Free World War II Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,200 World War II 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 World War II game rankings were last updated on 12/12/2024.

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1. Banana

Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !

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Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free World War II game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,628 positive reviews and 14,367 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

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 World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 572,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 419,577 positive reviews and 153,111 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
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Steam App Id 236390

3. 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 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 144,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,684 positive reviews and 29,779 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

4. 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 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 144,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,579 positive reviews and 32,597 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

5. 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 #5 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,420 positive reviews and 12,601 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 4/29/2021
Franchise Wargaming Group Ltd.
Developer Wargaming Group Limited
Publisher Wargaming Group Limited
Steam App Id 1407200

6. 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 #6 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,911 positive reviews and 3,419 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

7. Lords Mobile

Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game!

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Lords Mobile has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,691 positive reviews and 1,788 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Lords Mobile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/3/2019
Developer IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Publisher IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Steam App Id 1041320

8. 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.

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KARDS - The WW2 Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,432 positive reviews and 7,622 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

9. Call of War: World War 2

Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!

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Call of War: World War 2 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,908 positive reviews and 1,570 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 Call of War: World War 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/21/2017
Developer Bytro Labs GmbH
Publisher Bytro Labs GmbH
Steam App Id 672680

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.

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Operation: Harsh Doorstop has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,546 positive reviews and 3,653 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

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