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Free Free to Play Games on Steam

Steam currently has 23,690 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 2/25/2026.

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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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,670,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,166,626 positive reviews and 503,410 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:
    2/25/2026
  • 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 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,723 positive reviews and 2,633 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.

3. 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.

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Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 173,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101,480 positive reviews and 71,986 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.

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 1,032,962 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 697,112 positive reviews and 335,850 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. Limbus Company

As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.

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Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,044 positive reviews and 12,217 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 Limbus Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

6. 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 28, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 380,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,745 positive reviews and 274,130 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).

7. 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 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 371,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 286,711 positive reviews and 84,417 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).

8. 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 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 718,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 523,012 positive reviews and 195,250 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.

9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Free to Play games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 652,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 571,626 positive reviews and 80,788 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.

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.

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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 257,318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 193,912 positive reviews and 63,406 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.

More Free Free to Play Games

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Dota 2 banner image
Dota 2
477,010
7/9/2013
81
Free
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Bongo Cat banner image
Bongo Cat
125,936
3/5/2025
96
Free
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Delta Force banner image
Delta Force
97,007
12/4/2024
58
Free
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Apex Legends™ banner image
Apex Legends™
90,415
11/5/2020
67
Free
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Limbus Company banner image
Limbus Company
60,816
2/26/2023
86
Free
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Overwatch® banner image
Overwatch®
51,656
8/10/2023
28
Free
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Marvel Rivals banner image
Marvel Rivals
48,948
12/6/2024
77
Free
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War Thunder banner image
War Thunder
47,685
8/15/2013
72
Free
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Warframe
43,203
3/25/2013
87
Free
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VRChat
38,621
2/1/2017
75
Free
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