Free Free to Play Games on Steam

Steam currently has 20,832 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 8/3/2025.

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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.

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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 2,531,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,061,626 positive reviews and 469,818 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).

Release Date 7/9/2013
Franchise Dota
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 570

2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,414 positive reviews and 49,256 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

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 Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,434 positive reviews and 16,187 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 Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,003,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 674,285 positive reviews and 329,042 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. Bongo Cat

Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

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Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,621 positive reviews and 734 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 3/5/2025
Developers
Publisher Irox Games
Steam App Id 3419430

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 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 306,050 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 239,411 positive reviews and 66,639 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

7. 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.

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War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 641,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 468,395 positive reviews and 173,071 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
Publishers
Steam App Id 236390

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 Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,172,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,057,284 positive reviews and 115,292 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. Warframe

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

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Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 626,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 547,674 positive reviews and 78,564 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

10. 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.

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VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 243,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184,149 positive reviews and 59,833 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

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Dota 2 steam charts
362,653
7/9/2013
81
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Delta Force steam charts
117,985
12/4/2024
61
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Banana steam charts
99,540
4/23/2024
81
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
80,348
11/5/2020
67
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Bongo Cat steam charts
70,270
3/5/2025
96
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
47,465
12/6/2024
78
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War Thunder steam charts
44,806
8/15/2013
73
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
43,360
10/10/2007
90
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Warframe steam charts
38,492
3/25/2013
87
Free
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VRChat steam charts
33,213
2/1/2017
75
Free
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tModLoader steam charts
31,964
5/16/2020
96
Free
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Destiny 2 steam charts
25,463
10/1/2019
79
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Limbus Company steam charts
23,323
2/26/2023
84
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The Sims™ 4 steam charts
22,423
6/18/2020
86
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby steam charts
21,808
6/25/2025
92
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Once Human steam charts
21,061
7/9/2024
74
Free
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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond steam charts
18,546
6/15/2025
34
Free
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel steam charts
18,384
1/19/2022
73
Free
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Path of Exile steam charts
16,624
10/23/2013
88
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OBS Studio steam charts
15,216
3/21/2022
93
Free
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Soures & References

Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.

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