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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Love Alone Death
Build relationship with the characters. Your choices might earn you favor from one character, but disdain from another. Use items to solve problems. Confront various endings. Choose one person and face the end with them.
Ghostrunner 2
Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack.
Peaks of Yore
Travel around The Great Gales to climb challenging peaks in this physics-based climbing adventure set in 1887. Meet like-minded mountaineers, unlock helpful climbing gear, and become a pioneer of mountaineering.
Wizardry: The Five Ordeals
Welcome to the world of dungeon crawling! The classic dungeon crawler released back in 2006, returns to Steam with improved UI and more.
The Devourer: Hunted Souls
Play as a paranormal investigator in our hybrid between first person survival and psychological horror story game. Investigate a haunted forest with up to 5 players CO-OP, try to lift the curse, experience a tragic story and take decisions together. Will you survive or will you lose your soul?
Midnight Heist
Go on heists through Midnight City alone or with up to three friends to fulfill tasks as a hacker for various organizations. Improve your reputation, earn money and uncover the secrets of shady companies in this co-op horror game.
Deepest Chamber: Resurrection
Delve into the depths of Deepest Chamber: Resurrection, where card boosting is your key to survival. Employ this unique mechanic to augment your abilities, strategize your next moves and endure a series of increasingly perilous descents in this gripping rogue-lite, card-battling adventure!
Scene Investigators
Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.
Lethal Company
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Farmer's Life
🌾Unleash the Farmer within. 🚜 Dive into the rustic charm of rural living in "Farmer's Life," where you'll experience the joy and challenges of life on a vibrant farmstead. Plant, grow, and embrace a country living in a vast open world. You choose from diverse mechanics and endless possibilities.
Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout
Jack Nelson, a 24-year-old fire lookout, transferred to a new outpost. As he settled into his new home, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, little did he know what was transpiring down in Ironbark State Park.
Dead Signal
Monitor camera feeds, report valuable info, and hand-deliver shady packages. An hourly quota of reports will test your keen eye to spot the differences, while timed deliveries will force you outside unexpectedly. Until you clock out for the night almost nowhere is safe.
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition
This is an asymmetrical game of hide and seek. In true form to IllFonic’s past titles, this title is a 4v1 setup where players will either play as part of a team of new Ghostbusters or a singular Ghost.
AirportSim
AirportSim is an Advanced Airport Ground Handling Simulator with true-to-life visuals and operations, licensed planes and vehicles, real airports and live weather conditions. Enjoy the many tasks alone or with friends, making this experience unforgettable.
The 7th Guest VR
The iconic supernatural mystery, The 7th Guest, has been brought back to life with cutting-edge VR technology, that delivers an atmospheric story like no other. Explore the foreboding mansion, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets.
Executive Assault 2
The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.
Alaskan Road Truckers
Brave the challenging conditions of Alaskan life in the definitive trucker simulator. Be the master of your own destiny as you take jobs, transport cargo and experience a sense of freedom on foot and in your cab.
Kona II: Brume
Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.
Love Is All Around
The player becomes Gu Yi, uses the first-person perspective to immerse himself in meeting six beauties, and embarks on a joyful and sweet love journey with them. Six girls that are charming, innocent, intelligent, wild, sexy, glamorous, who will go to the end with you is up to you to decide.
Nuclear Option
Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics on intense battlefields, facing land, air and sea threats. Wage war against AI or other players with an array of potent weapons. Wield tactical and strategic nuclear weapons, capable of annihilating anything in their path.
Tribe: Primitive Builder
Chill out as you explore the beautiful, realistic island of exiles. Gather resources, craft tools, construct buildings and settlements. Manage tribe and automate your gameplay. Discover 4 lands, a storyline and save the inhabitants of the island.
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 June 18th 2025.
1. Farming Simulator 25
Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer. This Farm is Your Farm! Farming Simulator 25 is a simulation, farming sim and realistic game developed and published by Giants Software. Released on November 12th 2024 has received 33,575 reviews of which 28,079 were positive and 5,496 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played first-person game, thanks to its 12,868 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
28,079
5,496
12,868
players
2. 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 487,160 reviews of which 473,422 were positive and 13,738 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 4,524 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among first-person games based on player count.
9.6
473,422
13,738
4,524
players
3. Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
Enter the abandoned workshop of Murray’s Costume Manor and unravel the mystery left behind by the reclusive inventor. In Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, you’ll step into a world where every dark corner holds a secret and every flicker of light hints at an ever-present threat. Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic is a horror, adventure and first-person game developed by Steel Wool Studios and published by ScottGames. Released on June 13th 2025 has received 3,704 reviews of which 3,033 were positive and 671 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 4,096 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among first-person games based on player count.
7.9
3,033
671
4,096
players
4. 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 119,350 reviews of which 114,131 were positive and 5,219 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 4,053 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.4
114,131
5,219
4,053
players
5. Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline. Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a adventure, open world and dark fantasy game developed by Questline and published by Awaken Realms. Released on May 23rd 2025 has received 11,480 reviews of which 10,043 were positive and 1,437 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 3,867 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played first-person games.
