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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Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army
** Please note: a remastered and improved edition of this game is now available in Zombie Army Trilogy.**Featuring a co-op campaign for 1 to 4 players, Nazi Zombie Army is a horrifying new stand-alone expansion of the award-winning Sniper Elite series.
Star Conflict
Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE!
Brutal Legend
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.
Age of Conan: Unchained
Age of Conan: Unchained is an award-winning and critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online game set in the sexy, savage and brutal world of Conan the Barbarian. Tread in the footsteps of the greatest fantasy hero of all time, and explore the vast reaches of Hyboria.
DmC: Devil May Cry
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
Strike Suit Zero
Immerse yourself in massive fleet battles where your dog-fighting skills will directly affect the fate of the cosmos.
Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance
Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, reassume the role of Raziel, and travel back through the currents of time into various eras of Nosgoth's past in your relentless pursuit of Kain.
Tomb Raider II (1997)
The second instalment in the Tomb Raider series invites you to join Lara as she travels around the globe to retrieve a precious artefact before it falls into the wrong hands. The legendary artefact, the Dagger of Xian, is said to give its possessor the power of a fire breathing dragon.
Tomb Raider III (1998)
Thousands of years ago a meteor crashed into Antarctica and the shockwaves of its impact are being felt in the modern age. Lara Croft will follow clues leading to a deadly secret, boldly leaping chasms and blasting monsters that no one has leaped or blasted before. This time she faces a mystery that's from way out of this world.
Tomb Raider V: Chronicles (2000)
Lara Croft is missing in Egypt - presumed dead. Those closest to her gather together at the Croft Estate on a grey, rainy day for a memorial service in her honour. Afterwards, the friends sit quietly together in the study of the Croft Mansion and reminisce about Lara's past exploits; exploits that have until now remained a secret..
Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999)
According to Egyptian legend, Horus, son of the light, outwitted the evil God Set and imprisoned him in a secret tomb. Five thousand years later, Lara Croft discovers the lost tomb and unwittingly unleashes the evil God Set, fulfilling the ancient prophecy of his return to plunge mankind into darkness!
Tomb Raider I (1996)
Adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way towards the truth of its origin and powers - leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun-cartridges in her wake.
LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™
Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO® The Lord of the Rings follows the original story-lines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events re-imagined with the humor and endl
Hitman: Absolution™
The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.
Sonic Adventure 2
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Primal Carnage
A savage online shooter, where players do battle as man or beast in class-based deathmatches and a frantic escape mode. Unleash your inner dinosaur!
Divinity II: Developer's Cut
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes
From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battlesMost 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 01st 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played third person game, thanks to its 2,216 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.2
10,027
3,687
2,216
players
2. 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 119,770 reviews of which 94,362 were positive and 25,408 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,962 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among third person games based on player count.
7.8
94,362
25,408
1,962
players
3. 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. While seeing 1,325 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among third person games based on player count.
8.8
123,088
15,885
1,325
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 1,138 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
1,138
players
5. 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. With 907 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played third person games.
6.8
44,141
20,195
907
players
6. 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 707 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played third person games.
9.3
127,250
8,065
707
players
7. 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 705 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played third person games.
9.5
237,003
9,632
705
players
8. ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™
A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development. ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ is a mechs, character customization and action game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., FromSoftware and Inc.. Released on August 24th 2023 has received 76,236 reviews of which 69,689 were positive and 6,547 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. With 673 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played third person games.
9
69,689
6,547
673
players
9. Undisputed
Become Undisputed in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true to life visuals, bone-jarring action, and more licensed boxers than ever before, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring. Undisputed is a 3d fighter, third person and 3d game developed by Steel City Interactive and published by Deep Silver. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 19,061 reviews of which 12,058 were positive and 7,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 650 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played third person games.
6.3
12,058
7,003
650
players
10. 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 630 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played third person games.
7.2
3,085
1,081
630
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 01st 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%
29.00€
1.74€
4. 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 #4 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.3
1,044
324
-92%
32.50€
2.60€
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. 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 #7 position in the best deals for third person games.
9.2
13,103
816
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for third person games.
8.4
2,629
401
-90%
8.99€
0.89€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.0
1,226
470
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for third person games.
6.1
301
181
-90%
15.40€
1.54€
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 01st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play third person games.
1. 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 2,216 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free third person games on Steam.
7.2
10,027
3,687
2,216
players
2. 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 119,770 reviews of which 94,362 were positive and 25,408 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,962, this third person game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free third person games on Steam.
7.8
94,362
25,408
1,962
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 1,138, 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
1,138
players
4. 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 819 reviews of which 774 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.9
774
45
1
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.8
457
23
1
players
6. 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 399 reviews of which 345 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.1
345
54
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