Free Sci-fi Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,805 Sci-fi 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 Sci-fi game rankings were last updated on 11/20/2024.
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1. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Apex Legends™ holds the #1 spot for "best free Sci-fi game on Steam" with a Player Score of 67. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 963,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 651,996 positive reviews and 311,823 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 Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Apex Legends Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
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 Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 598,708 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 522,945 positive reviews and 75,763 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. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.
Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,952 positive reviews and 12,493 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 Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Overwatch® 2
Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 22, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 314,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,812 positive reviews and 247,219 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Blizzard |
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2357570 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 615,287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492,450 positive reviews and 122,837 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.
6. Strinova
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience.
Strinova has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,142 positive reviews and 719 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.
7. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,996 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,668 positive reviews and 1,328 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,353 positive reviews and 41,043 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 |
9. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,555 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,683 positive reviews and 5,872 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 Limbus Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/26/2023 |
| Developer | ProjectMoon |
| Publisher | ProjectMoon |
| Steam App Id | 1973530 |
10. SCP: Secret Laboratory
Deep within the SCP Foundation during a containment breach, many of the anomalies have bypassed security and escaped from their chambers - without peaceful intentions. Become site personnel, a re-containment agent, or an anomalous entity and fight to take control of or escape the facility!
SCP: Secret Laboratory has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 203,136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185,973 positive reviews and 17,163 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 SCP: Secret Laboratory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/29/2017 |
| Developer | Northwood Studios |
| Publisher | Northwood Studios |
| Steam App Id | 700330 |
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| 74,551 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 48,764 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 48,502 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,430 | 8/10/2023 | 22 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,415 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,783 | 11/21/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,819 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,804 | 6/30/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,202 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,920 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,904 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,684 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,374 | 7/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,923 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,369 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,386 | 8/20/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,216 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,796 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,770 | 7/18/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,588 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). SCP: Secret Laboratory on Steam. Steam Store.