Best Third Person games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated third person games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free third person games are available at the bottom of the page.
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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Continue the fight in the HD remaster of the second entry in everyone's favorite assassin action series! After falling down the ranks of the United Assassins Association, Travis Touchdown whips out his beam katana to reclaim his rightful spot at the top.
No More Heroes
Fight your way to the top in this HD remaster of everyone's favorite assassin action game! As all-American otaku Travis Touchdown, use your trusty beam katana to hack-and-slash though the competition and claim the title of world's #1 assassin!![[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1369760/header.jpg)
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3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!![[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1580780/header.jpg)
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3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Edge Of Eternity
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.
GAI Stops Auto: Right Version Simulator
Become the lord of this road! Put things in order in the traffic! Write out fines for violators and do not fall into the gachi trap...
BORIS RUSSIAN BEAR
You play as a Russian soldier who is trying to defend the border of his homeland from foreign invaders.
Frog Fighters
Frog Fighters is a light-hearted, fast-paced, third-person-shooter where you become a frog on a lily pad with an ability to shoot other flying frogs with different types of laser-leafs.
Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered
The Full Package, Remastered – With enhanced graphics, improved lighting, reworked environments, and visual effects, Steelport and The Third Street Saints have never looked so good.
Just Die Already
Just Die Already is an old people mayhem sandbox game created by the designers of Goat Simulator. You are old and angry and you've just been kicked out of your retirement home. How will you survive in a world that wants you to Just Die Already?
Panzer Knights
Panzer Knights is a single-player, story-driven tank shooter where you, a German Tank Commander, lead your platoon of tanks across Europe circa WWII. Experience battles spanning the entire war as you strategize, battle, and best your enemies!
Dinner with an Owl
Break the puzzling spell of your eccentric host! Dinner with an Owl: A short surreal point and click adventure.
SnowRunner
Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Drive powerful vehicles and overcome extreme open environments to complete dozens of challenging missions solo or with up to 3 friends!
Soulworker
Fierce emotions help fuel SoulWorkers to save the world from the devastated scene of a post-apocalyptic world. In a world where only dark devastation reigns – you are the only SoulWorker to come to the rescue.
Super Totally Ultimate Dad Showdown
You might have the bod, the jokes, and an outrageous sense of fashion, but do you have what it takes to earn the coveted title of ultimate dad? STUDS is a student made vibrant party game where you face off against other dads in a series of events to prove that who is the 'dadliest' of them all!
Metamorphos
Take on the role of the temple’s guardian, awakened to cleanse the temple from an evil force corrupting it. Fight and dodge your way through a series of corrupted denizens, wildlife, and guardians to confront Nafaset, the Defiler, and restore the blessed oases.
HammerHelm
HammerHelm is a unique blend of third-person adventuring and strategic town building. Create your dwarf character and build a flourishing town above ground. Complete quests, craft weapons and armor, defeat dangerous enemies and be the leader your townspeople need!
Predator: Hunting Grounds
Hunt or be hunted in this asymmetrical multiplayer shooter that pits man against Predator. As part of a Fireteam, complete missions before the Predator finds you. Or be the Predator and hunt your prey.
World of Tanks
Jump into the free-to-play team-based shooter with an ever-expanding roster of historical vehicles, stunning graphics, spectacular locales, and orchestral scores. Show your mastery and face other players in thrilling PvP clashes. A unique mix of strategy and action awaits!
GangV | VR & PC Battle Royale
Made for PC and VR featuring an Online Open World. A Battle Royale unlike any other with traffic, crowds, and law enforcement! Steal money, equipment, and vehicles and face the consequences. Hide among civilians to kill your opponents.Most played third person games on Steam
Take a look at the top third person games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 03rd 2025.
1. SMITE®
Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today! SMITE® is a free to play, moba and multiplayer game developed by Titan Forge Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios. Released on September 08th 2015 has received 119,773 reviews of which 94,364 were positive and 25,409 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played third person game, thanks to its 2,137 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
94,364
25,409
2,137
players
2. STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game. STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ is a action, adventure and souls-like game developed by Respawn and published by Electronic Arts. Released on April 27th 2023 has received 64,336 reviews of which 44,141 were positive and 20,195 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 2,052 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among third person games based on player count.
