Free FPS Games on Steam

Steam currently has 8,215 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 8/1/2025.

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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 8,924,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,721,904 positive reviews and 1,202,783 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 2,584,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,538,866 positive reviews and 1,046,117 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. 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 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 304,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 238,898 positive reviews and 65,959 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 12/5/2024
Developer NetEase Games
Publisher NetEase Games
Steam App Id 2767030

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 90,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,384 positive reviews and 16,156 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 62, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,792 positive reviews and 48,507 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,429,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,189,606 positive reviews and 239,750 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

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,002,864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 673,952 positive reviews and 328,912 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

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 630,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,435 positive reviews and 131,518 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free FPS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,171,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,056,451 positive reviews and 115,427 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

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 348,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,007 positive reviews and 263,663 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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12/21/2017
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12/5/2024
78
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81
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12/4/2024
62
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74,840
12/1/2015
83
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63,277
11/5/2020
67
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48,116
10/1/2019
79
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10/10/2007
90
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23,016
8/10/2023
25
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12/7/2023
77
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7/7/2017
90
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8/14/2023
96
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12/29/2017
90
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6/16/2023
91
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3,797
12/9/2022
74
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3,527
3/13/2025
78
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Crosshair V2 steam charts
3,128
1/27/2023
87
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Dark and Darker steam charts
3,125
6/7/2024
64
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11/15/2021
69
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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