Best FPS 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 fps games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free fps games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Astro Looter: Survivor
Explore alien planets to mine resources, kill alien insects, build defense turrets, and survive waves of insect attacks across the galactic frontier. Astro Looter combines elements of survival, roguelike, and tower defense in a top-down shooter.
Battle Grounds III
After 6 years of development, Battle Grounds III (BG3) is the next iteration in the classic franchise which began 17 years ago. Prepare for battle in the American War of Independence!
Anger Foot
Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.
Cakey's Twisted Bakery
It's bake or die at Cakey's Bakery, where human children are the secret ingredient to strange monsters' delicious pastries. Find the recipe for survival to escape the bakery and it's sweet and scary staff!
BROKE PROTOCOL
A fully moddable city sandbox with jobs, NPCs, apartments, garages, gangs, and more. Broke Protocol is an open-world action game focused on roleplaying and custom content. Define your goals and identity in a persistent, reactive world where you write your own story.
Crime Boss: Rockay City
Crime Boss: Rockay City is a 1-4 player co-op FPS heist game with enjoyable stealth and epic killing spree combat. Featuring a solo roguelike campaign that combines FPS and strategy elements with the most hilariously cheesy voice acting that make you laugh.
Clothing Store Simulator
Are you ready to shape fashion world? Make a brand deal, order products, fill the aisles, dress the mannequins and start selling. Dresses, shirts, coats, pants, nightwear, underwear, shoes and more are waiting for you.
Crawling Lab
Stock up on ammo, upgrade your guns, defeat the Crawling Queen's minions and escape the lab.
E.E.R.I.E2
E.E.R.I.E 2 is a tactical shooting game. In the modern Gensokyo, play the role of fairy Luna, and uses a variety of modern light weapons and tactical equipment to join in a war that decides the fate of Gensokyo.
Fallen Aces
The A.C.E.S, watchful guardians of Switchblade City, are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.
Banana & Cucumber
Banana & Cucumber is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana & Cucumber! In Banana & Cucumber you click the Banana & Cucumber to gain even more Banana & Cucumber!
Bodycam
Bodycam is the first ultra-realistic multiplayer, first-person shooter game made using the latest technologies of the next-gen game engine Unreal Engine 5. Get ready to dive into fast-paced Bodycam actions, where every bullet counts and every choice can decide over the victory or loss of your team.
Diabotical Rogue
Welcome to our online first-person shooter that combines fast-paced combat and roguelike upgrades. Choose from 4 base suits each with their unique flair. Improvise. Adapt. Overcome your opponents and teammates alike.
RIPOUT
Ripout is an online Co-Op horror FPS that will have players fight their way through procedurally generated derelict ships filled with mutants capable of reconfiguring their alien bodies. Survive with your trusty Pet Gun companion, collect loot, and customize your character to fit your playstyle.
Casino Simulator
Casino Simulator Expand Your Casino From Scratch, Hire Employees, Customize It, Gamble, Enjoy Your Own Casino
MULLET MADJACK
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
ROBOBEAT
Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter ROBOBEAT, you'll play as Ace - a bounty hunter on a mission to capture robot-gone-rogue Frazzer in his ever-shifting lair. Wall run, slide, and shoot to your own beat using the in-game custom music editor, blasting through Frazzer's armies!
Crime Simulator: Playgrounds
Crime Simulator: Playgrounds is a short, chaotic, and hilarious entry in the Crime Simulator franchise. Throw hammers, spray pepper gas, and cause mayhem solo or with up to 4 players. Take over hideouts, complete absurd missions, and unleash destruction with the wildest weapons. No rules—just fun!
Chambers: The Outlaw
Take a bite of GETTING CHAMBERED in the Wild West: improvise to survive. Feed and take care of your horses. Open World with warring factions. Skills and upgrades: catch bullets, eat hats, summon bears. Revolver Monsters!
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.Most played fps games on Steam
Take a look at the top fps games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
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 fps, shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,740,794 reviews of which 7,583,945 were positive and 1,156,849 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played fps game, thanks to its 630,905 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
7,583,945
1,156,849
630,905
players
2. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege is an elite, tactical team-based shooter where superior planning and execution triumph. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege is a fps, pvp and e-sports game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,389,850 reviews of which 1,166,753 were positive and 223,097 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 59,643 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among fps games based on player count.
