Free Alternate History Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,758 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 6/7/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Alternate History game on Steam" with a Player Score of 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,443 positive reviews and 19,091 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).
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,346 positive reviews and 10,882 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 |
| Publisher | Poros Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 835570 |
3. 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 65, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,003 positive reviews and 8,907 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 |
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 2,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,160 positive reviews and 143 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 Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/9/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
5. 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 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,034 positive reviews and 1,225 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 |
6. 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 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,896 positive reviews and 982 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 |
7. Supremacy: Call of War 1942
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!
Supremacy: Call of War 1942 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,171 positive reviews and 1,666 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 possible to play Supremacy: Call of War 1942 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/21/2017 |
| Developer | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Publisher | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 672680 |
8. Metal Slug: Awakening
Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere!
Metal Slug: Awakening has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,209 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,177 positive reviews and 1,032 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 Metal Slug: Awakening on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/19/2024 |
| Developer | Tencent |
| Publisher | HaoPlay Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2963870 |
9. Armored Warfare
Wage war against players around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of powerful armored combat vehicles. Use 300+ vehicles to engage in furious PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles.
Armored Warfare has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,238 positive reviews and 1,713 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Armored Warfare on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/17/2017 |
| Franchise | Wishlist Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Wishlist Games |
| Steam App Id | 443110 |
10. Kingdom Heroes M
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Kingdom Heroes M has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 144 positive reviews and 72 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 | 5/30/2023 |
| 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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| 15,362 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,023 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,569 | 11/27/2019 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,133 | 10/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 390 | 3/15/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 382 | 7/16/2019 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 236 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 232 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 220 | 11/17/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 135 | 5/30/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 127 | 10/22/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 10/21/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 5/20/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 5/26/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 9/18/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 3/9/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 3/30/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 8/24/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 4/13/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 7/16/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Stay Out on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Supremacy: 1914 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Supremacy: Call of War 1942 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Armored Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Kingdom Heroes M on Steam. Steam Store.