Free FPS Games on Steam

Steam currently has 7,875 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 5/28/2025.

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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 8,796,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,627,133 positive reviews and 1,169,051 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. 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 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 283,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 226,554 positive reviews and 57,206 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

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 !

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Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,726 positive reviews and 15,771 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.

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.

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Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 993,514 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 667,020 positive reviews and 326,494 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

5. 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 #5 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,553,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,517,155 positive reviews and 1,035,984 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

6. 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 #6 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,159,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,042,325 positive reviews and 117,515 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

7. 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 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 110,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,749 positive reviews and 40,171 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

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.

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Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 625,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 497,554 positive reviews and 127,529 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

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.

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Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 24, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 342,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,616 positive reviews and 261,003 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.

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THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,093 positive reviews and 51,275 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

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Counter-Strike 2 steam charts
683,361
8/21/2012
86
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
119,988
12/6/2024
79
Free
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Banana steam charts
101,163
4/23/2024
81
Free
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
86,623
11/5/2020
67
Free
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS steam charts
84,820
12/21/2017
59
Free
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
32,305
10/10/2007
89
Free
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Delta Force steam charts
31,771
12/4/2024
63
Free
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Destiny 2 steam charts
28,418
10/1/2019
79
Free
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
23,792
8/10/2023
24
Free
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THE FINALS steam charts
11,909
12/8/2023
77
Free
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Unturned steam charts
10,168
7/7/2017
90
Free
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Splitgate 2 - Beta  steam charts
10,014
5/22/2025
58
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Dark and Darker steam charts
6,948
6/7/2024
69
Free
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FragPunk steam charts
5,020
3/6/2025
72
Free
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Blood Strike steam charts
4,564
3/13/2025
78
Free
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
3,455
12/9/2022
75
Free
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Crosshair V2 steam charts
3,219
1/27/2023
87
Free
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Enlisted steam charts
3,183
7/16/2024
79
Free
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Aimlabs steam charts
3,159
6/17/2023
91
Free
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Crab Game steam charts
2,879
10/29/2021
90
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.

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