Free to Play Action Games on Steam
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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played action game, thanks to its 725,038 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
725,038
players
2. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game Warframe is a game developed and published by . Released on March 25th 2013 has received 626,503 reviews of which 545,393 were positive and 81,110 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 48,310 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among action games based on player count.
8.6
545,393
81,110
48,310
players
3. World of Warships
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players! World of Warships is a game developed and published by . Released on November 15th 2017 has received 146,552 reviews of which 112,887 were positive and 33,665 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 7,863 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among action games based on player count.
7.6
112,887
33,665
7,863
players
4. Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world. Wuthering Waves is a game developed and published by . Released on April 28th 2025 has received 19,917 reviews of which 17,917 were positive and 2,000 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 6,476 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played action games.
8.8
17,917
2,000
6,476
players
5. Blood Strike
Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between. Blood Strike is a game developed and published by . Released on March 13th 2025 has received 9,902 reviews of which 7,910 were positive and 1,992 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 3,994 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action games.
7.8
7,910
1,992
3,994
players
6. GrandChase
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters. GrandChase is a game developed and published by . Released on July 27th 2021 has received 24,554 reviews of which 15,688 were positive and 8,866 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 3,584 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action games.
6.3
15,688
8,866
3,584
players
7. Torchlight: Infinite
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents. Torchlight: Infinite is a game developed and published by . Released on May 09th 2023 has received 16,478 reviews of which 11,557 were positive and 4,921 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 3,513 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action games.
6.9
11,557
4,921
3,513
players
8. 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! World of Tanks is a game developed and published by . Released on April 28th 2021 has received 87,836 reviews of which 72,570 were positive and 15,266 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 2,763 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played action games.
8.2
72,570
15,266
2,763
players
9. World of Tanks Blitz
Tanks, not war: jump into a free-to-play MMO action shooter with over 400 tanks. Enjoy stunning graphics and intuitive touch controls. Engage in 7vs7 battles, strategize with your team to conquer diverse maps. Customize tanks, unlock upgrades, and dive into adrenaline-pumping action on mobile and PC World of Tanks Blitz is a game developed and published by . Released on November 09th 2016 has received 148,161 reviews of which 116,407 were positive and 31,754 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 2,644 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played action games.
7.8
116,407
31,754
2,644
players
10. FragPunk
FragPunk is a thrilling 5v5 hero shooter where Shard Cards allow you to break the rules of combat and ensure that no two rounds are ever the same. Get ready to unleash your skills! FragPunk is a game developed and published by . Released on March 06th 2025 has received 41,913 reviews of which 30,751 were positive and 11,162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 2,623 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action games.
7.2
30,751
11,162
2,623
players
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