Free Shooter Games on Steam

Steam currently has 11,847 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 12/11/2024.

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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 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,431,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,328,542 positive reviews and 1,103,310 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

Play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS for free. Land on strategic locations, loot weapons and supplies, and survive to become the last team standing across various, diverse Battlegrounds. Squad up and join the Battlegrounds for the original Battle Royale experience that only PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS can offer.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,472,810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,458,758 positive reviews and 1,014,052 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 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,981 positive reviews and 13,458 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.

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 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,691 positive reviews and 14,452 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 970,195 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 655,922 positive reviews and 314,273 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

6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 600,689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 524,840 positive reviews and 75,849 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

7. 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 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,227 positive reviews and 8,936 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.

Release Date 12/4/2024
Developer Team Jade
Publisher TiMi Studio Group
Steam App Id 2507950

8. 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 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 573,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 420,176 positive reviews and 153,306 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

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 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,132,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,006,455 positive reviews and 125,854 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. Once Human

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,011 positive reviews and 30,190 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 Once Human on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 7/9/2024
Developer Starry Studio
Publisher Starry Studio
Steam App Id 2139460

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Counter-Strike 2 steam charts
1,021,447
8/21/2012
87
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS steam charts
506,409
12/21/2017
59
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
287,037
12/6/2024
78
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Banana steam charts
111,687
4/23/2024
82
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
101,511
11/5/2020
67
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Warframe steam charts
77,765
3/25/2013
87
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Delta Force steam charts
69,438
12/4/2024
66
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War Thunder steam charts
56,553
8/15/2013
73
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
55,200
10/10/2007
88
Free
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Once Human steam charts
35,440
7/9/2024
73
Free
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
26,250
8/10/2023
22
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
22,821
12/9/2022
76
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Destiny 2 steam charts
20,971
10/1/2019
79
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The First Descendant steam charts
19,478
6/30/2024
57
Free
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THE FINALS steam charts
14,297
12/7/2023
76
Free
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Unturned steam charts
13,821
7/7/2017
91
Free
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Strinova steam charts
11,579
11/21/2024
76
Free
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World of Warships steam charts
10,508
11/15/2017
77
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World of Tanks Blitz steam charts
8,701
11/9/2016
79
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Aimlabs steam charts
6,464
6/17/2023
92
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.

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