Free Looter Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 778 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 11/23/2024.
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1. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe holds the #1 spot for "best free Looter Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 598,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 523,087 positive reviews and 75,768 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 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 615,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492,470 positive reviews and 122,865 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 548,056 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 501,308 positive reviews and 46,748 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 |
4. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest online game set in the open world of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Dive into this universe, filled with mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable experiences are 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 62,320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,553 positive reviews and 14,767 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. 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 55, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,580 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,499 positive reviews and 41,081 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,221 positive reviews and 10,266 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 |
7. 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 45, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,181 positive reviews and 2,746 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 |
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 15,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,982 positive reviews and 462 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,154 positive reviews and 2,543 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 |
10. HAWKED
Adventure calls in HAWKED, a swashbuckling online co-op adventure shooter. Team up with pals for daring treasure hunts, explore uncharted realities, and battle vicious monsters. Play for free now!
HAWKED has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,802 positive reviews and 1,409 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HAWKED on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/15/2024 |
| Franchise | MY.GAMES |
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| Steam App Id | 1955960 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 99 best free Looter Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 47,188 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,451 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,128 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,811 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,932 | 6/30/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,209 | 9/1/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 828 | 9/18/2024 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 9/27/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 2/15/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 2/25/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 11/21/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 12/8/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 10/29/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/25/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/15/2023 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/27/2020 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/20/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/18/2015 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Lost Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Vigor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). XERA: Survival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). HAWKED on Steam. Steam Store.