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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Zombie Army 4: Dead War

Hitler’s hordes are back for more in this spine-chilling shooter from the makers of Sniper Elite 4! Abominable occult enemies, epic weapons and a harrowing new campaign for 1-4 players await in 1940s Europe, as you fight to save humankind from undead Armageddon!

Price 48.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 18 Feb 2021

Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition

Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition. Blazing, Ork aerial combat waged across 41st millennium battlefields. Dakka Squadron is a fast-paced, aerial shooter where you are an Ork Flyboy, taking to the skies to do what Orks do best - fight!

Price -86% 2.37€
Rating 7.3
Release 18 Feb 2021

Bird

You are a bird, you are free in this small place, but you can't get out, all you can do is fly around.

Price 0.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 17 Feb 2021

Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King

The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?

Price 24.99€
Rating 6.5
Release 17 Feb 2021

Hellish Quart

A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.

Price 18.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 16 Feb 2021

Potentia

Third person shooter action adventure game with post-apocalyptic theme. Witness the adventures of Victor and his friends in this abandoned world.

Price 19.50€
Rating 6.6
Release 11 Feb 2021

Magical Battle Cry

English is currently not available. It may be online soon.

Price 16.79€
Rating 6.4
Release 08 Feb 2021

Blue Fire

Embark on an extraordinary adventure through the perished world of Penumbra to explore unique temples filled with increasingly difficult 3D platforming challenges, diverse enemies, quests, collectibles, and more. Slash daunting adversaries, leap through deadly traps and master the art of movement.

Price 16.79€
Rating 7.9
Release 04 Feb 2021

Boodunnit

Boodunnit?! is an adventure-sandbox game where you play as a ghost that has to solve the mystery of her own murder!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.6
Release 03 Feb 2021

Valheim

A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!

Price -25% 15.05€
Rating 9.4
Release 02 Feb 2021

Zeepkist

Welcome to Zeepkist! You race soapboxes down hills!

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 28 Jan 2021

The Medium

Discover a dark mystery only a medium can solve. Travel to an abandoned communist resort and use your unique psychic abilities to uncover its deeply disturbing secrets, solve dual-reality puzzles, survive encounters with sinister spirits, and explore two realities at the same time.

Price -78% 11.22€
Rating 8.6
Release 28 Jan 2021

Yakuza 3 Remastered

Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.

Price -47% 10.68€
Rating 7.9
Release 28 Jan 2021

Yakuza 5 Remastered

Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted.

Price -45% 10.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 28 Jan 2021

Yakuza 4 Remastered

When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.

Price -40% 11.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 28 Jan 2021

NEKO ARENA

Join our Neko Girls in an epic Arena fight on their secret cute island in the middle of the ocean.

Price 1.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 25 Jan 2021

Dyson Sphere Program

Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.

Price 16.79€
Rating 9.6
Release 20 Jan 2021

Curse That Magic Cat!

Magnus the Wizard has cursed you, turning you into a cat! Lift your curse and take your revenge by meowing, hiding, destroying things, and collecting spell books to break the spell. Curse That Magic Cat! is a lighthearted, single-player game made by students at SMU Guildhall.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 06 Jan 2021

MXGP 2020 - The Official Motocross Videogame

The official videogame of the Motocross Championship is back! Jump onto your bike and let the adrenaline rise with this new gaming experience. Take control: discover what's new in the official series.

Price 29.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 16 Dec 2020

TheDawn

TheDawn is a third-person shooting game about the journey of Maya, the superpowers who can manipulate time, and Max, the hacker who helps her. Will they be able to save mankind and face a new dawn?

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 11 Dec 2020

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.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release 10 Dec 2020

DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition

The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.

Price 39.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 04 Dec 2020

Haven

Two lovers gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom.

Price -69% 7.67€
Rating 8.7
Release 03 Dec 2020

Morbid: The Seven Acolytes

Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!

Price -85% 3.74€
Rating 7.1
Release 03 Dec 2020

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 04th 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 04th 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 04th 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