Free to Play 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 October 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play hero shooter games.
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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 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played hero shooter game, thanks to its 82,802 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.9
228,817
58,752
82,802
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 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 27,518 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
27,518
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 game developed and published by . Released on March 06th 2025 has received 44,338 reviews of which 32,604 were positive and 11,734 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 2,000 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
32,604
11,734
2,000
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 game developed and published by . Released on November 21st 2024 has received 26,882 reviews of which 20,046 were positive and 6,836 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 1,208 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.3
20,046
6,836
1,208
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 game developed and published by . 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 1,015 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
1,015
players
6. Farlight 84
Hey Lightcatchers! Are you ready for massive 60-player shootouts? Enjoy fast-paced hero shooter action in Farlight 84! Farlight 84 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 21st 2023 has received 53,741 reviews of which 41,254 were positive and 12,487 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 847 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.6
41,254
12,487
847
players
7. SUPERVIVE
THE ACTION BATTLE ROYALE WITH ENDLESS PLAYSTYLES. Slam into all-out, multi-squad teamfights in this lethal, fast-paced brawl in the sky. Unlock gear, theorycraft builds, and bring your gamebreaking loadout into every match. SUPERVIVE is a game developed and published by . Released on July 23rd 2025 has received 22,726 reviews of which 19,476 were positive and 3,250 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 708 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
8.4
19,476
3,250
708
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 game developed and published by . 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 125 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.3
28,297
10,068
125
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #9 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
8.0
46,464
10,703
35
players
10. Puppet Master: The Game
This free-to-play online multiplayer game celebrates the series' 30-year legacy. Revisit iconic locations, select from a large roster of playable characters from the movies, and play a variety of online multiplayer game modes, each inspired by the Puppet’s many adventures. Puppet Master: The Game is a game developed and published by . Released on May 03rd 2024 has received 1,310 reviews of which 1,141 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
8.3
1,141
169
4
players
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