Best Battle Royale 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 battle royale games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free battle royale games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Fatal Twelve

Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.7
Release 30 Mar 2018

BattleRush

Free-to-play multiplayer action game in the entourage of the Second World War with total destructibility of the environment. Enjoy full freedom, build a defense, create your army, crush the enemy.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.7
Release 27 Mar 2018

Spellsworn

Enter a world of magic and battle, where your wits and reflexes will be pushed to their limits! Choose your spells, enter the ever-changing arena and prepare to obliterate all who stand in your way!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 13 Mar 2018

Zula Global

Zula is an intense free-to-play FPS in which you can play cooperatively with your teammates to overthrow the enemy side. You can enjoy new content weekly and receive gifts every day. Variety of maps and weapons from the real world so you can immerse yourself 100%.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.9
Release 12 Jan 2018

Long Live Santa!

Santa is dead. Now the remaining bearded men of the Norwegian wilderness must fight to the death. Will you be the next Santa, or die in the snow? Punch, slice, outwit your way to a fulfilling new seasonal job in this online PvP third-person fighter!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 19 Dec 2017

Gene Shift Auto

Gene Shift Auto is a turbo-fast battle royale with roguelike superpowers. Loot, shoot, and drive through a chaotic city to level up godlike synergies. Win rounds to vote for random match modifiers, or if you die, loot as a zombie and get a kill to revive!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 23 May 2017

Soccer Online: Ball 3D

Soccer simulator. Control one player and kick the ball high or low, hard or lightly, curve, dribble and perform tricks. Play online or with bots. Join over a million players who have already played. Buy now and have fun or wishlist for later.

Price -51% 0.49€
Rating 8.2
Release 31 Mar 2017

Hunger Dungeon

Hunger Dungeon is a 1-6 player round-based Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game with a special pixel art style. Battle with more than 12 unique characters in fast-paced Free-for-All and Team Deathmatch rounds. Or take on the challenging Dragon Mode - the exciting first PvE mode!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.0
Release 06 Dec 2016

Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight is a local-multiplayer stealth party game. Blend into the crowd of AI characters and eliminate the other players before they eliminate you!

Price 5.89€
Rating 9.3
Release 16 Jul 2014

Multiwinia

Multiwinia is a fast-paced, retro-inspired RTS that blends arcade action with strategic depth. Command armies of Multiwinians in multiplayer battles across vibrant, nostalgic environments. With simple controls and dynamic gameplay, it offers endless fun and challenge for players of all skill levels.

Price 9.75€
Rating 7.7
Release 19 Sep 2008

Most played battle royale games on Steam

Take a look at the top battle royale games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 23rd 2025.

1. Apex Legends™

Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale. Apex Legends™ is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed by Respawn and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 04th 2020 has received 987,640 reviews of which 663,258 were positive and 324,382 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played battle royale game, thanks to its 49,441 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.7
663,258
324,382

49,441
players

2. 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 action, free to play and shooter game developed and published by NetEase Games. Released on March 13th 2025 has received 6,638 reviews of which 5,327 were positive and 1,311 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 4,170 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among battle royale games based on player count.
7.8
5,327
1,311

4,170
players

3. Crab Game

Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious. Crab Game is a psychological horror, multiplayer and free to play game developed and published by Dani. Released on October 29th 2021 has received 152,541 reviews of which 139,683 were positive and 12,858 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 3,572 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among battle royale games based on player count.
9.0
139,683
12,858

3,572
players

4. Stumble Guys

Race through obstacle courses against up to 32 players online. Run, jump and dash to the finish line until the best player takes the crown! Stumble Guys is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed and published by Scopely. Released on October 07th 2021 has received 126,782 reviews of which 107,819 were positive and 18,963 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 2,981 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played battle royale games.
8.4
107,819
18,963

2,981
players

5. MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE

Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"! MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE is a anime, free to play and battle royale game developed by Byking Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 19,599 reviews of which 12,990 were positive and 6,609 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 1,902 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played battle royale games.
6.5
12,990
6,609

