Most Played Free to Play Games on Steam
Take a look at the top free to play games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of October 01st 2025. Want to explore even more free to play titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best free to play games.
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1. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,498,969 reviews of which 2,037,143 were positive and 461,826 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played free to play game, thanks to its 401,053 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
401,053
players
2. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome ! Banana is a game developed and published by . Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 91,307 reviews of which 74,845 were positive and 16,462 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 98,933 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among free to play games based on player count.
8.1
74,845
16,462
98,933
players
3. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe! Marvel Rivals is a game developed and published by . Released on December 05th 2024 has received 287,569 reviews of which 228,817 were positive and 58,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 75,924 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among free to play games based on player count.
7.9
228,817
58,752
75,924
players
4. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a game developed and published by . Released on March 05th 2025 has received 42,900 reviews of which 41,803 were positive and 1,097 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 62,841 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free to play games.
9.6
41,803
1,097
62,841
players
5. skate.
Experience improved Flick-It controls, the rich physics based skateboarding gameplay that provides those “only in skate.™“ moments and off-board exploration for full freedom in the online multiplayer world of San Vansterdam. skate. is a game developed and published by . Released on September 16th 2025 has received 39,729 reviews of which 27,306 were positive and 12,423 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 62,208 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free to play games.
6.8
27,306
12,423
62,208
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . Released on December 04th 2024 has received 141,412 reviews of which 85,846 were positive and 55,566 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. With 47,584 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free to play games.
6.0
85,846
55,566
47,584
players
7. 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 14,256 reviews of which 11,428 were positive and 2,828 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 43,529 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free to play games.
7.9
11,428
2,828
43,529
players
8. 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. With 42,540 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free to play games.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
42,540
players
9. 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 35,421 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free to play games.
6.7
668,053
326,926
35,421
players
10. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea. War Thunder is a game developed and published by . Released on August 15th 2013 has received 757,086 reviews of which 484,469 were positive and 272,617 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 33,006 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free to play games.
6.4
484,469
272,617
33,006
players
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