Free Hero Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,037 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 5/9/2025.
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1. 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™ holds the #1 spot for "best free Hero Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 67. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 990,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 665,338 positive reviews and 325,613 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 |
2. 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 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 276,736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 222,236 positive reviews and 54,500 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 |
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 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,154,579 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,036,217 positive reviews and 118,362 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. 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 24, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 340,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,404 positive reviews and 260,084 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 |
5. 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.
THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 177,556 positive reviews and 50,925 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 |
6. FragPunk
FragPunk is a thrilling 5v5 hero shooter where Shard Cards allow you to break the rules of combat and ensure that no two rounds are ever the same. Get ready to unleash your skills!
FragPunk has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,168 positive reviews and 9,812 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 FragPunk on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Developer | Bad Guitar Studio |
| Publisher | Bad Guitar Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2943650 |
7. 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 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,029 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,980 positive reviews and 6,049 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.
8. Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition
The legendary mobile multiplayer FPS Pixel Gun 3D comes to PC! Experience an enhanced world of colorful, blocky action. Featuring dozens of game modes and maps, 1500+ guns plus cross-platform multiplayer and progression.
Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,364 positive reviews and 12,677 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Developer | Cubic Games Studio |
| Publisher | Cubic Games Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2524890 |
9. Caliber
Caliber is a team-based online shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. More than 70 operators with unique abilities and weapons as well as various game modes and maps are waiting for you.
Caliber has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,596 positive reviews and 4,841 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 Caliber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/12/2023 |
| Franchise | 1C Game Studios |
| Developer | 1C Game Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 307950 |
10. Farlight 84
1st Pet Capture Battle Royale!
Farlight 84 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,230 positive reviews and 11,131 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 9/21/2023 |
| Developer | Farlight Games |
| Publisher | Farlight Games |
| Steam App Id | 1928420 |
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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| 125,866 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 73,234 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,210 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,589 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,685 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,944 | 3/6/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,103 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,027 | 4/2/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 662 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 656 | 9/21/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 514 | 5/8/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 444 | 11/20/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 200 | 5/27/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 4/2/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 171 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 7/20/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 12/12/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 11/18/2021 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 12/2/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). FragPunk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Farlight 84 on Steam. Steam Store.