Free Sci-fi Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,154 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 1/13/2025.
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1. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
Marvel Rivals holds the #1 spot for "best free Sci-fi game on Steam" with a Player Score of 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 153,393 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,789 positive reviews and 28,604 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 Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/6/2024 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 2767030 |
2. 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™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 976,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 657,922 positive reviews and 318,527 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 |
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 Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 606,427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 530,228 positive reviews and 76,199 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,987 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,324 positive reviews and 12,663 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).
5. 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 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,042 positive reviews and 7,613 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 |
6. 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 23, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 325,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,969 positive reviews and 253,817 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 618,535 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,797 positive reviews and 124,738 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,639 positive reviews and 1,449 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,537 positive reviews and 41,797 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 |
10. 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 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,449 positive reviews and 4,627 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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.
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| 399,061 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 63,153 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56,862 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,220 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,865 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,902 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,409 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,240 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,950 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,464 | 11/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,647 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,454 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,887 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,883 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,672 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,475 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,423 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,591 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,283 | 7/18/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,190 | 8/5/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.