Free Hero Shooter Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,101 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 7/26/2025.

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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Hero Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 302,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237,910 positive reviews and 64,828 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

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 1,427,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,188,437 positive reviews and 239,122 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,002,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 673,532 positive reviews and 328,739 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

4. 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 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,341 positive reviews and 47,969 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

5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,170,991 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,055,380 positive reviews and 115,611 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

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 348,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,693 positive reviews and 263,454 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 236,768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184,159 positive reviews and 52,609 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. SUPERVIVE

THE ACTION BATTLE ROYALE WITH ENDLESS PLAYSTYLES. Slam into all-out, multi-squad teamfights in this lethal, fast-paced brawl in the sky. Unlock gear, theorycraft builds, and bring your gamebreaking loadout into every match.

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SUPERVIVE has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,335 positive reviews and 2,198 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 7/23/2025
Developer Theorycraft Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1283700

9. 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.

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Off The Grid has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 575 positive reviews and 405 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 7/17/2025
Developer Gunzilla Games
Publisher Gunzilla Games
Steam App Id 3659280

10. Mecha BREAK

Squad up in Mecha BREAK, a multiplayer third-person shooter offering three intense game modes filled with ground and aerial combat. Pilot your Striker into the breach and neutralize enemies. Are you ready for the ultimate showdown?

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Mecha BREAK has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,789 positive reviews and 8,278 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
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Publishers
Steam App Id 2452280

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Off The Grid on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Mecha BREAK on Steam. Steam Store.

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