Free FPS Games on Steam

Steam currently has 8,332 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 8/21/2025.

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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 8,975,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,761,177 positive reviews and 1,214,224 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 2,594,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,545,961 positive reviews and 1,048,647 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 1,006,768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 676,588 positive reviews and 330,180 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 11/4/2020
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 90,789 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,488 positive reviews and 16,301 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. 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 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 312,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 242,563 positive reviews and 69,660 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 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

6. 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 61, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 134,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,964 positive reviews and 52,095 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

7. 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.

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,438,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,195,372 positive reviews and 242,664 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

8. 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 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,175,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,060,421 positive reviews and 114,943 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

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.

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Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 632,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,885 positive reviews and 132,498 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.

Release Date 10/1/2019
Franchise Destiny
Developer Bungie
Publisher Bungie
Steam App Id 1085660

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 25, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 350,801 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,231 positive reviews and 264,570 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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8/21/2012
86
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12/21/2017
59
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101,671
11/4/2020
67
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Banana steam charts
99,828
4/23/2024
81
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
93,667
12/6/2024
77
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Delta Force steam charts
93,306
12/4/2024
61
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X steam charts
82,030
12/1/2015
83
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
60,610
10/10/2007
90
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Destiny 2 steam charts
39,191
10/1/2019
79
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
39,002
8/10/2023
25
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THE FINALS steam charts
21,939
12/8/2023
77
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
12,891
12/9/2022
74
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Unturned steam charts
11,811
7/7/2017
90
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World of Tanks Blitz steam charts
8,006
11/9/2016
78
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
6,668
12/29/2017
90
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Blood Strike steam charts
5,851
3/13/2025
78
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Fishing Planet steam charts
5,651
8/28/2017
85
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Enlisted steam charts
5,130
7/16/2024
79
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Crosshair V2 steam charts
4,849
1/26/2023
87
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Aimlabs steam charts
4,799
6/17/2023
91
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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