Best Military 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 military games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free military games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Counter-Strike: Condition Zero
With its extensive Tour of Duty campaign, a near-limitless number of skirmish modes, updates and new content for Counter-Strike's award-winning multiplayer game play, plus over 12 bonus single player missions, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero is a tremendous offering of single and multiplayer content.
Day of Defeat
Enlist in an intense brand of Axis vs. Allied teamplay set in the WWII European Theatre of Operations. Players assume the role of light/assault/heavy infantry, sniper or machine-gunner class, each with a unique arsenal of historical weaponry at their disposal. Missions are based on key historical operations.
Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Half-Life: Opposing Force
Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.
Arma 2
Building on 10 years of constant engine development, ARMA II boasts the most realistic combat environment in the world. It models real world ballistics & round deflection, materials penetration, features a realtime day/night cycle and dynamic wind, weather and environmental effects.
Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
Tax, torture or treat your peasants! Rehabilitate criminals or sentence them to death? Decide as you enjoy jousting over a lavish banquet, all while under siege from the warmongering Lord Barclay.
Most played military games on Steam
Take a look at the top military games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Arma Reforger
Experience authentic Cold War combat and join the struggle for the sprawling, mid-Atlantic island of Everon and its smaller, offshore territory, Arland – or take on the role of Game Master and create your very own scenarios for others to enjoy. Arma Reforger is a military, simulation and action game developed and published by Bohemia Interactive. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 30,623 reviews of which 23,326 were positive and 7,297 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played military game, thanks to its 14,005 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
23,326
7,297
14,005
players
2. Arma 3
Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploying a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, over 20 vehicles and 40 weapons, and limitless opportunities for content creation, this is the PC’s premier military game. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war. Arma 3 is a military, action and multiplayer game developed and published by Bohemia Interactive. Released on September 12th 2013 has received 283,264 reviews of which 256,128 were positive and 27,136 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 12,138 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among military games based on player count.
9.0
256,128
27,136
12,138
players
3. Squad
Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building. Squad is a military, realistic and fps game developed and published by Offworld. Released on September 23rd 2020 has received 210,551 reviews of which 175,088 were positive and 35,463 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 10,093 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among military games based on player count.
8.2
175,088
35,463
10,093
players
4. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a strategy, base-building and rts game developed by World's Edge, Tantalus Media and Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on October 15th 2020 has received 48,342 reviews of which 40,941 were positive and 7,401 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 3,894 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played military games.
8.3
40,941
7,401
3,894
players
5. XCOM® 2
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity. XCOM® 2 is a isometric, turn-based combat and post-apocalyptic game developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K. Released on February 04th 2016 has received 101,701 reviews of which 86,187 were positive and 15,514 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 3,374 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played military games.
8.4
86,187
15,514
3,374
players
6. World of Tanks
Jump into the free-to-play team-based shooter with an ever-expanding roster of historical vehicles, stunning graphics, spectacular locales, and orchestral scores. Show your mastery and face other players in thrilling PvP clashes. A unique mix of strategy and action awaits! World of Tanks is a tanks, free to play and action game developed and published by Wargaming Group Limited. Released on April 28th 2021 has received 87,836 reviews of which 72,570 were positive and 15,266 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 3,218 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played military games.
8.2
72,570
15,266
3,218
players
7. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition is a strategy, historical and military game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on March 04th 2009 has received 35,480 reviews of which 32,211 were positive and 3,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,601 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played military games.
8.9
32,211
3,269
2,601
players
8. Foxhole
Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where thousands of players shape the outcome of a persistent online war. Every individual soldier is a player that contributes to the war effort through logistics, base building, reconnaissance, combat, and more. Foxhole is a massively multiplayer, wargame and military game developed and published by Siege Camp. Released on September 28th 2022 has received 44,068 reviews of which 36,855 were positive and 7,213 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 2,463 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played military games.
8.2
36,855
7,213
2,463
players
9. Insurgency: Sandstorm
Insurgency: Sandstorm is a team-based, tactical FPS based on lethal close quarters combat and objective-oriented multiplayer gameplay. Experience the intensity of modern combat where skill is rewarded, and teamwork wins the fight. Insurgency: Sandstorm is a fps, realistic and shooter game developed by New World Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on December 12th 2018 has received 126,918 reviews of which 107,857 were positive and 19,061 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 2,117 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played military games.