1,902
players

6. Mini Royale

Brace yourself for an action-packed shooter experience in Mini Royale! Battle as green army toy soldiers in a massive kids' bedroom, fighting for survival in modes like Battle Royale, Deathmatch, and more—where only the strongest players or teams claim victory. Mini Royale is a battle royale, shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by IndigoBlue. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 1,953 reviews of which 1,261 were positive and 692 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 1,235 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played battle royale games.
6.3
1,261
692

1,235
players

7. Farlight 84

1st Pet Capture Battle Royale! Farlight 84 is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed and published by Farlight Games. Released on September 21st 2023 has received 50,183 reviews of which 39,094 were positive and 11,089 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 796 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played battle royale games.
7.7
39,094
11,089

796
players

8. Super Animal Royale

It’s a fight for furvival! Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, frenetic, top-down 2D battle royale where murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun across an abandoned safari park. Super Animal Royale is a battle royale, free to play and cute game developed and published by Pixile. Released on August 26th 2021 has received 42,173 reviews of which 39,491 were positive and 2,682 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 332 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played battle royale games.
9.2
39,491
2,682

332
players

9. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt

Bloodhunt is a thrilling free-to-play battle royale game set in Prague consumed by a ruthless war between vampire factions. Use your supernatural powers, weapons, and wit to hunt your rivals and dominate the night! Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt is a multiplayer, battle royale and vampire game developed and published by Sharkmob AB. Released on April 27th 2022 has received 56,857 reviews of which 43,200 were positive and 13,657 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 227 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played battle royale games.
7.5
43,200
13,657

227
players

10. GraalOnline Era

Era is a modern 2D action MMO RPG. Purchase weapons and work with a gang to compete in activities such as special events, base capturing and PvP battles in the Spar Complex, or start your own gang and chart your own path! GraalOnline Era is a rpg, battle royale and shooter game developed by GraalOnline and published by Toonslab. Released on February 16th 2024 has received 571 reviews of which 407 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 169 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played battle royale games.
6.8
407
164

169
players

Best deals on battle royale games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of battle royale games available on Steam right now, updated on April 23rd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted battle royale games.

1. Headbangers: Rhythm Royale

Headbangers is a light-hearted, Rhythm Battle Royale Game where you and 29 other Pigeons compete against each other, all to complete your quest of claiming the title of Master Headbanger! Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a casual, rhythm and battle royale game developed by Glee-Cheese Studio and published by Team17. Released on October 31st 2023 has received 1,071 reviews of which 758 were positive and 313 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 80% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for battle royale category.
6.8
758
313

-80% 34.99€ 6.99€

2. SurvivalZ Battlegrounds

SurvivalZ Battlegrounds is a mini Battle Royale in a cubic world! SurvivalZ Battlegrounds is a action, indie and strategy game developed and published by RewindApp. Released on April 02nd 2019 has received 345 reviews of which 217 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 72% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in battle royale games.
6.1
217
128

-72% 1.99€ 0.55€

3. Prisoners

An online game in which prisoners (2-10) sentenced to death try to win their freedom and the grand prize by eliminating others. Prisoners is a social deduction, survival and battle royale game developed and published by Brave Cat Games. Released on August 15th 2024 has received 533 reviews of which 390 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 65% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in battle royale games.
7.0
390
143

-65% 4.99€ 1.74€

4. Bean Battles

A unique take on the popular genre of battle royales. Multiple fast pace rounds that rewards kills just as much as being the last alive. Team up, take revenge, and be the last bean standing. Bean Battles is a multiplayer, action and indie game developed and published by Gupa Games. Released on August 22nd 2018 has received 9,780 reviews of which 9,184 were positive and 596 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for battle royale games.
9.1
9,184
596

-51% 0.99€ 0.49€

5. RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS

RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS - is a online Battle Royale shooter in which players fight for their homeland. Only your fierce anger and cruelty will help you survive in this bloodbath. RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS is a action, battle royale and multiplayer game developed and published by Agafonoff. Released on July 13th 2018 has received 4,423 reviews of which 3,409 were positive and 1,014 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for battle royale games.
7.5
3,409
1,014

-51% 0.99€ 0.49€

Free battle royale games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play battle royale games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 23rd 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play battle royale games.