8.4
1,166,753
223,097
59,643
players
3. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale. Apex Legends™ is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed by Respawn and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 04th 2020 has received 988,584 reviews of which 663,861 were positive and 324,723 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. While seeing 55,172 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among fps games based on player count.
6.7
663,861
324,723
55,172
players
4. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats! Team Fortress 2 is a free to play, hero shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on October 10th 2007 has received 1,153,316 reviews of which 1,034,614 were positive and 118,702 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 35,558 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played fps games.
8.9
1,034,614
118,702
35,558
players
5. Delta Force
Delta Force is back! The iconic series returns as the definitive free-to-play modern team-based tactical shooter and featuring three distinct gameplay modes: large-scale PvP warfare, intense extraction shooter action, and a remake of the legendary Black Hawk Down campaign. Delta Force is a free to play, fps and multiplayer game developed by Team Jade and published by TiMi Studio Group. Released on December 04th 2024 has received 100,523 reviews of which 65,408 were positive and 35,115 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 33,340 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played fps games.
6.5
65,408
35,115
33,340
players
6. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns. Left 4 Dead 2 is a zombies, co-op and fps game developed and published by Valve. Released on November 16th 2009 has received 955,598 reviews of which 932,058 were positive and 23,540 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 17,964 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played fps games.
9.7
932,058
23,540
17,964
players
7. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame. THE FINALS is a destruction, free to play and shooter game developed and published by Embark Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 227,357 reviews of which 176,572 were positive and 50,785 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 10,633 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played fps games.
7.7
176,572
50,785
10,633
players
8. Squad
Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building. Squad is a military, realistic and fps game developed and published by Offworld. Released on September 23rd 2020 has received 207,162 reviews of which 172,119 were positive and 35,043 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 9,252 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played fps games.
8.2
172,119
35,043
9,252
players
9. 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 co-op, action and fps game developed by OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. and published by Starbreeze Publishing AB. Released on August 13th 2013 has received 662,726 reviews of which 593,971 were positive and 68,755 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 8,920 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played fps games.
8.9
593,971
68,755
8,920
players
10. FragPunk
FragPunk is a thrilling 5v5 hero shooter where Shard Cards allow you to break the rules of combat and ensure that no two rounds are ever the same. Get ready to unleash your skills! FragPunk is a fps, free to play and hero shooter game developed and published by Bad Guitar Studio. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 35,920 reviews of which 26,418 were positive and 9,502 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 7,932 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played fps games.
7.3
26,418
9,502
7,932
players
Best deals on fps games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of fps games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted fps 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 fps category.
9.4
4,222
118
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
2. Prodeus
Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware. Prodeus is a boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by Bounding Box Software Inc. and published by Humble Games. Released on September 23rd 2022 has received 7,473 reviews of which 6,947 were positive and 526 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in fps games.
9
6,947
526
-95%
25.00€
1.25€
3. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a fps, wargame and massively multiplayer game developed by Antimatter Games and Tripwire Interactive and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on May 30th 2017 has received 56,954 reviews of which 49,438 were positive and 7,516 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in fps games.
8.5
49,438
7,516
-95%
20.99€
1.04€
4. Fashion Police Squad
Even at this moment, our fashionable city is under assault. Baggy pants, dull suits, sightings of socks with sandals. A message needs to be sent, and it needs to be sent in style... Time to serve some good ol' Fashion Justice! Fashion Police Squad is a boomer shooter, fps and arena shooter game developed by Mopeful Games and published by No More Robots. Released on August 15th 2022 has received 1,360 reviews of which 1,198 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for fps games.
8.4
1,198
162
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg. BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE is a fps, rhythm and rogue-like game developed and published by Awe Interactive. Released on September 15th 2020 has received 11,070 reviews of which 10,057 were positive and 1,013 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for fps games.
8.8
10,057
1,013
-94%
21.00€
1.26€
6. Deadlink
Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet." Deadlink is a fps, action roguelike and cyberpunk game developed by Gruby Entertainment and published by SuperGG.com. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 3,369 reviews of which 3,032 were positive and 337 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for fps games.
