Free Arena Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,368 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 12/13/2024.
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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 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 211,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,003 positive reviews and 48,348 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. 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 65, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,424 positive reviews and 11,655 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 |
3. Combat Master: Season 2
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 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,123 positive reviews and 4,665 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 |
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 60, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,898 positive reviews and 9,680 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 767560 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,610 positive reviews and 2,941 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 |
6. 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 65, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 859 positive reviews and 432 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 4/25/2024 |
| Developer | Game Blender |
| Publisher | 盛天游戏 |
| Steam App Id | 2764370 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,073 positive reviews and 10,010 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 |
8. Redmatch 2
A free fast-paced online multiplayer FPS with grapple hooks where you upgrade your stats with kills!
Redmatch 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,460 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,369 positive reviews and 1,091 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/25/2021 |
| Developer | Rugbug Redfern |
| Publisher | Rugbug Redfern |
| Steam App Id | 1280770 |
9. Tank Force: Online Shooter Game
Tank Force - the coolest free online tank shooter! This is a new word in online tank battles, which combines the best qualities of a tank simulator and thrilling arcade battles.
Tank Force: Online Shooter Game has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,751 positive reviews and 874 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
10. TOXIKK™
FRAG LIKE IT'S 1999! TOXIKK plays as if today's military shooters never existed: Designed as a spiritual successor to the FPS giants of the late 90s and early 2ks, TOXIKK carefully evolves their mechanics with modern technology and fresh ideas elaborated with Arena-FPS enthusiasts.
TOXIKK™ has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,743 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,429 positive reviews and 1,314 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 TOXIKK™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/10/2016 |
| Developer | Reakktor Studios |
| Publisher | Schwiezer System GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 324810 |
More Free Arena Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Arena Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 20,574 | 12/7/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,964 | 4/2/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,315 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,925 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 609 | 9/18/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 498 | 4/25/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 436 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 351 | 6/25/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 300 | 10/23/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 298 | 9/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 242 | 5/24/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 189 | 11/9/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 186 | 10/24/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 145 | 4/7/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 131 | 5/3/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 126 | 12/2/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 3/2/2017 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 9/22/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 11/13/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Combat Master: Season 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). War Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Vigor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Starward on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Quake Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Redmatch 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Tank Force: Online Shooter Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). TOXIKK™ on Steam. Steam Store.