Best Vehicular Combat Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated vehicular combat games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free vehicular combat games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Assault Bots
Assault Bots is a fast-paced multiplayer robot shooter game. Create your robot, let it drive, walk, or fly, and battle other players online in this intense shooter. Game features multiple maps and game modes.
GRID Legends
GRID Legends delivers thrilling wheel-to-wheel motorsport action. Create dream race events, hop into live races, experience a dramatic virtual production story, and embrace the sensation of spectacular racing.
Tiny Combat Arena
Tiny Combat Arena is an approachable combat flight simulator sporting a stylized look and various game modes. Dogfight your way in the Arena and in Quick Action or craft your own scenarios and take part in a vast war with objectives and friendly armies to support.
Buck Up And Drive!
There is time to explain, I just don't wanna.
M.A.R.S.
MARS is a Free-To-Play Third Person Shooter set in an evolving sci-fi world. From the hilarious Headhunter mode, to Huge Mecha vs Mecha battles, to fully customizable loadouts; whether Co-op or PvP, M.A.R.S. has something for everyone. Kill, Die, Repeat.
Steel Crew
Join a Tank as a Driver, Gunner or Commander and team up with and against other Tanks in Tank Vs Tank combat where tactics and communication is key
Sprocket
Carefully balance mobility, firepower and armour in a dedicated tank designer. Then uncarefully put them to the test in a series of combat scenarios progressing through the ages of the tank. Here, your limit is what you can fit inside your hull and turret while still being able to move forwards.
Crash Drive 3
Are you ready for THE car stunting playground? Experience ridiculous fun in this cross-platform multiplayer, free-roaming game! Drive monster trucks, tanks and more amazing vehicles across a huge open world. Level up, play events, earn cash, unlock new cars and discover secrets....
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features!
Mighty Goose
Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
The year is 3015. The battlefields are dominated by war machines known as BattleMechs. Level entire cities and decimate the enemy in your BattleMech. Follow a quest for glory and revenge. Manage an expanding mercenary company. Fight alongside your friends with a four-player PvE co-op.
Panzer Knights
Panzer Knights is a single-player, story-driven tank shooter where you, a German Tank Commander, lead your platoon of tanks across Europe circa WWII. Experience battles spanning the entire war as you strategize, battle, and best your enemies!
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!
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
Be the Zombie. Kick A** and Take Brains.
Rekt: Crash Test
A high-octane, stunt, arcade game with an addictive combo and trick-based gameplay set in a retro arena. Get behind the wheel - jump, drift, stunt, and compete with others on the way on top the global leaderboard. It’s time to GET REKT!
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix
Nickelodeon Kart Racers is back and we’re kicking it into overdrive! In Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix, you can select from 30 playable racers and 70 team members to assemble your ultimate pit crew.
From the Depths
Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.
Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered
Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape behind the wheels of the world’s hottest high-performance cars in Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered– a heart-pumping, socially competitive racing experience.
Pacer
PACER is high-octane anti-gravity racing at its most destructive. Customise your craft and weapons then engage in the campaign, a single-player race or compete against your rivals in explosive online multiplayer for the ultimate combat racing experience.
Kandidatos Kart
The craziest race, with the fastest and most furious Kandidatos in Brazil.
Hotshot Racing
Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.
Need for Speed™ Payback
Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, you and your crew were divided by betrayal and reunited by revenge to take down The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops. In this corrupt gambler’s paradise, the stakes are high and The House always wins.
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
The open-world action in Need for Speed Most Wanted gives you the freedom to drive your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low or head for terrain that plays to your vehicle’s unique strengths. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech and tons of nitrous.
Most played vehicular combat games on Steam
Take a look at the top vehicular combat games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea. War Thunder is a free to play, simulation and vehicular combat game developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on August 15th 2013 has received 757,086 reviews of which 484,469 were positive and 272,617 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played vehicular combat game, thanks to its 44,215 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.4
484,469
272,617
44,215
players
2. Crossout
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike. Crossout is a third person, gun customization and vehicular combat game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 64,139 reviews of which 48,219 were positive and 15,920 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,516 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among vehicular combat games based on player count.
7.4
48,219
15,920
1,516
players
3. Mad Max
Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace. Mad Max is a open world, vehicular combat and post-apocalyptic game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on September 01st 2015 has received 82,660 reviews of which 76,230 were positive and 6,430 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 756 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among vehicular combat games based on player count.
