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 October 18th 2025. Want to explore even more fps titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best fps games.
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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 game developed and published by . Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played fps game, thanks to its 752,577 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
752,577
players
2. Battlefield™ 6
The ultimate all-out warfare experience. In a war of tanks, fighter jets, and massive combat arsenals, your squad is the deadliest weapon. Battlefield™ 6 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 10th 2025 has received 96,209 reviews of which 72,890 were positive and 23,319 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 357,529 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among fps games based on player count.
7.5
72,890
23,319
357,529
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 game developed and published by . Released on October 10th 2007 has received 1,161,472 reviews of which 1,044,264 were positive and 117,208 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 51,902 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among fps games based on player count.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
51,902
players
4. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X
Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X is a game developed and published by . Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,398,584 reviews of which 1,172,854 were positive and 225,730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 51,847 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played fps games.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
51,847
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . Released on November 04th 2020 has received 994,979 reviews of which 668,053 were positive and 326,926 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 42,002 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played fps games.
6.7
668,053
326,926
42,002
players
6. Arena Breakout: Infinite
Arena Breakout: Infinite is a high-stakes tactical extraction shooter where every decision matters. Fight, loot, and extract—or lose it all. With stunningly realistic visuals, lifelike sound, and unforgiving PvPvE combat, every raid is a gamble between glory and ruin. Arena Breakout: Infinite is a game developed and published by . Released on September 15th 2025 has received 20,976 reviews of which 16,873 were positive and 4,103 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 34,723 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played fps games.
7.9
16,873
4,103
34,723
players
7. 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 game developed and published by . Released on August 13th 2013 has received 663,082 reviews of which 594,327 were positive and 68,755 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 24,998 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played fps games.
8.9
594,327
68,755
24,998
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2009 has received 963,983 reviews of which 940,221 were positive and 23,762 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 21,447 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played fps games.
9.7
940,221
23,762
21,447
players
9. THE FINALS
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same! THE FINALS is a game developed and published by . Released on December 07th 2023 has received 246,571 reviews of which 192,405 were positive and 54,166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 11,276 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played fps games.
7.7
192,405
54,166
11,276
players
10. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role. Counter-Strike is a game developed and published by . Released on November 01st 2000 has received 250,245 reviews of which 243,818 were positive and 6,427 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 6,100 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played fps games.
9.6
243,818
6,427
6,100
players
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