Free Looter Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 623 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 5/24/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Looter Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 595,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 478,130 positive reviews and 116,871 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.
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 539,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,576 positive reviews and 45,792 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 576,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 502,678 positive reviews and 73,841 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 |
4. STALCRAFT
STALCRAFT is a dynamic MMOFPS with survival horror elements, set in the open world of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
STALCRAFT has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,584 positive reviews and 10,183 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 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,416 positive reviews and 8,969 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,024 positive reviews and 2,446 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 | 9/26/2021 |
| Developer | Spotted Kiwi Interactive |
| Publisher | Spotted Kiwi Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 625340 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,812 positive reviews and 406 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 |
8. HAWKED
HAWKED is an online Extraction Shooter full of daring adventures, boundless exploration, and all-out PvPvE action in pursuit of ancient treasures. Play for free today!
HAWKED has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,926 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,624 positive reviews and 1,302 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 HAWKED on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/15/2024 |
| Franchise | MY.GAMES |
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| Steam App Id | 1955960 |
9. Taora : Beginning
Taora : Beginning offers the limited introduction experience to Taora : Survival, an open world survival game with unique character building and crafting. Build and upgrade your base, and survive the zombie apocalypse!
Taora : Beginning has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,606 positive reviews and 202 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Taora : Beginning on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | TheGamesFortress |
| Developer | Tulpar Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2594640 |
10. League of Maidens®
League of Maidens® is a Single Player FREE TO PLAY online action RPG game featuring beautiful maidens with guns and super powers by the indie studio Maiden Gaming. Features: Questing, Battle Modes, Customization, Posing & Sharing Characters, Poses, Scenes & 4K Photos with fellow players.
League of Maidens® has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,708 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,711 positive reviews and 2,997 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 League of Maidens® on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/25/2021 |
| Developer | Maiden Gaming Inc. |
| Publisher | Maiden Gaming Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 557180 |
More Free Looter Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 86 best free Looter Shooter games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 97,013 | 10/1/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60,709 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33,212 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,989 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,986 | 9/1/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 9/26/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 118 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 2/15/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 12/8/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 2/25/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 9/8/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 7/20/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/29/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/18/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/12/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 5/17/2023 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/26/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/7/2024 | 35 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/22/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/15/2023 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). STALCRAFT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Lost Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). XERA: Survival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). HAWKED on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Taora : Beginning on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). League of Maidens® on Steam. Steam Store.