8.4
107,857
19,061
2,117
players
10. Battlefield 4™
Embrace unrivaled destruction in Battlefield 4™. Revel in the glorious chaos of all-out war packed with rewarding, tactical challenges in an interactive environment. Battlefield 4™ is a multiplayer, fps and singleplayer game developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 11th 2020 has received 71,148 reviews of which 60,650 were positive and 10,498 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 1,397 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played military games.
8.4
60,650
10,498
1,397
players
Best deals on military games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of military games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted military games.
1. Starship Troopers: Terran Command
Lead the Mobile Infantry in this RTS game set in the Starship Troopers film universe. Balance your army composition with a diverse set of unit types, overcome line-of-sight and line-of-fire challenges through tactical positioning, and use special abilities to smash the Arachnid hordes! Starship Troopers: Terran Command is a strategy, rts and singleplayer game developed by The Artistocrats and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on June 16th 2022 has received 10,784 reviews of which 9,461 were positive and 1,323 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for military category.
8.5
9,461
1,323
-99%
28.99€
0.46€
2. Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter is a simulation, naval combat and world war ii game developed by Iron Wolf Studio S.A. and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2023 has received 1,038 reviews of which 783 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in military games.
7.2
783
255
-99%
29.99€
0.49€
3. Möbius Front '83
Defend America from an alternate-universe America using state-of-the-art 1980s military hardware in this intricate and tactical turn-based strategy game. Möbius Front '83 is a turn-based tactics, military and wargame game developed and published by Zachtronics. Released on November 05th 2020 has received 483 reviews of which 329 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in military games.
6.5
329
154
-99%
19.50€
0.23€
4. Diplomacy is Not an Option
Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive? Diplomacy is Not an Option is a real-time with pause, resource management and simulation game developed and published by Door 407. Released on October 04th 2024 has received 9,673 reviews of which 8,217 were positive and 1,456 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for military games.
8.3
8,217
1,456
-97%
28.99€
0.87€
5. Fleet Command
International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the... Fleet Command is a wargame, rts and naval combat game developed by Sonalysts and published by Strategy First. Released on October 26th 2006 has received 457 reviews of which 400 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for military games.
8.2
400
57
-97%
24.50€
0.96€
6. Afghanistan '11
Afghanistan '11 is the sequel to the highly praised and innovative Vietnam '65. It enhances and builds on it: Afghanistan '11 changes the paradigm of wargaming and manages to bring Counter-Insurgency and guerrilla warfare to your screen, properly represented thanks to a revolutionary gameplay formula! Afghanistan '11 is a strategy, indie and military game developed by Every Single Soldier and Retro Epic and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on March 23rd 2017 has received 388 reviews of which 286 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for military games.
7.0
286
102
-97%
28.99€
1.08€
7. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a fps, wargame and military game developed by Antimatter Games and Tripwire Interactive and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on May 30th 2017 has received 57,563 reviews of which 49,952 were positive and 7,611 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for military games.
8.5
49,952
7,611
-96%
20.99€
1.01€
8. Beyond The Wire
Set in the muddy trenches of WW1, Beyond The Wire is a 50v50 multiplayer FPS that immerses players in the desperate & brutal circumstances of the Great War. Featuring an arsenal of historic weapons, ten massive maps, ten playable factions, era-specific tanks, & a brutal melee combat system. Beyond The Wire is a fps, war and world war i game developed by Redstone Interactive and published by Offworld. Released on August 31st 2022 has received 7,460 reviews of which 4,753 were positive and 2,707 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for military games.
6.3
4,753
2,707
-96%
9.75€
0.48€
9. Strategic Command: World War I
Strategic Command: World War I is a new chapter in the Strategic Command Franchise. Relive this momentous conflict from the opening shots of 1914 to the final offensives. Strategic Command: World War I covers all the main aspects and theatres of the war. Strategic Command: World War I is a strategy, world war i and wargame game developed by Fury Software and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on December 05th 2019 has received 422 reviews of which 391 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for military games.
