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 227,357 reviews of which 176,572 were positive and 50,785 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 10,633 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free destruction games on Steam.
7.7
176,572
50,785
10,633
players
2. Octarina
Use the sticky abilities of an octopus to jump, climb and cause mayhem in the sushi factory. Discover your way to regain freedom! Octarina is a 3d platformer, puzzle and physics game developed by Katrin Mair, Martin Wolf, Nadine Bartosch, Slavko Ivanovic, Dhana Panzer and Christopher Pöschl and published by MediaCube Games and Salty Octopus Crew. Released on June 24th 2021 has received 300 reviews of which 252 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free destruction games on Steam.
7.8
252
48
1
players