Most Played Action Games on Steam
Take a look at the top action games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of August 30th 2025. Want to explore even more action titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best action games.
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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 841,850 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
841,850
players
2. HELLDIVERS™ 2
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter. HELLDIVERS™ 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on February 08th 2024 has received 1,017,635 reviews of which 775,883 were positive and 241,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 99,859 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among action games based on player count.
7.6
775,883
241,752
99,859
players
3. Crosshair X
Overlay custom crosshairs on every game you play. Choose from thousands of unique crosshairs created by the Crosshair X community or design your own using the designer. Crosshair X is a game developed and published by . Released on August 17th 2020 has received 31,352 reviews of which 29,275 were positive and 2,077 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 44,982 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among action games based on player count.
9.2
29,275
2,077
44,982
players
4. 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. With 42,663 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played action games.
8.6
545,393
81,110
42,663
players
5. Counter-Strike: Source
Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology. Counter-Strike: Source is a game developed and published by . Released on November 01st 2004 has received 182,234 reviews of which 175,426 were positive and 6,808 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 42,192 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action games.
9.5
175,426
6,808
42,192
players
6. Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players. Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced is a game developed and published by . Released on March 04th 2025 has received 55,881 reviews of which 38,595 were positive and 17,286 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 30,160 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action games.
6.8
38,595
17,286
30,160
players
7. PAYDAY 2
PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree. PAYDAY 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 13th 2013 has received 663,082 reviews of which 594,327 were positive and 68,755 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 22,900 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action games.
8.9
594,327
68,755
22,900
players
8. 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 13,790 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played action games.
7.6
112,887
33,665
13,790
players
9. 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 21,130 reviews of which 18,989 were positive and 2,141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 12,693 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played action games.
8.8
18,989
2,141
12,693
players
10. Arma Reforger
Experience authentic Cold War combat and join the struggle for the sprawling, mid-Atlantic island of Everon and its smaller, offshore territory, Arland – or take on the role of Game Master and create your very own scenarios for others to enjoy. Arma Reforger is a game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2023 has received 30,623 reviews of which 23,326 were positive and 7,297 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 11,120 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action games.
7.5
23,326
7,297
11,120
players
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