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OpenFront Inc, Evan Pellegrini · 2026 · Windows, macOS, Linux

Steam: 84 % positive of 1,172 reviews, as of Oct 28

A massively multiplayer real-time strategy game pitting hundreds of players against one another. Over one million nuke each other every month.

24 games that play like OpenFront and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3, War Selection and War Planet Online: Global Conquest.

Player tags

  • Strategy
  • Multiplayer
  • Singleplayer
  • War
  • Tactical
  • Wargame
  • Co-op
  • PvP
Map region: Historical Strategy
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Steam reviews

What players say

Players mostly like this fast, accessible territory strategy game, but many say the Steam version adds little beyond the free browser game and dislike the subscription model.

Many players enjoy the simple, quick-to-start territory strategy: claim land, build up, form and break alliances, and nuke rivals in large multiplayer matches that take roughly twenty to forty minutes. Players call it easy to learn and hard to master, and several who played the free browser version say the Steam release runs more smoothly and supports the developers. Many complaints centre on money: buyers get a month of premium access, then must pay a subscription to host public lobbies, and in-game currency is costly. Some players also criticise missing achievements at launch, bugs that stop clicks or disconnect games, and late-game defences that make some maps frustrating. Recent reviews are more negative than the older, most helpful ones, mainly about the subscription and a moderation dispute.

Praised

  • Quick, easy to join

    Players can jump into a match for a few minutes or play for hours, and games start almost immediately.

    Many players
  • Deep strategy, easy to learn

    Reviewers say the rules are simple but alliances, betrayals and naval moves create real tactical depth.

    Many players
  • Support for developers

    Many buyers say they paid to back the team, which stays active on Discord and listens to feedback.

    Many players
  • Active community and events

    Players mention an engaged Discord, clans, and an independent tournament scene with ranking sites.

    Some players

Criticised

  • Subscription paywall

    Buyers get a month of premium, then need a subscription to host public lobbies, and paid cosmetics and currency feel expensive.

    Many players
  • Steam version adds little

    Reviewers say the Steam release is the same as the free browser game and that promised features arrived late or not at all.

    Many players
  • Connection and bug problems

    Players report disconnects, unclickable screens, weak servers, and a missing Steam Overlay on Linux.

    Some players
  • Late-game balance

    Veteran players say dense air defences and tiny islands make late matches frustrating, and nukes dominate.

    Some players
Who it suits
Players who like quick strategy matches against people or bots, and anyone who wants to support the developers after trying the free browser version.
Who should skip it
Players who dislike subscriptions or want full value from a purchase, and those who want achievements, a server browser or workshop maps.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with over 20 hours mostly raise late-game balance and recent subscription changes, while newer players focus on the quick, easy matches.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.

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At a glance

What games like OpenFront have in common

  • The tags they share most often with OpenFront: Strategy (24 of 24), War (19) and Co-op (11).
  • They came out between 2011 and 2026, none of them after OpenFront (2026).
  • Best rated by Steam players: Rusted Warfare - RTS (96 % positive of 6,725).

How these matches work

Matches come from embeddings of Steam descriptions, player tags and screenshots, computed offline. “Plays like” compares what the games are about and how players tag them; “Looks like” compares their screenshots. The share of positive reviews is based on Steam user reviews.

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