Best Third Person 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 third person games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free third person games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Who's Your Daddy?!
Who's Your Daddy is a casual multiplayer game featuring a clueless father attempting to prevent his infant son from certain death. Play with up to 7 of your friends, and test your parenting skills in a competitive setup with wacky physics and over 69 potentially ominous household items.
Scrap Garden
Scrap Garden is a charming puzzle platformer about the adventures of Canny, a lonely robot, who awakens in a post-apocalyptic world to find all other robots shut down and seized up. What happened to the City? Why did all robots stop moving? Did anyone survive except him?
Kathy Rain
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
DARK SOULS™ III
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
Ace of Seafood
In the seas of the distant future, humans have all but disappeared. In your current, newly-awakened state, you are no more than a piece of seafood. However, you have been blessed with the talent for leading your allies into battle. Do whatever it takes to become the Ace of Seafood.
1979 Revolution: Black Friday
1979 Revolution: Black Friday is a choice driven, narrative game that brings players into the brooding world of a nation on the verge of collapse. Play as Reza, an aspiring photojournalist, and make life and death decisions as you survive the gritty streets of Iran in the late 1970’s.
Adam's Venture: Origins
Embark on a bold adventure in Adam’s Venture: Origins. Set in the roaring 20’s, in Adam’s Venture: Origins you will explore ancient ruins, and recover mysterious artifacts. Together with your trusted accomplice Evelyn, you will have to outsmart the evil Clairvaux company.
DreadOut: Keepers of The Dark
DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark is a new standalone horror game that takes place in the DreadOut universe. In this missing chapter, you will help Linda face the challenges of the DreadOut world with even more dangers lurking within.
Way of the Samurai 3
Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…
Defy Gravity Extended
Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.
Alekhine's Gun
It is the height of the Cold War, a time of global uncertainty and civil unrest. You are Agent Alekhine, a highly skilled Russian assassin, driven by a moral compass that leads you headfirst into a covert operation unsanctioned by the country you previously served.
Shardlight
A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.
Tom Clancy’s The Division™
After a deadly pandemic sweeps through New York, it's up to Agents to save what remains. Complete missions, explore the Dark Zone, and fight back enemy factions alone or with 3 friends. Experience a full endgame offering you new PvP and PvE modes.
The Flame in the Flood
A rogue-like river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten post-societal America. Forage, craft, evade predators.
The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries
The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries stars the iconic, blade-wielding character from Robert Kirkman's best-selling comic books.
Red Comrades Save the Galaxy: Reloaded
Vasily Ivanovich Chapaev and his fellow aide Petka realize that someone has stolen the Red banner from the HQ. Although it's not the end of the story yet! Somewhere on the moon, legions of alien invaders prepare to conquer Earth. But could such a little thing really give a scare to the Red Army heroes?
Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4
The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen !
Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".
Fortified
Fortified is an explosive strategy shooter where players will defend the Earth against a menacing Martian invasion in the 1950s. Play as one-of-four pulp inspired heroes as they fight swarms of terrifying robots with an arsenal of Cold War era weapons and experimental technology.
The Lost Mythologies
The Lost Mythologies is a Chinese styled action game with intense combat. Use various skills to defeat loads of enemies, explore the ruins of the fallen empire and finally face the notorious ancient weapon - the Black Rakshasa.
Allods Online RU
Tighten the ranks on your path to glorious victories in Allods Online! Team up with your friends to explore the dangers of the mysterious Astral. Together you will prevail!Most played third person games on Steam
Take a look at the top third person games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 20th 2025.
1. 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 free to play, moba and multiplayer game developed by Titan Forge Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios. Released on September 08th 2015 has received 119,765 reviews of which 94,354 were positive and 25,411 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played third person game, thanks to its 2,438 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
94,354
25,411
2,438
players
2. Batman™: Arkham Knight
Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile. Batman™: Arkham Knight is a action, open world and superhero game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games. Released on June 23rd 2015 has received 138,234 reviews of which 122,376 were positive and 15,858 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 2,128 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among third person games based on player count.
8.7
122,376
15,858
2,128
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 free to play game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,600 reviews of which 47,832 were positive and 15,768 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,905 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
47,832
15,768
1,905
players
4. Predecessor
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 2,000,000 players and play for FREE now! Predecessor is a moba, shooter and free to play game developed and published by Omeda Studios. Released on August 20th 2024 has received 13,603 reviews of which 9,941 were positive and 3,662 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 1,701 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played third person games.
7.2
9,941
3,662
1,701
players
5. STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game. STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ is a action, adventure and souls-like game developed by Respawn and published by Electronic Arts. Released on April 27th 2023 has received 63,833 reviews of which 43,728 were positive and 20,105 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 1,407 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played third person games.
6.8
43,728
20,105
1,407
players
6. ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™
A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development. ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ is a mechs, character customization and action game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., FromSoftware and Inc.. Released on August 24th 2023 has received 75,889 reviews of which 69,356 were positive and 6,533 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. With 964 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played third person games.
9
69,356
6,533
964
players
7. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ is a action-adventure, souls-like and third person game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 14th 2019 has received 156,265 reviews of which 138,423 were positive and 17,842 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 871 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played third person games.
8.8
138,423
17,842
871
players
8. Undisputed
Become Undisputed in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true to life visuals, bone-jarring action, and more licensed boxers than ever before, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring. Undisputed is a 3d fighter, third person and 3d game developed by Steel City Interactive and published by Deep Silver. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 18,990 reviews of which 12,020 were positive and 6,970 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 760 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played third person games.
