Free Arena Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,883 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 11/7/2025.
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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 77. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 249,300 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 194,639 positive reviews and 54,661 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 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,746 positive reviews and 11,217 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 |
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| 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 66, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,801 positive reviews and 13,687 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,859 positive reviews and 5,766 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 |
5. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 300 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,329 positive reviews and 556 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 |
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| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2386720 |
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 62, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,658 positive reviews and 978 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 |
7. Splitgate 2 Beta
Splitgate 2 is the only free-to-play shooter with portals, delivering next-level gunplay, fluid movement, and a constantly evolving experience, featuring a new Battle Royale where you can portal between unique worlds. Welcome to the future of sport.
Splitgate 2 Beta has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,875 positive reviews and 7,592 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 2 Beta 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,628 positive reviews and 1,427 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).
9. BLACK STIGMA
BLACK STIGMA is a hero shooter game with a diverse cast of characters. You can choose and customize a handgun of your preference and upgrade your character's abilities in different ways. Play as your ideal killer character, from long-range precision shots to close-range brawls.
BLACK STIGMA has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 836 positive reviews and 356 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 BLACK STIGMA on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/18/2025 |
| Developer | BoldPlay Games |
| Publisher | BoldPlay Games |
| Steam App Id | 1277530 |
10. 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 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,837 positive reviews and 1,084 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Arena Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 10,921 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,302 | 4/4/2018 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,080 | 4/2/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 935 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 825 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 785 | 4/25/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 331 | 5/22/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 205 | 3/4/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 196 | 7/18/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 3/27/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 153 | 2/7/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 10/23/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 9/2/2025 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 3/25/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 6/24/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 5/3/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 9/18/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 9/22/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). War Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). Combat Master: Season 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Starward on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Splitgate 2 Beta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). War Robots: Frontiers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). BLACK STIGMA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Mini Royale on Steam. Steam Store.