Most Played Shooter Games on Steam
Take a look at the top shooter games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 14th 2025. Want to explore even more shooter titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best 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 784,462 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
784,462
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 55,544 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
55,544
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 46,181 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
46,181
players
4. Crosshair X
Overlay custom crosshairs on every game you play. Choose from thousands of unique crosshairs created by the Crosshair X community or design your own using the designer. Crosshair X is a game developed and published by . Released on August 17th 2020 has received 31,352 reviews of which 29,275 were positive and 2,077 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 44,901 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played shooter games.
9.2
29,275
2,077
44,901
players
5. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns. Left 4 Dead 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2009 has received 963,983 reviews of which 940,221 were positive and 23,762 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 30,927 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played shooter games.
9.7
940,221
23,762
30,927
players
6. STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II
Be the hero in the ultimate STAR WARS™ battle fantasy with STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II: Celebration Edition! STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II is a game developed and published by . Released on June 11th 2020 has received 71,208 reviews of which 62,342 were positive and 8,866 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 14,422 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played shooter games.
8.6
62,342
8,866
14,422
players
7. 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 235,467 reviews of which 183,129 were positive and 52,338 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 14,119 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.7
183,129
52,338
14,119
players
8. Arma Reforger
Experience authentic Cold War combat and join the struggle for the sprawling, mid-Atlantic island of Everon and its smaller, offshore territory, Arland – or take on the role of Game Master and create your very own scenarios for others to enjoy. Arma Reforger is a game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2023 has received 30,623 reviews of which 23,326 were positive and 7,297 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 13,614 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.5
23,326
7,297
13,614
players
9. Ready or Not
Ready or Not is an intense, tactical, first-person shooter that depicts a modern-day world in which SWAT police units are called to defuse hostile and confronting situations. Ready or Not is a game developed and published by . Released on December 13th 2023 has received 236,196 reviews of which 210,654 were positive and 25,542 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 10,589 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played shooter games.
8.8
210,654
25,542
10,589
players
10. Arma 3
Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploying a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, over 20 vehicles and 40 weapons, and limitless opportunities for content creation, this is the PC’s premier military game. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war. Arma 3 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 12th 2013 has received 283,264 reviews of which 256,128 were positive and 27,136 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 10,292 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played shooter games.
9.0
256,128
27,136
10,292
players