Best Hero Shooter 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 hero shooter games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free hero shooter games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Them and Us Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Price -98% 0.79€
Rating 7.3
Release 28 Sep 2021
Rogue Company Join 20+ million players in Rogue Company, the ultimate third-person tactical action shooter! Become an agent of Rogue Company and wield powerful weapons, high-tech gadgets, and game-changing abilities. Accept the mission and jump into a variety of 4v4 and 6v6 game modes. Play FREE today!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 20 Jul 2021
Combots Combots is a multiplayer robot war shooter set in fully procedurally generated maps with the physical environment.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 08 Jul 2021
3D Aim Trainer The #1 Aim Trainer and one of the most popular free pc games is now available on Steam. The best aim practice solution for FPS and TPS games, with top analytics helping you monitor your improvement for the most vital skills of aiming. Level up your aim for free.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 07 Jul 2021
BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR You play as a Russian soldier who is trying to defend the border of his homeland from foreign invaders.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 03 Jun 2021
Eximius: Seize the Frontline EXIMIUS is a FPS/RTS hybrid that focuses on squad-based combat. The game features an intense 5v5 multiplayer experience with each team comprising of 4 Squad Officers and one Commander.

Price -84% 3.24€
Rating 7.1
Release 16 Mar 2021
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)

Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 09 Jan 2021
TheDawn TheDawn is a third-person shooting game about the journey of Maya, the superpowers who can manipulate time, and Max, the hacker who helps her. Will they be able to save mankind and face a new dawn?

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 11 Dec 2020
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.7
Release 04 Nov 2020
Titanfall® 2 Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

Price 29.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 18 Jun 2020
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ Kick some grass in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, the wackiest shooter yet!

Price 29.99€
Rating 7.0
Release 04 Jun 2020
BE-A Walker Take control of a huge mech on an alien planet! Shoot and trample the natives, avenge your brother, or forgive his killers? Join the rebels to restore peace on the exotic planet of Eldorado.

Price -94% 0.56€
Rating 7.0
Release 07 May 2020
Bleeding Edge Grab your team and tear it up in Bleeding Edge, an electrifying online brawler where every fighter comes mechanically enhanced for mayhem!

Price 29.99€
Rating 6.4
Release 24 Mar 2020
Gears 5 From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.

Price 29.99€
Rating 6.9
Release 09 Sep 2019
CityBattle | Virtual Earth CityBattle - Thousands of cities fighting for dominance. Join the army of your Virtual City in the MMO F2P shooter using Unreal Engine 4.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.5
Release 02 Oct 2018
CRSED: Cuisine Royale CRSED: Cuisine Royale – is a brutal MMO last-man-standing shooter with realistic weaponry, elements of lethal mystic forces and incredible superpowers!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 15 Jun 2018
Paladins® Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 08 May 2018
Raw Data Built from the ground up for VR, Raw Data’s action gameplay, intuitive controls, challenging enemies, and sci-fi atmosphere will completely immerse you within the surreal world of Eden Corp. Go solo or team up and become the adrenaline-charged heroes of your own futuristic technothriller.

Price -97% 1.16€
Rating 7.4
Release 05 Oct 2017
Kuro survival In the game, we live as Kuro's life, a young ninja got a bad situation in the forest of monster. Kuro have to fight against a ton of monster to stay alive. With blade and shurikens, Kuro hope that he can come back to home soon. Together, help Kuro reunite with his waifu.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 21 Jun 2017
SUPERHOT VR Lose track of what’s real. Commit yourself, body and mind. Confront the evocative, elegantly brutal world of SUPERHOT VR. Enemies pouring into the room from all sides, dozens of bullets coursing through the air... Wait. Something seems different in here...

