Free Alternate History Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,092 Alternate History games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Alternate History game rankings were last updated on 3/6/2026.
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1. Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!
Where Winds Meet holds the #1 spot for "best free Alternate History game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,722 positive reviews and 12,910 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Developer | Everstone Studio |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3564740 |
2. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,905 positive reviews and 25,005 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STALCRAFT: X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,290 positive reviews and 12,166 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Conqueror's Blade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2020 |
| Developer | Booming Tech |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 835570 |
4. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
Reverse: 1999 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,864 positive reviews and 261 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/9/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
5. Stay Out
Stay Out - is a MMORPG with shooter elements, based on spirit of “stalking” - an urban exploration, searching and exploring mysterious, abandoned and forgotten by humanity pieces of our planet.
Stay Out has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,432 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,097 positive reviews and 9,335 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Stay Out on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/27/2019 |
| Developer | MOBITECH LLC |
| Publisher | MOBITECH LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1180380 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,340 positive reviews and 1,433 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/15/2018 |
| Developer | Dorado Games |
| Publisher | Dorado Games |
| Steam App Id | 784950 |
7. War of Dots
Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.
War of Dots has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,852 positive reviews and 598 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run War of Dots on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/16/2026 |
| Developer | TeaAndPython |
| Publisher | TeaAndPython |
| Steam App Id | 3902430 |
8. Shadow Fight Arena
Shadow Fight Arena is a fighting game in which you will take part in an epic Shadow Tournament. Choose your Hero and prove what you are capable of!
Shadow Fight Arena has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 958 positive reviews and 697 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shadow Fight Arena on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/29/2025 |
| Developer | Nekki Limited |
| Publisher | Nekki Limited |
| Steam App Id | 1446890 |
9. Supremacy: 1914
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!
Supremacy: 1914 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,108 positive reviews and 1,098 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Supremacy: 1914 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/16/2019 |
| Developer | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Publisher | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 979920 |
10. Kingdom Heroes M
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Kingdom Heroes M has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151 positive reviews and 81 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Franchise | USERJOY |
| Developer | USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd. |
| Publisher | USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2321430 |
More Free Alternate History Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Alternate History games available on Steam.
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| 32,253 | 11/14/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,942 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,054 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,355 | 10/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 654 | 11/27/2019 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 499 | 3/15/2018 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 443 | 1/16/2026 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 411 | 10/29/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 331 | 7/16/2019 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 312 | 5/31/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 233 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 216 | 11/5/2025 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 151 | 10/21/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 10/22/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 11/17/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 9/18/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 72 | 4/30/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 5/26/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 5/20/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 5). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 4). Stay Out on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). War of Dots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Shadow Fight Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 21). Supremacy: 1914 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 5). Kingdom Heroes M on Steam. Steam Store.