Best Free to Play 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 30th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play third person games on Steam.

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1. Predecessor

The tactical depth of a hardcore MOBA meets the explosive verticality of a third-person shooter. Master unique heroes, dominate the lanes in 5v5 combat, and join over 2,000,000 players in the ultimate free-to-play battleground! Predecessor is a moba, shooter and multiplayer game. Released on August 20th 2024 has received 14,036 reviews of which 10,260 were positive and 3,776 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 2,424 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.2
10,260
3,776

2,424
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 moba, multiplayer and action game. Released on September 08th 2015 has received 119,796 reviews of which 94,368 were positive and 25,428 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,500 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among third person games based on player count.
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94,368
25,428

1,500
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. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 64,139 reviews of which 48,219 were positive and 15,920 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,074 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among third person games based on player count.
7.4
48,219
15,920

1,074
players

4. Legend Battles

Free-to-play UE 5.6 Extraction Battle Royale in 400 km² neo-futuristic world with destructible environment and vehicles, massive ET-ACUs, armored Aliens, ferocious Monsters, heavily armed MetaHumans, complete missions to attack, defend, loot, extract facing dynamic weathers. Legend Battles is a early access, action and first-person game. Released on January 16th 2026 has received 532 reviews of which 466 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played third person games.
8.2
466
66

81
players

5. Citywars Tower Defense

Citywars TD is a cute multiplayer third person Survival Tower Defense. Build towers, gather resources, craft tools, upgrade weapons, level up buildings, expand your city with your friends and work under pressure before the next incoming wave of monsters. Citywars Tower Defense is a early access, strategy and tower defense game. Released on March 03rd 2022 has received 1,125 reviews of which 898 were positive and 227 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played third person games.
7.6
898
227

2
players

6. 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. Released on May 18th 2021 has received 860 reviews of which 814 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played third person games.
8.9
814
46

7. 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. 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 #7 spot among the most played third person games.
8.8
457
23

8. 404Sight

404Sight is a free game made in support of net neutrality. It’s a 3D playground runner influenced by parkour running with the addition of a special ping ability that reveals areas that can speed the player up or slow them down. 404Sight is a action, indie and parkour game. Released on April 16th 2015 has received 1,738 reviews of which 1,480 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played third person games.
8.1
1,480
258

9. 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. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 411 reviews of which 353 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played third person games.
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353
58

10. Numbra

In a desolate and ominous world, a young girl faces dark creatures that lurk in every shadow. With each step, the danger grows. But there is only one rule: stay awake. Numbra is a puzzle, action-adventure and female protagonist game. Released on May 30th 2025 has received 433 reviews of which 368 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played third person games.
7.9
368
65