Best World War II Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,178 World War II 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. World War II game rankings were last updated on 11/16/2024.

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1. Steam Engine Simulator

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Steam Engine Simulator holds the #1 spot for "best World War II game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,379 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 6/7/2023
Developer Ektorom Software Inc.
Publisher Ektorom Software Inc.
Steam App Id 2381620

2. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,332 positive reviews and 602 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/31/2023
Franchise SEGA
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Steam App Id 2324650

3. Maitetsu:Last Run!!

《爱上火车-Last Run!!-》是日本美少女游戏知名品牌Lose所制作的E-mote视觉小说。本作为本篇故事的二次强化版与各路线后日谈及续集的合集,拥有相当于两部作品的内容,字数高达200万字。本作由Cura担当原画与人物设计,进行豹负责剧本,并由tO(と)主导演出效果。中日文版同步在日本与海外进行发售。

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Maitetsu:Last Run!! has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,202 positive reviews and 66 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 possible to play Maitetsu:Last Run!! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $34.99
Release Date 10/30/2020
Developer Lose
Publisher HIKARI FIELD
Steam App Id 1434480

4. Flowers -Le volume sur ete-

Summer has arrived early to Saint Angraecum Academy, and with it comes change. Follow the story of Erika in the second game in the Flowers series.

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Flowers -Le volume sur ete- has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,145 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Flowers -Le volume sur ete- on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 7/26/2018
Developer Innocent Grey
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Steam App Id 858940

5. Maitetsu:Pure Station

美少女游戏品牌Lose在2016年推出的《爱上火车》获得萌系游戏大赏2016的准大奖和剧本奖金奖。另外在Getchu举办的“美少女游戏大赏2016”中获得综合部门第2名、剧本部门第4名、系统部门第2名、绘图部门第6名、音乐部门第8名、影片部门第7名、角色部门(八六)第3名。

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Maitetsu:Pure Station has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,406 positive reviews and 118 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Maitetsu:Pure Station on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 9/21/2018
Developer Lose
Publisher HIKARI FIELD
Steam App Id 880950

6. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator

Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you spawn and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events into your liking.

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Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,351 positive reviews and 136 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $6.99
Release Date 2/17/2023
Developer JoySpark Games
Publisher JoySpark Games
Steam App Id 2186320

7. Company of Heroes

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

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Company of Heroes has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,213 positive reviews and 888 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Company of Heroes on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 9/11/2006
Developer Relic Entertainment
Publisher SEGA
Steam App Id 228200

8. Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.

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Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,157 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 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 $6.99
Release Date 4/17/2014
Developer Humongous Entertainment
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Steam App Id 283960

9. Bishojo Mangekyo Kotowari to Meikyu no Shojo

玩家将和故事中性格各异的角色一起,解开神秘超自然事件的真相。并逐步了解贯穿整部游戏的核心——万华镜,及其持有者莲华的秘密。

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Bishojo Mangekyo Kotowari to Meikyu no Shojo has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,716 positive reviews and 113 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Bishojo Mangekyo Kotowari to Meikyu no Shojo on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 6/20/2021
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Publisher Seikei Production
Steam App Id 1310990

10. Call of Duty® (2003)

Call of Duty® delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before.

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Call of Duty® (2003) has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,134 positive reviews and 348 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Call of Duty® (2003) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 10/14/2006
Developer Infinity Ward
Publisher Activision
Steam App Id 2620

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