Free Hero Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,235 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 2/26/2026.
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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 1,033,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 697,377 positive reviews and 335,916 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. Overwatch®
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
Overwatch® has achieved a Player Score of 29, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 382,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,768 positive reviews and 274,392 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® 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 174,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101,784 positive reviews and 72,261 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,484,899 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,226,737 positive reviews and 258,162 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 371,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 287,053 positive reviews and 84,699 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,217,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,105,211 positive reviews and 112,323 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).
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 261,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204,682 positive reviews and 56,626 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 | 12/7/2023 |
| 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 2,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,102 positive reviews and 920 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. Blood Strike
Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between.
Blood Strike has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,545 positive reviews and 3,122 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 Blood Strike on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/13/2025 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3199170 |
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 28,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,592 positive reviews and 7,323 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.
More Free Hero Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Hero Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 105,141 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 97,248 | 8/10/2023 | 29 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 81,858 | 12/4/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78,995 | 12/1/2015 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 65,805 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59,667 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,687 | 12/7/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,096 | 7/17/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,894 | 3/13/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,490 | 11/21/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,266 | 3/6/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,922 | 8/20/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,504 | 7/2/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,452 | 5/8/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,349 | 4/2/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,346 | 4/12/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,262 | 1/30/2026 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 887 | 9/21/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 658 | 5/22/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 392 | 1/26/2026 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 1). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 28). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 1). Off The Grid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 1). Blood Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.