Best Wargame 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 wargame games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free wargame games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"
Lead the battles that forged the greatest Empire of all time. Seven civilizations fighting for glory or freedom: Rome, Aegyptus, Britannia, Germania, Gallia, Hispania, and Carthago. Enjoy the fast-paced RTC “Real-Time Conquest” gameplay, an Old School RTS oriented to military conquest.
Carrier Command 2
Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!
SHIPS AT WAR
Sink player-made battleships, aircraft carriers and submarines in this physics-based game. Use pre-built ships and sink the enemy by deploying aircraft, torpedoes, depth charges or shells. Or built your own ships in the extensive ship-editor.
Stellar Warfare
Space RTS with base building and ship customization. Personal passion project. More than 200 available ships, weapons and modules to design your fleet with. Contains a small campaign, several single and multiplayer game modes and a coop game mode. Also contains Wave defense!
Infinity Kingdom
Conquer the city, discover the Infinity! Infinity Kingdom is a cartoon-style mmo strategy game. As a resourceful lord, you must defend the land of Norheim against the evil gnomes while protecting yourself from other invading players!
Vedelem: The Golden Horde
Védelem: The Golden Horde is a medieval Real Time Strategy and Survival game set in the 13th century. Build, expand and defend your lands against the deadliest Mongolian invasion ever witnessed. They will seek to destroy your walls and salt your earth. Will you survive the Golden Horde?
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!
Deadswitch 3
Deadswitch 3 is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons and multiple solo and team-based game modes.
Total War: ROME REMASTERED
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
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.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Aircraft Carrier Survival: Tutorial
When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. And it is like none other. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy set in the merciless reality of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.
Urtuk: The Desolation
Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm.
Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game. The game is based on the famous Chinese historical novel. The Three Kingdoms (A.D. 190 – 280) was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu.
Field of Glory II: Medieval
Field of Glory II Medieval is a turn-based tactical game set in the High Middle Ages from 1040 AD to 1270 AD. Developed by legendary designer Richard Bodley Scott it brings the best from the tabletop world into the best digital framework.
Battlecruisers
A visually stunning RTS where players battle to build the ultimate automated floating Ultraweapon. Outsmart players or AIs by building a strategically superior Battlecruiser. Step aboard for unique, hand-drawn misadventure on Flooded Earth, explosive gameplay, and an addictive soundtrack. And nukes.
War on the Sea
Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.
Combat Mission Black Sea
Combat Mission Black Sea is a military grade simulation depicting a fictional series of escalations between Russian and Ukraine which results in open conflict in the summer of 2017
Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond
Take the fight to war-torn Europe in Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. The franchise returns to its roots complete with a deep single-player campaign and powerful interviews with survivors and veterans of the Second World War. (VR Title)
The Conquest of Go
Learn and play Go, the classic board game that has been played for thousands of years, and compete in the race to conquer the most land in the in-game world, or compete online against opponents around the real world.
Shadow Empire
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
Creeper World 4
The unstoppable fluid enemy has returned and destroyed every world in its path! Defend against Creeper as it floods across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid.
AOD: Art Of Defense
AOD is a new gameplay in the traditional tower defence genre. You must protect your base from waves of approaching enemies. Build and improve your towers and units and destroy your enemies in any way you can. Don't be weak, destroy them all, show who's in charge!
Prime & Load : 1776
Set in the American Revolution, Prime & Load : 1776 lets command and control your very own regiment.Most played wargame games on Steam
Take a look at the top wargame games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Foxhole
Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where thousands of players shape the outcome of a persistent online war. Every individual soldier is a player that contributes to the war effort through logistics, base building, reconnaissance, combat, and more. Foxhole is a massively multiplayer, wargame and military game developed and published by Siege Camp. Released on September 28th 2022 has received 43,203 reviews of which 36,106 were positive and 7,097 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played wargame game, thanks to its 3,163 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
36,106
7,097
3,163
players
2. Mechabellum
Mechabellum is a rewarding tactical wargame where you gain victory by adapting your strategy and outthinking your opponents. Command a mechanized army in battles against humans or AI, customize your units and strategically place them on the battlefield to watch them destroy your enemies. Mechabellum is a strategy, mechs and auto battler game developed by Game River and published by Dreamhaven. Released on September 26th 2024 has received 14,488 reviews of which 12,461 were positive and 2,027 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,788 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among wargame games based on player count.
