Free Third Person Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,076 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 1/13/2025.
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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 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 153,393 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,789 positive reviews and 28,604 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 |
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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,488,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,469,914 positive reviews and 1,018,288 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 606,427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 530,228 positive reviews and 76,199 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 582,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 426,871 positive reviews and 155,685 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,378 positive reviews and 5,004 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 |
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 31,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,639 positive reviews and 1,449 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,537 positive reviews and 41,797 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,449 positive reviews and 4,627 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.
9. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ 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 65,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,567 positive reviews and 6,775 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 STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/21/2020 |
| Franchise | BioWare EA |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1286830 |
10. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Conqueror's Blade has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,923 positive reviews and 10,359 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Conqueror's Blade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2020 |
| Developer | Booming Tech |
| Publisher | Poros Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 835570 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Third Person games available on Steam.
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| 387,255 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 235,154 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56,275 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,387 | 8/15/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,730 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,402 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,894 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,464 | 11/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,343 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,265 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,258 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,301 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,277 | 4/29/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,420 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,103 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,028 | 11/6/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 985 | 10/6/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 958 | 9/21/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 953 | 3/6/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 942 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.