Free First-Person Games on Steam
Steam currently has 17,428 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 7/2/2025.
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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 8,862,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,679,909 positive reviews and 1,182,947 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,176 positive reviews and 15,987 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,571,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,529,195 positive reviews and 1,041,963 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 |
4. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X
Rainbow Six Siege X 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 X has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,418,773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,182,968 positive reviews and 235,805 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 X on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/1/2015 |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 359550 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 999,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 671,006 positive reviews and 328,079 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 |
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 242,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,798 positive reviews and 59,207 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,166,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,049,926 positive reviews and 116,409 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 626,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 498,285 positive reviews and 128,531 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.
9. 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 25, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 345,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,474 positive reviews and 262,354 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 234,573 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,376 positive reviews and 52,197 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 |
More Free First-Person Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free First-Person games available on Steam.
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| 684,630 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 116,453 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 96,697 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 84,321 | 12/1/2015 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46,744 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33,364 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31,695 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,921 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,567 | 8/10/2023 | 25 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,282 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,059 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,095 | 11/10/2021 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,588 | 12/9/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,843 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,726 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,657 | 5/22/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,192 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,077 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,780 | 3/6/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,743 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.