9.1
76,230
6,430
756
players
4. From the Depths
Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG. From the Depths is a building, naval combat and sandbox game developed and published by Brilliant Skies Ltd.. Released on November 06th 2020 has received 11,863 reviews of which 10,558 were positive and 1,305 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 524 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
8.7
10,558
1,305
524
players
5. Badlands Crew
Create, customize and command your battle wagon to conquer crazed enemy factions and save innocent survivors scattered throughout the lawless Badlands in the aftermath of a devastating apocalypse. Do you have what it takes to Build, Evolve and Fight to survive? Badlands Crew is a strategy, vehicular combat and indie game developed by Runner Duck and published by Curve Games. Released on April 28th 2025 has received 839 reviews of which 690 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 138 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
7.8
690
149
138
players
6. Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies! Airships: Conquer the Skies is a vehicular combat, 4x and war game developed and published by David Stark. Released on August 16th 2018 has received 5,947 reviews of which 5,706 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
9.3
5,706
241
90
players
7. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
Adrenaline-fueled combat racing in the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe! Drive ferocious vehicles equipped with powerful weapons and abilities into a full-throttle battle to the death. Speed Freeks is a fresh, Ork-y take on vehicle combat that you’ve never seen before. WAAAGH! Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a vehicular combat, games workshop and warhammer 40k game developed by Caged Element Inc. and published by Wired Productions. Released on May 22nd 2025 has received 3,790 reviews of which 3,027 were positive and 763 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
7.7
3,027
763
43
players
8. RAGE 2
RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything. RAGE 2 is a action, fps and open world game developed by id Software and Avalanche Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 13th 2019 has received 16,406 reviews of which 10,320 were positive and 6,086 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
6.2
10,320
6,086
41
players
9. Road Redemption
Road Redemption lets you lead a biker gang on an epic journey across the country in this driving combat road rage adventure. Huge campaign, dozens of weapons, full 4-player co-op splitscreen and online multiplayer. Road Redemption is a vehicular combat, racing and beat 'em up game developed by Redemption Road and Pixel Dash Studios and published by Tripwire Presents. Released on October 04th 2017 has received 12,747 reviews of which 10,485 were positive and 2,262 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
8.0
10,485
2,262
37
players
10. Vietnam War
Open world single-player FPS. Command your squad in battle across jungles, hills and villages of Vietnam. Fight as U.S or Vietcong. Vast arsenal of weapons and 50+ vehicles Vietnam War is a early access, fps and open world game developed and published by Thorium Game Lab. Released on April 25th 2025 has received 490 reviews of which 415 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
7.9
415
75
32
players
Best deals on vehicular combat games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of vehicular combat games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted vehicular combat games.
1. Dark Future: Blood Red States
Step into the extraordinary, dystopian world of Dark Future, filled with danger, chaos and adventure. A game of both action and strategy unlike any other, featuring a unique time dilating command mode to help you make tactical decisions on the dangerous highways of this world. Dark Future: Blood Red States is a vehicular combat, rts and turn-based tactics game developed and published by Auroch Digital. Released on May 16th 2019 has received 477 reviews of which 295 were positive and 182 were negative resulting in a rating of 6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for vehicular combat category.
6
295
182
-99%
24.50€
0.44€
2. Gas Guzzlers Extreme
Gas Guzzlers Extreme is a fast, furious, armed-to-the-teeth, trigger-happy shooter, shifted into top gear! Take a white knuckle ride in this crazily addictive combat racing game. Gas Guzzlers Extreme is a combat racing, vehicular combat and racing game developed by Gamepires and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on October 08th 2013 has received 3,999 reviews of which 3,444 were positive and 555 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in vehicular combat games.
8.3
3,444
555
-98%
24.50€
0.70€
3. Carmageddon: Max Damage
CARMAGEDDON: MAX DAMAGE is HERE! And it's the antidote to Racing Games. Carmageddon: Max Damage is a combat racing, gore and action game developed by Stainless Games Ltd and published by THQ Nordic. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 3,293 reviews of which 2,580 were positive and 713 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in vehicular combat games.
