Most Played Tactical Games on Steam
Take a look at the top tactical games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more tactical titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best tactical games.
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1. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X
Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X is a game developed and published by . Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,398,584 reviews of which 1,172,854 were positive and 225,730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played tactical game, thanks to its 81,752 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
81,752
players
2. 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. While seeing 25,380 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among tactical games based on player count.
8.8
210,654
25,542
25,380
players
3. Hunt: Showdown 1896
Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a new era of the addictively unforgiving extraction shooter. In corrupted backwaters lost to history, fight back alone – or with friends – against timeless evil. Twisted monsters and other ruthless Hunters stand between you and your Bounty. Risk everything as Hunt consumes you Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 27th 2019 has received 248,220 reviews of which 181,110 were positive and 67,110 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 10,165 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among tactical games based on player count.
7.2
181,110
67,110
10,165
players
4. 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 7,673 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played tactical games.
8.2
175,088
35,463
7,673
players
5. World of Warships
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players! World of Warships is a game developed and published by . Released on November 15th 2017 has received 146,552 reviews of which 112,887 were positive and 33,665 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 6,938 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played tactical games.
7.6
112,887
33,665
6,938
players
6. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is a game developed and published by . Released on September 01st 2015 has received 99,922 reviews of which 91,675 were positive and 8,247 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 2,065 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played tactical games.
9.0
91,675
8,247
2,065
players
7. Gray Zone Warfare
In Gray Zone Warfare, realism meets tactics in an open-world MMOFPS where every move matters. Deploy with a Private Military Company, survive intense PvEvP or PvE encounters against players and AI, unravel the secrets of Lamang Island, and thrive through hard-earned progression. Gray Zone Warfare is a game developed and published by . Released on April 30th 2024 has received 59,318 reviews of which 40,235 were positive and 19,083 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 1,959 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played tactical games.
6.7
40,235
19,083
1,959
players
8. Company of Heroes 2
Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below. Company of Heroes 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on June 25th 2013 has received 109,825 reviews of which 86,713 were positive and 23,112 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 1,820 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played tactical games.
7.8
86,713
23,112
1,820
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 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 #9 spot among the most played tactical games.
8.4
107,857
19,061
1,684
players
10. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available! XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a game developed and published by . Released on October 11th 2012 has received 56,414 reviews of which 52,717 were positive and 3,697 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 569 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played tactical games.
9.2
52,717
3,697
569
players
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