Free Battle Royale Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,121 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 5/28/2025.
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1. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.
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 2,553,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,517,155 positive reviews and 1,035,984 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 993,514 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 667,020 positive reviews and 326,494 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,850 positive reviews and 1,744 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230,171 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 178,925 positive reviews and 51,246 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 |
5. 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 69, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,757 positive reviews and 21,699 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck.
6. 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 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,562 positive reviews and 12,893 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).
7. 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 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,276 positive reviews and 1,611 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 Blood Strike on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/13/2025 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3199170 |
8. MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE
Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"!
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,286 positive reviews and 6,763 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 MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Developer | Byking Inc. |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1607250 |
9. Stumble Guys
Ready for the chaos? Stumble Guys is a 32-player, fast-paced multiplayer party royale where players dash, jump, and fall across hilarious obstacle courses in a fun race to be the last one standing.
Stumble Guys has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108,668 positive reviews and 19,128 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).
10. Z1 Battle Royale
Z1 Battle Royale is a Free to Play, fast-paced, action arcade, competitive Battle Royale. Staying true to its "King of the Kill" roots, the game has been revamped and restored to the classic feel, look, and gameplay everyone fell in love with. Play solo, duos, or fives and be the last ones standing.
Z1 Battle Royale has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,744 positive reviews and 90,303 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 Z1 Battle Royale on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/28/2018 |
| Franchise | Daybreak Game Company |
| Developer | Daybreak Game Company |
| Publisher | Daybreak Game Company |
| Steam App Id | 433850 |
More Free Battle Royale Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Battle Royale games available on Steam.
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| 271,916 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108,507 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,387 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,395 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,146 | 6/7/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,794 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,733 | 3/13/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,831 | 9/28/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,468 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 996 | 2/28/2018 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 934 | 4/2/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 682 | 9/1/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 654 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 591 | 11/20/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 407 | 7/21/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 268 | 4/13/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 268 | 3/27/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 256 | 4/27/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 244 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 222 | 4/2/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Blood Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Stumble Guys on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Z1 Battle Royale on Steam. Steam Store.