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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Avorion
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
Tokyo Warfare Turbo
Fast paced arcade tank battles in Japan locations
Trailmakers
Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers.
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.
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.
Refight:The Last Warship
It's a warship survival TPS game with an exciting Battle Royale gameplay for solo players, teams and groups alike. Search for resources while sailing on the Crisis-ridden Sea. The last player standing becomes the King of the Sea!
BallisticNG
BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.
GRIP: Combat Racing
GRIP is a high octane, hardcore combat racer, packing ferocious speed and armed to the teeth with heavy weapons. Inspired by games like Rollcage, Wipeout, Motorstorm and Star Wars Podracer, it's like nothing you've ever played before.
Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
TerraTech
TerraTech is an open-world, sandbox adventure game, where you design and build your own creations through a mix of crafting, combat and discovery. Design vehicles from a huge library of blocks. Scavenge, craft and buy new parts to survive and become the ultimate planetary prospector.
Burnin' Rubber 5 HD
Burnin' Rubber 5 HD is a remastered update of one of the most played action games on the web. Unlock over 30 challenges, 50 cars and multiple explosive weapons. Master 3 different challenge modes and hone your skills to take on the biggest end boss ever.
Disassembly 3D
Disassembly and destruction physics sandbox simulator. Detailed models of objects and vehicles and their internal parts. Disassemble objects successfully to unlock weapons mode and destruction. Fight evil mannequins with everything you got in physical combat!
Armored Warfare
Wage war against players around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of powerful armored combat vehicles. Use 300+ vehicles to engage in furious PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles.
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.
Sky Rogue
Sky Rogue is a fwooshy rogue-lite action flight simulator! Blow things up over land, sea, and air, on an infinite number of procedurally-generated islands. Go toe-to-toe with enemy aces or assault giant flying aircraft carriers, but watch out for volleys of missiles; when you die, you're dead.
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!
Airmen
Airmen is a first person ship building and battling game featuring airships, landships and watercraft. Crew your ship solo or alongside friends on dangerous expeditions into the archipelago to complete contracts, collect resources, and upgrade your ships.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning.
Tanki Online
Tanki Online is the free-to-play MMO-shooter with real-time PvP-battles. Throw yourself into furious tank battles shoulder to shoulder with other living players and master your skills – destroy enemy tanks, customize your futuristic armored vehicle and compete with tankers from all over the world.
Impulse of War
Stop! You haven't captured the train yet? Didn't build a base and haven't mastered the planet? I won't jump from a springboard to take the flag! I'll be waiting for you!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 April 30th 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 745,524 reviews of which 475,378 were positive and 270,146 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 34,911 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.4
475,378
270,146
34,911
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 free to play game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,686 reviews of which 47,900 were positive and 15,786 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,138 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
47,900
15,786
1,138
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 82,126 reviews of which 75,735 were positive and 6,391 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 599 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
75,735
6,391
599
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 11,781 reviews of which 10,489 were positive and 1,292 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 341 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
8.7
10,489
1,292
341
players
5. 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 5,836 reviews of which 5,598 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 165 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
9.3
5,598
238
165
players
6. 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 12,646 reviews of which 10,404 were positive and 2,242 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
8.0
10,404
2,242
41
players
7. 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 16,376 reviews of which 10,302 were positive and 6,074 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
6.2
10,302
6,074
30
players
8. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
Blaze into high-Orktane mayhem of clashing speedmobs, with adrenaline-fueled combat racing through the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe. Drive ramshackle vehicles loaded with bombastic weapons and powerful abilities in a breakneck, full-throttle Speedwaaagh! to the death. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a early access, vehicular combat and warhammer 40k game developed by Caged Element Inc. and published by PLAION. Released on August 06th 2024 has received 3,337 reviews of which 2,620 were positive and 717 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
7.6
2,620
717
27
players
9. KitHack Model Club
Developed by the creator of the original Kerbal Space Program, KitHack Model Club is a physics-based model building sandbox that offers limitless freedom for you and your friends. Design, build, battle, fly (and crash!) your very own RC vehicles, or experiment with over 2,400 ready-made vehicles! KitHack Model Club is a moddable, open world and vehicular combat game developed by Floating Origin Interactive and published by Floating Origin Interactive and Curve Games. Released on August 01st 2024 has received 580 reviews of which 500 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
8.1
500
80
21
players
10. TRAIL OUT
Welcome to the festival of explosive races, TRAIL OUT! Reckless racing around the world! Crashes, explosions, destruction, and screaming drivers! TRAIL OUT is a destruction, racing and automobile sim game developed by GOOD BOYS and published by Crytivo. Released on September 07th 2022 has received 3,128 reviews of which 2,518 were positive and 610 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played vehicular combat games.
7.8
2,518
610
16
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 April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted vehicular combat games.
1. 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 3,992 reviews of which 3,437 were positive and 555 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 89% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for vehicular combat category.
8.3
3,437
555
-89%
24.64€
2.71€
2. 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 1,434 reviews of which 1,126 were positive and 308 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in vehicular combat games.
7.5
1,126
308
-88%
13.00€
1.56€
3. 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 12,646 reviews of which 10,404 were positive and 2,242 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in vehicular combat games.
8.0
10,404
2,242
-85%
16.79€
2.51€
4. 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 16,376 reviews of which 10,302 were positive and 6,074 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
6.2
10,302
6,074
-78%
39.86€
8.77€
5. 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 5,836 reviews of which 5,598 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
9.3
5,598
238
-60%
24.50€
9.80€
6. KitHack Model Club
Developed by the creator of the original Kerbal Space Program, KitHack Model Club is a physics-based model building sandbox that offers limitless freedom for you and your friends. Design, build, battle, fly (and crash!) your very own RC vehicles, or experiment with over 2,400 ready-made vehicles! KitHack Model Club is a moddable, open world and vehicular combat game developed by Floating Origin Interactive and published by Floating Origin Interactive and Curve Games. Released on August 01st 2024 has received 580 reviews of which 500 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for vehicular combat games.
8.1
500
80
-50%
18.99€
9.49€
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 April 30th 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 745,524 reviews of which 475,378 were positive and 270,146 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 34,911 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
475,378
270,146
34,911
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 free to play game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,686 reviews of which 47,900 were positive and 15,786 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 1,138, this vehicular combat game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free vehicular combat games on Steam.
7.4
47,900
15,786
1,138
players
3. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
Blaze into high-Orktane mayhem of clashing speedmobs, with adrenaline-fueled combat racing through the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe. Drive ramshackle vehicles loaded with bombastic weapons and powerful abilities in a breakneck, full-throttle Speedwaaagh! to the death. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a early access, vehicular combat and warhammer 40k game developed by Caged Element Inc. and published by PLAION. Released on August 06th 2024 has received 3,337 reviews of which 2,620 were positive and 717 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
7.6
2,620
717
27
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, casual and online co-op game developed and published by Finndustries. Released on April 11th 2024 has received 713 reviews of which 664 were positive and 49 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
664
49
13
players
5. 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 6,558 reviews of which 6,354 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
9.4
6,354
204
7
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 326 reviews of which 271 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
7.7
271
55
2
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 770 reviews of which 704 were positive and 66 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
704
66
8. 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 1,001 reviews of which 854 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free vehicular combat games on Steam.
8.1
854
147