Free Free to Play Games on Steam

Steam currently has 19,306 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 4/17/2025.

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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 2,469,454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,013,185 positive reviews and 456,269 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. 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 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 266,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 214,461 positive reviews and 51,781 negative reviews — making it "Very 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. 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 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,445 positive reviews and 229 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
Developer Marcel Zurawka
Publisher Irox Games
Steam App Id 3419430

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 Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,883 positive reviews and 15,413 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 987,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 663,356 positive reviews and 324,446 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

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 Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,151,929 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,032,880 positive reviews and 119,049 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 615,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 538,301 positive reviews and 76,885 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

8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 613,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 448,238 positive reviews and 165,043 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

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.

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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 237,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,506 positive reviews and 58,014 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. 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 65, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 98,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,555 positive reviews and 34,415 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

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Dota 2 steam charts
294,518
7/9/2013
81
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230,448
12/6/2024
80
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Bongo Cat steam charts
131,106
3/5/2025
93
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91,497
4/23/2024
81
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90,283
11/5/2020
67
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
43,890
10/10/2007
89
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Warframe steam charts
43,150
3/25/2013
87
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War Thunder steam charts
40,307
8/15/2013
73
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VRChat steam charts
38,637
2/1/2017
75
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Delta Force steam charts
37,885
12/4/2024
65
Free
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
28,103
8/10/2023
24
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The Sims™ 4 steam charts
27,770
6/18/2020
86
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Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker steam charts
25,157
12/3/2024
65
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Destiny 2 steam charts
24,500
10/1/2019
79
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tModLoader steam charts
24,264
5/16/2020
96
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Crab Game steam charts
22,893
10/29/2021
90
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel steam charts
21,019
1/19/2022
74
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Once Human steam charts
15,993
7/9/2024
73
Free
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THE FINALS steam charts
14,270
12/8/2023
77
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Limbus Company steam charts
13,731
2/26/2023
84
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, April 18). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.

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