6.3
12,020
6,970
760
players
9. Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Linux) and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux). Released on February 09th 2016 has received 135,017 reviews of which 126,957 were positive and 8,060 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 726 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played third person games.
9.3
126,957
8,060
726
players
10. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is a action, stealth and third person game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games. Released on March 26th 2010 has received 72,760 reviews of which 70,067 were positive and 2,693 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 672 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played third person games.
9.5
70,067
2,693
672
players
Best deals on third person games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of third person games available on Steam right now, updated on April 20th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted third person games.
1. Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. Darksiders Warmastered Edition is a action, hack and slash and adventure game developed by KAIKO and Vigil Games and published by THQ Nordic. Released on November 29th 2016 has received 15,752 reviews of which 13,828 were positive and 1,924 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for third person category.
8.6
13,828
1,924
-95%
21.20€
1.06€
2. Hell Pie
Hell Pie is an obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Hell Pie sees you grab the horns of Nate, the ‘Demon of Bad Taste’. He is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie! Hell Pie is a comedy, third person and platformer game developed by Sluggerfly and published by Headup. Released on July 21st 2022 has received 1,431 reviews of which 1,285 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in third person games.
8.5
1,285
146
-95%
23.80€
1.19€
3. Twin Mirror
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost? Twin Mirror is a choose your own adventure, choices matter and interactive fiction game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on December 01st 2021 has received 1,245 reviews of which 958 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in third person games.
7.4
958
287
-95%
28.40€
1.42€
4. Pine
An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain. Pine is a singleplayer, open world and adventure game developed by Twirlbound and published by Kongregate. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 1,788 reviews of which 1,319 were positive and 469 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.1
1,319
469
-93%
21.71€
1.52€
5. Them and Us
Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare. Them and Us is a female protagonist, survival horror and horror game developed by TendoGames Co. and Ltd. and published by TendoGames Co., Ltd. and 方块游戏(CubeGame). Released on September 28th 2021 has received 1,366 reviews of which 1,043 were positive and 323 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.3
1,043
323
-92%
32.50€
2.60€
6. Through the Woods
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son. Through the Woods is a adventure, indie and horror game developed by Antagonist and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 1,569 reviews of which 1,114 were positive and 455 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for third person games.
6.9
1,114
455
-91%
19.78€
1.78€
7. Hitman: Blood Money
Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing. Hitman: Blood Money is a stealth, action and assassin game developed and published by Io-Interactive A/S. Released on March 15th 2007 has received 13,887 reviews of which 13,074 were positive and 813 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for third person games.
9.2
13,074
813
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
8. Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you. Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is a stealth, action and third person game developed and published by Io-Interactive A/S. Released on March 15th 2007 has received 4,140 reviews of which 3,428 were positive and 712 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for third person games.
8.0
3,428
712
-90%
8.99€
0.89€
9. Bionic Commando
The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for... Bionic Commando is a action, adventure and third person game developed and published by Capcom. Released on July 28th 2009 has received 1,692 reviews of which 1,225 were positive and 467 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for third person games.
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1,225
467
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
10. Bleeding Edge
Grab your team and tear it up in Bleeding Edge, an electrifying online brawler where every fighter comes mechanically enhanced for mayhem! Bleeding Edge is a action, multiplayer and third person game developed and published by Ninja Theory. Released on March 24th 2020 has received 1,592 reviews of which 1,043 were positive and 549 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for third person games.
6.4
1,043
549
-90%
29.99€
2.99€
Free 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 April 20th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play third person games.
1. 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 free to play, moba and multiplayer game developed by Titan Forge Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios. Released on September 08th 2015 has received 119,765 reviews of which 94,354 were positive and 25,411 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 2,438 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free third person games on Steam.
7.8
94,354
25,411
2,438
players
2. 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 free to play game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,600 reviews of which 47,832 were positive and 15,768 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,905, this third person game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free third person games on Steam.
7.4
47,832
15,768
1,905
players
3. Predecessor
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 2,000,000 players and play for FREE now! Predecessor is a moba, shooter and free to play game developed and published by Omeda Studios. Released on August 20th 2024 has received 13,603 reviews of which 9,941 were positive and 3,662 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,701, this third person game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free third person games on Steam.
7.2
9,941
3,662
1,701
players
4. 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 developed and published by Sobaka Studio. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 398 reviews of which 344 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.0
344
54
2
players
5. 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 developed and published by BoringSuburbanDad. Released on May 18th 2021 has received 819 reviews of which 774 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.9
774
45
1
players
6. Knight's Path: The Tournament
Knight's Path: The Tournament is a short medieval RPG featuring challenging combat, an immersive progression system, and a nice little story. Knight's Path: The Tournament is a rpg, spectacle fighter and medieval game developed by Jan Tichota and Aamn Chahrour and published by Independent. Released on December 12th 2023 has received 461 reviews of which 396 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.0
396
65
1
players
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 developed and published by Orata Studio. 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 free third person games on Steam.
8.8
457
23
8. A Night In Berlin
A Night in Berlin is a narrative-driven third-person shooter featuring brutal fast-paced gameplay in a dark and atmospheric world. A Night In Berlin is a third-person shooter, shooter and third person game developed by Unlimina Software and published by Bad Smile Media. Released on August 07th 2020 has received 483 reviews of which 406 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
7.9
406
77
9. Bone Voyage
Bone Voyage is a third person adventure game set on a Vessel to the Afterlife. Use your skeletal body to your advantage and explore the ship in unique ways to uncover the mystery of the ship and its inhabitants! Bone Voyage is a free to play, adventure and indie game developed by Team Cobblestone and published by Breda University of Applied Sciences. Released on June 24th 2019 has received 343 reviews of which 222 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
6.2
222
121