Free Battle Royale Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,037 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 2/12/2025.
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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 2,500,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,479,110 positive reviews and 1,021,199 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 978,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 658,221 positive reviews and 320,582 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 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,690 positive reviews and 12,785 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,782 positive reviews and 1,521 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 |
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 70, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,214 positive reviews and 18,271 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).
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 218,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168,625 positive reviews and 49,554 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,910 positive reviews and 18,590 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,300 positive reviews and 738 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 |
9. Combat Master: Season 3
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 3 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,356 positive reviews and 4,918 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 |
10. Lost Light
Join the "Firefly" task force and unveil the sinister plot behind the exclusion zone in the world of Lost Light. You could either scavenge for supplies or go out with guns blazing and plunder. Survive the brutal domain where danger lurks in every corner!
Lost Light has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,899 positive reviews and 10,545 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 Lost Light on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 1797880 |
More Free Battle Royale Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Battle Royale games available on Steam.
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| 332,953 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 101,091 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,888 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,018 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,846 | 6/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,419 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,033 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,697 | 10/18/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,338 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,118 | 9/1/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,106 | 4/2/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,050 | 11/20/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 995 | 9/21/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 773 | 2/28/2018 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 676 | 2/1/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 657 | 9/28/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 654 | 7/21/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 296 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 290 | 8/7/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 248 | 4/27/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Stumble Guys on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Blood Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 1). Combat Master: Season 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Lost Light on Steam. Steam Store.