Free World War II Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,244 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 3/18/2025.
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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 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,590 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,352 positive reviews and 15,238 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 603,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 441,257 positive reviews and 162,667 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!
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 145,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,890 positive reviews and 33,136 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 147,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,787 positive reviews and 31,352 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 |
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!
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 84,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,972 positive reviews and 13,340 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.
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 23,586 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,944 positive reviews and 4,642 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 74, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,009 positive reviews and 8,744 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
Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game!
Lords Mobile 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 5,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,724 positive reviews and 1,827 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 | 6/2/2019 |
| Developer | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 1041320 |
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!
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 5,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,053 positive reviews and 1,622 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. Tank Force: Online Shooter Game
Tank Force - the coolest free online tank shooter! This is a new word in online tank battles, which combines the best qualities of a tank simulator and thrilling arcade battles.
Tank Force: Online Shooter Game has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free World War II games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,812 positive reviews and 916 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
More Free World War II Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free World War II games available on Steam.
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| 49,442 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33,472 | 8/15/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,478 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,484 | 11/9/2016 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,940 | 4/29/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,953 | 7/16/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,830 | 4/15/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,078 | 6/2/2019 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 275 | 10/21/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 227 | 10/23/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 196 | 12/19/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 159 | 2/15/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 125 | 4/30/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 122 | 12/12/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 2/10/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 1/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 2/22/2019 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 5/2/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 8/9/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). World of Warships on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). World of Tanks Blitz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). World of Tanks on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Enlisted on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). KARDS - The WW2 Card Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Lords Mobile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 28). Call of War: World War 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Tank Force: Online Shooter Game on Steam. Steam Store.