Free Wargame Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,216 Wargame 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 Wargame game rankings were last updated on 4/14/2025.
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1. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game holds the #1 spot for "best free Wargame game on Steam" with a Player Score of 74. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,547 positive reviews and 9,344 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/15/2020 |
| Developer | 1939 Games |
| Publisher | 1939 Games |
| Steam App Id | 544810 |
2. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Conqueror's Blade has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,043 positive reviews and 10,605 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Conqueror's Blade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2020 |
| Developer | Booming Tech |
| Publisher | Poros Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 835570 |
3. March of Empires
Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination!
March of Empires has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,072 positive reviews and 588 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play March of Empires on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. 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 56, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,284 positive reviews and 5,718 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 |
5. Game of Thrones Winter is Coming
Game of Thrones Winter is Coming is a PC strategy game based on the HBO drama television series, officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment under HBO, and developed and published by YOOZOO Games. Interactive Entertainment and HBO.
Game of Thrones Winter is Coming has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,561 positive reviews and 1,006 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/14/2019 |
| Developer | YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 1105420 |
6. Viking Rise: Valhalla
Race against other players to explore Valhalla and conquer Midgard!
Viking Rise: Valhalla has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 376 positive reviews and 131 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 | 5/22/2024 |
| Developer | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 2819520 |
7. Doomsday: Last Survivors
New tower defense gameplay! The apocalypse has come, and zombies are running amok. As the leader of the survivors, collect and use resources to defend their last shelter!
Doomsday: Last Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 412 positive reviews and 199 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Doomsday: Last Survivors on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/26/2023 |
| Developer | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 2439510 |
8. Conflict of Nations: World War 3
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.
Conflict of Nations: World War 3 has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,969 positive reviews and 1,149 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 not possible to play or run Conflict of Nations: World War 3 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/15/2018 |
| Developer | Dorado Games |
| Publisher | Dorado Games |
| Steam App Id | 784950 |
9. Supremacy 1914: World War 1
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!
Supremacy 1914: World War 1 has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,789 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,840 positive reviews and 949 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 not possible to play or run Supremacy 1914: World War 1 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/16/2019 |
| Developer | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Publisher | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 979920 |
10. Galaxy Life
The universe is full of Starlings, tiny orange aliens that want to take over the galaxy. Create your own space colony, fight epic battles and discover new planets. Train your soldiers, develop your technology and create unimaginable gadgets. Enjoy this huge social game with friends!
Galaxy Life has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,274 positive reviews and 674 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 Galaxy Life on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/31/2022 |
| Developer | Phoenix Network |
| Publisher | Phoenix Network |
| Steam App Id | 1927780 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Wargame games available on Steam.
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| 2,694 | 4/15/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,173 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 645 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 588 | 6/13/2019 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 466 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 420 | 5/22/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 375 | 6/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 362 | 3/15/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 289 | 7/16/2019 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 244 | 8/31/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 222 | 2/28/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 219 | 4/30/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 186 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 179 | 7/2/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 150 | 12/19/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 125 | 10/3/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 122 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 2/15/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 106 | 3/28/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Naval Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Viking Rise: Valhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Doomsday: Last Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Conflict of Nations: World War 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Supremacy 1914: World War 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Galaxy Life on Steam. Steam Store.