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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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.
Death Rally
Load your guns, start your engines...THE CLASSIC IS BACK! Brought to you from Remedy, renowned developers of Max Payne and Alan Wake, Remedy's Death Rally classic top down racer is back, stronger and more vicious than ever.
Titan Attacks!
As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...
Renegade Ops
Blast your way through enemy lines to defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Destruction just got awesome.
Post Apocalyptic Mayhem
Battle up to five friends online in this over-the-top vehicular mayhem racer!
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition
Ready for the aggressive, adrenaline-filled ride that leaves you breathless? FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition is all about destructive action. With carnage modes like the Deathmatch derby, Carnage Race and Head-on races are pure wreck-filled, adrenaline-pumping rides of maximum mayhem.
Empires Mod
Unique strategy/first person shooter mix: One commander on each team plays from above, choosing research, placing buildings and giving orders. The rest fill the role of soldiers on the ground, with four distinct classes to choose from and customizable vehicles to drive.
Carmageddon Max Pack
Carmageddon is the original freeform driving sensation, where pedestrians (and cows!) equal points, and your opponents are a bunch of crazies in a twisted mix of automotive killing machines. The game features anarchic drive-wherever-you-like gameplay and over-the-top surreal comedy violence. It’s the racing game where racing is for wimps.
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