Free World War II Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,340 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 8/21/2025.

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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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,500 positive reviews and 16,316 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 648,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 474,004 positive reviews and 174,408 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 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 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148,210 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,939 positive reviews and 34,271 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 World of Warships Franchise
Developer Wargaming Group Limited
Publisher Wargaming Group Limited
Steam App Id 552990

4. World of Tanks

World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role. Aside from regular PvP, there are competitive and clan-based modes, special PvE and PvPvE events, and much more. Whether you play to dominate or just enjoy the ride, you'll fit right in.

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World of Tanks has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,601 positive reviews and 15,969 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 4/28/2021
Franchise Wargaming Group Ltd.
Developer Wargaming Group Limited
Publisher Wargaming Group Limited
Steam App Id 1407200

5. 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 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149,075 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,885 positive reviews and 32,190 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

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 31,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,399 positive reviews and 6,408 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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. 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 71, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,008 positive reviews and 11,995 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

8. Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars

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

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Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,789 positive reviews and 1,863 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: Kingdom Wars 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

9. Supremacy: Call of War 1942

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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Supremacy: Call of War 1942 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 5,934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,243 positive reviews and 1,691 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 Supremacy: Call of War 1942 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 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,455 positive reviews and 4,347 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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8/15/2013
73
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76
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11/9/2016
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4/15/2020
71
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6/3/2019
66
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304
10/21/2017
70
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210
2/15/2023
75
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Order of Battle: World War II steam charts
199
4/30/2015
76
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War Planet Online: Global Conquest steam charts
193
12/19/2017
62
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183
10/23/2017
65
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104
3/27/2025
62
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92
10/15/2020
91
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World of Warplanes steam charts
78
2/10/2022
69
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CRSED: Cuisine Royale steam charts
76
6/15/2018
78
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Battle Tanks: World War II steam charts
73
2/22/2019
65
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NSFW Solitaire steam charts
65
1/27/2023
88
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Company of Heroes: Eastern Front steam charts
57
6/1/2017
81
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