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 July 31st 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 103,005 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.9
228,817
58,752

103,005
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 32,215 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

32,215
players

3. 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 19,630 reviews of which 16,944 were positive and 2,686 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 7,484 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among hero shooter games based on player count.
8.5
16,944
2,686

7,484
players

4. 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 41,397 reviews of which 30,376 were positive and 11,021 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 3,185 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.2
30,376
11,021

3,185
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 1,127 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

1,127
players

6. Farlight 84

1st Pet Capture Battle Royale! Farlight 84 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 21st 2023 has received 50,948 reviews of which 39,591 were positive and 11,357 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 754 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.7
39,591
11,357

754
players

7. 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 25,503 reviews of which 19,074 were positive and 6,429 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 422 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.4
19,074
6,429

422
players

8. BLACK STIGMA

BLACK STIGMA is a hero shooter game with a diverse cast of characters. You can choose and customize a handgun of your preference and upgrade your character's abilities in different ways. Play as your ideal killer character, from long-range precision shots to close-range brawls. BLACK STIGMA is a game developed and published by . Released on July 17th 2025 has received 897 reviews of which 639 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 215 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
6.9
639
258

215
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 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 191 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

191
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 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 #10 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
8.0
46,464
10,703

44
players