Discounted PvE 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 pve games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free pve games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Dwarven Realms

Face massive hordes of mobs and unleash chaotic abilities that paint the screen with mayhem. Dive into the largest mob density of any 3D ARPG and slay them all. Wield epic powers, create your build, and shape a world of endless possibilities in the action-packed ARPG experience.

Price -35% 6.33€
Rating 8.1
Release 27 Sep 2024

BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT

A BRAZILIAN BOOMER SHOOTER GAME MADE USING THE ID TECH 2 ENGINE! SHOOT, JUMP, EMBARK ON A JOURNEY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO, HELL AND EVEN HEAVEN! SAVE BRAZIL!

Price -20% 2.39€
Rating 9.3
Release 21 Sep 2024

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Price -45% 32.77€
Rating 8.2
Release 09 Sep 2024

Zero Hour

Zero Hour is a tactical FPS with online team-based game play that takes place in a variety of fictional locations interpreted in Bangladesh with Real-life scale & resource management. It brings a grounded, close quarter combat experience to the game.

Price -41% 11.22€
Rating 7.8
Release 09 Sep 2024

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions

Your next chapter takes flight! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch by playing solo or sharing the magic with friends and family.

Price -47% 15.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 03 Sep 2024

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

The only survival crafting game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth™. Embark on an epic journey to reclaim the Dwarven homeland of Moria, and explore, craft, and build in procedurally generated worlds. Play as a solo adventurer, or join friends in co-op gameplay for up to 8 players.

Price -36% 15.68€
Rating 8.1
Release 27 Aug 2024

Skull and Bones

Set sail into the vibrant open world of Skull and Bones, a naval online action RPG where you rise to become the most fearsome pirate kingpin. Customize your fleet, craft unique ships, and forge formidable weapons to dominate in exhilarating sea battles.

Price -50% 19.99€
Rating 6.5
Release 22 Aug 2024

Sins of a Solar Empire II

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Price -60% 19.49€
Rating 8.3
Release 15 Aug 2024

Tales & Tactics

Roguelike Squad-based Autobattler in a Tabletop RPG setting. Draft your army, carefully equip and position your units, make important choices, and meet a colorful cast of characters as you make ready for the Grand Tournament.

Price -94% 1.00€
Rating 7.7
Release 15 Aug 2024

Hellbreach: Vegas

Hellbreach: Vegas is a Wave-based First-Person Shooter for 1-4 players, made with passion by a one man dev team! Set your loadout, kill, and earn cash. Take a spin on the various slot machines and level up to improve your survival chances. Are you ready to try your luck?

Price -56% 6.58€
Rating 7.1
Release 14 Aug 2024

Ogu and the Secret Forest

Explore the wonderful world with baby Ogu! 'Ogu and the Secret Forest' is a 2D adventure game with hand-drawn characters and various types of puzzles. Befriend bouncy characters and defeat strange creatures to unravel the mystery of the charming world.

Price -25% 18.37€
Rating 9.0
Release 29 Jul 2024

Into the Radius 2

Into the Radius 2 is an immersive VR survival shooter, set in a realm of surreal landscapes and deadly entities known as Pechorsk Anomaly. Arm yourself with realistic weapons and venture deeper into the mysteries that lie within, either solo or with a friend by your side.

Price -30% 27.29€
Rating 7.6
Release 24 Jul 2024

F1® Manager 2024

Lead your team to glory in F1® Manager 2024. A new Formula 1® season has arrived, and with it, the most comprehensive F1® management experience to date. Build a legacy with one of 10 official F1® constructors or create your own team for the very first time.

Price -65% 12.24€
Rating 7.5
Release 23 Jul 2024

Dungeons of Hinterberg

Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!

Price -69% 9.22€
Rating 9.0
Release 18 Jul 2024

Crime Boss: Rockay City

Crime Boss: Rockay City is a 1-4 player co-op FPS heist game with enjoyable stealth and epic killing spree combat. Featuring a solo roguelike campaign that combines FPS and strategy elements with the most hilariously cheesy voice acting that make you laugh.

Price -92% 1.65€
Rating 7.0
Release 18 Jun 2024

Monster Hunter Stories

Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG that takes the world of Monster Hunter and expands upon it in new and exciting ways! No longer are you hunting monsters, but raising them! In this deep story featuring heroes known as Monster Riders, you will live alongside monsters and form lifelong bonds with them.

