Free Hero Shooter Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,078 Hero Shooter 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 Hero Shooter game rankings were last updated on 7/4/2025.

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1. 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™ holds the #1 spot for "best free Hero Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 67. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 999,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 671,424 positive reviews and 328,239 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

2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,419,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,183,298 positive reviews and 236,023 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

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 Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 296,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 233,872 positive reviews and 62,394 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

4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,167,156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,050,888 positive reviews and 116,268 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

5. Mecha BREAK

Squad up in Mecha BREAK, a multiplayer third-person shooter offering players three game modes filled with high-octane ground and aerial combat. Pilot your Striker into the breach and take on enemies across worldwide hotspots. Ready for the ultimate showdown?

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Mecha BREAK has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,590 positive reviews and 4,067 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 7/2/2025
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 2452280

6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 346,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,753 positive reviews and 262,568 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

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 234,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,444 positive reviews and 52,210 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

8. FragPunk

FragPunk is a thrilling 5v5 hero shooter where Shard Cards allow you to break the rules of combat and ensure that no two rounds are ever the same. Get ready to unleash your skills!

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FragPunk has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,997 positive reviews and 10,821 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 FragPunk on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 3/6/2025
Developer Bad Guitar Studio
Publisher Bad Guitar Studio
Steam App Id 2943650

9. Strinova

Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience.

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Strinova has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,745 positive reviews and 6,349 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 11/21/2024
Developer iDreamSky
Publisher iDreamSky
Steam App Id 1282270

10. Splitgate 2

Splitgate 2 is the only free-to-play shooter with portals, delivering next-level gunplay, fluid movement, and a constantly evolving experience, featuring a new Battle Royale where you can portal between unique worlds. Welcome to the future of sport.

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Splitgate 2 has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,766 positive reviews and 6,680 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Splitgate 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/22/2025
Developer 1047 Games
Publisher 1047 Games
Steam App Id 2918300

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89
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7/2/2025
61
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25
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12/8/2023
77
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4,143
3/6/2025
73
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11/21/2024
74
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2,685
5/22/2025
61
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4/2/2024
66
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84
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75
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9/21/2023
77
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810
11/20/2024
88
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310
8/18/2022
73
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7/20/2021
73
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176
7/15/2020
62
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CRSED: Cuisine Royale steam charts
162
6/15/2018
78
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57
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Mecha BREAK on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). FragPunk on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Splitgate 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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