Free to Play Shooter Games on Steam
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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 shooter game, thanks to its 698,797 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
698,797
players
2. 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. While seeing 37,688 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among shooter games based on player count.
6.7
668,053
326,926
37,688
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 27,518 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among shooter games based on player count.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
27,518
players
4. 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 248,676 reviews of which 194,098 were positive and 54,578 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 13,406 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.7
194,098
54,578
13,406
players
5. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed. STALCRAFT: X is a game developed and published by . Released on December 09th 2022 has received 83,838 reviews of which 62,025 were positive and 21,813 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 5,350 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.3
62,025
21,813
5,350
players
6. Blood Strike
Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between. Blood Strike is a game developed and published by . Released on March 13th 2025 has received 12,084 reviews of which 9,670 were positive and 2,414 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 3,660 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.8
9,670
2,414
3,660
players
7. Halo Infinite
From one of gaming's most iconic sagas, Halo is bigger than ever. Featuring an expansive open-world campaign and a dynamic free to play multiplayer experience. Halo Infinite is a game developed and published by . Released on November 15th 2021 has received 177,041 reviews of which 123,333 were positive and 53,708 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 2,852 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played shooter games.
6.9
123,333
53,708
2,852
players
8. Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game. Crosshair V2 is a game developed and published by . Released on January 26th 2023 has received 9,410 reviews of which 8,462 were positive and 948 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 2,742 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played shooter games.
8.7
8,462
948
2,742
players
9. World of Tanks Blitz
Tanks, not war: jump into a free-to-play MMO action shooter with over 400 tanks. Enjoy stunning graphics and intuitive touch controls. Engage in 7vs7 battles, strategize with your team to conquer diverse maps. Customize tanks, unlock upgrades, and dive into adrenaline-pumping action on mobile and PC World of Tanks Blitz is a game developed and published by . Released on November 09th 2016 has received 148,161 reviews of which 116,407 were positive and 31,754 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 2,523 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.8
116,407
31,754
2,523
players
10. Aimlabs
Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 40 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game! Aimlabs is a game developed and published by . Released on June 16th 2023 has received 84,332 reviews of which 79,517 were positive and 4,815 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 2,495 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played shooter games.
9.3
79,517
4,815
2,495
players
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