Most Played Realistic Games on Steam

Take a look at the top realistic games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more realistic titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best realistic games.

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1. Ready or Not

Ready or Not is an intense, tactical, first-person shooter that depicts a modern-day world in which SWAT police units are called to defuse hostile and confronting situations. Ready or Not is a game developed and published by . Released on December 13th 2023 has received 236,196 reviews of which 210,654 were positive and 25,542 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played realistic game, thanks to its 26,458 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
210,654
25,542

26,458
players

2. BeamNG.drive

A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything. BeamNG.drive is a game developed and published by . Released on May 29th 2015 has received 322,278 reviews of which 313,873 were positive and 8,405 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 17,407 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among realistic games based on player count.
9.6
313,873
8,405

17,407
players

3. Farming Simulator 25

Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer. This Farm is Your Farm! Farming Simulator 25 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 12th 2024 has received 33,575 reviews of which 28,079 were positive and 5,496 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 13,944 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among realistic games based on player count.
8.2
28,079
5,496

13,944
players

4. 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. With 10,732 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played realistic games.
7.5
23,326
7,297

10,732
players

5. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a game developed and published by . Released on February 04th 2025 has received 102,337 reviews of which 96,279 were positive and 6,058 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 8,282 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played realistic games.
9.3
96,279
6,058

8,282
players

6. 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. With 7,861 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.2
175,088
35,463

7,861
players

7. Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips. Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on August 17th 2020 has received 65,666 reviews of which 51,794 were positive and 13,872 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 3,697 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played realistic games.
7.8
51,794
13,872

3,697
players

8. Hell Let Loose

Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game. Hell Let Loose is a game developed and published by . Released on July 27th 2021 has received 137,677 reviews of which 113,447 were positive and 24,230 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 3,275 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.2
113,447
24,230

3,275
players

9. Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia! Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a game developed and published by . Released on February 13th 2018 has received 162,206 reviews of which 136,446 were positive and 25,760 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 3,179 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.3
136,446
25,760

3,179
players

10. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 11th 2021 has received 29,841 reviews of which 28,630 were positive and 1,211 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,499 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played realistic games.
9.4
28,630
1,211

2,499
players