Best FPS 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 fps games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free fps games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Ion Fury
3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, are excited to team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famously known for classic first-person shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Ion Fury is the real deal!
CUSTOM ORDER MAID 3D2 It's a Night Magic
Empire Club. The most luxurious bar that ladies and gentlemen come and gather. The beautiful maids who worked there danced and talked with the customers to amuse them.
The Blackout Club
The Blackout Club is a first-person co-op horror game centered around a group of teenage friends investigating a monstrous secret beneath the skin of their small town. 1-4 players explore procedurally-generated missions against a fearsome enemy you can only see with your eyes closed.
Shark Attack Deathmatch 2
Combat in Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 is savage, gritty, and brutal. Players hunt each other down in various game modes with the constant threat of terrifying sharks joining in on the bloodshed. Tear divers apart as you take on the role as the ocean's top apex predator, The Great White.
The Orville - Interactive Fan Experience
Step aboard the USS Orville (ECV-197), the Planetary Union's finest mid-level exploratory class cruiser. With every room on every deck recreated with painstaking accuracy, you are free to explore the ship at your leisure and engage in all manner of shenanigans!
GOAT OF DUTY
Goat of Duty is a fast-paced multiplayer shooter where goats armed to the horns bleat face to face in a relentless deathmatch. Ram and troll your friends, own the craziest goatstumes, and put your skills to the test in the quirkiest FPS ever. Are you ready to become the GOAT of goats?
FOCUS on YOU
The love at first sight, came like a sunny summer day. Meet YUA and make your own sparkling moments.
Black Squad
Black Squad is a free-to-play military first-person-shooter. Players can master their skills and show off their strategies with a wide range of game maps, modes, and weapons to choose from. Join thousands of FPS players worldwide in one of the most played games on Steam!
Ironsight
Online FPS game, near future background, Resource Warfare between Military Forces and PMC. More than 50 kinds of original weapons with customization option. Use Peripheral objects, Tactical drones, Active objects to experience dynamic warfare.
Duck Season PC
An experimental first person narrative sending you back to Summer 1988 and you have a one day rental of Duck Season. Dive into the mystery and work through the hidden secrets spilling out of the cursed cartridge. The full hit VR game playable on your traditional flat screen!
食用系少女 Food Girls
"If we don’t pass the upcoming evaluation in 3 months, the snack street will be sold off?!"A production of Simon Creative and Storia, Taiwanese cuisine personification visual novel!
Quake II RTX
Quake II RTX is a cutting-edge, ray-traced reimagining of id software’s old school classic, by NVIDIA’s Lightspeed Studios. Global lighting effects, including realistic reflections, refraction, shadows, ambient occlusion and global illumination are a result of the path-traced simulation of light.
Lords Mobile
Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game!
Rise of Liberty
Rise of Liberty is a FPS single-player massive Revolutionary War battle simulator. Fire deafening cannons into the thick of the battle, stand in line formation and fire devastating volleys into the enemy. Gather your men for these monumental battles and defeat the enemy!
Heroine of the Sniper
A light-hearted FPS. Jam-packed with 15 missions, each with a different theme. Take out various targets, everything from trains, cars, to bombs and helicopters. Everything EXCEPT people!
Void Bastards
Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?
Splitgate
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.
Neon Boost
Neon Boost is a frenetic First Person Platformer based on mechanics like Rocket-Jump or Wall-Run. Run across 3 different worlds to get the best times!
STAND OUT VR : VR Battle Royale
Kill, build, drive, do parkour, fly, make friends, eat... Compete to be the last man alive on huge islands filled with deadly weapons and vehicles. Play the way you want, this is Battle Royale.
Hedon Bloodrite
Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.
RAGE 2
RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything.Most played fps games on Steam
Take a look at the top fps games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
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 fps, shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,706,045 reviews of which 7,555,742 were positive and 1,150,303 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played fps game, thanks to its 599,384 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
7,555,742
1,150,303
599,384
players
2. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege is an elite, tactical team-based shooter where superior planning and execution triumph. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege is a fps, pvp and e-sports game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,385,109 reviews of which 1,163,286 were positive and 221,823 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 68,295 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among fps games based on player count.
