Free First-Person Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,512 First-Person 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 First-Person game rankings were last updated on 11/22/2024.
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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free First-Person game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,402,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,304,655 positive reviews and 1,097,841 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,462,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,450,292 positive reviews and 1,011,828 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. |
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| Publisher | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 578080 |
3. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,415 positive reviews and 8,785 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 963,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 651,996 positive reviews and 311,823 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 |
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
5. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,124,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 996,076 positive reviews and 128,390 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,952 positive reviews and 12,493 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. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,509 positive reviews and 56,638 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 2/1/2017 |
| Developer | VRChat Inc. |
| Publisher | VRChat Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 438100 |
8. Overwatch® 2
Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 22, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 314,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,812 positive reviews and 247,219 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Blizzard |
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2357570 |
9. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 615,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492,416 positive reviews and 122,824 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
10. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.
Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 547,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 501,210 positive reviews and 46,730 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 Unturned on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/7/2017 |
| Developer | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Publisher | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Steam App Id | 304930 |
More Free First-Person Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free First-Person games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 954,613 | 8/21/2012 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 451,819 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 235,642 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 114,565 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58,055 | 10/10/2007 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47,798 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43,234 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35,618 | 8/10/2023 | 22 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,453 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,835 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,745 | 11/11/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,423 | 12/8/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,918 | 6/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,738 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,542 | 6/17/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,833 | 8/9/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,716 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,317 | 7/16/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,921 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,264 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Counter-Strike 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.