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 July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more military titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best military games.
Lists & Categories
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 game developed and published by . 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 11,031 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
23,326
7,297
11,031
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 game developed and published by . 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 8,659 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
8,659
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 game developed and published by . 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 7,673 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
7,673
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 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. With 3,275 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
3,275
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 game developed and published by . 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 3,273 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
3,273
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 2,815 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played military games.
8.2
36,855
7,213
2,815
players
7. 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. With 2,588 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played military games.
8.2
72,570
15,266
2,588
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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 2,562 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played military games.
8.4
60,650
10,498
2,562
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . 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 2,211 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played military games.
8.9
32,211
3,269
2,211
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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 1,684 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played military games.
8.4
107,857
19,061
1,684
players
More Military & Related Games
Love Military games? Dive into even more! Our extensive collection is ready to be explored with these easy links. Filter by price, uncover new titles and grab incredible deals to pinpoint your ideal game.