Best First-Person games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated first-person games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free first-person games are available at the bottom of the page.
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DEATH IN UNISON
Survive the world's deadliest psychopaths. Experience a unique 2-player co-op experience that puts your teamwork and communication to the test. Complete your duties alone or with a partner in a prison like no other.
CarX Street
Conquer mountain roads, highways, and city streets. Build your dream car with detailed tuning that unleashes the potential of “CarX Technology”© physics. Take part in thrilling races, enjoying realistic gameplay and dynamic driving.
Spectral Scream
Spectral Scream is a 1-4 player cooperative horror exploration game. Are you ready to face death in the maw of purgatory? Your goal is to find key items in each chapter and retrieve the orb. But be careful! Threatening and vicious creatures await you at every stage.
Motel Manager Simulator
Restore an old motel alongside a shop and a gas station. Design, furnish, decorate and rent rooms. provide products for customers and fuel for cars. Hire employees to help you and be the boss of your own empire.
Skull and Bones
Set sail into the vibrant open world of Skull and Bones, a naval online action RPG where you rise to become the most fearsome pirate kingpin. Customize your fleet, craft unique ships, and forge formidable weapons to dominate in exhilarating sea battles.
Girls on Campus, from Freshmen to Faculty, All Fall for Me!
In this exciting love interaction game, players act as a photography-loving sophomore who, after being knocked out during a shoot, finds themselves entangled in various indescribable scenarios with female seniors, juniors, and a married teacher!
Hellbreach: Vegas
Hellbreach: Vegas is a Wave-based First-Person Shooter for 1-4 players, made with passion by a one man dev team! Set your loadout, kill, and earn cash. Take a spin on the various slot machines and level up to improve your survival chances. Are you ready to try your luck?
Crime Scene Cleaner
Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.
Tavern Manager Simulator 🍻
Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve and expand the establishment. Cook delicious food and keep an eye on the mood of the visitors. Create a unique atmosphere for unforgettable adventures!
Supermarket Together
The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!
The Bathhouse | 地獄銭湯 Restored Edition
The Bathhouse | 地獄銭湯 Remake is a Japanese horror game that revolves around working at a bathhouse. A complete revamp of the original bathhouse.
VLADiK BRUTAL
Fight under the onslaught of mutated monsters, obsessed soldiers and even darker bosses. Just try to survive and find out what to do next in this life, simultaneously tearing your enemies to pieces.
Together in Between: Chapter One
Together in Between is a first-person adventure-puzzle game. You have been imprisoned in a magic book with your partner, in the same place but in different dimensions. Will you be able to overcome the Wizard-King's puzzles, and see your partner again?
Drug Lord Tycoon
Start from nothing and rise to the top as you expand your criminal empire in Drug Lord Tycoon.
Back
《Back》 is a full-motion audio live horror game. Special Note 1: This game is very supernatural and scary, timid or heart disease players do not buy ！！！！ The game will reveal different ending plots step by step through various searches and choices for your character.
除邪(CHUXIE)
除邪(CHUXIE) is a surreal first person horror shooting game developed using Unreal Engine 5. With the powerful capabilities of Unreal Engine 5, players will experience stunning realistic visual effects, smooth game controls, and intense battles with terrifying monsters.
Chushpan Simulator 2
On their way from Ugryupinsk, Egor and Nastya find themselves caught in the middle of a conflict between two gangs — the Pavers and the Glaziers. Egor must find common ground with the Glaziers, deal with the Pavers, and rescue Nastya
Into the Radius 2
Into the Radius 2 is an immersive VR survival shooter, set in a realm of surreal landscapes and deadly entities known as Pechorsk Anomaly. Arm yourself with realistic weapons and venture deeper into the mysteries that lie within, either solo or with a friend by your side.
The Star Named EOS
The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.
Havoc
Havoc is an arcade tactical first-person shooter with semi-destructible environments. It offers a variety of game modes, including Bomb Defusal, Team Deathmatch, Free for All, and Gun Game, along with extensive options to customize lobby settings to your preferences.
LOCKDOWN Protocol
A first person social deduction game, combining real time action and communication, 3 to 8 players. While most players will do their best to complete objectives and ensure victory, a small portion of dissidents will try to stop them at all costs, without getting caught.
恋爱单选题
Male Lord Wu worry because of an accident dying, fell into a coma. Then the mysterious female NPC appeared, creating a different space for Wu Worry to create a chance to save themselves, the protagonist of the game Wu Worry to find out his true love in the end, in order to wake up and survive.Most played first-person games on Steam
Take a look at the top first-person games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 01st 2025.
1. Lethal Company
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company. Lethal Company is a online co-op, horror and first-person game developed and published by Zeekerss. Released on October 23rd 2023 has received 485,075 reviews of which 471,550 were positive and 13,525 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played first-person game, thanks to its 3,684 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
471,550
13,525
3,684
players
2. Aimlabs
Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 40 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game! Aimlabs is a free to play, fps and shooter game developed and published by State Space Labs and Inc.. Released on June 16th 2023 has received 84,332 reviews of which 79,517 were positive and 4,815 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 3,021 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among first-person games based on player count.