6.8
44,141
20,195
2,052
players
3. Predecessor
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 2,000,000 players and play for FREE now! Predecessor is a moba, shooter and free to play game developed and published by Omeda Studios. Released on August 20th 2024 has received 13,714 reviews of which 10,027 were positive and 3,687 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 2,001 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among third person games based on player count.
7.2
10,027
3,687
2,001
players
4. Crossout
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike. Crossout is a third person, gun customization and free to play game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,686 reviews of which 47,900 were positive and 15,786 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 1,782 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played third person games.
7.4
47,900
15,786
1,782
players
5. Batman™: Arkham Knight
Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile. Batman™: Arkham Knight is a action, open world and superhero game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games. Released on June 23rd 2015 has received 138,973 reviews of which 123,088 were positive and 15,885 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,643 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played third person games.
8.8
123,088
15,885
1,643
players
6. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ is a action-adventure, souls-like and third person game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 14th 2019 has received 156,471 reviews of which 138,604 were positive and 17,867 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,402 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played third person games.
8.8
138,604
17,867
1,402
players
7. Star Wars Outlaws
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. Star Wars Outlaws is a singleplayer, open world and action game developed by Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft Studio and published by Ubisoft. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 4,166 reviews of which 3,085 were positive and 1,081 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 1,129 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played third person games.
7.2
3,085
1,081
1,129
players
8. Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth. Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ is a open world, action and fantasy game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Warner Bros. Games. Released on September 30th 2014 has received 90,053 reviews of which 83,231 were positive and 6,822 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,061 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played third person games.
9.1
83,231
6,822
1,061
players
9. Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor. Tomb Raider is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics and Feral interactive (Mac). Released on March 04th 2013 has received 246,635 reviews of which 237,003 were positive and 9,632 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 922 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played third person games.
9.5
237,003
9,632
922
players
10. Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Linux) and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux). Released on February 09th 2016 has received 135,315 reviews of which 127,250 were positive and 8,065 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 874 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played third person games.
9.3
127,250
8,065
874
players
Best deals on third person games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of third person games available on Steam right now, updated on May 03rd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted third person games.
1. Hell Pie
Hell Pie is an obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Hell Pie sees you grab the horns of Nate, the ‘Demon of Bad Taste’. He is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie! Hell Pie is a comedy, third person and platformer game developed by Sluggerfly and published by Headup. Released on July 21st 2022 has received 1,445 reviews of which 1,298 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for third person category.
8.5
1,298
147
-95%
23.80€
1.19€
2. Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. Darksiders Warmastered Edition is a action, hack and slash and adventure game developed by KAIKO and Vigil Games and published by THQ Nordic. Released on November 29th 2016 has received 15,783 reviews of which 13,855 were positive and 1,928 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in third person games.
8.6
13,855
1,928
-94%
19.50€
1.17€
3. Twin Mirror
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost? Twin Mirror is a choose your own adventure, choices matter and interactive fiction game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on December 01st 2021 has received 1,265 reviews of which 970 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in third person games.
7.4
970
295
-94%
27.00€
1.62€
4. Steelrising
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG. Steelrising is a souls-like, atmospheric and action game developed by Spiders and published by Nacon. Released on September 08th 2022 has received 5,316 reviews of which 3,876 were positive and 1,440 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.1
3,876
1,440
-94%
52.83€
3.17€
5. Them and Us
Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare. Them and Us is a female protagonist, survival horror and horror game developed by TendoGames Co. and Ltd. and published by TendoGames Co., Ltd. and 方块游戏(CubeGame). Released on September 28th 2021 has received 1,368 reviews of which 1,044 were positive and 324 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.3
1,044
324
-92%
32.50€
2.60€
6. Pine
An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain. Pine is a singleplayer, open world and adventure game developed by Twirlbound and published by Kongregate. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 1,792 reviews of which 1,322 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.1
1,322
470
-92%
21.25€
1.70€
7. Through the Woods
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son. Through the Woods is a adventure, indie and horror game developed by Antagonist and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 1,575 reviews of which 1,116 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for third person games.
