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1. Arena Breakout: Infinite
Arena Breakout: Infinite is a high-stakes tactical extraction shooter where every decision matters. Fight, loot, and extract—or lose it all. With stunningly realistic visuals, lifelike sound, and unforgiving PvPvE combat, every raid is a gamble between glory and ruin. Arena Breakout: Infinite is a extraction shooter, multiplayer and fps game. Released on September 15th 2025 has received 54,974 reviews of which 40,620 were positive and 14,354 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played realistic game, thanks to its 15,702 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.3
40,620
14,354
15,702
players
2. 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 military game. 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 597 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among realistic games based on player count.
8.4
31,661
5,528
597
players
3. RaceRoom Racing Experience
RaceRoom is free to download and built on true-to-life physics and Force Feedback. Drive DTM, FIA WTCC, WTCR and a huge library of cars and tracks—including the most up-to-date Nordschleife. Jump in, race instantly, and expand your garage with a massive selection of content. RaceRoom Racing Experience is a racing, automobile sim and realistic game. Released on February 12th 2013 has received 23,618 reviews of which 17,812 were positive and 5,806 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 560 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among realistic games based on player count.
7.4
17,812
5,806
560
players
4. 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 military, fps and realistic game. 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 139 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played realistic games.
7.6
14,167
4,253
139
players
5. Pinball FX
Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. New tables arrive frequently! Pinball FX is a pinball, arcade and realistic game. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 2,615 reviews of which 1,902 were positive and 713 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 123 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played realistic games.
7.1
1,902
713
123
players
6. World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly lets you delve into the inner workings of guns from the largest gears to the smallest screws World of Guns: Gun Disassembly is a simulation, gun customization and education game. Released on May 21st 2014 has received 19,242 reviews of which 16,184 were positive and 3,058 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.2
16,184
3,058
81
players
7. Armored Warfare
Wage war against players from around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of 300+ powerful armored combat vehicles. Compete in PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles. Armored Warfare is a realistic, shooter and alternate history game. Released on November 17th 2017 has received 4,951 reviews of which 3,238 were positive and 1,713 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played realistic games.
6.4
3,238
1,713
67
players
8. Thunder Tier One
Thunder Tier One is a realistic top-down shooter where you join an elite special operations team tasked with stopping a dangerous terrorist organization wreaking havoc across the fictional Eastern European country of Salobia. Thunder Tier One is a online co-op, top-down shooter and tactical game. Released on December 07th 2021 has received 4,735 reviews of which 3,162 were positive and 1,573 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played realistic games.
6.6
3,162
1,573
36
players
9. Force of Warships: Battleship Games
Direct your battleship to glorious victory! Online battle under your leadership! Force of Warships: Battleship Games is a naval combat, military and naval game. Released on August 09th 2022 has received 707 reviews of which 500 were positive and 207 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played realistic games.
6.8
500
207
29
players
10. MaSzyna
MaSzyna is a simulator which will allow you to become a train driver of most popular railway vehicles used on the Polish railways. MaSzyna is a simulation, trains and realistic game. Released on January 14th 2026 has received 542 reviews of which 480 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.3
480
62
27
players
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