Free Third Person Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,893 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 7/30/2025.
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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 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 303,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 238,281 positive reviews and 65,188 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 |
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.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,583,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,537,794 positive reviews and 1,045,717 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 625,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 547,396 positive reviews and 78,549 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 640,741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 467,869 positive reviews and 172,872 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. 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 25, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 348,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,825 positive reviews and 263,565 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 |
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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,436 positive reviews and 1,893 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,524 positive reviews and 5,072 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 |
8. Off The Grid
Welcome to Off The Grid, the next-gen free to play Battle Royale from visionary director Neill Blomkamp. Set in a near-future world where contestants are cybernetically augmented and dropped into televised bloodsport. Death is temporary, but fame is forever.

Off The Grid has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 607 positive reviews and 434 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 | 7/17/2025 |
Developer | Gunzilla Games |
Publisher | Gunzilla Games |
Steam App Id | 3659280 |
9. Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.

Wuthering Waves has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,951 positive reviews and 1,865 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 Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
Developer | KURO GAMES |
Publisher | KURO GAMES |
Steam App Id | 3513350 |
10. Mecha BREAK
Squad up in Mecha BREAK, a multiplayer third-person shooter offering three intense game modes filled with ground and aerial combat. Pilot your Striker into the breach and neutralize enemies. Are you ready for the ultimate showdown?

Mecha BREAK has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,193 positive reviews and 8,589 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 7/2/2025 |
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Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 2452280 |
More Free Third Person Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Third Person games available on Steam.
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102,672 | 12/6/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
102,601 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
48,010 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
36,535 | 8/15/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
22,508 | 8/10/2023 | 25 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
13,044 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
12,264 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
8,658 | 7/17/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
7,790 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
5,775 | 7/2/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
5,596 | 8/27/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
5,310 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
5,269 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
4,501 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,808 | 9/28/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,655 | 4/29/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,601 | 4/28/2025 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,551 | 7/29/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,240 | 8/20/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,872 | 2/24/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Off The Grid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). Mecha BREAK on Steam. Steam Store.