Free Third Person Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,520 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 4/29/2026.
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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 2,705,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,631,292 positive reviews and 1,074,680 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 742,029 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 538,463 positive reviews and 203,566 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. 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 660,754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 579,432 positive reviews and 81,322 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. Overwatch®
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
Overwatch® has achieved a Player Score of 30, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 397,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,368 positive reviews and 279,074 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® 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 |
5. 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 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 384,537 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 294,941 positive reviews and 89,596 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 |
6. Where Winds Meet
Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.
Where Winds Meet has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,554 positive reviews and 14,113 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 Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Developer | Everstone Studio |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3564740 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,630 positive reviews and 4,761 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 |
8. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,772 positive reviews and 2,441 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. Heartopia
Welcome to Heartopia, a multiplayer life simulation game crafted for creativity, freedom, and peace. Build your dream home, explore a wide range of hobbies, and forge warm connections with friends in a town full of endless possibilities.
Heartopia has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,847 positive reviews and 4,451 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Heartopia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/17/2026 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 4025700 |
10. 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 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Third Person games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132,693 positive reviews and 38,280 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
More Free Third Person Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Third Person games available on Steam.
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| 729,107 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90,616 | 8/15/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78,475 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 72,517 | 8/10/2023 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62,209 | 12/6/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,960 | 11/14/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,438 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,730 | 3/21/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,480 | 1/17/2026 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,094 | 7/9/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,119 | 8/25/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,363 | 3/16/2026 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,009 | 4/29/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,222 | 7/17/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,016 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,884 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,541 | 3/13/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,476 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,306 | 9/28/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,199 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 29). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 3). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Heartopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.