Free Wargame Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,082 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 2/13/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Wargame game on Steam" with a Player Score of 68. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,426 positive reviews and 10,341 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,467 positive reviews and 8,084 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 |
3. Caliber
Caliber is a team-based online shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. More than 70 operators with unique abilities and weapons as well as various game modes and maps are waiting for you.
Caliber has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,214 positive reviews and 4,667 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 Caliber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/12/2023 |
| Franchise | 1C Game Studios |
| Developer | 1C Game Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 307950 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,060 positive reviews and 576 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 March of Empires on the Steam Deck.
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 2,535 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,535 positive reviews and 1,000 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 71, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 323 positive reviews and 106 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 569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 385 positive reviews and 184 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 4,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,851 positive reviews and 1,115 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. Stronghold Kingdoms
A massively multiplayer grand strategy game, Stronghold Kingdoms is about forging alliances, political mind games, city-building and castle sieges with thousands of other players!
Stronghold Kingdoms has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,920 positive reviews and 3,328 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 Stronghold Kingdoms on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/28/2012 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 47410 |
10. Operation: Harsh Doorstop
Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by ex-developers of Squad, Red Orchestra, and Insurgency.
Operation: Harsh Doorstop has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,267 positive reviews and 3,832 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 Operation: Harsh Doorstop on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/15/2023 |
| Developer | Drakeling Labs |
| Publisher | Drakeling Labs |
| Steam App Id | 736590 |
More Free Wargame Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Wargame games available on Steam.
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| 3,893 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,081 | 4/15/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,739 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 842 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 522 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 484 | 5/22/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 451 | 6/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 442 | 3/15/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 414 | 2/28/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 249 | 2/15/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 241 | 7/16/2019 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 212 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 185 | 12/19/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 173 | 8/31/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 5/23/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 161 | 10/3/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 151 | 7/2/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 4/30/2015 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 130 | 4/17/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 125 | 6/13/2019 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Viking Rise: Valhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Doomsday: Last Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Conflict of Nations: World War 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). Stronghold Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Operation: Harsh Doorstop on Steam. Steam Store.