Free World War II Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,451 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 3/30/2026.
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1. 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.
War Thunder holds the #1 spot for "best free World War II game on Steam" with a Player Score of 72. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 730,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 531,947 positive reviews and 198,483 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 236390 |
2. 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 !
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,133 positive reviews and 17,303 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.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
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!
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 153,460 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117,666 positive reviews and 35,794 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.
World of Tanks has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,580 positive reviews and 18,938 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
Blow off steam and tank turrets in a free-to-play online 7v7 tank shooter! Drive hundreds of tanks, from museum classics to "did-that-ever-exist?" specials, in quick 5 to 7-minute brawls packed with metal mayhem. Play solo or team up with a friend and enjoy smooth action even on modest hardware!
World of Tanks Blitz has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,774 positive reviews and 33,208 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.
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 41,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,195 positive reviews and 8,260 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. 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 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,790 positive reviews and 14,387 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 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!
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 5,790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,866 positive reviews and 1,924 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. World War Legion
Join fast-paced World War 2 action-packed combat. Play World War Legion -- AAA experience on any hardware. Best-in-class multiplayer gunfight. WW2 weapons gunsmith. Next-level extreme performance. Lightning-speed loading time and a whole lot more.
World War Legion has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,160 positive reviews and 584 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play World War Legion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/2/2025 |
| Developer | Alfa Bravo Inc |
| Publisher | Alfa Bravo Inc |
| Steam App Id | 3577060 |
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 World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,196 positive reviews and 4,517 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 World War II Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free World War II games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 76,330 | 8/15/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,771 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,756 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,266 | 4/28/2021 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,162 | 11/9/2016 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,472 | 7/16/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,220 | 4/15/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,143 | 6/3/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 200 | 9/2/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 200 | 2/15/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 193 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 159 | 12/19/2017 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 131 | 10/23/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 112 | 4/30/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 111 | 2/10/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 1/27/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 3/27/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 10/15/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 6/15/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 11/30/2017 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 29). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). World of Warships on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 28). World of Tanks on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 30). Enlisted on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 24). Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 23). World War Legion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Operation: Harsh Doorstop on Steam. Steam Store.