Price -67% 7.62€
Rating 7.3
Release 25 May 2017
Gene Shift Auto Turbo-fast battle royale with roguelite superpowers. Fight through a GTA2-style city, level up fast and create godlike skill synergies. If you die mid-match, keep looting to revive before the final showdown!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 23 May 2017
Grand Pigeon's Duty Pigeons organized resistance, which aims to attract people's attention to the problem of hunger and restore bakery companies for their bait.

Price 3.33€
Rating 7.3
Release 05 Aug 2016
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 01 Dec 2015
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion.

Price 59.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 05 Nov 2015

Most played hero shooter games on Steam

Take a look at the top hero shooter games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.

1. 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 free to play, multiplayer and hero shooter game developed and published by NetEase Games. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played hero shooter game, thanks to its 97,283 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.9
228,817
58,752

97,283
players

2. 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 1,161,472 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 47,544 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among hero shooter games based on player count.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208

47,544
players

3. 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 39,631 reviews of which 29,120 were positive and 10,511 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 4,219 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among hero shooter games based on player count.
7.3
29,120
10,511

4,219
players

4. Strinova

Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience. Strinova is a free to play, anime and third-person shooter game developed and published by iDreamSky. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 25,655 reviews of which 19,424 were positive and 6,231 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 1,742 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.5
19,424
6,231

1,742
players

5. Paladins®

Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps! Paladins® is a hero shooter, free to play and multiplayer game developed by Evil Mojo Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios. Released on May 08th 2018 has received 346,404 reviews of which 294,373 were positive and 52,031 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 1,350 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
8.4
294,373
52,031

1,350
players

6. Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition

Ready the Peashooters and prepare for the craziest, funniest shooter in the universe: Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2. Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition is a zombies, hero shooter and pvp game developed by PopCap and published by Electronic Arts. Released on May 16th 2022 has received 34,295 reviews of which 30,964 were positive and 3,331 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 928 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
8.9
30,964
3,331

928
players

7. SUPERVIVE

MOBA BR MEETS HERO SHOOTER. Jump, glide, shoot, punch, bounce, nuke, spike your enemies in this free-flowing, chaotic battleground in the sky. Face off in all-out, multi-squad teamfights, take down boss monsters for big loot, get that W and run it back. SUPERVIVE is a battle royale, moba and hero shooter game developed by Theorycraft Games and published by Theorycraft Games and NetEase Games. Released on November 20th 2024 has received 17,748 reviews of which 15,914 were positive and 1,834 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 914 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
8.8
15,914
1,834

914
players

8. Farlight 84

1st Pet Capture Battle Royale! Farlight 84 is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed and published by Farlight Games. Released on September 21st 2023 has received 50,584 reviews of which 39,387 were positive and 11,197 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 606 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.7
39,387
11,197

606
players

9. Quake Champions

Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion. Quake Champions is a arena shooter, hero shooter and early access game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on August 18th 2022 has received 38,365 reviews of which 28,297 were positive and 10,068 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 246 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.3
28,297
10,068

246
players

10. Wild Assault

Wild Assault is an anthro-themed tactical shooter built with Unreal Engine 5, featuring large-scale battlefield gameplay centered around Valiant abilities. Work closely with your team, harness your instincts, and charge into battle to secure victory. Wild Assault is a early access, hero shooter and third-person shooter game developed and published by Combat Cat Studio. Released on April 11th 2025 has received 2,340 reviews of which 1,754 were positive and 586 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 199 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.3
1,754
586

199
players

Best deals on hero shooter games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of hero shooter games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted hero shooter games.

