Free Naval Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 430 Naval 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 Naval Combat game rankings were last updated on 9/5/2025.
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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 Naval Combat game on Steam" with a Player Score of 73. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 653,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 477,863 positive reviews and 175,527 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 236390 |
2. World of Warships
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
World of Warships has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,162 positive reviews and 34,337 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 Warships on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2017 |
| Franchise | World of Warships Franchise |
| Developer | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Publisher | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Steam App Id | 552990 |
3. Naval Action
Or were you deaf or were you blind when you left your two fine legs behind, Or was it sailing on the sea when you got the cannonball to your knee, I too was young and I was slim and I had a leg for every limb, But now I’ve got no legs at all, they were both shot away by a cannonball.
Naval Action has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,485 positive reviews and 6,406 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 Naval Action on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/13/2019 |
| Franchise | Game Labs, Inc |
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| Steam App Id | 311310 |
4. Force of Warships: Battleship Games
Direct your battleship to glorious victory! Online battle under your leadership!
Force of Warships: Battleship Games has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 431 positive reviews and 164 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
5. Hero Road Online
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Hero Road Online has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95 positive reviews and 58 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 Hero Road Online on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/14/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1730910 |
6. Pirate101
Assemble your ragtag crew and prepare to plunder the skyways in search of the legendary map to El Dorado! Danger lurks around every corner as you outsmart clockwork soldiers, uncover hidden mysteries, and unleash powerful combos in this pirate turn-based tactics MMORPG.
Pirate101 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 397 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 326 positive reviews and 71 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 Pirate101 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Franchise | Spiral Games Universe |
| Developer | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 620620 |
7. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,708 positive reviews and 785 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/24/2016 |
| Developer | Home Net Games |
| Publisher | Home Net Games |
| Steam App Id | 512470 |
8. Blackwake
Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.
Blackwake has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,993 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,984 positive reviews and 5,009 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Blackwake on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2020 |
| Developer | Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd |
| Publisher | Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 420290 |
9. 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony
"Navigation Domination" is an RPG game with the 15th century era of great voyage as the background. Based on the 14th to 19th centuries, especially the world after the great geographical discovery and the opening of new routes, maps, ports, cities and specialties for trade are constructed.
航海霸業 Maritime hegemony has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90 positive reviews and 35 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 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/27/2022 |
| Developer | Chongqing Aoxia Technology Co., Ltd. |
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| Steam App Id | 2082540 |
10. Navy War: Battleship Games
Ready for the naval battle? Online ships are waiting for you!
Navy War: Battleship Games has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152 positive reviews and 81 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| 69,126 | 8/15/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,286 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 421 | 6/13/2019 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 8/9/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 10/14/2021 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 5/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 8/24/2016 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 9/27/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 7/7/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 4/19/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 6/26/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 8/30/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 4/30/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/27/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 11/24/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 5/29/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/14/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/5/2015 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/13/2017 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). World of Warships on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Naval Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Force of Warships: Battleship Games on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Hero Road Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Pirate101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Blackwake on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). Navy War: Battleship Games on Steam. Steam Store.