Free Action Games on Steam
Steam currently has 81,325 Action games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Action game rankings were last updated on 5/29/2026.
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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Action game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,624,909 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,290,493 positive reviews and 1,334,416 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Dota 2 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,715,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,194,304 positive reviews and 521,407 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,716,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,638,881 positive reviews and 1,077,156 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.
- Release Date:12/21/2017
- Franchise:KRAFTON, Inc.
- Developers:
- Publisher:KRAFTON, Inc.
- Last Updated:5/27/2026
- Steam App Id:578080
4. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 389,928 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 298,088 positive reviews and 91,840 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:12/6/2024
- Developer:NetEase Games
- Publisher:NetEase Games
- Last Updated:5/29/2026
- Steam App Id:2767030
5. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six® Siege is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,514,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,248,291 positive reviews and 266,083 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on the Steam Deck.
- Release Date:12/1/2015
- Franchise:Tom Clancy Franchise
- Developer:Ubisoft Montreal
- Publisher:Ubisoft
- Last Updated:5/29/2026
- Steam App Id:359550
6. 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™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,050,320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 710,712 positive reviews and 339,608 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.
- Release Date:11/5/2020
- Franchise:Apex Legends Official
- Developers:
- Publisher:Electronic Arts
- Last Updated:5/28/2026
- Steam App Id:1172470
7. Overwatch®
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
Overwatch® has achieved a Player Score of 31, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 402,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,382 positive reviews and 281,358 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:8/10/2023
- Franchise:Blizzard
- Developer:Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
- Publisher:Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
- Last Updated:5/28/2026
- Steam App Id:2357570
8. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 663,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 582,161 positive reviews and 81,481 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
- Release Date:3/25/2013
- Franchise:Digital Extremes Ltd.
- Developer:Digital Extremes
- Publisher:Digital Extremes
- Last Updated:5/19/2026
- Steam App Id:230410
9. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 262,638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,798 positive reviews and 64,840 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
- Release Date:2/1/2017
- Developer:VRChat Inc.
- Publisher:VRChat Inc.
- Last Updated:5/29/2026
- Steam App Id:438100
10. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,232,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,120,560 positive reviews and 111,860 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 29). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/570
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 27). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 29). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2767030
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 29). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/359550
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 28). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172470
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 28). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2357570
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/230410
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 29). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/438100
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 25). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/440