Best Warhammer 40K Games on Steam
Steam currently has 111 Warhammer 40K games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Warhammer 40K game rankings were last updated on 11/16/2024.
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1. Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade
Deep under the central desert of Kronus, a vast honeycomb of skull-lined tunnels and funeral chambers house the awakening Necron menace. Eons ago, these were the boulevards and squares of a great necropolis built to house the bones of the races who had fallen to the Necrons, and ultimately were where the Necrons themselves retire to...
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade holds the #1 spot for "best Warhammer 40K game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,542 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,249 positive reviews and 293 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/7/2007 |
| Developer | Relic Entertainment |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 4580 |
2. Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm
The third and final expansion to the genre-defining and critically-acclaimed RTS, Dawn of War. In Soulstorm, two new armies are introduced – Sisters of Battle and Dark Eldar - raising the total number of playable armies to nine.
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,889 positive reviews and 772 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/5/2008 |
| Developer | Relic Entertainment |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 9450 |
3. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one glorious package. Play the genre-defining classic real time strategy game in all its blood-soaked glory, including four complete campaigns and nine full-fledged factions.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,035 positive reviews and 519 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2007 |
| Developer | Relic Entertainment |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 4570 |
4. Total War: WARHAMMER II
Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.
Total War: WARHAMMER II has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,327 positive reviews and 8,181 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 594570 |
5. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition
In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,145 positive reviews and 2,351 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 9/6/2011 |
| Developer | Relic Entertainment |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 55150 |
6. Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
MECHANICUS II ANNOUNCED! Take control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. In this turn-based tactical game, your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the conflict. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,844 positive reviews and 1,068 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2018 |
| Franchise | Kasedo Games |
| Developer | Bulwark Studios |
| Publisher | Kasedo Games |
| Steam App Id | 673880 |
7. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,732 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,513 positive reviews and 1,219 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $21.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $21.99 |
| Release Date | 5/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Focus Entertainment |
| Developer | Auroch Digital |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2005010 |
8. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution
Command any of the six unique factions in the next standalone expansion of the critically acclaimed Dawn of War real-time strategy franchise. Choose to build a massive army or lead a small squad of elite heroes into battle and experience a single player campaign customized to your favorite race.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,012 positive reviews and 1,179 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/3/2011 |
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| Steam App Id | 56400 |
9. Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising
In Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising you will take command of the Blood Ravens and defend the sector against the Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion. Purge the Chaos filth and hold the chapter together as traitorous forces work from within to try bring down the Blood Ravens.
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,956 positive reviews and 286 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/12/2010 |
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| Steam App Id | 20570 |
10. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II in one package. Play the award-winning real-time strategy game in all its glory, including three full campaigns, six multiplayer factions, and a full co-op Last Stand mode with eight unique heroes.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,797 positive reviews and 1,403 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2009 |
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| Steam App Id | 15620 |
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| 245 | 8/7/2007 | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 597 | 3/5/2008 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 8/7/2007 | 92 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,324 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 137 | 9/6/2011 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 77 | 11/15/2018 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 5/23/2023 | 89 | $21.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 182 | 3/3/2011 | 88 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 3/12/2010 | 88 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 135 | 2/18/2009 | 86 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 7/22/2021 | 86 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 8/7/2007 | 85 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/20/2022 | 84 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 1/19/2017 | 81 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 4/20/2011 | 81 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,097 | 12/7/2023 | 80 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 473 | 7/12/2018 | 79 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/18/2024 | 79 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,160 | 9/9/2024 | 79 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 10/23/2015 | 79 | $2.24 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.