Free Wargame Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,272 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 5/5/2025.
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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 73. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,977 positive reviews and 9,642 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 33,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,177 positive reviews and 10,730 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 1,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,078 positive reviews and 597 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,596 positive reviews and 4,841 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 |
6. Viking Rise
Race against other players to explore Valhalla and conquer Midgard!

Viking Rise 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 530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 391 positive reviews and 139 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 | 5/21/2024 |
Developer | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
Publisher | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
Steam App Id | 2819520 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,563 positive reviews and 1,011 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 627 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 425 positive reviews and 202 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 |
9. SUPREMACY: 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.

SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,991 positive reviews and 1,170 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: WORLD WAR 3 on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 3/15/2018 |
Developer | Dorado Games |
Publisher | Dorado Games |
Steam App Id | 784950 |
10. King Arthur: Legends Rise
Embark on a dark squad RPG journey inspired by King Arthur's perilous adventures. Gather loyal heroes, explore a vast world, and battle against mythical bosses and monsters to restore the kingdom's former glory.

King Arthur: Legends Rise has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 325 positive reviews and 175 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 1/21/2025 |
Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 2279730 |
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2,323 | 4/15/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,127 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
728 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
725 | 6/13/2019 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
540 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
500 | 5/21/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
466 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
433 | 6/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
363 | 3/15/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
352 | 1/21/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
248 | 2/27/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
244 | 7/16/2019 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
210 | 8/31/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
206 | 7/2/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
189 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
180 | 4/30/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
161 | 4/17/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
152 | 12/19/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
150 | 5/23/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
146 | 10/3/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 4). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Naval Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Viking Rise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Doomsday: Last Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). King Arthur: Legends Rise on Steam. Steam Store.