Free Action Games on Steam

Steam currently has 70,397 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 7/3/2025.

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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 8,868,919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,683,876 positive reviews and 1,185,043 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,513,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,048,132 positive reviews and 465,759 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

3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,571,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,529,578 positive reviews and 1,042,172 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

4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,222 positive reviews and 16,000 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.

5. 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 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 295,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 233,624 positive reviews and 62,205 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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

6. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X

Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,419,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,183,298 positive reviews and 236,023 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/1/2015
Developer Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher Ubisoft
Steam App Id 359550

7. 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 62, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,403 positive reviews and 44,773 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

8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 999,432 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 671,280 positive reviews and 328,152 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

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 1,166,867 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,050,548 positive reviews and 116,319 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. Path of Exile

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

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Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 238,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 211,317 positive reviews and 26,756 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

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

Release Date 10/23/2013
Developer Grinding Gear Games
Publisher Grinding Gear Games
Steam App Id 238960

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Counter-Strike 2 steam charts
675,662
8/21/2012
86
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Dota 2 steam charts
304,955
7/9/2013
81
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS steam charts
140,864
12/21/2017
59
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Banana steam charts
108,368
4/23/2024
81
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
80,119
12/6/2024
78
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X steam charts
65,546
12/1/2015
83
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Delta Force steam charts
63,447
12/4/2024
62
Free
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
58,247
11/5/2020
67
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
47,105
10/10/2007
89
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Path of Exile steam charts
46,824
10/23/2013
88
Free
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Mecha BREAK steam charts
45,395
7/2/2025
63
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Warframe steam charts
44,894
3/25/2013
87
Free
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War Thunder steam charts
41,239
8/15/2013
73
Free
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VRChat steam charts
39,703
2/1/2017
75
Free
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Destiny 2 steam charts
26,168
10/1/2019
79
Free
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Once Human steam charts
24,795
7/9/2024
74
Free
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tModLoader steam charts
22,820
5/16/2020
96
Free
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
22,451
8/10/2023
25
Free
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Limbus Company steam charts
19,407
2/26/2023
83
Free
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MIR4 steam charts
12,858
8/25/2021
64
Free
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Soures & References

Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.

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