8.4
12,461
2,027
1,788
players
3. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice. Conqueror's Blade is a swordplay, pvp and free to play game developed by Booming Tech and published by Poros Interactive. Released on April 05th 2020 has received 33,837 reviews of which 23,147 were positive and 10,690 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,466 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among wargame games based on player count.
6.8
23,147
10,690
1,466
players
4. WARNO
Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory. WARNO is a wargame, military and real time tactics game developed and published by Eugen Systems. Released on May 23rd 2024 has received 12,277 reviews of which 10,094 were positive and 2,183 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 1,063 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played wargame games.
8.0
10,094
2,183
1,063
players
5. DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS is a hack and slash, spectacle fighter and wargame game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on January 16th 2025 has received 19,702 reviews of which 18,448 were positive and 1,254 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 815 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played wargame games.
9.1
18,448
1,254
815
players
6. March of Empires
Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination! March of Empires is a free to play, wargame and medieval game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on December 11th 2017 has received 1,665 reviews of which 1,073 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 738 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played wargame games.
6.3
1,073
592
738
players
7. ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors! ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV is a turn-based tactics, wargame and military game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on January 15th 2020 has received 15,037 reviews of which 9,361 were positive and 5,676 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 729 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played wargame games.
6.2
9,361
5,676
729
players
8. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is a free to play, card game and world war ii game developed and published by 1939 Games. Released on April 15th 2020 has received 37,331 reviews of which 27,802 were positive and 9,529 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 680 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.3
27,802
9,529
680
players
9. NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening is a wargame, real time tactics and grand strategy game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on July 20th 2022 has received 2,282 reviews of which 1,691 were positive and 591 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 654 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.2
1,691
591
654
players
10. 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. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a fps, wargame and massively multiplayer game developed by Antimatter Games and Tripwire Interactive and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on May 30th 2017 has received 56,954 reviews of which 49,438 were positive and 7,516 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 621 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played wargame games.
8.5
49,438
7,516
621
players
Best deals on wargame games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of wargame 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 wargame games.
1. Field of Glory II
Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC. Field of Glory II is a strategy, simulation and turn-based strategy game developed by Byzantine Games and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on October 12th 2017 has received 1,149 reviews of which 956 were positive and 193 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for wargame category.
7.9
956
193
-96%
30.00€
1.20€
2. Strategic Mind: The Pacific
Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies. Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a singleplayer, board game and turn-based tactics game developed and published by Starni Games. Released on October 25th 2019 has received 602 reviews of which 455 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in wargame games.
7.2
455
147
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. 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. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a fps, wargame and massively multiplayer game developed by Antimatter Games and Tripwire Interactive and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on May 30th 2017 has received 56,954 reviews of which 49,438 were positive and 7,516 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in wargame games.
8.5
49,438
7,516
-95%
20.99€
1.04€
4. Panzer Corps Gold
The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic. Panzer Corps Gold is a strategy, world war ii and turn-based strategy game developed by Flashback Games and The Lordz Games Studio and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on March 12th 2014 has received 2,592 reviews of which 2,378 were positive and 214 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for wargame games.
8.8
2,378
214
-92%
27.25€
2.18€
5. Radio Commander
Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome. Radio Commander is a simulation, singleplayer and wargame game developed by Serious Sim and published by Games Operators and PlayWay S.A.. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 1,890 reviews of which 1,366 were positive and 524 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for wargame games.
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1,366
524
-92%
17.50€
1.40€
6. Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Contains full Rising Storm content as well! Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm is a world war ii, realistic and multiplayer game developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on September 13th 2011 has received 37,534 reviews of which 34,679 were positive and 2,855 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for wargame games.
9.1
34,679
2,855
-90%
24.99€
2.49€
7. Battle Academy
A turn-based strategy game like no other has landed on Steam. Approachable, absorbing and visually impressive yet detailed, Battle Academy aims to revolutionise the strategy games market with a blend of intuitive design and compelling gameplay. Battle Academy is a strategy, turn-based strategy and world war ii game developed and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on April 16th 2014 has received 344 reviews of which 291 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for wargame games.
7.9
291
53
-90%
14.79€
1.47€
8. Space Crew: Legendary Edition
Time for your toughest mission yet! Recruit and train your crew to tackle the growing threat from alien and android armies as you defend Earth to become a Galactic Legend in Space Crew: Legendary Edition. All new content free to existing owners of Space Crew! Space Crew: Legendary Edition is a action, sci-fi and adventure game developed by Runner Duck and published by Curve Games. Released on October 15th 2020 has received 2,845 reviews of which 2,145 were positive and 700 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for wargame games.