8.6
391
31
-95%
40.86€
2.45€
10. Panzer Corps 2
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards. Panzer Corps 2 is a strategy, world war ii and turn-based strategy game developed by Flashback Games and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on March 19th 2020 has received 3,778 reviews of which 3,191 were positive and 587 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for military games.
8.2
3,191
587
-95%
38.99€
1.99€
Free military games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play military games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play military games.
1. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a strategy, base-building and rts game developed by World's Edge, Tantalus Media and Forgotten Empires and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on October 15th 2020 has received 48,342 reviews of which 40,941 were positive and 7,401 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 3,894 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free military games on Steam.
8.3
40,941
7,401
3,894
players
2. World of Tanks
Jump into the free-to-play team-based shooter with an ever-expanding roster of historical vehicles, stunning graphics, spectacular locales, and orchestral scores. Show your mastery and face other players in thrilling PvP clashes. A unique mix of strategy and action awaits! World of Tanks is a tanks, free to play and action game developed and published by Wargaming Group Limited. Released on April 28th 2021 has received 87,836 reviews of which 72,570 were positive and 15,266 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,218, this military game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free military games on Steam.
8.2
72,570
15,266
3,218
players
3. DCS World Steam Edition
Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World! DCS World Steam Edition is a simulation, flight and free to play game developed and published by Eagle Dynamics SA. Released on August 02nd 2013 has received 37,189 reviews of which 31,661 were positive and 5,528 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 786, this military game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free military games on Steam.
8.4
31,661
5,528
786
players
4. America's Army: Proving Grounds
America’s Army: Proving Grounds is the official game of the U.S. Army and part of the highly acclaimed America’s Army game series. This free military game focuses on small unit tactical maneuvers and puts you to the test in a wide variety of new America’s Army maps and AA fan favorites. America's Army: Proving Grounds is a free to play, fps and action game developed and published by U.S. Army. Released on August 29th 2013 has received 10,952 reviews of which 8,637 were positive and 2,315 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 166 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free military games on Steam.
7.7
8,637
2,315
166
players
5. POLYGON
POLYGON is a tactical multiplayer team 1st person shooter. Using various weapons, you will battle with up to 32 players on large-scale maps. Properly managing your arsenal and skills, you will lead your team to victory! POLYGON is a free to play, fps and multiplayer game developed and published by Redaster Studio. Released on March 06th 2020 has received 35,069 reviews of which 26,313 were positive and 8,756 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 162 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free military games on Steam.
7.4
26,313
8,756
162
players
6. Operation: Harsh Doorstop
Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by ex-developers of Squad, Red Orchestra, and Insurgency. Operation: Harsh Doorstop is a free to play, military and fps game developed by Drakeling Labs and published by . Released on February 15th 2023 has received 18,420 reviews of which 14,167 were positive and 4,253 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 139 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free military games on Steam.
7.6
14,167
4,253
139
players
7. World of Warplanes
World of Warplanes is an aerial combat MMO action game set in the Golden Age of military aviation. The game throws players into a never-ending battle for dominance of the skies. World of Warplanes is a flight, fps and third-person shooter game developed and published by Wargaming Group Limited. Released on February 10th 2022 has received 5,106 reviews of which 3,646 were positive and 1,460 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free military games on Steam.
7.0
3,646
1,460
86
players
8. Force of Warships: Battleship Games
Direct your battleship to glorious victory! Online battle under your leadership! Force of Warships: Battleship Games is a free to play, naval combat and military game developed and published by XDEVS LTD. Released on August 09th 2022 has received 555 reviews of which 404 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free military games on Steam.
6.9
404
151
29
players
9. America's Army 3
Download AA3 Today and Become a Member of the elite America's Army Team! America's Army fans and new players alike can now experience America's Army 3, the official U.S. Army game. America's Army 3 is a action, free to play and fps game developed and published by U.S. Army. Released on June 17th 2009 has received 2,459 reviews of which 1,732 were positive and 727 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free military games on Steam.
6.9
1,732
727
5
players
10. Kepler-2100
Kepler-2100 is a space fantasy strategy war game Kepler-2100 is a strategy, space and 3d platformer game developed and published by NCARD. Released on September 24th 2024 has received 427 reviews of which 342 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free military games on Steam.
7.5
342
85
3
players