7.6
2,580
713
-97%
16.99€
0.57€
4. Convoy
Convoy is a tactical roguelike-like inspired by Mad Max and FTL in which you cross a wasteland in search of parts for your broken ship. Presented in pixel art and set in a future post-apocalyptic setting, Convoy is a squad based tactical combat roguelike-like in its core. Convoy is a pixel graphics, vehicular combat and strategy game developed by Convoy Games and published by Indietopia Games . Released on April 21st 2015 has received 1,438 reviews of which 1,131 were positive and 307 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
7.5
1,131
307
-97%
12.99€
0.42€
5. Mad Max
Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace. Mad Max is a open world, vehicular combat and post-apocalyptic game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on September 01st 2015 has received 82,660 reviews of which 76,230 were positive and 6,430 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
9.1
76,230
6,430
-95%
19.99€
1.00€
6. RAGE 2
RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything. RAGE 2 is a action, fps and open world game developed by id Software and Avalanche Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 13th 2019 has received 16,406 reviews of which 10,320 were positive and 6,086 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
6.2
10,320
6,086
-95%
39.99€
2.24€
7. Crashday Redline Edition
Crashday, the explosive cult classic multiplayer racer, is back! Retooled and remastered, Crashday: Redline Edition brings back the fun and memories of the original with this lovingly crafted tribute edition, featuring all-new and expanded features, including Steam Workshop support. Today is Crashday! Crashday Redline Edition is a combat racing, racing and vehicular combat game developed by Moonbyte and published by 2tainment GmbH. Released on August 10th 2017 has received 1,808 reviews of which 1,593 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
8.4
1,593
215
-94%
11.99€
0.74€
8. Road Redemption
Road Redemption lets you lead a biker gang on an epic journey across the country in this driving combat road rage adventure. Huge campaign, dozens of weapons, full 4-player co-op splitscreen and online multiplayer. Road Redemption is a vehicular combat, racing and beat 'em up game developed by Redemption Road and Pixel Dash Studios and published by Tripwire Presents. Released on October 04th 2017 has received 12,747 reviews of which 10,485 were positive and 2,262 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
8.0
10,485
2,262
-94%
16.79€
1.01€
9. METAL MAX Xeno Reborn
Metal Max Xeno Reborn is an action JRPG with real-time battle and vehicle combat elements. Join Talis, a lone hunter, and search for allies in a vengeance-charged war against monsters & robotic enemies. Learn new skills and collect and customize tanks as you journey through a devastated world. METAL MAX Xeno Reborn is a dog, jrpg and open world game developed by 24Frame and inc. and published by PQube. Released on June 10th 2022 has received 394 reviews of which 271 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
6.6
271
123
-90%
39.99€
4.25€
10. BlazeRush
BlazeRush is a dynamic arcade racing survival game with no health, no levelling and no brakes! You can assemble a team of friends to play in local or online multiplayer, choose a car to your taste and chase, blow up and cut off! Adapt your style and tactics to new enemies, obstacles and tracks. BlazeRush is a combat racing, vehicular combat and racing game developed and published by Targem Games. Released on October 28th 2014 has received 1,653 reviews of which 1,450 were positive and 203 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
8.4
1,450
203
-89%
9.99€
1.19€
Free vehicular combat games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play vehicular combat games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play vehicular combat games.
1. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea. War Thunder is a free to play, simulation and vehicular combat game developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on August 15th 2013 has received 757,086 reviews of which 484,469 were positive and 272,617 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 44,215 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free vehicular combat games on Steam.
6.4
484,469
272,617
44,215
players
2. Crossout
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike. Crossout is a third person, gun customization and vehicular combat game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 64,139 reviews of which 48,219 were positive and 15,920 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,516, this vehicular combat game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free vehicular combat games on Steam.
7.4
48,219
15,920
1,516
players
3. Nightmare Kart
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game! Nightmare Kart is a racing, vehicular combat and gothic game developed and published by LWMedia. Released on June 05th 2024 has received 6,613 reviews of which 6,403 were positive and 210 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
9.4
6,403
210
8
players
4. Tank Team
A team based PVP game where groups of up to 8 players must work together to operate a tank! Tank Team is a team-based, online co-op and casual game developed and published by Finndustries. Released on April 11th 2024 has received 746 reviews of which 695 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
8.7
695
51
8
players
5. Intoxicated Driver
Get ready to drink and drive (safely). Challenge friends in multiple drinking and driving game modes, like drunk cop chases, pedestrians, races, capture the flag, hot potato, and more! With options to change the style of play, there is so much drunk driving fun! Intoxicated Driver is a party game, vehicular combat and automobile sim game developed and published by Game Barrier. Released on September 12th 2024 has received 1,013 reviews of which 865 were positive and 148 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
8.1
865
148
5
players
6. Assault Bots
Assault Bots is a fast-paced multiplayer robot shooter game. Create your robot, let it drive, walk, or fly, and battle other players online in this intense shooter. Game features multiple maps and game modes. Assault Bots is a third-person shooter, action and vehicular combat game developed and published by Blayze Games and L.L.C.. Released on April 15th 2022 has received 342 reviews of which 287 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
7.8
287
55
4
players
7. Death Skid Marks
Death Skid Marks is a rogue-like car combat game about what so many of us have experienced: a road trip to a music gig… only in this game, things get violent. The game uniquely blends top down arcade action and RPG mechanics. Death Skid Marks is a action, indie and vehicular combat game developed by Studio Whisky Tango Inc. and published by Studio Whisky Tango Inc. and JSR-Productions. Released on November 20th 2014 has received 773 reviews of which 706 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
8.6
706
67