Free to Play Military Games on Steam
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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 game developed and published by . 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played military game, thanks to its 3,275 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
40,941
7,401
3,275
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 game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 2,588 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among military games based on player count.
8.2
72,570
15,266
2,588
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 game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 753 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among military games based on player count.
8.4
31,661
5,528
753
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 151 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played military games.
7.4
26,313
8,756
151
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 145 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played military games.
7.7
8,637
2,315
145
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 game developed 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. With 115 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played military games.
7.6
14,167
4,253
115
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 game developed and published by . 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 military games.
7.0
3,646
1,460
57
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 game developed and published by . Released on August 09th 2022 has received 577 reviews of which 415 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played military games.
6.9
415
162
32
players
9. Slava Ukraini!
A completely free game of heroic defence against enemy aggression. Take part in the defence of Ukraine against Russian aggression. A tribute to the courage and valor of the Ukrainian armed forces. Slava Ukraini! is a game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2022 has received 1,557 reviews of which 1,123 were positive and 434 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played military games.
7.0
1,123
434
1
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #10 spot among the most played military games.
6.9
1,732
727
1
players
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