Free Sci-fi Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12,763 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 8/25/2025.
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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 77. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 312,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 242,563 positive reviews and 69,660 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 |
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 1,006,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 676,715 positive reviews and 330,238 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 628,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 549,961 positive reviews and 78,736 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. 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 25, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 350,871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,277 positive reviews and 264,594 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 632,572 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,896 positive reviews and 132,676 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,274 positive reviews and 10,777 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 |
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 40,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,463 positive reviews and 1,955 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 57, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,123 positive reviews and 45,757 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. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,002 positive reviews and 233 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Sci-fi games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,249 positive reviews and 7,263 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 |
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| 80,478 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 54,629 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43,252 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33,477 | 8/10/2023 | 25 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27,505 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,933 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,031 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,807 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,467 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,371 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,591 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,269 | 12/15/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,118 | 9/21/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,810 | 3/6/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,669 | 7/2/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,531 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,384 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,006 | 8/20/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,766 | 11/21/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,609 | 8/6/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.