Free Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,492 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 11/19/2025.
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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.
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 678,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492,600 positive reviews and 185,424 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. 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 Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,176 positive reviews and 22,459 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. 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 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 250,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,423 positive reviews and 54,859 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 |
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!
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 24,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,719 positive reviews and 2,780 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).
5. 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 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,512 positive reviews and 2,954 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,068 positive reviews and 46,393 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 |
7. 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 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,876 positive reviews and 7,250 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,778 positive reviews and 16,874 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 | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
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.
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 50,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,249 positive reviews and 7,603 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 933110 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,944 positive reviews and 7,907 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 |
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| 66,671 | 8/15/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,706 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,675 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,064 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,686 | 4/28/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,340 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,226 | 9/28/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,142 | 7/20/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,110 | 10/15/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,835 | 8/27/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,761 | 10/21/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,129 | 7/4/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,240 | 5/8/2025 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,155 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,081 | 4/1/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,940 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,807 | 3/6/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,752 | 4/4/2018 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,633 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,342 | 7/2/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Guild Wars 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 14). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). SMITE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.