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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Survival Classic
Try to survive the harsh realities of the cold Siberian countryside. Live long and always remember, man is man's enemy. You can trust no one but it is almost impossible to survive on your own. Choose your path and go to finish. Firefights, transport, crafting and survival.
SuchArt: Creative Space
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
Trikaya
Trikaya is an atmospheric first-person puzzle game where the player explores a long-forgotten temple and pieces together a mighty and mysterious artifact to master Wind, Earth, and Fire magic to solve puzzles and uncover the intriguing history of the extraordinary artifact.
Frame of Mind
In Frame of Mind, you are placed in a world where logic is escaping you. Each area of the game defies reason, requiring you to think outside the box in order to solve the illogical and escape madness.
Fujiwara Bittersweet
Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists!
Cloud Climber
A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.
ROG CITADEL XV
ROG Citadel XV is a single-player, free to play FPS, combined with cutting-edge ROG product display. Dive into the new chapter to experience the story and challenges in this flying fortress.
6 Seasons and a Game
This is a completely free, volunteer made, multiplayer, satirical parody of common thematic elements found in American broadcast television serieses (yes that's actually a word)
I'a I'a Cofflhu Fhtagnyaa
"I'a'Ia Cofflhu Fhtagnyaa" is a Galgame with Cthulhu mythology, with three female (xie) masters (shen) who can be attacked, 8-10 hours of game time. Working in a coffee shop, I accidentally discovered the indescribable secret of this shop...
Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1
Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor 2 is back! It is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that adapts to your every move.
Mutant Ops
Mutant Ops is a low poly co-op shooter. Go in alone or with friends and survive endless waves of mutants and monsters.
RUSSIAPHOBIA
Immerse yourself in the Russian Realities as Foreign Agents and help the Presidents Make Russia Great Again! Cooperative Multiplayer, World Government, Evil Russians and more! Russia is Waiting for You!
Understanding, The Game
'Understanding, the game' it's a suspense/investigation horror indie game inspired in classic horror games! Full Game coming as soon we can! Help us grow the game!
Hello Guest: Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha
Hello Guest, beloved Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha, a stealth horror thriller with an advanced, self-learning AI. You take the night shift as a security guard at an abandoned Golden Apple Amusement Park where a creature is hiding in the shadows. What can go wrong?
Hand Simulator: Horror
Fear clouds the mind. Fear paralyzes the body. If your hands are shaking with fear, you will remain in this hell forever.
Pumping Simulator
Pumping Simulator As an active member of a gas station in a major city around the world, you can play with up to 10 friends in a multiplayer co-op mode or single player mode to help you understand what the pumpers are going through, and maybe will make you rich.
Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator
FIREWORKS MANIA is a small casual explosive simulator game where you play around with fireworks, create beautiful firework shows or just blow stuff up.
Don't Be Afraid
Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror game, that allows you to personate a boy, kidnapped by a psychopath. You have to survive, escape and find out how you were kidnapped. Exploring the gigantic, mysterious house of your torturer, you will soon reveal many secrets, hidden inside it’s walls…
MXGP 2020 - The Official Motocross Videogame
The official videogame of the Motocross Championship is back! Jump onto your bike and let the adrenaline rise with this new gaming experience. Take control: discover what's new in the official series.
Blaston
In the slow-motion bullet-hell of Blaston, you duck, dodge, and weave to evade incoming attacks while preparing your dazzling next combos in a flash of skill. You feel like Neo and leave each session with your heart racing in this super fun tactical workout. Most importantly... Never. Stay. Still.
Escape to Moscow
A story about a guy, a girl he met, and their adventure. Freelance IT specialist Semyon meet a girl from Dagestan on the Internet. However, their relationship quickly grow over the regular chatting - he decides to help her run away from home. That is how their amazing adventure begins.
Contagion VR: Outbreak
Contagion VR: Outbreak will immerse you into the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Relive stories of the survivors in the Single Player campaign, take your time in Free Roam, or check out the Firing Range!
Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond
Take the fight to war-torn Europe in Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. The franchise returns to its roots complete with a deep single-player campaign and powerful interviews with survivors and veterans of the Second World War. (VR Title)
Spice&Wolf VR2
The team behind the original series has gotten together to bring you into the world of Spice and Wolf again for a second installment of VR animation! Animation has evolved from "watching" to "experiencing."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 05th 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 4,427 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
471,550
13,525
4,427
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 2,694 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
2,694
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 2,691 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
2,691
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 2,582 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
2,582
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 51,858 reviews of which 50,240 were positive and 1,618 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,379 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.5
50,240
1,618
2,379
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 1,731 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
1,731
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 118,320 reviews of which 113,154 were positive and 5,166 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,546 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.4
113,154
5,166
1,546
players
8. 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 1,318 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.4
91,934
4,591
1,318
players
9. Gorilla Tag
Run, jump, and climb using only your hands. Play tag or infection with people online. Run away from the infected players, or outmaneuver the survivors to catch them. Embrace your inner ape. Gorilla Tag is a vr, psychological horror and multiplayer game developed and published by Another Axiom Inc.. Released on January 01st 2023 has received 69,840 reviews of which 63,763 were positive and 6,077 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,307 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played first-person games.
9.0
63,763
6,077
1,307
players
10. Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
Discover the original co-op shooter-looter, crammed with new enhancements! As one of 4 trigger-happy mercenaries with RPG progression, equip bazillions of guns to take on the desert planet Pandora. Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced is a fps, co-op and shooter game developed by Gearbox Software and Blind Squirrel Games and published by 2K. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 23,616 reviews of which 20,091 were positive and 3,525 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 1,002 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played first-person games.
8.3
20,091
3,525
1,002
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 05th 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 3,571 reviews of which 3,216 were positive and 355 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
3,216
355
-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 891 reviews of which 719 were positive and 172 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
719
172
-93%
32.71€
2.29€
7. 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 35,311 reviews of which 31,177 were positive and 4,134 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 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.
8.7
31,177
4,134
-92%
20.25€
1.62€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for first-person games.
6.3
1,523
847
-92%
15.38€
1.23€
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 1,933 reviews of which 1,652 were positive and 281 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
1,652
281
-91%
24.67€
2.22€
10. POSTAL 2
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong? POSTAL 2 is a violent, dark humor and open world game developed and published by Running With Scissors. Released on November 02nd 2012 has received 114,567 reviews of which 110,950 were positive and 3,617 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for first-person games.
9.5
110,950
3,617
-90%
9.75€
0.97€
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 05th 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 2,694 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
2,694
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 2,691, 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
2,691
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 98,015 reviews of which 83,290 were positive and 14,725 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 888, this first-person game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free first-person games on Steam.
8.4
83,290
14,725
888
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 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 #4 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
8.7
18,680
2,319
97
players
5. 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 2,593 reviews of which 1,873 were positive and 720 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
7.0
1,873
720
77
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
8.7
7,681
857
72
players
7. 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 574 reviews of which 403 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
6.7
403
171
61
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 20,709 reviews of which 19,783 were positive and 926 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
19,783
926
49
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
21
players
10. Terroro
In this psychological horror game about a famous TikToker, you take on the role of her boyfriend to discover that behind their perfect life, nothing is as it seems. Duration 30 minutes. Terroro is a horror, psychological horror and choices matter game developed and published by Melt. Released on October 10th 2024 has received 1,325 reviews of which 1,127 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free first-person games on Steam.
8.1
1,127
198
20
players