Free to Play Wargame Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play wargame games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on September 20th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play wargame games.
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1. 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 game developed and published by . Released on April 15th 2020 has received 38,679 reviews of which 28,543 were positive and 10,136 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played wargame game, thanks to its 1,018 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.3
28,543
10,136
1,018
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 game developed and published by . Released on December 11th 2017 has received 1,682 reviews of which 1,082 were positive and 600 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. While seeing 644 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among wargame games based on player count.
6.3
1,082
600
644
players
3. 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 game developed and published by . Released on March 15th 2018 has received 5,257 reviews of which 4,033 were positive and 1,224 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 507 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among wargame games based on player count.
7.5
4,033
1,224
507
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . Released on August 31st 2022 has received 8,117 reviews of which 7,428 were positive and 689 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 255 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played wargame games.
8.9
7,428
689
255
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . Released on December 01st 2020 has received 376 reviews of which 294 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.4
294
82
19
players
6. Retro Commander
Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS). Retro Commander is a game developed and published by . Released on November 24th 2023 has received 315 reviews of which 241 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.2
241
74
11
players
7. 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 game developed and published by . Released on May 07th 2021 has received 2,439 reviews of which 1,804 were positive and 635 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.2
1,804
635
6
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . Released on October 02nd 2019 has received 1,325 reviews of which 864 were positive and 461 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played wargame games.
6.4
864
461
3
players
9. Slava Ukraini!
A completely free game of heroic defence against enemy aggression. Take part in the defence of Ukraine against Russian aggression. A tribute to the courage and valor of the Ukrainian armed forces. Slava Ukraini! is a game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2022 has received 1,557 reviews of which 1,121 were positive and 436 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.0
1,121
436
1
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . Released on June 29th 2023 has received 2,247 reviews of which 1,982 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played wargame games.
8.5
1,982
265
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