Free Third-Person Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,911 Third-Person 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 Third-Person Shooter game rankings were last updated on 12/14/2024.
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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 Third-Person Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. 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 |
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.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Third-Person 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. 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 Third-Person 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 |
4. 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.
War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 573,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 420,051 positive reviews and 153,257 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,505 positive reviews and 41,507 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,917 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,549 positive reviews and 1,368 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 |
7. Strinova
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience.
Strinova has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,322 positive reviews and 3,808 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.
8. SUPERVIVE
MOBA BR MEETS HERO SHOOTER. Jump, glide, shoot, punch, bounce, nuke, spike your enemies in this free-flowing, chaotic battleground in the sky. Face off in all-out, multi-squad teamfights, take down boss monsters for big loot, get that W and run it back.
SUPERVIVE has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,494 positive reviews and 1,057 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 | 11/20/2024 |
| Developer | Theorycraft Games |
| Publisher | Theorycraft Games |
| Steam App Id | 1283700 |
9. World of Tanks
Jump into the free-to-play team-based shooter with an ever-expanding roster of historical vehicles, stunning graphics, spectacular locales, and orchestral scores. Show your mastery and face other players in thrilling PvP clashes. A unique mix of strategy and action awaits!
World of Tanks has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,459 positive reviews and 12,615 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 World of Tanks on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/29/2021 |
| Franchise | Wargaming Group Ltd. |
| Developer | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Publisher | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Steam App Id | 1407200 |
10. World of Warships
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
World of Warships has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Third-Person Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 144,216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,615 positive reviews and 32,601 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 World of Warships on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2017 |
| Franchise | Wargaming Group Ltd. |
| Developer | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Publisher | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Steam App Id | 552990 |
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| 429,204 | 12/6/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 184,127 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 80,064 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 67,104 | 8/15/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,442 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,862 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,875 | 11/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,477 | 11/20/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,012 | 4/29/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,881 | 11/15/2017 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,625 | 6/17/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,587 | 4/2/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,937 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,670 | 8/20/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,648 | 9/1/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,566 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,334 | 4/12/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,297 | 9/28/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,095 | 9/21/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 831 | 2/28/2018 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). World of Tanks on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). World of Warships on Steam. Steam Store.