Free Hero Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,148 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 10/2/2025.
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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 60. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 143,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87,051 positive reviews and 56,588 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 1,010,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 679,232 positive reviews and 331,526 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 |
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
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!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 320,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 247,289 positive reviews and 73,239 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 | 12/5/2024 |
| 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!
Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,182,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,068,863 positive reviews and 113,994 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).
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 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,448,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,201,909 positive reviews and 246,368 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 355,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,152 positive reviews and 266,110 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 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 245,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,543 positive reviews and 54,021 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. 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 59, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,830 positive reviews and 10,131 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 |
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.
Off The Grid has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 811 positive reviews and 629 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 |
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 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,821 positive reviews and 6,743 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 147,531 | 12/4/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 69,054 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33,200 | 12/5/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,315 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,227 | 12/1/2015 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,432 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,747 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,733 | 7/2/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,909 | 7/17/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,643 | 11/21/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,081 | 9/21/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,035 | 3/6/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 721 | 4/2/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 375 | 5/8/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 361 | 7/23/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 293 | 7/18/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 227 | 4/12/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 167 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 148 | 7/29/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 130 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Mecha BREAK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Off The Grid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 26). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.