Free to Play Shooter Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play shooter games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on August 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play shooter games.
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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 841,850 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
841,850
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 53,646 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
53,646
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 49,272 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
49,272
players
4. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame. THE FINALS is a game developed and published by . Released on December 07th 2023 has received 241,292 reviews of which 188,016 were positive and 53,276 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 17,494 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.7
188,016
53,276
17,494
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 80,751 reviews of which 60,115 were positive and 20,636 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 5,002 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.4
60,115
20,636
5,002
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 10,470 reviews of which 8,352 were positive and 2,118 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 4,302 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.8
8,352
2,118
4,302
players
7. 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 9,051 reviews of which 8,139 were positive and 912 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 3,676 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played shooter games.
8.7
8,139
912
3,676
players
8. 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 3,458 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.8
116,407
31,754
3,458
players
9. Farlight 84
Hey Lightcatchers! The latest Farlight 84 update has landed, and it's bringing a massive 60-player shootout with it. Are you ready? Farlight 84 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 21st 2023 has received 52,323 reviews of which 40,365 were positive and 11,958 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 3,366 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.6
40,365
11,958
3,366
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 3,244 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
3,244
players
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