Free Sci-fi Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,318 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 3/9/2026.
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1. Overwatch®
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
Overwatch® holds the #1 spot for "best free Sci-fi game on Steam" with a Player Score of 29. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 385,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,066 positive reviews and 275,291 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® 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 373,419 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 288,103 positive reviews and 85,316 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 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,034,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 698,355 positive reviews and 336,155 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 653,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 572,825 positive reviews and 80,821 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 |
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 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,884 positive reviews and 12,160 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,413 positive reviews and 2,314 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 |
7. Off The Grid
Welcome to Off The Grid, the next-gen free to play Battle Royale from visionary director Neill Blomkamp. Set in a near-future world where contestants are cybernetically augmented and dropped into televised bloodsport. Death is temporary, but fame is forever.
Off The Grid has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,118 positive reviews and 936 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Off The Grid on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/17/2025 |
| Developer | Gunzilla Games |
| Publisher | Gunzilla Games |
| Steam App Id | 3659280 |
8. 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 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 644,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,030 positive reviews and 145,481 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.
9. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,715 positive reviews and 7,541 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 STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/21/2020 |
| Franchise | BioWare EA |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1286830 |
10. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,400 positive reviews and 2,685 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/3/2021 |
| Developer | Computer Lunch |
| Publisher | Computer Lunch |
| Steam App Id | 977400 |
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| 85,899 | 8/10/2023 | 29 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 70,080 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59,308 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46,788 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,139 | 2/26/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,553 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,478 | 7/17/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,231 | 10/1/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,783 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,445 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,311 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,626 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,494 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,617 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,165 | 10/9/2025 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,149 | 10/3/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,084 | 8/20/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,906 | 3/6/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,851 | 1/31/2012 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,797 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 9). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 9). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 7). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 5). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 9). Off The Grid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 7). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 9). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 9). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store.