Free Shooter Games on Steam

Steam currently has 12,062 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 1/17/2025.

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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 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,492,423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,378,238 positive reviews and 1,114,185 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. 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 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168,302 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,920 positive reviews and 31,382 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 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,488,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,470,541 positive reviews and 1,018,340 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

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 85,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,694 positive reviews and 14,788 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 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 582,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 426,854 positive reviews and 155,788 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. 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 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,044 positive reviews and 18,628 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.

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

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 975,537 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 657,111 positive reviews and 318,426 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 11/4/2020
Franchise Apex Legends Official
Developers
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 1172470

8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 605,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 529,230 positive reviews and 76,155 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

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 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,136,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,013,924 positive reviews and 123,056 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 117,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,987 positive reviews and 31,100 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
1,136,441
8/21/2012
87
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
333,684
12/6/2024
81
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS steam charts
273,381
12/21/2017
59
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Banana steam charts
88,070
4/23/2024
82
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War Thunder steam charts
81,086
8/15/2013
73
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Delta Force steam charts
78,139
12/4/2024
70
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
65,385
11/4/2020
67
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Warframe steam charts
54,748
3/25/2013
87
Free
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
49,249
10/10/2007
89
Free
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Once Human steam charts
33,559
7/9/2024
73
Free
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Destiny 2 steam charts
20,889
10/1/2019
79
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
19,259
12/9/2022
76
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
18,189
8/10/2023
23
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14,896
6/30/2024
57
Free
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THE FINALS steam charts
14,765
12/8/2023
77
Free
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World of Tanks Blitz steam charts
13,179
11/9/2016
79
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Unturned steam charts
12,465
7/7/2017
91
Free
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Strinova steam charts
10,033
11/21/2024
75
Free
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Crosshair V2 steam charts
8,402
1/27/2023
87
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World of Tanks steam charts
7,128
4/28/2021
83
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.

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