Free Wargame Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,137 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 3/14/2025.
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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 33,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,649 positive reviews and 10,454 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 35,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,977 positive reviews and 8,563 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 20,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,366 positive reviews and 4,725 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 1,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,070 positive reviews and 584 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 347 positive reviews and 121 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,547 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,920 positive reviews and 1,132 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,818 positive reviews and 937 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,270 positive reviews and 5,521 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 311310 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Wargame games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 393 positive reviews and 190 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 |
More Free Wargame Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Wargame games available on Steam.
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| 2,181 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,102 | 4/15/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,178 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 815 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 715 | 5/22/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 593 | 11/14/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 560 | 3/15/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 481 | 7/16/2019 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 480 | 6/13/2019 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 435 | 6/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 423 | 8/31/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 347 | 2/28/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 325 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 260 | 2/15/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 220 | 12/19/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 211 | 6/29/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 201 | 4/30/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 189 | 10/3/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 171 | 7/2/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 161 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 26). Viking Rise: Valhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Conflict of Nations: World War 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Supremacy 1914: World War 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Naval Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 11). Doomsday: Last Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.