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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 medieval game. Released on April 05th 2020 has received 38,004 reviews of which 25,616 were positive and 12,388 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played wargame game, thanks to its 1,318 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.7
25,616
12,388
1,318
players
2. 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 card game, world war ii and trading card game game. 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. While seeing 645 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among wargame games based on player count.
7.3
28,543
10,136
645
players
3. 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 medieval, wargame and strategy game. 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 582 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among wargame games based on player count.
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1,082
600
582
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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, wargame and grand strategy game. 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. With 475 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.5
4,033
1,224
475
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. Released on August 31st 2022 has received 8,508 reviews of which 7,797 were positive and 711 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 347 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played wargame games.
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7,797
711
347
players
6. Order of Battle: World War II
Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players. Order of Battle: World War II is a strategy, world war ii and simulation game. Released on April 30th 2015 has received 3,002 reviews of which 2,350 were positive and 652 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 166 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.6
2,350
652
166
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 tabletop, turn-based tactics and board game game. Released on June 29th 2023 has received 2,611 reviews of which 2,289 were positive and 322 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 121 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played wargame games.
8.4
2,289
322
121
players
8. Pawns of War
Dark parallel world in which humanity has destroyed itself. And only small colonies have survived the last centuries holding on to power at the expense of the totalitarian regime of government. You were thrown here after your death, is this how you were given a second chance? Pawns of War is a pixel graphics, anime and creature collector game. Released on March 10th 2025 has received 342 reviews of which 291 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.9
291
51
34
players
9. 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. 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 #9 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.4
294
82
14
players
10. Aviators
An educational adventure game about Polish air personnel during World War II. Meet the pilots of the 1586 Special Destiny Squadron and join them on incredible assignments. Explore and solve puzzles to learn more about the history of Polish aviation. Aviators is a education, world war ii and historical game. Released on January 24th 2024 has received 1,881 reviews of which 1,417 were positive and 464 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.3
1,417
464
3
players
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