Free Free to Play Games on Steam
Steam currently has 22,759 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 12/16/2025.
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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 2,636,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,143,550 positive reviews and 492,814 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 350,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 271,728 positive reviews and 78,929 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:12/5/2024
- Developer:NetEase Games
- Publisher:NetEase Games
- Last Updated:12/15/2025
- Steam App Id:2767030
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 642,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 561,698 positive reviews and 80,327 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:12/14/2025
- Steam App Id:230410
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,648 positive reviews and 17,020 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:12/15/2025
- Steam App Id:2923300
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,029 positive reviews and 1,884 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:12/12/2025
- Steam App Id:3419430
6. Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!
Where Winds Meet has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,332 positive reviews and 9,199 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 Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck.
- Release Date:11/14/2025
- Developer:Everstone Studio
- Publisher:NetEase Games
- Last Updated:12/13/2025
- Steam App Id:3564740
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,206,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,092,976 positive reviews and 113,089 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,023,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 689,892 positive reviews and 333,323 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:12/13/2025
- Steam App Id:1172470
9. 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 58, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,481 positive reviews and 67,935 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:12/16/2025
- Steam App Id:2507950
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 252,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190,335 positive reviews and 62,130 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:12/15/2025
- Steam App Id:438100
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/570
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2767030
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/230410
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). Banana on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923300
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3419430
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3564740
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/440
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172470
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2507950
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/438100