Free Looter Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 925 Looter 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 Looter Shooter game rankings were last updated on 7/5/2025.
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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 Looter Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 62. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,535 positive reviews and 44,911 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 |
2. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 623,181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 544,828 positive reviews and 78,353 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/25/2013 |
| Developer | Digital Extremes |
| Publisher | Digital Extremes |
| Steam App Id | 230410 |
3. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 626,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 498,318 positive reviews and 128,568 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
4. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,430 positive reviews and 19,752 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 STALCRAFT: X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.
Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 555,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506,875 positive reviews and 49,028 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unturned on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/7/2017 |
| Developer | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Publisher | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Steam App Id | 304930 |
6. The First Descendant
The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!
The First Descendant has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 104,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,075 positive reviews and 45,224 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 The First Descendant on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/30/2024 |
| Developer | NEXON Games Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | NEXON |
| Steam App Id | 2074920 |
7. Lost Light
Join the "Firefly" task force and unveil the sinister plot behind the exclusion zone in the world of Lost Light. You could either scavenge for supplies or go out with guns blazing and plunder. Survive the brutal domain where danger lurks in every corner!
Lost Light has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,731 positive reviews and 11,016 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 Lost Light on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 1797880 |
8. Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.
Arrow a Row has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,732 positive reviews and 520 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 8/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lonerangerix |
| Publisher | Lonerangerix |
| Steam App Id | 2495980 |
9. Vigor
Outlive the apocalypse! Dive into intense Encounters and extract the most valuable spoils the Outlands have to offer! Loot, shoot, and build to become the absolute Outlander and explore the landscape of a post-war Norway in Vigor, a free-to-play looter shooter.
Vigor has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,109 positive reviews and 3,570 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Vigor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/18/2024 |
| Franchise | Bohemia Interactive |
| Developer | Bohemia Interactive |
| Publisher | Bohemia Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2818260 |
10. Mini Royale
Brace yourself for an action-packed shooter experience in Mini Royale! Battle as green army toy soldiers in a massive kids' bedroom, fighting for survival in modes like Battle Royale, Deathmatch, and more—where only the strongest players or teams claim victory.
Mini Royale has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,676 positive reviews and 974 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 Mini Royale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/27/2025 |
| Developer | IndigoBlue |
| Publisher | IndigoBlue |
| Steam App Id | 1657090 |
More Free Looter Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Looter Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 134,643 | 12/4/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46,346 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,377 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,538 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,879 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,335 | 6/30/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 772 | 9/1/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 115 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 9/18/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 3/27/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 7/18/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 2/15/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 4/2/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 9/27/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 11/20/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/13/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 5/12/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/29/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/21/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/8/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Lost Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Vigor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Mini Royale on Steam. Steam Store.