1. Quake Champions

Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion. Quake Champions is a arena shooter, hero shooter and early access game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on August 18th 2022 has received 38,365 reviews of which 28,297 were positive and 10,068 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10.
7.3
28,297
10,068

2. Gigantic: Rampage Edition

GO GIGANTIC! THE UNIQUE MOBA HERO SHOOTER RETURNS! Gigantic: Rampage Edition is a action, moba and pvp game developed by Abstraction Games and published by Arc Games. Released on April 09th 2024 has received 4,409 reviews of which 2,998 were positive and 1,411 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Thanks to its 40% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in hero shooter games.
6.7
2,998
1,411

-40% 19.99€ 12.12€

3. Wild Assault

Wild Assault is an anthro-themed tactical shooter built with Unreal Engine 5, featuring large-scale battlefield gameplay centered around Valiant abilities. Work closely with your team, harness your instincts, and charge into battle to secure victory. Wild Assault is a early access, hero shooter and third-person shooter game developed and published by Combat Cat Studio. Released on April 11th 2025 has received 2,340 reviews of which 1,754 were positive and 586 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its 36% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in hero shooter games.
7.3
1,754
586

-36% 14.79€ 9.54€

Free hero shooter games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play hero shooter games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play hero shooter games.

1. 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 free to play, multiplayer and hero shooter game developed and published by NetEase Games. 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. With 97,283 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free hero shooter games on Steam.
7.9
228,817
58,752

97,283
players

2. 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 1,161,472 reviews of which 1,044,264 were positive and 117,208 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 47,544, this hero shooter game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free hero shooter games on Steam.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208

47,544
players

3. 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 39,631 reviews of which 29,120 were positive and 10,511 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 4,219, this hero shooter game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free hero shooter games on Steam.
7.3
29,120
10,511

4,219
players

4. Strinova

Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience. Strinova is a free to play, anime and third-person shooter game developed and published by iDreamSky. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 25,655 reviews of which 19,424 were positive and 6,231 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,742 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free hero shooter games on Steam.
7.5
19,424
6,231

1,742
players

5. Paladins®

Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps! Paladins® is a hero shooter, free to play and multiplayer game developed by Evil Mojo Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios. Released on May 08th 2018 has received 346,404 reviews of which 294,373 were positive and 52,031 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,350 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free hero shooter games on Steam.
8.4
294,373
52,031

1,350
players

6. SUPERVIVE

MOBA BR MEETS HERO SHOOTER. Jump, glide, shoot, punch, bounce, nuke, spike your enemies in this free-flowing, chaotic battleground in the sky. Face off in all-out, multi-squad teamfights, take down boss monsters for big loot, get that W and run it back. SUPERVIVE is a battle royale, moba and hero shooter game developed by Theorycraft Games and published by Theorycraft Games and NetEase Games. Released on November 20th 2024 has received 17,748 reviews of which 15,914 were positive and 1,834 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 914 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free hero shooter games on Steam.
8.8
15,914
1,834

914
players

7. Farlight 84

1st Pet Capture Battle Royale! Farlight 84 is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed and published by Farlight Games. Released on September 21st 2023 has received 50,584 reviews of which 39,387 were positive and 11,197 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 606 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free hero shooter games on Steam.
7.7
39,387
11,197

606
players

8. Quake Champions

Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion. Quake Champions is a arena shooter, hero shooter and early access game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on August 18th 2022 has received 38,365 reviews of which 28,297 were positive and 10,068 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 246 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free hero shooter games on Steam.
7.3
28,297
10,068

246
players

9. Storm Striker

Stormstriker is a hyperactive 5v5 PvP third-person shooter with colorful hero characters, action-packed gameplay, and an emphasis on teamplay! Join the battlefield by choosing a hero that’s right for your playstyle! Storm Striker is a early access, free to play and hero shooter game developed and published by SuperStormStudio. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 882 reviews of which 605 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free hero shooter games on Steam.
6.6
605
277

5
players

10. Dirty Bomb®

Work together or die alone! Fight to restore peace to London or tear it down for profit in the most challenging team based shooter around. Dirty Bomb® is a hero shooter, free to play and fps game developed by Splash Damage and published by Warchest Ltd.. Released on June 02nd 2015 has received 57,167 reviews of which 46,464 were positive and 10,703 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free hero shooter games on Steam.
8.0
46,464
10,703

2
players