Free Third Person Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,822 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 4/4/2025.
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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 59. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,530,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,500,940 positive reviews and 1,029,415 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. 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 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 258,376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,910 positive reviews and 50,466 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 610,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 446,232 positive reviews and 164,489 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 614,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 537,432 positive reviews and 76,787 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 |
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 14,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,439 positive reviews and 5,032 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 34,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,092 positive reviews and 1,638 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 100,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,282 positive reviews and 43,558 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,991 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,451 positive reviews and 13,540 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 |
9. 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 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,419 positive reviews and 5,851 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.
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 33,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,004 positive reviews and 10,574 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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304,419 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
64,545 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
37,782 | 8/15/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
36,904 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
14,586 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
11,901 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
6,125 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
3,526 | 4/29/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,566 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,479 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2,113 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,988 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,871 | 8/27/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,683 | 2/14/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,525 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,338 | 9/28/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,032 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,002 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
952 | 8/2/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
942 | 9/1/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). World of Tanks on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). Strinova on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.