Best Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,118 Combat 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. Combat game rankings were last updated on 5/31/2024.
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1. Deep Rock Galactic
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters.
Deep Rock Galactic holds the #1 spot for "best Combat game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 289,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 281,136 positive reviews and 8,253 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deep Rock Galactic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/13/2020 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Ghost Ship Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 548430 |
2. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,877 positive reviews and 382 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 612,859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 593,151 positive reviews and 19,708 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
4. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,411 positive reviews and 2,065 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
5. Neon White
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
Neon White has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,584 positive reviews and 257 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2022 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | Angel Matrix |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1533420 |
6. VTOL VR
VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls.
VTOL VR has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,649 positive reviews and 311 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VTOL VR on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2017 |
| Developer | Boundless Dynamics, LLC |
| Publisher | Boundless Dynamics, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 667970 |
7. God of War
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
God of War has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,687 positive reviews and 4,470 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 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 | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 1/14/2022 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | PlayStation PC LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1593500 |
8. CULTIC
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
CULTIC has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,732 positive reviews and 87 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | 3D Realms |
| Developer | Jasozz Games |
| Publisher | 3D Realms |
| Steam App Id | 1684930 |
9. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,165 positive reviews and 59 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. MADNESS: Project Nexus
MADNESS: Project Nexus is a third-person Run n' Gun / Beat'Em Up filled with arcade-style action and button-mashing brutality. Gun your way through droves of bad guys in the Story Campaign, or build your perfect killing machine in the neverending onslaught of Arena Mode.
MADNESS: Project Nexus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,575 positive reviews and 397 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MADNESS: Project Nexus on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/29/2021 |
| Developer | GIBBING TREE, LLC |
| Publisher | GIBBING TREE, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 488860 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 7,384 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49,550 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,674 | 6/23/2023 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 155 | 6/16/2022 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 203 | 8/3/2017 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,456 | 1/14/2022 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 353 | 9/29/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,025 | 8/12/2022 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 574 | 8/2/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 11/2/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,798 | 9/20/2012 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,416 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/23/2022 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 304 | 9/23/2022 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 11/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 9/15/2022 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Neon White on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). VTOL VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). God of War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). CULTIC on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). MADNESS: Project Nexus on Steam. Steam Store.