Free Action Games on Steam

Steam currently has 67,496 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 4/3/2025.

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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.

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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 8,692,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,544,202 positive reviews and 1,148,142 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.

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Dota 2 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,463,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,008,851 positive reviews and 454,952 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:
    4/3/2025
  • Steam App Id:
    570

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.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,528,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,499,801 positive reviews and 1,028,985 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.

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!

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Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 256,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206,465 positive reviews and 50,128 negative reviews — making it "Very 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).

5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 986,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 662,322 positive reviews and 323,880 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.

6. 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 !

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Banana has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,004 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,657 positive reviews and 15,347 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.

7. War Thunder

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.

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War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 609,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 445,454 positive reviews and 164,252 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 613,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 537,153 positive reviews and 76,684 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.

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 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,149,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,030,422 positive reviews and 119,561 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:
    4/3/2025
  • Steam App Id:
    440

10. Crab Game

Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.

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Crab Game 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 152,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,742 positive reviews and 12,851 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 Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

  • Release Date:
    10/29/2021
  • Developer:
    Dani
  • Publisher:
    Dani
  • Last Updated:
    3/16/2025
  • Steam App Id:
    1782210

More Free Action Games

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Actions
Counter-Strike 2 banner image
1,341,069
8/21/2012
86
Free
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Dota 2 banner image
521,653
7/9/2013
81
Free
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS banner image
303,809
12/21/2017
59
Free
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Marvel Rivals banner image
133,029
12/6/2024
80
Free
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Apex Legends™ banner image
94,449
11/5/2020
67
Free
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Banana banner image
85,880
4/23/2024
82
Free
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War Thunder banner image
79,316
8/15/2013
73
Free
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Warframe banner image
58,768
3/25/2013
87
Free
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Team Fortress 2 banner image
49,465
10/10/2007
89
Free
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Crab Game banner image
45,347
10/29/2021
90
Free
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