Free Battle Royale Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,021 Battle Royale 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 Battle Royale game rankings were last updated on 1/9/2025.
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1. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS for free. Land on strategic locations, loot weapons and supplies, and survive to become the last team standing across various, diverse Battlegrounds. Squad up and join the Battlegrounds for the original Battle Royale experience that only PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS can offer.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS holds the #1 spot for "best free Battle Royale game on Steam" with a Player Score of 59. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,488,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,469,914 positive reviews and 1,018,288 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/21/2017 |
| Franchise | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 578080 |
2. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 976,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 657,922 positive reviews and 318,527 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Apex Legends Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
3. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.
Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,987 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,324 positive reviews and 12,663 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Dark and Darker
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.
Dark and Darker has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,699 positive reviews and 17,910 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,639 positive reviews and 1,449 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 215,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,202 positive reviews and 48,858 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 |
7. SUPERVIVE
MOBA BR MEETS HERO SHOOTER. Jump, glide, shoot, punch, bounce, nuke, spike your enemies in this free-flowing, chaotic battleground in the sky. Face off in all-out, multi-squad teamfights, take down boss monsters for big loot, get that W and run it back.
SUPERVIVE has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,185 positive reviews and 1,273 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 | 11/20/2024 |
| Developer | Theorycraft Games |
| Publisher | Theorycraft Games |
| Steam App Id | 1283700 |
8. Stumble Guys
Race through obstacle courses against up to 32 players online. Run, jump and dash to the finish line until the best player takes the crown!
Stumble Guys has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104,966 positive reviews and 18,400 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 Stumble Guys on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Blood Strike
Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between.
Blood Strike has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,484 positive reviews and 546 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blood Strike on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/18/2024 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3199170 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,055 positive reviews and 11,884 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 |
More Free Battle Royale Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Battle Royale games available on Steam.
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| 243,435 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 65,891 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,109 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,431 | 6/7/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,507 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,414 | 12/7/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,180 | 11/20/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,849 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,745 | 10/18/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,251 | 4/2/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,073 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 950 | 9/21/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 822 | 9/1/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 816 | 2/28/2018 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 800 | 9/28/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 670 | 2/1/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 528 | 7/21/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 358 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 287 | 4/13/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 243 | 6/5/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Stumble Guys on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Blood Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.