Free Arena Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,326 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 11/20/2024.
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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 193,039 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146,033 positive reviews and 47,006 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. 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 63, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,993 positive reviews and 11,194 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 38,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,115 positive reviews and 4,565 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 24,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,795 positive reviews and 9,520 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 45, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,159 positive reviews and 2,713 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,958 positive reviews and 10,013 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 |
7. Starward
Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay. In Starward, players can control mecha girls with distinct personalities and different combat styles
Starward has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 753 positive reviews and 400 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 | 4/24/2024 |
| Developer | Game Blender |
| Publisher | 盛天游戏 |
| Steam App Id | 2764370 |
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 16,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,185 positive reviews and 1,075 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 2,606 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,735 positive reviews and 871 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102,240 positive reviews and 9,422 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 |
More Free Arena Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Arena Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 15,724 | 12/8/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,925 | 4/2/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,748 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,606 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 660 | 9/18/2024 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 431 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 382 | 4/24/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 288 | 6/25/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 185 | 10/23/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 179 | 5/24/2019 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 173 | 9/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 154 | 10/24/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 11/9/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 106 | 12/2/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 93 | 5/3/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 3/2/2017 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 8/13/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 9/22/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 11/8/2017 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Combat Master: Season 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). War Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Vigor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 24). Quake Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Starward on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Redmatch 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Tank Force: Online Shooter Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Splitgate on Steam. Steam Store.