Free FPS Games on Steam

Steam currently has 7,773 FPS 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 FPS game rankings were last updated on 4/30/2025.

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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.

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Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free FPS game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,755,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,595,499 positive reviews and 1,159,979 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).

Release Date 8/21/2012
Franchise Valve
Developers
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 730

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.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,543,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,510,753 positive reviews and 1,033,185 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.

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Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 990,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 664,745 positive reviews and 325,393 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. 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 !

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Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,305 positive reviews and 15,609 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.

5. 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.

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Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,823 positive reviews and 37,317 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

6. Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!

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Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 274,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 220,945 positive reviews and 54,004 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/6/2024
Developer NetEase Games
Publisher NetEase Games
Steam App Id 2767030

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!

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Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,154,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,035,919 positive reviews and 118,422 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).

Release Date 10/10/2007
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 440

8. 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.

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Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 554,581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 505,886 positive reviews and 48,695 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

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.

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Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,618 positive reviews and 12,872 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).

Release Date 10/29/2021
Developer Dani
Publisher Dani
Steam App Id 1782210

10. 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.

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Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 24, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 340,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,227 positive reviews and 260,019 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

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86
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12/21/2017
59
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112,347
11/5/2020
67
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106,098
4/23/2024
81
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12/4/2024
64
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56,050
12/6/2024
80
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34,669
10/10/2007
89
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Unturned steam charts
22,087
7/7/2017
90
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21,659
10/29/2021
90
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8/10/2023
24
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11,835
10/1/2019
79
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6/7/2024
69
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8/14/2023
96
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12/9/2022
75
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6,997
12/8/2023
77
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5,565
6/17/2023
91
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5,353
11/9/2016
78
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FragPunk steam charts
4,392
3/6/2025
72
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Enlisted steam charts
3,089
7/16/2024
79
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
3,028
12/29/2017
90
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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