Free Free to Play Games on Steam
Steam currently has 17,325 Free to Play 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 Free to Play game rankings were last updated on 12/3/2024.
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1. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Dota 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Free to Play game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,388,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,950,290 positive reviews and 438,370 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 Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. 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, 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 #2 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,145 positive reviews and 13,866 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 |
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.
Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 969,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 655,573 positive reviews and 313,494 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 |
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
4. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 570,441 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 417,875 positive reviews and 152,566 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/15/2013 |
| Franchise | Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Developer | Gaijin Entertainment |
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| Steam App Id | 236390 |
5. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 599,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 524,037 positive reviews and 75,757 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/25/2013 |
| Developer | Digital Extremes |
| Publisher | Digital Extremes |
| Steam App Id | 230410 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,934 positive reviews and 12,516 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).
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 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,132,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,005,826 positive reviews and 126,640 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. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,066 positive reviews and 29,897 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 Once Human on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/9/2024 |
| Developer | Starry Studio |
| Publisher | Starry Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 229,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172,886 positive reviews and 56,708 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 |
10. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,956 positive reviews and 822 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 | 5/21/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
More Free Free to Play Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Free to Play games available on Steam.
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| 398,865 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 100,942 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 84,078 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46,913 | 8/15/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41,521 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41,403 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,700 | 10/10/2007 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34,908 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,520 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,094 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23,888 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21,522 | 8/10/2023 | 22 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19,912 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19,487 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17,779 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15,240 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,991 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,564 | 11/11/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,638 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,573 | 2/19/2016 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.