Free Battle Royale Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,094 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 4/10/2025.
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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 2,533,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,503,177 positive reviews and 1,030,211 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 987,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 663,083 positive reviews and 324,244 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 152,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,675 positive reviews and 12,852 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 70, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,253 positive reviews and 19,899 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 225,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,302 positive reviews and 50,580 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,313 positive reviews and 1,653 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 |
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 6,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,136 positive reviews and 1,256 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 | 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 19,575 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,975 positive reviews and 6,600 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
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 #9 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,631 positive reviews and 18,919 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Battle Royale games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,845 positive reviews and 12,503 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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| 221,035 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 80,550 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40,124 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,802 | 6/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,607 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,414 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,167 | 3/13/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,524 | 9/28/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,207 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 982 | 4/2/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 957 | 3/27/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 837 | 11/20/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 826 | 9/21/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 771 | 2/28/2018 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 714 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 599 | 4/2/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 572 | 9/1/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 399 | 2/1/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 319 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 232 | 7/20/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Blood Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Stumble Guys on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.