8.7
3,032
337
-93%
24.00€
1.68€
7. Borderlands 3
The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters. Borderlands 3 is a rpg, looter shooter and multiplayer game developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. Released on March 13th 2020 has received 146,466 reviews of which 124,552 were positive and 21,914 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for fps games.
8.4
124,552
21,914
-93%
59.71€
4.18€
8. SPRAWL
SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within. SPRAWL is a controller, sci-fi and combat game developed by MAETH and published by Rogue Games and Inc.. Released on August 23rd 2023 has received 1,961 reviews of which 1,721 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for fps games.
8.4
1,721
240
-93%
15.14€
1.06€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for fps games.
8.1
727
125
-93%
21.29€
1.49€
10. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Launch into the Borderlands universe and shoot ‘n’ loot your way through a brand new adventure that rockets you onto Pandora’s moon in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a looter shooter, co-op and fps game developed by 2K Australia, Gearbox Software and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on October 16th 2014 has received 41,307 reviews of which 33,563 were positive and 7,744 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for fps games.
8
33,563
7,744
-93%
42.00€
2.94€
Free fps games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play fps games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play fps games.
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 fps, shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,740,794 reviews of which 7,583,945 were positive and 1,156,849 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 630,905 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free fps games on Steam.
8.7
7,583,945
1,156,849
630,905
players
2. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale. Apex Legends™ is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed by Respawn and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 04th 2020 has received 988,584 reviews of which 663,861 were positive and 324,723 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 55,172, this fps game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free fps games on Steam.
6.7
663,861
324,723
55,172
players
3. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats! Team Fortress 2 is a free to play, hero shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on October 10th 2007 has received 1,153,316 reviews of which 1,034,614 were positive and 118,702 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 35,558, this fps game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free fps games on Steam.
8.9
1,034,614
118,702
35,558
players
4. Delta Force
Delta Force is back! The iconic series returns as the definitive free-to-play modern team-based tactical shooter and featuring three distinct gameplay modes: large-scale PvP warfare, intense extraction shooter action, and a remake of the legendary Black Hawk Down campaign. Delta Force is a free to play, fps and multiplayer game developed by Team Jade and published by TiMi Studio Group. Released on December 04th 2024 has received 100,523 reviews of which 65,408 were positive and 35,115 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 33,340 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
6.5
65,408
35,115
33,340
players
5. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame. THE FINALS is a destruction, free to play and shooter game developed and published by Embark Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 227,357 reviews of which 176,572 were positive and 50,785 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 10,633 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
7.7
176,572
50,785
10,633
players
6. FragPunk
FragPunk is a thrilling 5v5 hero shooter where Shard Cards allow you to break the rules of combat and ensure that no two rounds are ever the same. Get ready to unleash your skills! FragPunk is a fps, free to play and hero shooter game developed and published by Bad Guitar Studio. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 35,920 reviews of which 26,418 were positive and 9,502 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 7,932 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
7.3
26,418
9,502
7,932
players
7. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed. STALCRAFT: X is a free to play, mmorpg and multiplayer game developed and published by EXBO. Released on December 09th 2022 has received 75,642 reviews of which 57,632 were positive and 18,010 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 4,312 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
7.5
57,632
18,010
4,312
players
8. Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game. Crosshair V2 is a utilities, shooter and action game developed and published by CenterPoint Gaming. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 7,938 reviews of which 7,147 were positive and 791 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,969 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
8.7
7,147
791
2,969
players
9. World of Tanks Blitz
Tanks, not war: jump into a free-to-play MMO action shooter with over 400 tanks. Enjoy stunning graphics and intuitive touch controls. Engage in 7vs7 battles, strategize with your team to conquer diverse maps. Customize tanks, unlock upgrades, and dive into adrenaline-pumping action on mobile and PC World of Tanks Blitz is a tanks, free to play and shooter game developed and published by Wargaming Group Limited. Released on November 09th 2016 has received 147,659 reviews of which 116,095 were positive and 31,564 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,636 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
7.8
116,095
31,564
2,636
players
10. 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. Attracting a solid base of 2,595 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
9.3
79,517
4,815
2,595
players