9.3
79,517
4,815
3,021
players
3. SCP: Secret Laboratory
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape. SCP: Secret Laboratory is a free to play, multiplayer and horror game developed and published by Northwood Studios. Released on December 29th 2017 has received 212,134 reviews of which 194,042 were positive and 18,092 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 3,015 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among first-person games based on player count.
9.0
194,042
18,092
3,015
players
4. Teardown
Prepare the perfect heist in this simulated and fully destructible voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or explosives to create shortcuts. Stack objects to reach higher. Use the environment to your advantage in the most creative way you can think of. Teardown is a destruction, physics and sandbox game developed and published by Tuxedo Labs. Released on April 21st 2022 has received 107,759 reviews of which 102,993 were positive and 4,766 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,047 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.4
102,993
4,766
2,047
players
5. PowerWash Simulator
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish. PowerWash Simulator is a casual, relaxing and simulation game developed by FuturLab and published by Square Enix. Released on July 14th 2022 has received 51,758 reviews of which 50,142 were positive and 1,616 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 1,860 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.5
50,142
1,616
1,860
players
6. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends! Portal 2 is a platformer, puzzle and first-person game developed and published by Valve. Released on April 18th 2011 has received 430,909 reviews of which 425,266 were positive and 5,643 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. With 1,410 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.8
425,266
5,643
1,410
players
7. Resident Evil Village
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic. Resident Evil Village is a survival horror, horror and first-person game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on May 06th 2021 has received 117,965 reviews of which 112,813 were positive and 5,152 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,188 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.4
112,813
5,152
1,188
players
8. Buckshot Roulette
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck! Buckshot Roulette is a multiplayer, dark and gambling game developed by Mike Klubnika and published by CRITICAL REFLEX. Released on April 04th 2024 has received 92,496 reviews of which 88,870 were positive and 3,626 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 1,044 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.5
88,870
3,626
1,044
players
9. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is a horror, survival horror and first-person game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 23rd 2017 has received 96,525 reviews of which 91,934 were positive and 4,591 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,032 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.4
91,934
4,591
1,032
players
10. Crime Scene Cleaner
Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission. Crime Scene Cleaner is a simulation, crime and gore game developed by President Studio and published by President Studio and PlayWay S.A.. Released on August 14th 2024 has received 20,663 reviews of which 20,245 were positive and 418 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 930 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.6
20,245
418
930
players
Best deals on first-person games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of first-person games available on Steam right now, updated on May 01st 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted first-person games.
1. SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator
A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous! SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator is a design & illustration, sandbox and immersive sim game developed by Goose Minded and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on October 13th 2022 has received 4,340 reviews of which 4,222 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for first-person category.
9.4
4,222
118
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
2. Outlast 2
Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it. Outlast 2 is a horror, psychological horror and survival horror game developed and published by Red Barrels. Released on April 24th 2017 has received 55,116 reviews of which 50,337 were positive and 4,779 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in first-person games.
9.0
50,337
4,779
-94%
30.67€
1.84€
3. The Entropy Centre
Think in reverse. Outsmart the impossible. A mind-bending first-person adventure where you solve ingenious and complex puzzles by rewinding objects through time. The Entropy Centre is a puzzle, first-person and sci-fi game developed by Stubby Games and published by Playstack. Released on November 03rd 2022 has received 3,538 reviews of which 3,186 were positive and 352 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in first-person games.
8.7
3,186
352
-94%
18.50€
1.11€
4. Call of the Sea
Call of the Sea is an otherworldly tale of mystery and love set in the 1930s South Pacific. Explore a lush island paradise, solve puzzles and unlock secrets in the hunt for your husband’s missing expedition. Call of the Sea is a adventure, puzzle and story rich game developed by Out of the Blue Games and published by Raw Fury. Released on December 08th 2020 has received 5,082 reviews of which 4,490 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for first-person games.
8.5
4,490
592
-93%
19.00€
1.33€
5. ShootMania Storm
ShootMania the FPS “Powered By Players”ShootMania Storm is revolutionizing the multiplayer FPS by adding a community dimension and unlimited replayability. Developed by the Nadeo studio, renowned for community racing game, TrackMania, ShootMania Storm boasts quick-fire matches and epic battles, where only your talent will distinguish you... ShootMania Storm is a action, shooter and fps game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on April 10th 2013 has received 852 reviews of which 727 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for first-person games.
8.1
727
125
-93%
21.29€
1.49€
6. Ad Infinitum
When reality is a nightmare, nightmares become real. In this psychological horror game, you fight the terrifying creatures invading your mind. Can you save your sanity? Ad Infinitum is a horror, action and psychological horror game developed by Hekate and published by Nacon. Released on September 14th 2023 has received 870 reviews of which 702 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for first-person games.
