Free First-Person Games on Steam
Steam currently has 16,779 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 5/16/2025.
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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 8,780,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,614,864 positive reviews and 1,165,655 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 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,548,890 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,514,249 positive reviews and 1,034,641 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. 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 992,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 666,152 positive reviews and 326,122 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 |
4. 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 hours, 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 #4 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,482 positive reviews and 15,697 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 |
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 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,157,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,039,548 positive reviews and 117,953 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 239,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180,732 positive reviews and 58,383 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 624,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 497,232 positive reviews and 127,130 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
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 24, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 341,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,808 positive reviews and 260,403 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,593 positive reviews and 12,884 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).
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 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 554,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506,080 positive reviews and 48,738 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free First-Person games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,143,876 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 389,912 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 154,150 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 112,051 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44,328 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31,825 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,414 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,175 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,001 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,649 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,164 | 11/11/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,127 | 6/7/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,094 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,862 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,170 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,410 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,188 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,530 | 3/6/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,238 | 7/16/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,114 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 17). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.