Free Arena Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,555 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 4/10/2025.
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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 225,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,302 positive reviews and 50,580 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 | 12/8/2023 |
| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Publisher | Embark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073850 |
2. Mini Royale
Brace yourself for an action-packed shooter experience in Mini Royale! Battle as green army toy soldiers in a massive kids' bedroom, fighting for survival in modes like Battle Royale, Deathmatch, and more—where only the strongest players or teams claim victory.
Mini Royale has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,032 positive reviews and 551 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 Mini Royale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/27/2025 |
| Developer | IndigoBlue |
| Publisher | IndigoBlue |
| Steam App Id | 1657090 |
3. 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 60, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,682 positive reviews and 10,331 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,845 positive reviews and 12,503 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 |
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 44,440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,214 positive reviews and 5,226 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. 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 60, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,440 positive reviews and 897 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.
7. 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 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,993 positive reviews and 604 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,224 positive reviews and 10,037 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 |
9. Vigor
Outlive the apocalypse! Dive into intense Encounters and extract the most valuable spoils the Outlands have to offer! Loot, shoot, and build to become the absolute Outlander and explore the landscape of a post-war Norway in Vigor, a free-to-play looter shooter.
Vigor has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,989 positive reviews and 3,346 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Vigor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/18/2024 |
| Franchise | Bohemia Interactive |
| Developer | Bohemia Interactive |
| Publisher | Bohemia Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2818260 |
10. 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 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,096 positive reviews and 570 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 |
More Free Arena Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Arena Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 20,276 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,817 | 3/27/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,008 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,895 | 4/2/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,532 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,161 | 3/4/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 569 | 2/7/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 501 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 461 | 9/18/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 403 | 4/25/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 379 | 6/25/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 324 | 10/24/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 241 | 10/23/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 234 | 5/24/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 229 | 9/13/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 202 | 12/2/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 5/27/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 173 | 4/7/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 110 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 11/14/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Mini Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). War Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). Combat Master: Season 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). War Robots: Frontiers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Grapples Galore on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Quake Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Vigor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Starward on Steam. Steam Store.