Price -40% 18.04€
Rating 8.6
Release 13 Jun 2024

RIPOUT

Ripout is an online Co-Op horror FPS that will have players fight their way through procedurally generated derelict ships filled with mutants capable of reconfiguring their alien bodies. Survive with your trusty Pet Gun companion, collect loot, and customize your character to fit your playstyle.

Price -35% 13.00€
Rating 6.0
Release 28 May 2024

Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago

Someone has to protect this realm... is it you? Become a guardian spirit and raise your very own Hero to stand against the Dark Lord.

Price -30% 5.45€
Rating 8.7
Release 20 May 2024

Gatekeeper

Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to find the stolen Heart of the Universe and shoot your way through the hordes of machine enemies guarding the planetary gates. Play solo or in 4 people co-op and become the next Guardian!

Price -57% 6.46€
Rating 8.2
Release 13 May 2024

King Arthur: Legion IX

Dive into a unique blend of turn-based tactics and character-centric RPGs. Lead the skilled Roman tribune Gaius Julius Mento as he navigates through the dark fantasy realm of Avalon.

Price -53% 9.37€
Rating 7.0
Release 09 May 2024

Abiotic Factor

Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos from a dozen realms, the world’s greatest minds must survive against the universe’s biggest threats.

Price -49% 12.38€
Rating 9.4
Release 02 May 2024

Gray Zone Warfare

Gray Zone Warfare challenges you with the first open-world extraction shooter emphasizing realism. Deploy with a Private Military Company, survive high-stakes PvEvP or PvE MMO battles against human operators and AI enemies, unravel Lamang island’s mysteries, and thrive through hard-earned progress.

Price -33% 23.38€
Rating 6.6
Release 30 Apr 2024

FOREWARNED

FOREWARNED is a 1-4 player co-op survival horror. Delve deep into ancient Egyptian ruins with your team of fellow archaeologists. Investigate phenomena, collect treasure, discover lore, survive danger, and banish the evil that lurks within.

Price -90% 1.13€
Rating 8.8
Release 25 Apr 2024

Rotwood

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Price -20% 15.60€
Rating 7.4
Release 24 Apr 2024

Most played pve games on Steam

Take a look at the top pve games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.

1. HELLDIVERS™ 2

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter. HELLDIVERS™ 2 is a online co-op, pve and third-person shooter game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on February 08th 2024 has received 987,024 reviews of which 752,293 were positive and 234,731 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played pve game, thanks to its 26,037 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.6
752,293
234,731

26,037
players

2. MIR4

MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend. MIR4 is a pve, mmorpg and pvp game developed by Wemade Next and published by Wemade. Released on August 25th 2021 has received 14,485 reviews of which 9,450 were positive and 5,035 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. While seeing 14,134 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among pve games based on player count.
6.4
9,450
5,035

14,134
players

3. Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Deep Rock Galactic is a dwarf, co-op and pve game developed by Ghost Ship Games and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. Released on May 13th 2020 has received 338,542 reviews of which 329,265 were positive and 9,277 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 5,181 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among pve games based on player count.
9.6
329,265
9,277

5,181
players

4. 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 action, free to play and pve game developed and published by KOG. Released on July 27th 2021 has received 23,988 reviews of which 15,145 were positive and 8,843 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 4,021 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played pve games.
6.3
15,145
8,843

4,021
players

5. XCOM® 2

XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity. XCOM® 2 is a isometric, post-apocalyptic and turn-based combat game developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K. Released on February 04th 2016 has received 100,674 reviews of which 85,250 were positive and 15,424 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 3,260 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played pve games.
8.4
85,250
15,424

3,260
players

6. Gems of War - Puzzle RPG

Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat! Gems of War - Puzzle RPG is a free to play, match 3 and puzzle game developed by Infinity Plus 2 and published by 505 Games. Released on November 20th 2014 has received 8,790 reviews of which 7,067 were positive and 1,723 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 694 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played pve games.
7.8
7,067
1,723

694
players

7. Pax Dei

Welcome to a vast, social sandbox MMO inspired by the legends of the medieval era. Here, myths are real, ghosts exist, and magic is unquestioned. Join thousands of players as you explore the land, build your home, forge your reputation, and craft your own stories. What world will you make? Pax Dei is a pve, sandbox and mmorpg game developed by Mainframe Industries and published by Mainframe Industries and New Tales. Released on June 18th 2024 has received 5,859 reviews of which 4,082 were positive and 1,777 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 312 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played pve games.
6.8
4,082
1,777

