Free Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,010 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 1/12/2026.
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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 Combat game on Steam" with a Player Score of 72. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 703,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 512,094 positive reviews and 191,352 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!
THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 256,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201,061 positive reviews and 55,690 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 | 12/8/2023 |
| 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.
Wuthering Waves has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,565 positive reviews and 3,655 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. Eternal Return
Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.
Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,489 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,508 positive reviews and 16,981 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 Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/19/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
5. Dreadmyst
Dreadmyst is an online fantasy RPG running on its own engine. Customize your stats and abilities as you slaughter the aberrations plaguing a cursed land. Choose from four playable classes, level up, farm gear, run dungeons (PvE), and fight other players (PvP). Tab target combat.
Dreadmyst has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 959 positive reviews and 368 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 1/9/2026 |
| Developer | dreadmyst.com |
| Publisher | dreadmyst.com |
| Steam App Id | 4241850 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,495 positive reviews and 23,748 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).
7. 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.
SMITE 2 has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,562 positive reviews and 8,397 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 |
8. 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!
Guild Wars 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,935 positive reviews and 2,905 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).
9. 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"!
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,378 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,810 positive reviews and 7,568 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 |
10. 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!
The First Descendant has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,458 positive reviews and 46,639 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 |
More Free Combat Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Combat games available on Steam.
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| 36,979 | 8/15/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,252 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,835 | 4/28/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,125 | 7/19/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,868 | 1/9/2026 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,019 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,258 | 8/27/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,709 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,341 | 9/28/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,088 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,547 | 10/15/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,318 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,476 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,440 | 11/19/2025 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,421 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,355 | 4/1/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,334 | 10/21/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,326 | 8/20/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,254 | 7/2/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,111 | 11/27/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Dreadmyst on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). SMITE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 26). Guild Wars 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.