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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Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition
Commercial fishing in North Atlantic! Discover majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean gold with upgradable fishing boats and various fishing gear as you progress in your fisherman career.
Lucifer Within Us
Solve 3 increasingly intricate murders by examining the evidence -- find the motive, the means, and the opportunity. Use testimonies of the suspects as evidence by examining every detail for contradictions... and signs of sin. Purify the possessed. Purge the daemons.
Partisans 1941
Partisans 1941 is a real-time tactics game with stealth elements, set on the eastern front of WW II. As an army commander behind enemy lines you gather a group of Partisans to wage guerilla warfare against the German occupants.
Onee Chanbara ORIGIN
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the sword fighting action game series Onee Chanbara, the events of THE Onee Chanbara and THE Onee Chanbara 2 have been completely remade in full HD. The evolution of this high-speed action game cannot be missed!
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky is an arcade action game that puts you in the middle of WWI aerial battles. Accompany the legendary Red Baron and cheat death on your way to victory!
Ben 10: Power Trip
Evil Hex has cursed Europe – and only Ben 10 can stop him! Explore a 3D world filled with combat, puzzles and secrets as you save the day!
The Uncertain: Light At The End
The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity disappeared from the face of the Earth and has been replaced by robots. Together with Emily, one of the survivors, you will have to witness how people try to live in a world ruled by robots.
Action Taimanin
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Drake Hollow
Build and defend villages of vegetable folk from deadly feral beasts in the blighted world of The Hollow. Explore, gather, and fight! You can even invite your friends. Can you craft the perfect village?
Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~
Explore the land of Sulnas as the "Shadow of Death", a cat girl who's dauntless and fierce. The land is poisoned by secret power and desperately needs salvation. Can you save it from its sure demise or will you doom its fate like everyone else would?
The Last of Waifus
You are playing as the last Waifu clearing out the fallen city from Infected whose only target is you.
Mafia: Definitive Edition
An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.
Going Under
Going Under is a satirical dungeon crawler about exploring the cursed ruins of failed tech startups. As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of Neo-Cascadia, you’ll wield office junk as weaponry as you make your way through the offbeat procedural dungeons beneath your company campus.
Untitled Goose Game
It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.
Stormworks: Build and Rescue
Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need.
The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.
WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship
The most complete and authentic official WRC simulation yet. New physics for all surfaces, a completely redesigned career mode, dynamic weather conditions, 50 teams, 14 countries, 100 tracks, weekly challenges and an eSports mode…
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
DEEMO -Reborn-
DEEMO -Reborn- is Rayark's classic game DEEMO, reborn in a whole new way on Steam. The fully 3D immersive journey will intoxicate you with the elegant sounds produced by you on the piano, as well as with the adventures you discover in this fairytale world.
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
Survive your evolution in Neogene Africa starting 10 million years ago. Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival game where you Explore, Expand, and Evolve to advance your clan to the next generation in the exciting new adventure from Panache Digital Games.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 07th 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played third person game, thanks to its 3,608 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.8
44,141
20,195
3,608
players
2. 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 156,678 reviews of which 138,795 were positive and 17,883 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 2,443 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among third person games based on player count.
8.8
138,795
17,883
2,443
players
3. 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. While seeing 1,861 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among third person games based on player count.
7.8
94,364
25,409
1,861
players
4. 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. With 1,815 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played third person games.
7.2
10,027
3,687
1,815
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 1,342 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
1,342
players
6. 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 vehicular combat game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,808 reviews of which 47,987 were positive and 15,821 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 1,303 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played third person games.
7.4
47,987
15,821
1,303
players
7. 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 90,141 reviews of which 83,314 were positive and 6,827 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,230 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played third person games.
9.1
83,314
6,827
1,230
players
8. 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 1,121 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played third person games.
7.2
3,085
1,081
1,121
players
9. 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 767 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played third person games.
9.3
127,250
8,065
767
players
10. 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 246,950 reviews of which 237,313 were positive and 9,637 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 750 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played third person games.
9.5
237,313
9,637
750
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 07th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted third person games.
1. 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. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for third person category.
7.4
970
295
-96%
31.00€
1.24€
2. 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. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in third person games.
8.5
1,298
147
-95%
23.80€
1.19€
3. 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 15,826 reviews of which 13,890 were positive and 1,936 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in third person games.
8.6
13,890
1,936
-94%
19.50€
1.17€
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 5,329 reviews of which 3,884 were positive and 1,445 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
3,884
1,445
-94%
52.83€
3.17€
5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.1
1,322
470
-92%
21.25€
1.70€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for third person games.
6.9
1,116
459
-91%
19.78€
1.78€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.0
1,226
470
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
8. Alekhine's Gun
It is the height of the Cold War, a time of global uncertainty and civil unrest. You are Agent Alekhine, a highly skilled Russian assassin, driven by a moral compass that leads you headfirst into a covert operation unsanctioned by the country you previously served. Alekhine's Gun is a stealth, action and adventure game developed by Haggard Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on March 11th 2016 has received 482 reviews of which 301 were positive and 181 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 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.
6.1
301
181
-90%
15.40€
1.54€
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 3,048 reviews of which 2,644 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for third person games.
8.4
2,644
404
-89%
9.09€
1.00€
10. Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you. Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is a stealth, action and third person game developed and published by Io-Interactive A/S. Released on March 15th 2007 has received 4,154 reviews of which 3,439 were positive and 715 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for third person games.
8.0
3,439
715
-89%
9.09€
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 07th 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 1,861 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
1,861
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 1,815, 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
1,815
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 vehicular combat game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,808 reviews of which 47,987 were positive and 15,821 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 1,303, this third person game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free third person games on Steam.
7.4
47,987
15,821
1,303
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.0
405
67
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.
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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. 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 #7 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.1
346
54
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