Free Hero Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,192 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 12/17/2025.
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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!
Marvel Rivals holds the #1 spot for "best free Hero Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 77. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 351,107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 272,051 positive reviews and 79,056 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,206,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,092,976 positive reviews and 113,089 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,462,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,211,193 positive reviews and 251,670 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,023,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 689,892 positive reviews and 333,323 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 |
5. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,600 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,550 positive reviews and 68,050 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 |
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 363,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,480 positive reviews and 269,278 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
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 254,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199,160 positive reviews and 55,223 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 1,715 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 943 positive reviews and 772 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. SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded
SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded fuses the best of Splitgate 1 & 2, bringing back that classic arena shooter feel. Play free now.
SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,169 positive reviews and 7,627 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: Arena Reloaded 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 |
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 27,962 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,893 positive reviews and 7,069 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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| 78,406 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51,881 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 48,870 | 12/1/2015 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47,266 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40,029 | 12/4/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31,931 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,296 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,921 | 7/17/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,234 | 5/22/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,091 | 11/21/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,505 | 3/6/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,428 | 4/2/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,189 | 5/8/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,137 | 4/12/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,055 | 7/2/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 614 | 9/21/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 442 | 7/18/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 241 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 234 | 7/23/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). Off The Grid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.