7.7
702
168
-93%
32.71€
2.29€
7. Paradise Lost
It's winter, 1980. Szymon, a boy raised in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, finds an abandoned Nazi bunker. Will he find what he’s looking for? Play Paradise Lost and explore an underground world, where Slavic mythology mixes with retrofuturistic technology. Discover the last story on Earth. Paradise Lost is a underground, walking simulator and exploration game developed by PolyAmorous and published by Walkabout. Released on March 24th 2021 has received 2,370 reviews of which 1,523 were positive and 847 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for first-person games.
6.3
1,523
847
-92%
15.38€
1.23€
8. Thief Simulator
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does. Thief Simulator is a simulation, stealth and singleplayer game developed by Noble Muffins and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on November 09th 2018 has received 35,252 reviews of which 31,128 were positive and 4,124 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for first-person games.
8.7
31,128
4,124
-91%
19.11€
1.72€
9. Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel
Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans. Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel is a indie, survival horror and violent game developed by Pulsatrix Studios and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on June 28th 2022 has received 1,922 reviews of which 1,646 were positive and 276 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for first-person games.
8.2
1,646
276
-91%
26.00€
2.34€
10. Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is a medieval, multiplayer and action game developed and published by Torn Banner Studios. Released on October 16th 2012 has received 65,473 reviews of which 54,044 were positive and 11,429 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for first-person games.
8.1
54,044
11,429
-91%
22.44€
2.02€
Free first-person games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play first-person games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 01st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play first-person games.
1. Aimlabs
Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 40 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game! Aimlabs is a free to play, fps and shooter game developed and published by State Space Labs and Inc.. Released on June 16th 2023 has received 84,332 reviews of which 79,517 were positive and 4,815 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 3,021 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free first-person games on Steam.
9.3
79,517
4,815
3,021
players
2. SCP: Secret Laboratory
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape. SCP: Secret Laboratory is a free to play, multiplayer and horror game developed and published by Northwood Studios. Released on December 29th 2017 has received 212,134 reviews of which 194,042 were positive and 18,092 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,015, this first-person game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free first-person games on Steam.
9.0
194,042
18,092
3,015
players
3. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught. Poppy Playtime is a horror, free to play and singleplayer game developed and published by Mob Entertainment. Released on October 12th 2021 has received 97,737 reviews of which 83,026 were positive and 14,711 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 748, this first-person game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free first-person games on Steam.
8.4
83,026
14,711
748
players
4. The Bonerooms
The Bonerooms is a goofy horror-themed multiplayer game about surviving in a living maze. What will be your downfall? The spooky inhabitants of the maze, or your fellow players? The Bonerooms is a horror, multiplayer and surreal game developed and published by Jasozz Games. Released on October 30th 2024 has received 467 reviews of which 333 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
6.8
333
134
82
players
5. Dark Deception
Death awaits you in Dark Deception, a story-driven first-person horror maze game. There's nowhere to hide & nowhere to catch your breath. Run or die - it's your choice. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with a mysterious woman, your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape. Dark Deception is a horror, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Glowstick Entertainment. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 20,999 reviews of which 18,680 were positive and 2,319 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
8.7
18,680
2,319
73
players
6. Garten of Banban 0
Explore the origins of the mysterious Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dark past of the establishment. Try to make some friends. Uncover the truth behind the place, and who you are… Garten of Banban 0 is a horror, singleplayer and first-person game developed and published by Euphoric Brothers. Released on February 21st 2025 has received 2,548 reviews of which 1,848 were positive and 700 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
7.0
1,848
700
67
players
7. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone
Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone is a horror, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Rayll. Released on July 02nd 2021 has received 8,538 reviews of which 7,681 were positive and 857 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
8.7
7,681
857
45
players
8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down. Indigo Park: Chapter 1 is a horror, free to play and first-person game developed and published by UniqueGeese. Released on May 18th 2024 has received 20,666 reviews of which 19,744 were positive and 922 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
9.3
19,744
922
42
players
9. Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion
Can you survive 1000 rooms of cute terror? Or will you break once the cuteness starts to fade off and you're running for your life from the unspeakable hideous beings that shake and writhe in bowels of this house? They wait for you, they wait and hunger for meeting you. Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion is a horror, free to play and cute game developed and published by Lag Studios. Released on July 28th 2015 has received 14,970 reviews of which 13,899 were positive and 1,071 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
9.1
13,899
1,071
18
players
10. Classic Marathon
From the team that brought you Aleph One, the classic sci-fi FPS Marathon from Bungie on Mac revived for modern hardware by the fan community. Classic Marathon is a fps, shooter and pvp game developed and published by Aleph One Developers. Released on May 10th 2024 has received 883 reviews of which 812 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
8.7
812
71
18
players