8.5
10,043
1,437
3,867
players
6. 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 Statespace. 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 3,337 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.3
79,517
4,815
3,337
players
7. 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 97,846 reviews of which 93,214 were positive and 4,632 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,639 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.4
93,214
4,632
2,639
players
8. 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 214,309 reviews of which 195,923 were positive and 18,386 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 2,480 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.0
195,923
18,386
2,480
players
9. 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 52,410 reviews of which 50,767 were positive and 1,643 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,033 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.5
50,767
1,643
2,033
players
10. 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 109,462 reviews of which 104,653 were positive and 4,809 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,923 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.4
104,653
4,809
1,923
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 June 18th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted first-person games.
1. Lightmatter
A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness. Lightmatter is a logic, indie and adventure game developed by Tunnel Vision Games and published by Aspyr. Released on January 15th 2020 has received 2,740 reviews of which 2,505 were positive and 235 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for first-person category.
8.8
2,505
235
-99%
19.50€
0.34€
2. Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world. Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide is a action, online co-op and co-op game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on October 23rd 2015 has received 21,090 reviews of which 16,874 were positive and 4,216 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in first-person games.
7.9
16,874
4,216
-99%
28.99€
0.44€
3. Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior
After the battle is over, someone has to cleanup the mess! Introducing Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior from RuneStorm, a unique crossover mini-game that combines the worlds of Viscera Cleanup Detail and Shadow Warrior. Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior is a simulation, gore and first-person game developed by RuneStorm and published by Devolver Digital. Released on October 11th 2013 has received 4,434 reviews of which 3,572 were positive and 862 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in first-person games.
7.8
3,572
862
-99%
305.00€
3.05€
4. 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 934 reviews of which 750 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for first-person games.
7.6
750
184
-99%
34.99€
0.67€
5. 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 4,359 reviews of which 4,239 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for first-person games.
9.4
4,239
120
-98%
24.99€
0.55€
6. Manifold Garden
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits. Manifold Garden is a puzzle, surreal and abstract game developed and published by William Chyr Studio. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 7,229 reviews of which 6,901 were positive and 328 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for first-person games.
9.2
6,901
328
-98%
19.50€
0.58€
7. Bendy and the Dark Revival
Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive. Bendy and the Dark Revival is a horror, action and singleplayer game developed and published by Joey Drew Studios. Released on November 15th 2022 has received 12,975 reviews of which 12,068 were positive and 907 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for first-person games.
9.1
12,068
907
-98%
26.99€
0.76€
8. 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 1,982 reviews of which 1,686 were positive and 296 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for first-person games.
8.2
1,686
296
-98%
24.99€
0.62€
9. The Beast Inside
The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment. The Beast Inside is a horror, adventure and first-person game developed and published by Illusion Ray. Released on October 17th 2019 has received 11,355 reviews of which 9,414 were positive and 1,941 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for first-person games.
8.1
9,414
1,941
-98%
24.50€
0.62€
10. Q.U.B.E. 2
Q.U.B.E. 2 is the sequel to the hit first-person puzzle game Q.U.B.E. You are Amelia Cross, a stranded archaeologist who has awoken among the ruins of an ancient alien landscape. With the distant help of another survivor you must solve the puzzles of this mysterious world and find a way back home. Q.U.B.E. 2 is a adventure, action and indie game developed by Toxic Games and published by Trapped Nerve Games. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 1,655 reviews of which 1,396 were positive and 259 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for first-person games.
8.1
1,396
259
-98%
17.99€
0.46€
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 June 18th 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 Statespace. 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 3,337 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
3,337
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 214,309 reviews of which 195,923 were positive and 18,386 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 2,480, this first-person game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free first-person games on Steam.
9.0
195,923
18,386
2,480
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 98,914 reviews of which 84,113 were positive and 14,801 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 614, this first-person game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free first-person games on Steam.
8.4
84,113
14,801
614
players
4. 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 21,231 reviews of which 18,879 were positive and 2,352 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 137 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free first-person games on Steam.
8.7
18,879
2,352
137
players
5. 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 794 reviews of which 566 were positive and 228 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
6.8
566
228
80
players
6. 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 21,050 reviews of which 20,108 were positive and 942 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
9.3
20,108
942
58
players
7. 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 2,767 reviews of which 1,995 were positive and 772 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
7.0
1,995
772
41
players
8. Supraball
Play football in first person view and develop your own tactics and tricks. Play with up to 9 of your friends or join alone. No Pay2Win! Supraball is a sports, multiplayer and free to play game developed and published by Supra Games. Released on February 08th 2019 has received 3,246 reviews of which 2,504 were positive and 742 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
7.5
2,504
742
39
players
9. Smithworks
Smithworks is a first-person 3D cooperative multiplayer game where players play as fledgling blacksmiths. It is a humorous and chaotic experience where players will need to communicate effectively in order to craft these weapons quickly before the customers get angry. Smithworks is a 3d platformer, first-person and character customization game developed by Ardent Games and published by Kenny Doan. Released on June 17th 2022 has received 2,185 reviews of which 2,006 were positive and 179 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
8.8
2,006
179
25
players
10. Hide and Shriek
Scare or be scared in this FREE adrenaline-pumping multiplayer game full of hijinks and mischief! Set traps, cast spells, and scare the living hell out of your opponent to win! Hide and Shriek is a multiplayer, horror and free to play game developed and published by Funcom. Released on October 19th 2017 has received 5,238 reviews of which 4,324 were positive and 914 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
8.0
4,324
914
21
players