Free Arena Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,025 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 2/13/2026.
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1. THE FINALS
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same!
THE FINALS holds the #1 spot for "best free Arena Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 260,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203,771 positive reviews and 56,395 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,428 positive reviews and 11,609 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 |
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 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,381 positive reviews and 14,305 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,502 positive reviews and 10,156 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 |
5. Combat Master: Season 5
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 5 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 51,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,002 positive reviews and 6,104 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. SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded
SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded fuses the best of Splitgate 1 & 2, bringing back that classic arena shooter feel. Jump into fast-paced arena modes or drop into Arena Royale, a battle royale built on arena DNA. Play free now.
SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,483 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,583 positive reviews and 7,900 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: Arena Reloaded 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 |
7. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,799 positive reviews and 689 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STRAFTAT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2386720 |
8. 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 62, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,027 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,923 positive reviews and 1,104 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 | 4/24/2024 |
| Developer | Game Blender |
| Publisher | 盛天游戏 |
| Steam App Id | 2764370 |
9. 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 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,611 positive reviews and 842 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).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,833 positive reviews and 1,516 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play War Robots: Frontiers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 13,719 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,259 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,078 | 4/2/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,007 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 989 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 857 | 5/22/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 770 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 301 | 4/24/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 251 | 2/7/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 222 | 3/4/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 217 | 9/2/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 185 | 9/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 169 | 10/23/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 162 | 3/27/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 141 | 7/18/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 135 | 9/18/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 111 | 6/25/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 8/13/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 3/25/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). War Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). Quake Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). Combat Master: Season 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). Starward on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). Grapples Galore on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). War Robots: Frontiers on Steam. Steam Store.