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 September 20th 2025. Want to explore even more wargame titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best wargame games.

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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 game developed and published by . Released on September 28th 2022 has received 44,068 reviews of which 36,855 were positive and 7,213 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 3,154 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
36,855
7,213

3,154
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 game developed and published by . Released on September 26th 2024 has received 15,078 reviews of which 12,973 were positive and 2,105 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,505 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among wargame games based on player count.
8.4
12,973
2,105

1,505
players

3. NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening

Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening is a game developed and published by . Released on July 20th 2022 has received 2,321 reviews of which 1,720 were positive and 601 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 1,190 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among wargame games based on player count.
7.2
1,720
601

1,190
players

4. 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. With 1,018 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.3
28,543
10,136

1,018
players

5. 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 game developed and published by . Released on January 15th 2020 has received 15,111 reviews of which 9,421 were positive and 5,690 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 978 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played wargame games.
6.2
9,421
5,690

978
players

6. DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS

Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS is a game developed and published by . Released on January 16th 2025 has received 20,715 reviews of which 19,369 were positive and 1,346 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 749 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played wargame games.
9.1
19,369
1,346

749
players

7. 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. With 644 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played wargame games.
6.3
1,082
600

644
players

8. Ultimate General: Civil War

Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865. Ultimate General: Civil War is a game developed and published by . Released on July 14th 2017 has received 7,984 reviews of which 7,123 were positive and 861 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 637 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played wargame games.
8.7
7,123
861

637
players

9. Axis & Allies 1942 Online

Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I. Axis & Allies 1942 Online is a game developed and published by . Released on November 09th 2021 has received 4,684 reviews of which 3,663 were positive and 1,021 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 581 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played wargame games.
7.6
3,663
1,021

581
players

10. 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 game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2024 has received 12,671 reviews of which 10,303 were positive and 2,368 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 551 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played wargame games.
8.0
10,303
2,368

551
players