Best Warhammer 40K Games on Steam
Steam currently has 89 Warhammer 40K games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Warhammer 40K game rankings were last updated on 3/22/2024.
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1. Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade
Deep under the central desert of Kronus, a vast honeycomb of skull-lined tunnels and funeral chambers house the awakening Necron menace. Eons ago, these were the boulevards and squares of a great necropolis built to house the bones of the races who had fallen to the Necrons, and ultimately were where the Necrons themselves retire to...
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade holds the #1 spot for "best Warhammer 40K game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,027 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,754 positive reviews and 273 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2007 |
| Developer | Relic Entertainment |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 4580 |
2. Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm
The third and final expansion to the genre-defining and critically-acclaimed RTS, Dawn of War. In Soulstorm, two new armies are introduced – Sisters of Battle and Dark Eldar - raising the total number of playable armies to nine.
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,951 positive reviews and 705 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2008 |
| Developer | Relic Entertainment |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 9450 |
3. Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Game of the Year Edition
Prepare yourself for the grim, dark future of the 41st millennium, where alien races battle mankind for galactic domination in a universe of unending war. Personalize your armies with a revolutionary unit customization tool that gives you the ability to choose your armies insignias, banners, squad colors and names.
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Game of the Year Edition has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,209 positive reviews and 457 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Game of the Year Edition on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2007 |
| Developer | Relic Entertainment |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 4570 |
4. Total War: WARHAMMER II
Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.
Total War: WARHAMMER II has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,392 positive reviews and 8,085 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Steam App Id | 594570 |
5. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition
In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,441 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,443 positive reviews and 1,998 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/6/2011 |
| Developer | Relic Entertainment |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 55150 |
6. Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
Take control of the most technologically advanced army in the Imperium - The Adeptus Mechanicus. Your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the mission, in this turn-based tactical game. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,280 positive reviews and 1,000 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2018 |
| Franchise | Kasedo Games |
| Developer | Bulwark Studios |
| Publisher | Kasedo Games |
| Steam App Id | 673880 |
7. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,898 positive reviews and 1,033 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $21.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $21.99 |
| Release Date | 5/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Focus Entertainment |
| Developer | Auroch Digital |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2005010 |
8. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution
Command any of the six unique factions in the next standalone expansion of the critically acclaimed Dawn of War real-time strategy franchise. Choose to build a massive army or lead a small squad of elite heroes into battle and experience a single player campaign customized to your favorite race.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,653 positive reviews and 1,117 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/3/2011 |
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| Steam App Id | 56400 |
9. Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising
In Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising you will take command of the Blood Ravens and defend the sector against the Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion. Purge the Chaos filth and hold the chapter together as traitorous forces work from within to try bring down the Blood Ravens.
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,854 positive reviews and 272 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/11/2010 |
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| Steam App Id | 20570 |
10. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
With a focus on fast-action RTS gameplay, Dawn of War II brings to life the science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000 like never before. Experience the intimate brutality of battle as you play through your chosen race’s epic campaign.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Warhammer 40K games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,214 positive reviews and 1,273 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2009 |
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| Steam App Id | 15620 |
More Warhammer 40K Games
Explore even more rankings for the 61 best Warhammer 40K games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 222 | 8/7/2007 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 574 | 3/7/2008 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 8/7/2007 | 92 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,858 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 9/6/2011 | 90 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 11/15/2018 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 5/23/2023 | 89 | $21.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 157 | 3/3/2011 | 88 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 3/11/2010 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 2/18/2009 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 121 | 7/22/2021 | 86 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 8/7/2007 | 85 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 10/20/2022 | 84 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 1/19/2017 | 81 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 4/20/2011 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 364 | 7/12/2018 | 79 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 10/23/2015 | 79 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 322 | 5/24/2016 | 77 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 11/26/2014 | 77 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,695 | 12/7/2023 | 77 | $49.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Total War: WARHAMMER II on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 3). Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on Steam. Steam Store.