5 free war games on PC, ranked by number of player reviews on Steam (as of 21 October 2026). Top picks: War Thunder, World of Warships, World of Tanks.
Shooter · Simulator · Tactical · 14,418 Steam reviews (plutôt positives)
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.
Shooter · Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Simulator · 3,396 Steam reviews (très positives)
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 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!
Shooter · Simulator · Strategy · 2,126 Steam reviews (plutôt positives)
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.
Shooter · Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · 1,955 Steam reviews (très positives)
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!
Simulator · 1,392 Steam reviews (très positives)
Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!
War Thunder is the most played, with 14,418 Steam reviews (plutôt positives), followed by World of Warships and World of Tanks.
This page lists 5 free-to-play war games available on PC, updated every day.
Yes: they can be downloaded and played for free, without a credit card. Some sell optional cosmetics or passes, but the core game stays free.