Free Hero Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 909 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 11/20/2024.
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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 963,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 651,885 positive reviews and 311,673 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. 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 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,124,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 996,076 positive reviews and 128,390 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. SUPERVIVE
MOBA BR MEETS HERO SHOOTER. Jump, glide, shoot, punch, bounce, nuke, spike your enemies in this free-flowing, chaotic battleground in the sky. Face off in all-out, multi-squad teamfights, take down boss monsters for big loot, get that W and run it back.
SUPERVIVE 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 652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 568 positive reviews and 84 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Release Date | 11/20/2024 |
| Developer | Theorycraft Games |
| Publisher | Theorycraft Games |
| Steam App Id | 1283700 |
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 22, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 313,763 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,689 positive reviews and 247,074 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 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 193,039 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146,033 positive reviews and 47,006 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. Paladins®
Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!
Paladins® has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 345,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 293,727 positive reviews and 52,017 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 Paladins® on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/8/2018 |
| Developer | Evil Mojo Games |
| Publisher | Hi-Rez Studios |
| Steam App Id | 444090 |
7. 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 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,993 positive reviews and 11,194 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 |
8. Farlight 84
1st Pet Capture Battle Royale!
Farlight 84 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,698 positive reviews and 10,541 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 |
9. Caliber
Caliber is a free-to-play, team-based, tactical third- and first-person shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. Four classes, more than 70 operators with unique abilities and equipment, and various game modes: PvE, PvP and PvPvE.
Caliber has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hero Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,653 positive reviews and 4,384 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 |
| Publisher | 1С-777 Limited |
| Steam App Id | 307950 |
10. Quake Champions
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.
Quake Champions 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 37,971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,958 positive reviews and 10,013 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 Quake Champions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/18/2022 |
| Franchise | Bethesda |
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 611500 |
More Free Hero Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Hero Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 54,235 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50,900 | 10/10/2007 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31,033 | 11/20/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,366 | 8/10/2023 | 22 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,269 | 12/8/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,859 | 5/8/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,694 | 4/2/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,084 | 9/21/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 461 | 4/12/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 342 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 315 | 7/20/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 245 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 112 | 11/18/2021 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 106 | 12/2/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 6/15/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 9/8/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 6/2/2015 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 7/8/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 12/6/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 6/21/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Paladins® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Farlight 84 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 24). Quake Champions on Steam. Steam Store.