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Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play action games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on September 22nd 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best 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 fps, shooter and multiplayer game. 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 1,364,115 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
1,364,115
players
2. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats! Team Fortress 2 is a hero shooter, multiplayer and fps game. Released on October 10th 2007 has received 1,161,472 reviews of which 1,044,264 were positive and 117,208 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 73,483 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among action games based on player count.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
73,483
players
3. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game Warframe is a action rpg, looter shooter and third-person shooter game. 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 70,483 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among action games based on player count.
8.6
545,393
81,110
70,483
players
4. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 40 million players have already joined the fray, play free now! NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is a battle royale, multiplayer and martial arts game. Released on August 11th 2021 has received 324,927 reviews of which 225,960 were positive and 98,967 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 64,930 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played action games.
6.9
225,960
98,967
64,930
players
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5. [WoG] War of Genesis: Idle Loot
Just leave it running. The rest takes care of itself. In a small corner of your desktop, a 3D character fights and loots all on its own. Snag good gear and trade it on the Steam Community Market. It's idle, yet you can't stop watching. Addictive looting at its finest. [WoG] War of Genesis: Idle Loot is a desktop companion, idler and trading game. Released on September 10th 2026 has received 1,245 reviews of which 802 were positive and 443 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 37,377 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action games.
6.3
802
443
37,377
players
6. Once Human
Once Human is a Strange Worlds 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 is a open world, survival and multiplayer game. Released on July 09th 2024 has received 188,777 reviews of which 149,103 were positive and 39,674 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 29,815 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action games.
7.8
149,103
39,674
29,815
players
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 is a open world, anime and action game. Released on April 28th 2025 has received 56,211 reviews of which 49,253 were positive and 6,958 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 15,950 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action games.
8.6
49,253
6,958
15,950
players
8. Zenless Zone Zero
Zenless Zone Zero is HoYoverse’s brand-new urban fantasy ARPG. Players act as "Proxies" who explore Hollows alongside a wide range of unique Agents, fighting enemies, and completing commissions on their journey to unveil the mysteries behind New Eridu. Zenless Zone Zero is a anime, action and cute game. Released on June 16th 2026 has received 16,313 reviews of which 14,318 were positive and 1,995 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 5,775 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played action games.
8.6
14,318
1,995
5,775
players
9. World of Warships
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 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 naval combat, action and co-op game. 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 5,425 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played action games.
7.6
112,887
33,665
5,425
players
10. 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 action, fps and battle royale game. Released on March 13th 2025 has received 22,827 reviews of which 18,381 were positive and 4,446 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 4,418 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action games.
7.9
18,381
4,446
4,418
players
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