Free War Games on Steam

Steam currently has 3,928 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 War game rankings were last updated on 4/2/2025.

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1. Counter-Strike 2

For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.

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Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free War game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,682,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,536,237 positive reviews and 1,146,251 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 Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/21/2012
Franchise Valve
Developers
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 730

2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 609,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 444,965 positive reviews and 164,078 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

3. Delta Force

Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.

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Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,961 positive reviews and 32,883 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/4/2024
Developers
Publisher TiMi Studio Group
Steam App Id 2507950

4. OBS Studio

Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming

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OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,835 positive reviews and 1,630 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 3/21/2022
Developer OBS Project
Publisher OBS Project
Steam App Id 1905180

5. MIR4

MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend.

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MIR4 has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,441 positive reviews and 5,034 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 MIR4 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 8/25/2021
Developer Wemade Next
Publisher Wemade
Steam App Id 1623660

6. World of Tanks Blitz

Tanks, not war: jump into a free-to-play MMO action shooter with over 400 tanks. Enjoy stunning graphics and intuitive touch controls. Engage in 7vs7 battles, strategize with your team to conquer diverse maps. Customize tanks, unlock upgrades, and dive into adrenaline-pumping action on mobile and PC

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World of Tanks Blitz has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 147,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,934 positive reviews and 31,428 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play World of Tanks Blitz on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/9/2016
Franchise Wargaming Group Ltd.
Developer Wargaming Group Limited
Publisher Wargaming Group Limited
Steam App Id 444200

7. World of Tanks

Jump into the free-to-play team-based shooter with an ever-expanding roster of historical vehicles, stunning graphics, spectacular locales, and orchestral scores. Show your mastery and face other players in thrilling PvP clashes. A unique mix of strategy and action awaits!

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World of Tanks has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,399 positive reviews and 13,492 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 World of Tanks on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/28/2021
Franchise Wargaming Group Ltd.
Developer Wargaming Group Limited
Publisher Wargaming Group Limited
Steam App Id 1407200

8. 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!

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World of Warships has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 145,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,236 positive reviews and 33,225 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 Wargaming Group Ltd.
Developer Wargaming Group Limited
Publisher Wargaming Group Limited
Steam App Id 552990

9. Enlisted

In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle.

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Enlisted has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,819 positive reviews and 4,869 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 Enlisted on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/16/2024
Franchise Gaijin Network Ltd
Developer Darkflow Software
Publisher Gaijin Network Ltd
Steam App Id 2051620

10. 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 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free War games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,048 positive reviews and 7,331 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

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8/21/2012
86
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8/15/2013
73
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46,626
12/4/2024
65
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3/21/2022
93
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15,269
8/25/2021
64
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11/9/2016
78
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7,271
4/28/2021
83
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6,029
11/15/2017
76
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Enlisted steam charts
4,700
7/16/2024
79
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4,621
10/15/2020
83
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4,192
12/15/2010
73
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Conqueror's Blade steam charts
3,918
4/6/2020
68
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RISK: Global Domination steam charts
2,418
2/19/2020
79
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War Robots steam charts
1,912
4/4/2018
60
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Lost Light steam charts
1,700
9/1/2022
57
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KARDS - The WW2 Card Game steam charts
1,696
4/15/2020
74
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Knight Online steam charts
1,602
1/25/2016
50
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Lords Mobile steam charts
1,444
6/3/2019
66
Free
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Caliber steam charts
1,334
4/12/2023
75
Free
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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG steam charts
1,224
11/20/2014
77
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). World of Tanks on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). World of Warships on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). Enlisted on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.

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