Free Arena Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,742 Arena Shooter 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 Arena Shooter game rankings were last updated on 8/3/2025.
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1. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame.
THE FINALS holds the #1 spot for "best free Arena Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 77. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184,776 positive reviews and 52,751 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 THE FINALS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Publisher | Embark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073850 |
2. Starward
The Steam version of 《Starward》 is an Asian server version, and the account is not compatible with other servers. Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay.
Starward has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,364 positive reviews and 847 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Starward on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/25/2024 |
| Developer | Game Blender |
| Publisher | 盛天游戏 |
| Steam App Id | 2764370 |
3. Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition
The legendary mobile multiplayer FPS Pixel Gun 3D comes to PC! Experience an enhanced world of colorful, blocky action. Featuring dozens of game modes and maps, 1500+ guns plus cross-platform multiplayer and progression.
Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,899 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,704 positive reviews and 13,195 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Developer | Cubic Games Studio |
| Publisher | Cubic Games Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2524890 |
4. War Robots
War Robots is an online third-person 6v6 PvP shooter—we’re talking dozens of combat robots, hundreds of weapons combinations, and heated clan battles.
War Robots has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,227 positive reviews and 10,865 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/4/2018 |
| Franchise | MY.GAMES |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 767560 |
5. Combat Master: Season 4
Join fast-paced action-packed combat. Play Combat Master -- AAA experience on any hardware. Best-in-class multiplayer gunfight. Next-level extreme performance. Lightning-speed loading time and a whole lot more.
Combat Master: Season 4 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,801 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,298 positive reviews and 5,503 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/21/2023 |
| Developer | Alfa Bravo Inc |
| Publisher | Alfa Bravo Inc |
| Steam App Id | 2281730 |
6. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 300 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,210 positive reviews and 426 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2386720 |
7. War Robots: Frontiers
Gear up for tactical mech action in War Robots: Frontiers, a free-to-play multiplayer mech shooter. Construct and customize, squad up with Pilots online, and fire up your engines in massive intergalactic battles.
War Robots: Frontiers has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,384 positive reviews and 1,251 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 War Robots: Frontiers on the Steam Deck.
8. Splitgate 2 Beta
Splitgate 2 is the only free-to-play shooter with portals, delivering next-level gunplay, fluid movement, and a constantly evolving experience, featuring a new Battle Royale where you can portal between unique worlds. Welcome to the future of sport.
Splitgate 2 Beta has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,445 positive reviews and 7,261 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Splitgate 2 Beta on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/22/2025 |
| Developer | 1047 Games |
| Publisher | 1047 Games |
| Steam App Id | 2918300 |
9. Quake Champions
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.
Quake Champions has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,344 positive reviews and 10,089 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 Quake Champions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/18/2022 |
| Franchise | Bethesda |
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 611500 |
10. Grapples Galore
Grapples Galore is a fast-paced online multiplayer arena shooter with physics-based grappling hook movement, active ragdolls, and thrilling gunplay.
Grapples Galore has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,010 positive reviews and 695 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 Grapples Galore on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 12,670 | 12/7/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,618 | 4/25/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,405 | 4/2/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,184 | 4/4/2018 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,088 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 390 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 342 | 3/4/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 312 | 5/22/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 205 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 195 | 2/7/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 163 | 6/25/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 120 | 9/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 113 | 9/18/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 112 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 10/23/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 102 | 5/3/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 9/22/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 5/24/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 3/2/2017 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 7/8/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Starward on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). War Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Combat Master: Season 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). War Robots: Frontiers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Splitgate 2 Beta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Quake Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Grapples Galore on Steam. Steam Store.