Free Alternate History Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,180 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 5/1/2026.
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1. Where Winds Meet
Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.
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 107,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,554 positive reviews and 14,113 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 98,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,851 positive reviews and 26,201 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 37,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,565 positive reviews and 12,358 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 4,423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,132 positive reviews and 291 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 68, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,591 positive reviews and 9,414 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. War of Dots
Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.
War of Dots has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,921 positive reviews and 907 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,397 positive reviews and 1,463 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 |
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 1,936 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,118 positive reviews and 818 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: 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 #9 spot for the best free Alternate History games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,449 positive reviews and 1,769 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 |
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 235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151 positive reviews and 84 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kingdom Heroes M on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Franchise | USERJOY |
| Developer | USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd. |
| Publisher | USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2321430 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Alternate History games available on Steam.
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| 16,965 | 11/14/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,572 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,848 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 944 | 10/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 730 | 11/27/2019 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 527 | 1/16/2026 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 492 | 3/15/2018 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 456 | 10/29/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 308 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 291 | 5/31/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 206 | 11/5/2025 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 193 | 7/16/2019 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 180 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 11/17/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 162 | 9/18/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 10/22/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 10/21/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 5/20/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 4/30/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 6/10/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 29). Stay Out on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). War of Dots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Shadow Fight Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 5). Supremacy: Call of War 1942 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Kingdom Heroes M on Steam. Steam Store.