Free to Play Action Games on Steam
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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played action game, thanks to its 784,462 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
784,462
players
2. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game Warframe is a game developed and published by . Released on March 25th 2013 has received 626,503 reviews of which 545,393 were positive and 81,110 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 44,426 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among action games based on player count.
8.6
545,393
81,110
44,426
players
3. 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 28th 2025 has received 17,547 reviews of which 15,828 were positive and 1,719 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 6,348 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among action games based on player count.
8.8
15,828
1,719
6,348
players
4. World of Warships
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players! World of Warships is a game developed and published by . Released on November 15th 2017 has received 146,552 reviews of which 112,887 were positive and 33,665 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 6,279 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played action games.
7.6
112,887
33,665
6,279
players
5. Blood Strike
Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between. Blood Strike is a game developed and published by . Released on March 13th 2025 has received 9,315 reviews of which 7,439 were positive and 1,876 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 4,358 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action games.
7.8
7,439
1,876
4,358
players
6. Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game. Crosshair V2 is a game developed and published by . Released on January 26th 2023 has received 8,655 reviews of which 7,788 were positive and 867 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 3,680 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action games.
8.7
7,788
867
3,680
players
7. Ultimate Zombie Defense
Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them? Ultimate Zombie Defense is a game developed and published by . Released on December 08th 2020 has received 3,188 reviews of which 2,741 were positive and 447 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 3,151 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action games.
8.3
2,741
447
3,151
players
8. FragPunk
FragPunk is a thrilling 5v5 hero shooter where Shard Cards allow you to break the rules of combat and ensure that no two rounds are ever the same. Get ready to unleash your skills! FragPunk is a game developed and published by . Released on March 06th 2025 has received 40,894 reviews of which 30,061 were positive and 10,833 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 3,066 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played action games.
7.3
30,061
10,833
3,066
players
9. World of Tanks Blitz
Tanks, not war: jump into a free-to-play MMO action shooter with over 400 tanks. Enjoy stunning graphics and intuitive touch controls. Engage in 7vs7 battles, strategize with your team to conquer diverse maps. Customize tanks, unlock upgrades, and dive into adrenaline-pumping action on mobile and PC World of Tanks Blitz is a game developed and published by . Released on November 09th 2016 has received 148,161 reviews of which 116,407 were positive and 31,754 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 3,035 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played action games.
7.8
116,407
31,754
3,035
players
10. 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 28th 2021 has received 87,836 reviews of which 72,570 were positive and 15,266 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 2,642 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action games.
8.2
72,570
15,266
2,642
players