Free Combat Games on Steam

Steam currently has 12,907 Combat 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 Combat game rankings were last updated on 9/29/2025.

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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.

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War Thunder holds the #1 spot for "best free Combat game on Steam" with a Player Score of 72. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 662,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 481,799 positive reviews and 180,727 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
Franchise Gaijin Network Ltd
Developer Gaijin Entertainment
Publishers
Steam App Id 236390

2. THE FINALS

THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same!

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THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 245,505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,515 positive reviews and 53,990 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 THE FINALS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/7/2023
Developer Embark Studios
Publisher Embark Studios
Steam App Id 2073850

3. Wuthering Waves

Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.

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Wuthering Waves has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,394 positive reviews and 2,493 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 Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/28/2025
Developer KURO GAMES
Publisher KURO GAMES
Steam App Id 3513350

4. Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!

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Guild Wars 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,779 positive reviews and 2,644 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 Guild Wars 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/23/2022
Franchise NCSOFT
Developer ArenaNet®
Publishers
Steam App Id 1284210

5. SMITE 2

Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.

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SMITE 2 has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,473 positive reviews and 7,435 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SMITE 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/27/2024
Developer Titan Forge Games
Publisher Hi-Rez Studios
Steam App Id 2437170

6. MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE

Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"!

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MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,251 positive reviews and 7,104 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 MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 9/28/2023
Franchise Bandai Namco Entertainment
Developer Byking Inc.
Publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Steam App Id 1607250

7. The First Descendant

The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!

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The First Descendant has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 106,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,613 positive reviews and 46,026 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 The First Descendant on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 6/30/2024
Developer NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
Publisher NEXON
Steam App Id 2074920

8. 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.

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STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,277 positive reviews and 21,378 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).

Release Date 12/9/2022
Developer EXBO
Publisher EXBO
Steam App Id 1818450

9. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.

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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,566 positive reviews and 7,557 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 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/15/2020
Franchise Age of Empires Franchise
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Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 933110

10. Blue Archive

An action anime RPG adventure!

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Blue Archive has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,739 positive reviews and 1,203 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 Blue Archive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/3/2025
Developer NEXON Games
Publisher NEXON Korea
Steam App Id 3557620

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59
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75
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81
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75
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1,314
5/3/2024
78
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59
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 26). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Guild Wars 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). SMITE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 18). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Blue Archive on Steam. Steam Store.

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