Free Cold War Games on Steam
Steam currently has 351 Cold War 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 Cold War game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
War Thunder holds the #1 spot for "best free Cold War game on Steam" with a Player Score of 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 488,897 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 367,166 positive reviews and 121,731 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 8/15/2013 |
| Developer | Gaijin Entertainment |
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| Steam App Id | 236390 |
2. Operation: Harsh Doorstop
Operation: Harsh Doorstop is an Unreal Engine powered shooter sandbox similar to mod-friendly games like Ravenfield and Garry's Mod but with roots in tactical shooters like Squad and Arma III. Our game is entirely donation funded, completely free, and has full Steam workshop support!
Operation: Harsh Doorstop has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,034 positive reviews and 3,226 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 Operation: Harsh Doorstop on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/15/2023 |
| Developer | Drakeling Labs |
| Publisher | Drakeling Labs |
| Steam App Id | 736590 |
3. World of Warplanes
World of Warplanes is an aerial combat MMO action game set in the Golden Age of military aviation. Throwing players into a never-ending battle for dominance of the skies.
World of Warplanes has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,263 positive reviews and 1,224 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 World of Warplanes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/10/2022 |
| Franchise | Wargaming Group Ltd. |
| Developer | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Publisher | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Steam App Id | 790710 |
4. 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 66, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,378 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,928 positive reviews and 1,450 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 |
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| Publisher | Wishlist Games |
| Steam App Id | 443110 |
5. SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue
SimRail - The Railway Simulator Prologue presents the full range of possibilities of the newest and best simulator of the work of train driver. Take on the challenge and take the controls of a freight or passenger train!
SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 889 positive reviews and 211 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 SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/16/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1803190 |
6. Last Mortem
Multiplayer FPS Game in the style of old-school browser shooters set up in the fictional Cold War battlefields! The game feature fast-paced FPS gameplay with online players or AI BOTs, a huge variety of weapons, unique maps, the progression system, and many more features!
Last Mortem has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55 positive reviews and 25 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 | 6/27/2021 |
| Developer | Juraj Husek Game Studio |
| Publisher | Juraj Husek Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1387510 |
7. Mr. Prepper: Prologue
Mr. Prepper: Prologue is a free standalone version of the game Mr. Prepper, featuring an essential part of the story.
Mr. Prepper: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,483 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,068 positive reviews and 415 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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 | 8/27/2020 |
| Franchise | Rejected Games |
| Developer | Rejected Games |
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| Steam App Id | 1340530 |
8. FUCK STALIN
Avenge millions of innocent victims and inflict brutal violence on the communist dictator Joseph Stalin using a wide range of torture tools thanks to the blessing of the free market.
FUCK STALIN has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 266 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play FUCK STALIN on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/12/2024 |
| Developer | Sunday's Games |
| Publisher | Sunday's Games |
| Steam App Id | 2711350 |
9. Liquidators
Chernobyl, USSR, 1986. Three nuclear plant workers go on a daring mission to prevent a radioactive fallout that would affect half of Europe. Every moment is permanent, and all is at stake.
Liquidators has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 887 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" 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 | 9/30/2020 |
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| Steam App Id | 1382200 |
10. Martial Law
Martial Law is a game about difficulties that came with Communism in Poland. The story is shown from the perspective of a man who is abandoned because of his low social status. He tries his best to be there for his daughter despite the difficulties.
Martial Law has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Cold War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,290 positive reviews and 276 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 12/23/2021 |
| Franchise | FIXER Group |
| Developer | FIXER |
| Publisher | FIXER |
| Steam App Id | 1712390 |
More Free Cold War Games
Explore even more rankings for the 51 best free Cold War games available on Steam.
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 | 34,833 | 8/15/2013 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 229 | 2/15/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 2/10/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 11/17/2017 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/16/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/27/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/27/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/12/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/30/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/23/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/30/2022 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/26/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/29/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/26/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/4/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/6/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/16/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/26/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/23/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Operation: Harsh Doorstop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). World of Warplanes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Armored Warfare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 20). Last Mortem on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 20). Mr. Prepper: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). FUCK STALIN on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Liquidators on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 3). Martial Law on Steam. Steam Store.