7.3
2,145
700
-85%
15.99€
2.39€
9. Shadow Empire
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet. Shadow Empire is a strategy, simulation and 4x game developed by VR Designs and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on December 03rd 2020 has received 1,444 reviews of which 1,257 were positive and 187 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for wargame games.
8.3
1,257
187
-83%
39.53€
6.72€
10. Field of Glory II: Medieval
Field of Glory II Medieval is a turn-based tactical game set in the High Middle Ages from 1040 AD to 1270 AD. Developed by legendary designer Richard Bodley Scott it brings the best from the tabletop world into the best digital framework. Field of Glory II: Medieval is a simulation, strategy and turn-based tactics game developed by Byzantine Games and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on February 04th 2021 has received 479 reviews of which 417 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for wargame games.
8.1
417
62
-82%
29.67€
5.34€
Free wargame games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play wargame 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 wargame games.
1. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice. Conqueror's Blade is a swordplay, pvp and free to play game developed by Booming Tech and published by Poros Interactive. Released on April 05th 2020 has received 33,837 reviews of which 23,147 were positive and 10,690 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 1,466 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free wargame games on Steam.
6.8
23,147
10,690
1,466
players
2. March of Empires
Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination! March of Empires is a free to play, wargame and medieval game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on December 11th 2017 has received 1,665 reviews of which 1,073 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 738, this wargame game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free wargame games on Steam.
6.3
1,073
592
738
players
3. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game is a free to play, card game and world war ii game developed and published by 1939 Games. Released on April 15th 2020 has received 37,331 reviews of which 27,802 were positive and 9,529 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 680, this wargame game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free wargame games on Steam.
7.3
27,802
9,529
680
players
4. SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3. SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 is a strategy, free to play and wargame game developed and published by Dorado Games. Released on March 15th 2018 has received 5,141 reviews of which 3,987 were positive and 1,154 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 462 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free wargame games on Steam.
7.5
3,987
1,154
462
players
5. Galaxy Life
The universe is full of Starlings, tiny orange aliens that want to take over the galaxy. Create your own space colony, fight epic battles and discover new planets. Train your soldiers, develop your technology and create unimaginable gadgets. Enjoy this huge social game with friends! Galaxy Life is a strategy, city builder and wargame game developed and published by Phoenix Network. Released on August 31st 2022 has received 7,957 reviews of which 7,280 were positive and 677 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 326 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free wargame games on Steam.
8.9
7,280
677
326
players
6. Infinity Kingdom
Conquer the city, discover the Infinity! Infinity Kingdom is a cartoon-style mmo strategy game. As a resourceful lord, you must defend the land of Norheim against the evil gnomes while protecting yourself from other invading players! Infinity Kingdom is a strategy, 4x and wargame game developed and published by YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.. Released on July 01st 2021 has received 670 reviews of which 451 were positive and 219 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 194 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free wargame games on Steam.
6.5
451
219
194
players
7. SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam. SOVL: Fantasy Warfare is a strategy, wargame and tabletop game developed and published by Dalen Studios. Released on June 29th 2023 has received 1,966 reviews of which 1,731 were positive and 235 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 166 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free wargame games on Steam.
8.4
1,731
235
166
players
8. AOD: Art Of Defense
AOD is a new gameplay in the traditional tower defence genre. You must protect your base from waves of approaching enemies. Build and improve your towers and units and destroy your enemies in any way you can. Don't be weak, destroy them all, show who's in charge! AOD: Art Of Defense is a tower defense, real time tactics and wargame game developed and published by Sateda. Released on December 01st 2020 has received 370 reviews of which 288 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free wargame games on Steam.
7.3
288
82
21
players
9. WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes
WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a challenging turn-based tactical RPG set in an occupied capital during WWII. Pick your heroes. Navigate historic streets. Confront occupiers. And try to survive the 63 days of hell in this historically accurate portrayal of Poles fighting for their city. WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a tactical rpg, wargame and turn-based strategy game developed by Pixelated Milk and Retrovibe Games and published by Instytut Pamięci Narodowej. Released on October 02nd 2019 has received 1,308 reviews of which 851 were positive and 457 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free wargame games on Steam.
6.3
851
457
7
players
10. Deadswitch 3
Deadswitch 3 is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons and multiple solo and team-based game modes. Deadswitch 3 is a side scroller, shooter and pvp game developed and published by Wilkin Games. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 2,412 reviews of which 1,790 were positive and 622 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free wargame games on Steam.
7.2
1,790
622
6
players