Free to Play Arena Shooter Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play arena shooter games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play arena shooter games.
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1. Quake Champions
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion. Quake Champions is a game developed and published by . Released on August 18th 2022 has received 38,365 reviews of which 28,297 were positive and 10,068 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played arena shooter game, thanks to its 249 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.3
28,297
10,068
249
players
2. Grapples Galore
Grapples Galore is a fast-paced online multiplayer arena shooter with physics-based grappling hook movement, active ragdolls, and thrilling gunplay. Grapples Galore is a game developed and published by . Released on February 07th 2025 has received 6,512 reviews of which 5,835 were positive and 677 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 196 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among arena shooter games based on player count.
8.7
5,835
677
196
players
3. Redmatch 2
A free fast-paced online multiplayer FPS with grapple hooks where you upgrade your stats with kills! Redmatch 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on June 24th 2021 has received 18,665 reviews of which 17,402 were positive and 1,263 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 149 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among arena shooter games based on player count.
9.1
17,402
1,263
149
players
4. TOXIKK™
FRAG LIKE IT'S 1999! TOXIKK plays as if today's military shooters never existed: Designed as a spiritual successor to the FPS giants of the late 90s and early 2ks, TOXIKK carefully evolves their mechanics with modern technology and fresh ideas elaborated with Arena-FPS enthusiasts. TOXIKK™ is a game developed and published by . Released on September 10th 2016 has received 5,811 reviews of which 4,485 were positive and 1,326 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 110 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
7.5
4,485
1,326
110
players
5. Splitgate
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat. Splitgate is a game developed and published by . Released on May 24th 2019 has received 111,740 reviews of which 102,336 were positive and 9,404 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 105 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.0
102,336
9,404
105
players
6. Fistful of Frags
Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry. Fistful of Frags is a game developed and published by . Released on May 09th 2014 has received 36,262 reviews of which 33,130 were positive and 3,132 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.0
33,130
3,132
75
players
7. The Braves
Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game! The Braves is a game developed and published by . Released on May 03rd 2024 has received 1,643 reviews of which 1,170 were positive and 473 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
6.9
1,170
473
63
players
8. Warfork
Warfork is a demanding fast paced first person shooter with a focus on speed, aim, movement, and above all competitive play. Warfork is a game developed and published by . Released on August 16th 2019 has received 2,227 reviews of which 1,988 were positive and 239 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
8.5
1,988
239
45
players
9. Paint Warfare
A fast-paced online arena FPS with jetpacks, hang gliders, fast respawns, 6-minute rounds and instant matches Paint Warfare is a game developed and published by . Released on March 06th 2022 has received 1,704 reviews of which 1,462 were positive and 242 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
8.2
1,462
242
10
players
10. Project Hardline
Project Hardline is a party first person shooter game where two teams fight to capture an uplink station. This uplink station contains vital intel and must not fall into the wrong hands. With every round a team faces, they will come back with better gear. This game is perfect for a party of friends. Project Hardline is a game developed and published by . Released on August 21st 2023 has received 783 reviews of which 692 were positive and 91 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
8.3
692
91
6
players