Free World War II Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,298 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 6/6/2025.
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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 !
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 89,689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,864 positive reviews and 15,825 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 |
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.
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 626,631 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 458,223 positive reviews and 168,408 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 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
World of Tanks Blitz has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148,112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,368 positive reviews and 31,744 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 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!
World of Tanks has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,550 positive reviews and 15,274 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 146,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,842 positive reviews and 33,659 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 |
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 28,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,546 positive reviews and 5,659 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. Lords Mobile: Pacific Rim War
Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game!
Lords Mobile: Pacific Rim War 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 5,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,758 positive reviews and 1,856 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: Pacific Rim War on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/2/2019 |
| 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.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,712 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,563 positive reviews and 10,149 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. 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!
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 5,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,161 positive reviews and 1,661 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.
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 18,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,175 positive reviews and 4,254 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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| 101,553 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 73,518 | 8/15/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,640 | 11/9/2016 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,600 | 4/29/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,080 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,658 | 7/16/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,463 | 6/2/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,411 | 4/15/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 414 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 248 | 2/15/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 239 | 4/30/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 235 | 10/23/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 229 | 12/19/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 3/27/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 156 | 12/12/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 2/10/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 2/21/2019 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 1/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 5/2/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 6/1/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). World of Tanks on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). World of Warships on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Enlisted on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Lords Mobile: Pacific Rim War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Supremacy: Call of War 1942 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 20). Operation: Harsh Doorstop on Steam. Steam Store.