1. Apex Legends™

Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale. Apex Legends™ is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed by Respawn and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 04th 2020 has received 987,640 reviews of which 663,258 were positive and 324,382 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 49,441 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free battle royale games on Steam.
6.7
663,258
324,382

49,441
players

2. 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 action, free to play and shooter game developed and published by NetEase Games. Released on March 13th 2025 has received 6,638 reviews of which 5,327 were positive and 1,311 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 4,170, this battle royale game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free battle royale games on Steam.
7.8
5,327
1,311

4,170
players

3. Crab Game

Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious. Crab Game is a psychological horror, multiplayer and free to play game developed and published by Dani. Released on October 29th 2021 has received 152,541 reviews of which 139,683 were positive and 12,858 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,572, this battle royale game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free battle royale games on Steam.
9.0
139,683
12,858

3,572
players

4. Stumble Guys

Race through obstacle courses against up to 32 players online. Run, jump and dash to the finish line until the best player takes the crown! Stumble Guys is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed and published by Scopely. Released on October 07th 2021 has received 126,782 reviews of which 107,819 were positive and 18,963 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,981 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free battle royale games on Steam.
8.4
107,819
18,963

2,981
players

5. MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE

Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"! MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE is a anime, free to play and battle royale game developed by Byking Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 19,599 reviews of which 12,990 were positive and 6,609 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,902 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free battle royale games on Steam.
6.5
12,990
6,609

1,902
players

6. Mini Royale

Brace yourself for an action-packed shooter experience in Mini Royale! Battle as green army toy soldiers in a massive kids' bedroom, fighting for survival in modes like Battle Royale, Deathmatch, and more—where only the strongest players or teams claim victory. Mini Royale is a battle royale, shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by IndigoBlue. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 1,953 reviews of which 1,261 were positive and 692 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,235 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free battle royale games on Steam.
6.3
1,261
692

1,235
players

7. Farlight 84

1st Pet Capture Battle Royale! Farlight 84 is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed and published by Farlight Games. Released on September 21st 2023 has received 50,183 reviews of which 39,094 were positive and 11,089 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 796 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free battle royale games on Steam.
7.7
39,094
11,089

796
players

8. Super Animal Royale

It’s a fight for furvival! Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, frenetic, top-down 2D battle royale where murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun across an abandoned safari park. Super Animal Royale is a battle royale, free to play and cute game developed and published by Pixile. Released on August 26th 2021 has received 42,173 reviews of which 39,491 were positive and 2,682 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 332 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free battle royale games on Steam.
9.2
39,491
2,682

332
players

9. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt

Bloodhunt is a thrilling free-to-play battle royale game set in Prague consumed by a ruthless war between vampire factions. Use your supernatural powers, weapons, and wit to hunt your rivals and dominate the night! Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt is a multiplayer, battle royale and vampire game developed and published by Sharkmob AB. Released on April 27th 2022 has received 56,857 reviews of which 43,200 were positive and 13,657 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 227 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free battle royale games on Steam.
7.5
43,200
13,657

227
players

10. GraalOnline Era

Era is a modern 2D action MMO RPG. Purchase weapons and work with a gang to compete in activities such as special events, base capturing and PvP battles in the Spar Complex, or start your own gang and chart your own path! GraalOnline Era is a rpg, battle royale and shooter game developed by GraalOnline and published by Toonslab. Released on February 16th 2024 has received 571 reviews of which 407 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 169 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free battle royale games on Steam.
6.8
407
164

169
players