Free First-Person Games on Steam
Steam currently has 22,162 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 5/8/2026.
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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 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,580,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,254,690 positive reviews and 1,325,855 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
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 has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,708,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,632,953 positive reviews and 1,075,200 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,046,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 708,137 positive reviews and 338,694 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 |
4. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 181,736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,885 positive reviews and 75,851 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
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 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,230,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,118,262 positive reviews and 111,852 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 261,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,079 positive reviews and 64,563 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 |
7. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six® Siege is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,510,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,245,237 positive reviews and 264,945 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 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/1/2015 |
| Franchise | Tom Clancy Franchise |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 359550 |
8. Overwatch®
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
Overwatch® has achieved a Player Score of 30, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 398,684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,194 positive reviews and 279,490 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® 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. 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 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 562,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 511,981 positive reviews and 50,328 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 |
10. Arena Breakout: Infinite
Arena Breakout: Infinite is a high-stakes tactical extraction shooter where every decision matters. Fight, loot, and extract—or lose it all. With stunningly realistic visuals, lifelike sound, and unforgiving PvPvE combat, every raid is a gamble between glory and ruin.
Arena Breakout: Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,995 positive reviews and 14,013 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 Arena Breakout: Infinite on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Developer | Morefun Studios |
| Publisher | Morefun Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073620 |
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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| 581,408 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 226,181 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 92,692 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78,424 | 12/4/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40,432 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,151 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,441 | 12/1/2015 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35,426 | 8/10/2023 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,274 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,092 | 9/16/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,060 | 11/11/2021 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,509 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,315 | 12/7/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,687 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,088 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,095 | 10/1/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,359 | 6/17/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,973 | 3/13/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,672 | 1/26/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,669 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 29). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 8). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Arena Breakout: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.