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Free Free to Play Games on Steam

Steam currently has 25,514 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 5/29/2026.

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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.

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Dota 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Free to Play game on Steam" with a Player Score of 80. 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).

  • Release Date:
    7/9/2013
  • Franchise:
    Dota
  • Developer:
    Valve
  • Publisher:
    Valve
  • Last Updated:
    5/29/2026
  • Steam App Id:
    570

2. 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?

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Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,820 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,357 positive reviews and 3,463 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bongo Cat on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

3. 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!

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Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Free to Play 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).

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.

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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 1,050,320 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.

5. 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.

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Overwatch® has achieved a Player Score of 31, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Free to Play 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).

6. TBH: Task Bar Hero

The ultimate tiny idle RPG! Adorable pixel heroes are waiting to join your adventure — from your taskbar. Fight off the boredom of work and daily life with diverse classes, skills, items, and builds!

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TBH: Task Bar Hero has achieved a Player Score of ?, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of undefined reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of undefined positive reviews and undefined negative reviews — making it "null" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TBH: Task Bar Hero on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

7. Warframe

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

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Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Free to Play 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.

8. 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.

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VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Free to Play 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.

9. 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!

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Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Free to Play 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).

  • Release Date:
    10/10/2007
  • Developer:
    Valve
  • Publisher:
    Valve
  • Last Updated:
    5/25/2026
  • Steam App Id:
    440

10. World of Warships

Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

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World of Warships has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 154,773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,501 positive reviews and 36,272 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 World of Warships on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

More Free Free to Play Games

Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Free to Play games available on Steam.

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Dota 2 banner image
Dota 2
333,038
7/9/2013
80
Free
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Bongo Cat banner image
Bongo Cat
119,523
3/5/2025
95
Free
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Marvel Rivals banner image
Marvel Rivals
85,898
12/6/2024
76
Free
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Apex Legends™ banner image
Apex Legends™
62,840
11/5/2020
67
Free
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Overwatch® banner image
Overwatch®
61,196
8/10/2023
31
Free
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TBH: Task Bar Hero banner image
TBH: Task Bar Hero
60,036
5/27/2026
???
Free
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Warframe banner image
Warframe
50,944
3/25/2013
87
Free
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VRChat banner image
VRChat
47,293
2/1/2017
75
Free
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Team Fortress 2 banner image
Team Fortress 2
46,162
10/10/2007
90
Free
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World of Warships banner image
World of Warships
45,293
11/15/2017
76
Free
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