Free Action Games on Steam

Steam currently has 68,133 Action games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Action game rankings were last updated on 4/25/2025.

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1. Counter-Strike 2

For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.

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Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Action game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,734,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,578,427 positive reviews and 1,155,701 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/21/2012
Franchise Valve
Developers
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 730

2. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,538,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,507,140 positive reviews and 1,031,658 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/21/2017
Franchise KRAFTON, Inc.
Developers
Publisher KRAFTON, Inc.
Steam App Id 578080

3. Dota 2

Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

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Dota 2 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,472,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,015,406 positive reviews and 456,957 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/9/2013
Franchise Dota
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 570

4. Apex Legends™

Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.

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Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 988,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 663,956 positive reviews and 324,797 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 11/5/2020
Franchise Apex Legends Official
Developers
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 1172470

5. Banana

Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !

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Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,010 positive reviews and 15,477 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

6. Delta Force

Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.

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Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,809 positive reviews and 35,567 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Delta Force on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/4/2024
Developers
Publisher TiMi Studio Group
Steam App Id 2507950

7. Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!

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Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 270,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217,753 positive reviews and 52,897 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/6/2024
Developer NetEase Games
Publisher NetEase Games
Steam App Id 2767030

8. War Thunder

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.

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War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 615,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 449,723 positive reviews and 165,434 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It 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.

Release Date 8/15/2013
Franchise Gaijin Network Ltd
Developer Gaijin Entertainment
Publishers
Steam App Id 236390

9. Team Fortress 2

Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

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Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,152,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,033,889 positive reviews and 118,822 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/10/2007
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 440

10. Crab Game

Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.

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Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,637 positive reviews and 12,859 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/29/2021
Developer Dani
Publisher Dani
Steam App Id 1782210

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8/21/2012
86
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330,563
12/21/2017
59
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327,079
7/9/2013
81
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110,240
11/5/2020
67
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102,690
4/23/2024
81
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Delta Force steam charts
68,377
12/4/2024
64
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
66,733
12/6/2024
80
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War Thunder steam charts
43,429
8/15/2013
73
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
41,188
10/10/2007
89
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Crab Game steam charts
32,028
10/29/2021
90
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Warframe steam charts
31,769
3/25/2013
87
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Once Human steam charts
27,800
7/9/2024
73
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VRChat steam charts
26,289
2/1/2017
75
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tModLoader steam charts
22,964
5/16/2020
96
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
21,601
8/10/2023
24
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Limbus Company steam charts
15,251
2/26/2023
84
Free
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Unturned steam charts
13,912
7/7/2017
90
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MIR4 steam charts
13,880
8/25/2021
64
Free
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Destiny 2 steam charts
12,207
10/1/2019
79
Free
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Blender steam charts
10,617
4/24/2015
95
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.

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