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 July 14th 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 784,462 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
784,462
players
2. 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 44,901 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among action games based on player count.
9.2
29,275
2,077
44,901
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 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 #3 among action games based on player count.
8.6
545,393
81,110
44,426
players
4. 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. With 39,618 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played action games.
7.6
775,883
241,752
39,618
players
5. 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 30,042 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action games.
6.8
38,595
17,286
30,042
players
6. 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 23,625 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action games.
8.9
594,327
68,755
23,625
players
7. STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II
Be the hero in the ultimate STAR WARS™ battle fantasy with STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II: Celebration Edition! STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II is a game developed and published by . Released on June 11th 2020 has received 71,208 reviews of which 62,342 were positive and 8,866 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 14,422 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action games.
8.6
62,342
8,866
14,422
players
8. 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 13,614 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played action games.
7.5
23,326
7,297
13,614
players
9. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 09th 2024 has received 162,585 reviews of which 134,739 were positive and 27,846 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 10,739 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played action games.
8.2
134,739
27,846
10,739
players
10. Arma 3
Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploying a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, over 20 vehicles and 40 weapons, and limitless opportunities for content creation, this is the PC’s premier military game. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war. Arma 3 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 12th 2013 has received 283,264 reviews of which 256,128 were positive and 27,136 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 10,292 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action games.
9.0
256,128
27,136
10,292
players