Free Arena Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,000 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 5/17/2024.
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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 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,858 positive reviews and 40,450 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run THE FINALS on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| 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 61, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,440 positive reviews and 8,431 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 | 4/2/2024 |
| Developer | Cubic Games Studio |
| Publisher | Cubic Games Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2524890 |
3. Combat Master: Season 1
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 1 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,463 positive reviews and 3,631 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. Starward
《星之翼》是一款融合了机甲美少女与经典GVG格斗玩法的3D竞技游戏，玩法以1V1、2V2对战为核心。在《星之翼》中，玩家可操纵个性鲜明、战斗风格迥异的机甲少女，通过格斗射击、敏捷操作、战术制定，感受不止于地面的三维战斗体验。
Starward has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164 positive reviews and 132 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 |
5. The Braves
Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game!
The Braves has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 552 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 363 positive reviews and 189 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 | 5/3/2024 |
| Franchise | 101XP |
| Developer | 101XP GAME STUDIOS |
| Publisher | 101XP |
| Steam App Id | 2479830 |
6. Splitgate
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.
Splitgate has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101,763 positive reviews and 9,452 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 Splitgate on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/24/2019 |
| Developer | 1047 Games |
| Publisher | 1047 Games |
| Steam App Id | 677620 |
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 37,577 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,623 positive reviews and 9,954 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. Just Act Natural
Just Act Natural is a hand-crafted online party game where players must hide among NPC characters to avoid detection from the seeker. Compete against your friends in a variety of game modes over a course of different rounds to be crowned the winner!
Just Act Natural has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,478 positive reviews and 576 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 Just Act Natural on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Conor Garity |
| Steam App Id | 1485080 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,359 positive reviews and 1,288 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 | 9/13/2016 |
| Developer | Reakktor Studios |
| Publisher | Schwiezer System GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 324810 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,053 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,161 positive reviews and 892 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 |
More Free Arena Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Arena Shooter games available on Steam.
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 | 7,442 | 12/8/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,297 | 4/2/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 898 | 4/21/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 344 | 4/25/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 199 | 5/3/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 189 | 5/24/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 155 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 3/25/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 9/13/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 6/25/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 9/22/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 1/27/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 11/8/2017 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 12/2/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 4/6/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 11/9/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 7/26/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 11/14/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 7/8/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). Combat Master: Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Starward on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). The Braves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 10). Splitgate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Quake Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 11). TOXIKK™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Redmatch 2 on Steam. Steam Store.