8.4
1,163,286
221,823
68,295
players
3. 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. While seeing 56,623 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among fps games based on player count.
6.7
663,258
324,382
56,623
players
4. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats! Team Fortress 2 is a free to play, hero shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on October 10th 2007 has received 1,151,067 reviews of which 1,031,715 were positive and 119,352 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 39,373 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played fps games.
8.9
1,031,715
119,352
39,373
players
5. Delta Force
Delta Force is back! The iconic series returns as the definitive free-to-play modern team-based tactical shooter and featuring three distinct gameplay modes: large-scale PvP warfare, intense extraction shooter action, and a remake of the legendary Black Hawk Down campaign. Delta Force is a free to play, fps and multiplayer game developed by Team Jade and published by TiMi Studio Group. Released on December 04th 2024 has received 98,110 reviews of which 64,093 were positive and 34,017 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 21,047 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played fps games.
6.5
64,093
34,017
21,047
players
6. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns. Left 4 Dead 2 is a zombies, co-op and fps game developed and published by Valve. Released on November 16th 2009 has received 952,732 reviews of which 929,269 were positive and 23,463 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 20,169 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played fps games.
9.7
929,269
23,463
20,169
players
7. Metro 2033 Redux
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033. Metro 2033 Redux is a post-apocalyptic, fps and atmospheric game developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver. Released on August 27th 2014 has received 93,304 reviews of which 84,551 were positive and 8,753 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 13,485 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played fps games.
8.9
84,551
8,753
13,485
players
8. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame. THE FINALS is a destruction, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Embark Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 225,361 reviews of which 174,851 were positive and 50,510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 12,167 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played fps games.
7.7
174,851
50,510
12,167
players
9. PAYDAY 2
PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree. PAYDAY 2 is a co-op, action and fps game developed by OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. and published by Starbreeze Publishing AB. Released on August 13th 2013 has received 662,674 reviews of which 593,923 were positive and 68,751 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 9,999 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played fps games.
8.9
593,923
68,751
9,999
players
10. Squad
Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building. Squad is a military, realistic and fps game developed and published by Offworld. Released on September 23rd 2020 has received 206,309 reviews of which 171,341 were positive and 34,968 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 7,296 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played fps games.
8.2
171,341
34,968
7,296
players
Best deals on fps games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of fps games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted fps games.
1. Metro 2033 Redux
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033. Metro 2033 Redux is a post-apocalyptic, fps and atmospheric game developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver. Released on August 27th 2014 has received 93,304 reviews of which 84,551 were positive and 8,753 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10.
8.9
84,551
8,753
-100%
2. SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator
A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous! SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator is a design & illustration, sandbox and immersive sim game developed by Goose Minded and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on October 13th 2022 has received 4,319 reviews of which 4,202 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in fps games.
9.4
4,202
117
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. Prodeus
Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware. Prodeus is a boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by Bounding Box Software Inc. and published by Humble Games. Released on September 23rd 2022 has received 7,436 reviews of which 6,913 were positive and 523 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in fps games.
9
6,913
523
-95%
25.00€
1.25€
4. Fashion Police Squad
Even at this moment, our fashionable city is under assault. Baggy pants, dull suits, sightings of socks with sandals. A message needs to be sent, and it needs to be sent in style... Time to serve some good ol' Fashion Justice! Fashion Police Squad is a boomer shooter, fps and arena shooter game developed by Mopeful Games and published by No More Robots. Released on August 15th 2022 has received 1,356 reviews of which 1,196 were positive and 160 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for fps games.
8.4
1,196
160
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg. BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE is a fps, rhythm and rogue-like game developed and published by Awe Interactive. Released on September 15th 2020 has received 11,053 reviews of which 10,039 were positive and 1,014 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for fps games.
8.8
10,039
1,014
-94%
21.00€
1.26€
6. Deadfall Adventures
Deadfall Adventures is an action-driven first-person shooter, spiced up with elements from action-adventure games. Become an adventurer, hunt for treasures, explore unknown regions of the world and rescue the damsel in distress from the clutches of enemies, both earthly and not-so-earthly. Deadfall Adventures is a adventure, action and fps game developed by The Farm 51 and published by THQ Nordic. Released on November 15th 2013 has received 2,512 reviews of which 1,853 were positive and 659 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for fps games.
