Free Shooter Games on Steam

Steam currently has 14,189 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 Shooter game rankings were last updated on 10/24/2025.

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1. Counter-Strike 2

For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.

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Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,110,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,867,849 positive reviews and 1,242,205 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 Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/21/2012
Franchise Valve
Developers
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 730

2. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,620,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,565,420 positive reviews and 1,055,490 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 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/21/2017
Franchise KRAFTON, Inc.
Developers
Publisher KRAFTON, Inc.
Steam App Id 578080

3. 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!

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Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 325,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 250,046 positive reviews and 75,020 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

4. Banana

Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !

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Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,062 positive reviews and 16,571 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

5. War Thunder

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.

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War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 670,836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 487,317 positive reviews and 183,519 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 8/15/2013
Franchise Gaijin Network Ltd
Developer Gaijin Entertainment
Publishers
Steam App Id 236390

6. 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.

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Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,012,876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 680,831 positive reviews and 332,045 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

7. Warframe

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

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Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 635,004 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 554,887 positive reviews and 80,117 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

8. Delta Force

Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.

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Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,091 positive reviews and 62,630 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/4/2024
Developers
Publisher TiMi Studio Group
Steam App Id 2507950

9. Team Fortress 2

Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

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Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,186,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,072,698 positive reviews and 113,826 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 Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/10/2007
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 440

10. Arena Breakout: Infinite

Arena Breakout: Infinite is a high-stakes tactical extraction shooter where every decision matters. Fight, loot, and extract—or lose it all. With stunningly realistic visuals, lifelike sound, and unforgiving PvPvE combat, every raid is a gamble between glory and ruin.

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Arena Breakout: Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,798 positive reviews and 4,823 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.

Release Date 9/16/2025
Developer Morefun Studios
Publisher Morefun Studios
Steam App Id 2073620

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8/21/2012
86
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12/21/2017
60
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114,820
12/6/2024
76
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94,739
4/23/2024
81
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War Thunder steam charts
65,779
8/15/2013
72
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
61,277
11/5/2020
67
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Warframe steam charts
56,969
3/25/2013
87
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Delta Force steam charts
56,100
12/4/2024
58
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
52,663
10/10/2007
90
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50,241
9/16/2025
79
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49,810
12/1/2015
82
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37,652
8/10/2023
26
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11/15/2017
76
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21,071
10/1/2019
78
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20,401
12/8/2023
77
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Once Human steam charts
19,252
7/9/2024
76
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
13,391
12/9/2022
73
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Unturned steam charts
11,739
7/7/2017
90
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Off The Grid steam charts
11,105
7/17/2025
55
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World of Tanks steam charts
8,901
4/28/2021
80
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 25). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 25). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). Arena Breakout: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.

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