Free Looter Shooter Games on Steam

Steam currently has 950 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 7/28/2025.

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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.

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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 126,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,589 positive reviews and 48,252 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

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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 625,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 547,172 positive reviews and 78,554 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.

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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 630,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,300 positive reviews and 131,250 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.

Release Date 10/1/2019
Franchise Destiny
Developer Bungie
Publisher Bungie
Steam App Id 1085660

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.

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STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,271 positive reviews and 20,154 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).

Release Date 12/9/2022
Developer EXBO
Publisher EXBO
Steam App Id 1818450

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.

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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 556,269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507,156 positive reviews and 49,113 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. 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.

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Off The Grid has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 592 positive reviews and 424 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 7/17/2025
Developer Gunzilla Games
Publisher Gunzilla Games
Steam App Id 3659280

7. 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!

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The First Descendant 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 104,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,530 positive reviews and 45,338 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

8. 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!

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Lost Light has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,833 positive reviews and 11,135 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

9. 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.

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Arrow a Row has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,800 positive reviews and 522 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

10. 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.

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Vigor has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,783 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,145 positive reviews and 3,638 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

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90
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57
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7,686
6/30/2024
57
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Lost Light steam charts
327
9/1/2022
57
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Arrow a Row steam charts
253
8/20/2023
94
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Vigor steam charts
134
9/18/2024
47
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46
2/15/2024
55
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43
9/26/2021
66
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40
3/27/2025
62
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4/2/2025
55
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15
7/18/2023
71
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Impact Point steam charts
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7/20/2022
86
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Taora : Beginning steam charts
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12/8/2023
84
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Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean steam charts
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10/29/2021
77
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Village Heroes steam charts
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11/21/2024
59
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Granvir: Zero Front steam charts
5
5/12/2025
77
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). Off The Grid on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 27). Lost Light on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). Vigor on Steam. Steam Store.

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