312
players

8. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate

TMNT Splintered Fate - Unleash the Turtles in a rogue-like quest to rescue Splinter from the Foot Clan! Master ninja skills, unite in bodacious co-op gameplay, and conquer iconic NYC locales. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is a action roguelike, co-op and multiplayer game developed and published by Super Evil Megacorp. Released on November 06th 2024 has received 1,587 reviews of which 1,288 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 260 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played pve games.
7.8
1,288
299

260
players

9. Minion Masters

An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free! Minion Masters is a pve, trading card game and stylized game developed and published by BetaDwarf. Released on May 24th 2019 has received 64,820 reviews of which 58,043 were positive and 6,777 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 246 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played pve games.
8.8
58,043
6,777

246
players

10. The Forever Winter

March Update is here! AI spawning and awareness are sharper, gunplay is smoother, looting is smarter, & network & performance are improved. Oh, & Water 3.0 is here! The in-game timer is gone, replaced with a new system you should check out. Plus, a brand-new map, Stairway Gate, watch your step! The Forever Winter is a early access, extraction shooter and pve game developed and published by Fun Dog Studios. Released on September 24th 2024 has received 18,070 reviews of which 13,125 were positive and 4,945 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 242 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played pve games.
7.2
13,125
4,945

242
players

Best deals on pve games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of pve 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 pve games.

1. XCOM® 2

XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity. XCOM® 2 is a isometric, post-apocalyptic and turn-based combat game developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K. Released on February 04th 2016 has received 100,674 reviews of which 85,250 were positive and 15,424 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for pve category.
8.4
85,250
15,424

-95% 49.99€ 2.49€

2. Biped

Biped is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players. Biped is a character customization, pve and emotional game developed by NEXT Studios and published by NEXT Studios and META Publishing. Released on March 26th 2020 has received 8,521 reviews of which 7,345 were positive and 1,176 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in pve games.
8.4
7,345
1,176

-86% 12.07€ 1.69€

3. SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE

SD Gundam Battle Alliance is a multiplayer Gundam action RPG where you can smash foes solo or with friends in thrilling mechanized combat. Acquire new mobile suits, power them up, and take them into battle in various missions! SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE is a mechs, action rpg and robots game developed by Artdink and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on August 24th 2022 has received 5,809 reviews of which 3,659 were positive and 2,150 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 82% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in pve games.
6.2
3,659
2,150

-82% 50.78€ 9.14€

4. Orcs Must Die! 3

Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series. Orcs Must Die! 3 is a tower defense, co-op and strategy game developed and published by Robot Entertainment. Released on July 23rd 2021 has received 13,977 reviews of which 11,965 were positive and 2,012 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for pve games.
8.4
11,965
2,012

-80% 24.90€ 4.98€

5. Tribes of Midgard

A vibrant blend of survival and action RPG for 1-10 players! Craft legendary items, grow your home base and embark on an epic journey through procedural realms to face towering creatures hel-bent on unleashing Ragnarök. Valhalla can wait, Einherjar! Tribes of Midgard is a open world survival craft, online co-op and multiplayer game developed by Norsfell and published by Gearbox Publishing. Released on July 27th 2021 has received 22,298 reviews of which 17,079 were positive and 5,219 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for pve games.
7.5
17,079
5,219

-80% 19.95€ 3.99€

6. CryoFall

CryoFall is a sci-fi colony simulation survival game set on a forgotten planet in a distant future. Master technology, agriculture, trading, industry, cybernetics, exploration, and more! CryoFall is a colony sim, crafting and pve game developed by AtomicTorch Studio and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on April 29th 2021 has received 6,115 reviews of which 4,819 were positive and 1,296 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 74% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for pve games.
7.7
4,819
1,296

-74% 20.00€ 5.20€

7. Inkbound

A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum. Inkbound is a tactical rpg, turn-based tactics and rogue-lite game developed and published by Shiny Shoe. Released on April 09th 2024 has received 3,632 reviews of which 3,182 were positive and 450 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for pve games.
8.4
3,182
450

-60% 28.99€ 11.59€

8. Age of Darkness: Final Stand

Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world. Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a action rts, tower defense and rts game developed and published by PlaySide. Released on January 15th 2025 has received 9,280 reviews of which 7,144 were positive and 2,136 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for pve games.
7.5
7,144
2,136

-60% 27.33€ 10.93€

9. Hellbreach: Vegas

Hellbreach: Vegas is a Wave-based First-Person Shooter for 1-4 players, made with passion by a one man dev team! Set your loadout, kill, and earn cash. Take a spin on the various slot machines and level up to improve your survival chances. Are you ready to try your luck? Hellbreach: Vegas is a online co-op, indie and fps game developed by Infinity Ape Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on August 14th 2024 has received 525 reviews of which 392 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 56% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for pve games.
7.1
392
133

