Free Free to Play Games on Steam
Steam currently has 20,916 Free to Play 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 Free to Play game rankings were last updated on 8/12/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Free to Play game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,534,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,063,922 positive reviews and 470,544 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).
2. 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 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 308,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240,487 positive reviews and 67,678 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:8/12/2025
- Steam App Id:2767030
3. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,520 positive reviews and 16,222 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
- Release Date:4/23/2024
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- Last Updated:8/11/2025
- Steam App Id:2923300
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,005,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 675,481 positive reviews and 329,584 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
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- Publisher:Electronic Arts
- Last Updated:8/11/2025
- Steam App Id:1172470
5. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,310 positive reviews and 50,266 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
- Release Date:12/4/2024
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- Publisher:TiMi Studio Group
- Last Updated:8/11/2025
- Steam App Id:2507950
6. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,483 positive reviews and 757 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
- Release Date:3/5/2025
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- Publisher:Irox Games
- Last Updated:8/11/2025
- Steam App Id:3419430
7. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 631,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,671 positive reviews and 132,081 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,173,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,058,811 positive reviews and 115,111 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).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 627,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 548,735 positive reviews and 78,644 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
- Developer:Digital Extremes
- Publisher:Digital Extremes
- Last Updated:8/11/2025
- Steam App Id:230410
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 244,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184,595 positive reviews and 60,006 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:8/11/2025
- Steam App Id:438100
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 12). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2767030
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). Banana on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923300
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172470
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2507950
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3419430
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1085660
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/440
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/230410
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/438100