Free Hero Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,219 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 2/9/2026.
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1. 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.
Delta Force holds the #1 spot for "best free Hero Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 58. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 171,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 100,236 positive reviews and 71,067 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 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,030,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 695,014 positive reviews and 335,152 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 |
3. 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 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,213,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,101,459 positive reviews and 112,536 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).
4. 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!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 366,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 283,426 positive reviews and 82,959 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 | 12/6/2024 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 2767030 |
5. 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.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 27, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 370,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,652 positive reviews and 271,791 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 |
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.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,478,349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,221,710 positive reviews and 256,639 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 |
| Franchise | Tom Clancy Franchise |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 359550 |
7. THE FINALS
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same!
THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 259,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203,337 positive reviews and 56,318 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. Off The Grid
Welcome to Off The Grid, the next-gen free to play Battle Royale from visionary director Neill Blomkamp. Set in a near-future world where contestants are cybernetically augmented and dropped into televised bloodsport. Death is temporary, but fame is forever.
Off The Grid has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,057 positive reviews and 891 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Off The Grid on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/17/2025 |
| Developer | Gunzilla Games |
| Publisher | Gunzilla Games |
| Steam App Id | 3659280 |
9. Highguard
Highguard is a PvP raid shooter where players will ride, fight, and raid as Wardens, arcane gunslingers sent to fight for control of a mythical continent.
Highguard has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,752 positive reviews and 20,701 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 Highguard on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/26/2026 |
| Developer | Wildlight Entertainment, Inc. |
| Publisher | Wildlight Entertainment, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 4128260 |
10. Blood Strike
Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between.
Blood Strike has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,091 positive reviews and 3,027 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 Blood Strike on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/13/2025 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3199170 |
More Free Hero Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Hero Shooter games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 116,016 | 12/4/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 95,370 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51,558 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,338 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,483 | 8/10/2023 | 27 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,083 | 12/1/2015 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,922 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,376 | 7/17/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,893 | 1/26/2026 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,803 | 3/13/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,395 | 7/2/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,256 | 11/21/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,238 | 1/30/2026 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,219 | 3/6/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,031 | 4/2/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 815 | 4/12/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 641 | 9/21/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 511 | 5/8/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 432 | 5/22/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 253 | 7/18/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 7). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 7). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). Off The Grid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Highguard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). Blood Strike on Steam. Steam Store.