-56% 14.95€ 6.58€

10. Survive the Nights

Survive the Nights is a unique FPS survival game focusing on teamwork, fortification, creativity & strategy. Secure a structure or roam free, the choice is yours. Gameplay focuses on realistic survival, post zombie infestation. Prepare during the day for nightfall. How many nights will you survive? Survive the Nights is a sandbox, adventure and fps game developed and published by a2z Interactive. Released on December 21st 2017 has received 4,907 reviews of which 3,272 were positive and 1,635 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for pve games.
6.5
3,272
1,635

-51% 19.50€ 9.55€

Free pve games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play pve 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 pve games.

1. MIR4

MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend. MIR4 is a pve, mmorpg and pvp game developed by Wemade Next and published by Wemade. Released on August 25th 2021 has received 14,485 reviews of which 9,450 were positive and 5,035 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 14,134 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free pve games on Steam.
6.4
9,450
5,035

14,134
players

2. 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 action, free to play and pve game developed and published by KOG. Released on July 27th 2021 has received 23,988 reviews of which 15,145 were positive and 8,843 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 4,021, this pve game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free pve games on Steam.
6.3
15,145
8,843

4,021
players

3. Gems of War - Puzzle RPG

Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat! Gems of War - Puzzle RPG is a free to play, match 3 and puzzle game developed by Infinity Plus 2 and published by 505 Games. Released on November 20th 2014 has received 8,790 reviews of which 7,067 were positive and 1,723 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 694, this pve game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free pve games on Steam.
7.8
7,067
1,723

694
players

4. Minion Masters

An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free! Minion Masters is a pve, trading card game and stylized game developed and published by BetaDwarf. Released on May 24th 2019 has received 64,820 reviews of which 58,043 were positive and 6,777 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 246 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free pve games on Steam.
8.8
58,043
6,777

246
players

5. Idle Skilling

Idle Skilling is the ultimate Idle Game with years of content! Meant to be played for 5-10 minutes a day, you gradually unlock new skills like mining, fishing, pet breeding, crusading, potion-making, lab-research, construction, and more! With new updates coming, you'll never run out of stuff to do! Idle Skilling is a free to play, idler and simulation game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on September 15th 2022 has received 2,175 reviews of which 1,555 were positive and 620 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 240 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free pve games on Steam.
6.9
1,555
620

240
players

6. AdventureQuest 3D

The Void King is raising an army in secret. Death has chosen you as his champion to bring him down. Adventure & quest alongside your friends in this bizarre cross-platform MMORPG from the creators of the original, and comically-redundantly named... AdventureQuest! Weekly releases! AdventureQuest 3D is a mmorpg, exploration and hack and slash game developed and published by Artix Entertainment and LLC. Released on October 28th 2022 has received 9,235 reviews of which 7,550 were positive and 1,685 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 221 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free pve games on Steam.
8.0
7,550
1,685

221
players

7. Counter-Strike Nexon

Counter-Strike Nexon is a Free to Play MMOFPS offering competitive PvP and PvE action including content from the original Counter-Strike and all new game modes, map creation function, weapons, and hordes of Zombies! Counter-Strike Nexon is a free to play, fps and zombies game developed by Valve and NEXON and published by NEXON. Released on October 07th 2014 has received 42,587 reviews of which 28,304 were positive and 14,283 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 173 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free pve games on Steam.
6.6
28,304
14,283

173
players

8. Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense

Infinitode 2 - a strategy in the Tower Defense genre, in which the player will have to build towers to protect his base from endless waves of enemies. The game features huge maps, lots of towers, resource miners, upgrade tree and map editor. Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense is a level editor, tower defense and building game developed and published by Prineside. Released on May 06th 2021 has received 3,592 reviews of which 3,277 were positive and 315 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 140 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free pve games on Steam.
8.8
3,277
315

140
players

9. Classic Marathon

From the team that brought you Aleph One, the classic sci-fi FPS Marathon from Bungie on Mac revived for modern hardware by the fan community. Classic Marathon is a fps, shooter and pvp game developed and published by Aleph One Developers. Released on May 10th 2024 has received 853 reviews of which 787 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 116 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free pve games on Steam.
8.7
787
66

116
players

10. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop

Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop is a twin stick shooter, pve and top-down shooter game developed and published by Reactive Drop Team. Released on April 20th 2017 has received 22,477 reviews of which 21,333 were positive and 1,144 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free pve games on Steam.
9.3
21,333
1,144

71
players