Free Shooter Games on Steam

Steam currently has 13,747 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 8/28/2025.

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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 8,981,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,766,248 positive reviews and 1,215,421 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 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,597,288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,547,917 positive reviews and 1,049,371 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. 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 61, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 135,419 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,692 positive reviews and 52,727 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

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 90,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,552 positive reviews and 16,334 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 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

6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 650,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 475,712 positive reviews and 174,881 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

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 628,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 550,176 positive reviews and 78,747 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. 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 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 313,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 243,091 positive reviews and 70,135 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

9. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X

Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,438,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,195,947 positive reviews and 242,944 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/1/2015
Developer Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher Ubisoft
Steam App Id 359550

10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,176,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,061,872 positive reviews and 114,790 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

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8/21/2012
86
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12/21/2017
59
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121,723
12/4/2024
61
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104,414
4/23/2024
81
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83,912
11/5/2020
67
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44,843
8/15/2013
73
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Warframe steam charts
36,743
3/25/2013
87
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
31,844
12/6/2024
77
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31,477
12/1/2015
83
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28,910
10/10/2007
90
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
24,311
8/10/2023
25
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World of Warships steam charts
18,798
11/15/2017
76
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Once Human steam charts
17,848
7/9/2024
74
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Destiny 2 steam charts
12,958
10/1/2019
79
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Unturned steam charts
11,840
7/7/2017
90
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
9,762
12/9/2022
74
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THE FINALS steam charts
8,607
12/8/2023
77
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
7,791
12/29/2017
90
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The First Descendant steam charts
7,616
6/30/2024
57
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World of Tanks steam charts
5,903
4/29/2021
81
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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