Rank 3: War Thunder
| Steam Hub | War Thunder on Steam |
| Total User Reviews (recent) | 82% (74% in the last 30 days) |
| Genre | War Simulation |
| Release on Steam | August 15, 2013 |
As a cross-platform game between PC, Linux, Mac, and PS4, War Thunder is one of the few games that offers cross-platform play.
In large battles on land, in the air, or at sea, players compete in wars against each other to engage in combat. Similar to World of Tanks, War Thunder offers a wide selection of warships, aircraft, and more, each with various pros and cons based on different classes.
What the players say: Many are thrilled by the interesting battles and the strategy required in War Thunder. The game is considered incredibly complex and deep by many fans. The premium system is criticized, however.
Rank 2: Foxhole
| Steam Hub | Foxhole on Steam |
| Total User Reviews (recent) | 84% |
| Genre | Strategy MMO/Simulation |
| Release on Steam | July 27, 2017 |
Foxhole was released on July 27 and is a strategy MMO. The game’s idea is that players are always in a state of war and are all cogs in the machinery of modern war. Each soldier is an individual player.
The players control every small detail of the war: factions, weapon manufacturing, bases, combat. Communication and strategy are essential. Different areas require approaches that adapt to the specific situation.
What the players say: The attention to detail speaks for Foxhole. The experience of needing to meticulously plan battles and engage with every facet of warfare are the biggest and most frequently cited positives for the game. On the downside, it is not very beginner-friendly for exactly these reasons. The community, already experienced, also contributes to this, often not tolerating mistakes.
Rank 1: Path of Exile
| Steam Hub | Path of Exile on Steam |
| Total User Reviews (recent) | 92% (83% in the last 30 days) |
| Genre | Action RPG |
| Release on Steam | October 23, 2013 |
Dungeon crawlers and action MMORPGs with isometric graphics have regained popularity since Diablo 3. Path of Exile has capitalized on this popularity. The game shines with a large player base and a complete free-to-play system (the only purchasable items are emotes, dances, and similar).
Content-wise, Path of Exile offers a dark atmosphere and an extremely extensive “skill wheel”, allowing for pronounced character customization – though it is also criticized that only the “optimal builds” really work for the endgame.
What the players say: The free title convinces many with its high replay value, without the grinding becoming boring. The biggest, though not frequently mentioned criticism is the game’s complexity.
