Free First-Person Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,215 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 1/17/2025.
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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 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,501,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,386,102 positive reviews and 1,115,669 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 2,490,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,471,465 positive reviews and 1,018,619 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 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 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,766 positive reviews and 14,816 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 975,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 657,216 positive reviews and 318,760 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,460 positive reviews and 12,705 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).
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 232,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,282 positive reviews and 57,029 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 1,137,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,014,717 positive reviews and 122,859 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. 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 23, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 325,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,667 positive reviews and 253,471 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 617,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,228 positive reviews and 124,448 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.
10. 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 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free First-Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,362 positive reviews and 17,780 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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669,608 | 8/21/2012 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
268,132 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
184,682 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
56,020 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
39,273 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
37,150 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
37,015 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
15,448 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
13,519 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
10,756 | 6/7/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
10,385 | 11/11/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
9,313 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
8,569 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
6,050 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
5,571 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
5,364 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
3,569 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,244 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,207 | 7/16/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,824 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 18). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 20). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.