Free Looter Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,027 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 10/24/2025.
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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 59. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,000 positive reviews and 62,486 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 634,888 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 554,776 positive reviews and 80,112 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. 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 73, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,930 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,081 positive reviews and 21,849 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).
4. 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 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 638,603 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 498,231 positive reviews and 140,372 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.
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 558,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 508,388 positive reviews and 49,655 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 57, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,796 positive reviews and 46,242 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. 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 55, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 838 positive reviews and 672 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 |
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!
Lost Light has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,613 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,013 positive reviews and 11,600 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. 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 46, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,246 positive reviews and 3,786 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,031 positive reviews and 539 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 |
More Free Looter Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Looter Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 196,508 | 12/4/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64,729 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,237 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,756 | 10/1/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,501 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,046 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,082 | 7/17/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 288 | 9/1/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 9/18/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 7/29/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 9/26/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 3/27/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 8/9/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 4/2/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/18/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/8/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/13/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/15/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/29/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). Off The Grid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Lost Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). Vigor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.