Free Looter Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 829 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 2/13/2025.
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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 68. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,536 positive reviews and 23,996 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 |
| Developer | Team Jade |
| 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 607,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 531,676 positive reviews and 76,318 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 619,116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,748 positive reviews and 125,368 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. 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 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 551,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 504,203 positive reviews and 47,069 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 |
5. 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 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,225 positive reviews and 16,544 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).
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 98,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,238 positive reviews and 42,127 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 24,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,899 positive reviews and 10,545 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,834 positive reviews and 3,175 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 |
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.
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 15,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,297 positive reviews and 482 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. XERA: Survival
Action-focused, open world survival shooter, PvPvE against fellow mercenaries and lethal XOIDS. Raid for resources alone or with team-mates, build and defend your base, stash your gear and survive against the odds. You are the hunters. You are the hunted. And the robots never sleep…
XERA: Survival has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,176 positive reviews and 2,569 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 XERA: Survival on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/27/2021 |
| Developer | Spotted Kiwi Interactive |
| Publisher | Spotted Kiwi Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 625340 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Looter Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 57,407 | 12/4/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 48,921 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,303 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,193 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,535 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,009 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,226 | 9/1/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 9/18/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 119 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 9/27/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 2/25/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 11/21/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 2/15/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 8/18/2015 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/8/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/3/2023 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/13/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/14/2020 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/26/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 7). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Lost Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Vigor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 27). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). XERA: Survival on Steam. Steam Store.