7.2
1,853
659
-94%
21.50€
1.29€
7. Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang. Shadow Warrior is a action, fps and swordplay game developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital. Released on September 26th 2013 has received 26,059 reviews of which 23,992 were positive and 2,067 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for fps games.
9.0
23,992
2,067
-93%
28.00€
1.96€
8. Borderlands 3
The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters. Borderlands 3 is a rpg, looter shooter and multiplayer game developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. Released on March 13th 2020 has received 145,760 reviews of which 124,138 were positive and 21,622 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for fps games.
8.4
124,138
21,622
-93%
59.71€
4.18€
9. SPRAWL
SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within. SPRAWL is a controller, sci-fi and combat game developed by MAETH and published by Rogue Games and Inc.. Released on August 23rd 2023 has received 1,950 reviews of which 1,712 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for fps games.
8.4
1,712
238
-93%
15.14€
1.06€
10. ShootMania Storm
ShootMania the FPS “Powered By Players”ShootMania Storm is revolutionizing the multiplayer FPS by adding a community dimension and unlimited replayability. Developed by the Nadeo studio, renowned for community racing game, TrackMania, ShootMania Storm boasts quick-fire matches and epic battles, where only your talent will distinguish you... ShootMania Storm is a action, shooter and fps game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on April 10th 2013 has received 852 reviews of which 727 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for fps games.
8.1
727
125
-93%
21.29€
1.49€
Free fps games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play fps games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play fps games.
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 fps, shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,706,045 reviews of which 7,555,742 were positive and 1,150,303 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 599,384 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free fps games on Steam.
8.7
7,555,742
1,150,303
599,384
players
2. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 56,623, this fps game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free fps games on Steam.
6.7
663,258
324,382
56,623
players
3. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats! Team Fortress 2 is a free to play, hero shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on October 10th 2007 has received 1,151,067 reviews of which 1,031,715 were positive and 119,352 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 39,373, this fps game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free fps games on Steam.
8.9
1,031,715
119,352
39,373
players
4. Delta Force
Delta Force is back! The iconic series returns as the definitive free-to-play modern team-based tactical shooter and featuring three distinct gameplay modes: large-scale PvP warfare, intense extraction shooter action, and a remake of the legendary Black Hawk Down campaign. Delta Force is a free to play, fps and multiplayer game developed by Team Jade and published by TiMi Studio Group. Released on December 04th 2024 has received 98,110 reviews of which 64,093 were positive and 34,017 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 21,047 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
6.5
64,093
34,017
21,047
players
5. Metro 2033 Redux
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033. Metro 2033 Redux is a post-apocalyptic, fps and atmospheric game developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver. Released on August 27th 2014 has received 93,304 reviews of which 84,551 were positive and 8,753 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 13,485 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
8.9
84,551
8,753
13,485
players
6. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame. THE FINALS is a destruction, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Embark Studios. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 225,361 reviews of which 174,851 were positive and 50,510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 12,167 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
7.7
174,851
50,510
12,167
players
7. 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 fps, free to play and hero shooter game developed and published by Bad Guitar Studio. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 33,468 reviews of which 24,577 were positive and 8,891 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 7,058 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
7.2
24,577
8,891
7,058
players
8. Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game. Crosshair V2 is a utilities, shooter and action game developed and published by CenterPoint Gaming. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 7,848 reviews of which 7,066 were positive and 782 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,454 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
8.7
7,066
782
3,454
players
9. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed. STALCRAFT: X is a free to play, mmorpg and multiplayer game developed and published by EXBO. Released on December 09th 2022 has received 74,560 reviews of which 56,938 were positive and 17,622 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,255 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
7.6
56,938
17,622
3,255
players
10. 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 tanks, free to play and shooter game developed and published by Wargaming Group Limited. Released on November 09th 2016 has received 147,455 reviews of which 115,984 were positive and 31,471 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,801 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free fps games on Steam.
7.8
115,984
31,471
2,801
players