Free Third Person Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12,567 Third Person 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 game rankings were last updated on 10/1/2025.
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1. 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.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS holds the #1 spot for "best free Third Person game on Steam" with a Player Score of 60. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,612,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,558,990 positive reviews and 1,053,241 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 |
2. 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 72, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 664,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 482,931 positive reviews and 181,434 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 |
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!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 320,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 247,413 positive reviews and 73,307 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. skate.
Experience improved Flick-It controls, the rich physics based skateboarding gameplay that provides those “only in skate.™“ moments and off-board exploration for full freedom in the online multiplayer world of San Vansterdam.
skate. has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,171 positive reviews and 12,348 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 skate. on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Electronic Arts |
| Developer | Full Circle |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 3354750 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 631,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 552,917 positive reviews and 78,923 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 |
6. Overwatch® 2
Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 26, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 355,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,411 positive reviews and 266,184 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Blizzard |
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2357570 |
7. 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.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,303 positive reviews and 35,961 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,777 positive reviews and 2,021 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 |
9. MIR4
MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend.
MIR4 has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,583 positive reviews and 5,089 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 MIR4 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/25/2021 |
| Developer | Wemade Next |
| Publisher | Wemade |
| Steam App Id | 1623660 |
10. World of Tanks
World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role. Aside from regular PvP, there are competitive and clan-based modes, special PvE and PvPvE events, and much more. Whether you play to dominate or just enjoy the ride, you'll fit right in.
World of Tanks has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,894 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,000 positive reviews and 16,894 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 |
More Free Third Person Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Third Person games available on Steam.
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| 512,054 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 84,906 | 8/15/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 65,989 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53,332 | 9/16/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53,210 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,326 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32,181 | 7/9/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,381 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,580 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,345 | 4/29/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,410 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,882 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,995 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,402 | 7/17/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,248 | 9/28/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,182 | 7/2/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,159 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,140 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,938 | 12/15/2010 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,602 | 8/27/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). skate. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 20). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). World of Tanks on Steam. Steam Store.