6.9
1,116
459
-91%
19.78€
1.78€
8. Hitman: Blood Money
Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing. Hitman: Blood Money is a stealth, action and assassin game developed and published by Io-Interactive A/S. Released on March 15th 2007 has received 13,919 reviews of which 13,103 were positive and 816 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for third person games.
9.2
13,103
816
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
9. Hitman: Contracts
Enter the world of a HITMAN - a world of crime, sin and greed. Delve into the mind of Agent 47 and encounter his greatest adversaries, completing the work that made him so brutally efficient and shaped him as an assassin. Eliminate your targets by any means necessary. There are no rules... only the contract, signed in blood. Hitman: Contracts is a stealth, action and assassin game developed and published by Io-Interactive A/S. Released on January 21st 2014 has received 3,030 reviews of which 2,629 were positive and 401 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for third person games.
8.4
2,629
401
-90%
8.99€
0.89€
10. Bionic Commando
The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for... Bionic Commando is a action, adventure and third person game developed and published by Capcom. Released on July 28th 2009 has received 1,696 reviews of which 1,226 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.0
1,226
470
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
Free third person games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play third person games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 03rd 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play third person games.
1. SMITE®
Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today! SMITE® is a free to play, moba and multiplayer game developed by Titan Forge Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios. Released on September 08th 2015 has received 119,773 reviews of which 94,364 were positive and 25,409 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 2,137 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free third person games on Steam.
7.8
94,364
25,409
2,137
players
2. Predecessor
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 2,000,000 players and play for FREE now! Predecessor is a moba, shooter and free to play game developed and published by Omeda Studios. Released on August 20th 2024 has received 13,714 reviews of which 10,027 were positive and 3,687 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,001, this third person game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free third person games on Steam.
7.2
10,027
3,687
2,001
players
3. Crossout
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike. Crossout is a third person, gun customization and free to play game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,686 reviews of which 47,900 were positive and 15,786 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,782, this third person game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free third person games on Steam.
7.4
47,900
15,786
1,782
players
4. KIBORG: Arena
Fight for cash and glory in a prison planet’s Coliseum in this free prologue to KIBORG, the fast-paced action rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat. KIBORG: Arena is a action roguelike, hack and slash and beat 'em up game developed and published by Sobaka Studio. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 400 reviews of which 346 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.1
346
54
1
players
5. Dinner with an Owl
Break the puzzling spell of your eccentric host! Dinner with an Owl: A short surreal point and click adventure. Dinner with an Owl is a puzzle, point & click and 2d game developed and published by BoringSuburbanDad. Released on May 18th 2021 has received 821 reviews of which 776 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.9
776
45
6. THE NORMAL THING
THE NORMAL THING is a story about a dog who lost his memory. Sunless forests, strange gardens, weird inhabitants... Start a little journey to retrieve your memory. THE NORMAL THING is a 2d, adventure and puzzle game developed and published by Orata Studio. Released on December 10th 2020 has received 480 reviews of which 457 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.8
457
23
7. Knight's Path: The Tournament
Knight's Path: The Tournament is a short medieval RPG featuring challenging combat, an immersive progression system, and a nice little story. Knight's Path: The Tournament is a rpg, spectacle fighter and medieval game developed by Jan Tichota and Aamn Chahrour and published by Independent. Released on December 12th 2023 has received 472 reviews of which 405 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.0
405
67
8. A Night In Berlin
A Night in Berlin is a narrative-driven third-person shooter featuring brutal fast-paced gameplay in a dark and atmospheric world. A Night In Berlin is a third-person shooter, shooter and third person game developed by Unlimina Software and published by Bad Smile Media. Released on August 07th 2020 has received 485 reviews of which 409 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
7.9
409
76
9. Bone Voyage
Bone Voyage is a third person adventure game set on a Vessel to the Afterlife. Use your skeletal body to your advantage and explore the ship in unique ways to uncover the mystery of the ship and its inhabitants! Bone Voyage is a free to play, adventure and indie game developed by Team Cobblestone and published by Breda University of Applied Sciences. Released on June 24th 2019 has received 343 reviews of which 222 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
6.2
222
121