Free Hero Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,178 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 12/1/2025.
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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 59. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 162,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95,546 positive reviews and 66,952 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 |
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| 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 1,020,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 687,938 positive reviews and 332,778 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 1,203,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,089,847 positive reviews and 113,288 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 343,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 265,440 positive reviews and 77,894 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,459,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,208,863 positive reviews and 250,440 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 |
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.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 26, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 361,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,208 positive reviews and 268,428 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. 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 55, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 931 positive reviews and 744 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 252,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,684 positive reviews and 55,010 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 |
9. 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?
Mecha BREAK has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,737 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,076 positive reviews and 10,661 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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| Steam App Id | 2452280 |
10. 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.
Strinova has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,740 positive reviews and 7,002 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 Strinova on the Steam Deck.
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| 114,276 | 12/4/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 102,983 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56,695 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,847 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,325 | 12/1/2015 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,486 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,577 | 7/17/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,842 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,781 | 7/2/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,517 | 11/21/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,064 | 4/2/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 956 | 3/6/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 716 | 4/12/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 574 | 9/21/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 362 | 5/8/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 280 | 7/18/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 213 | 7/23/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 10/9/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 126 | 7/20/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 124 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 30). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Off The Grid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 30). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). Mecha BREAK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.