Best Steam FPS Games - Real-time Player Statistics
First-person shooter (FPS) games remain the most popular genre on Steam. Whether you're looking for a tactical shooter like Counter-Strike 2, a hero shooter like Apex Legends, or a military FPS like Call of Duty, discover which games still have an active community.
Characteristics of FPS
- âś“Fast-paced gameplay requiring quick reflexes
- âś“Competitive and ranked modes available
- âś“Active esports communities
- âś“Regular updates with new content
18,435
Games in category
17
Very Active
7
Declining
1,494,112
Current Players
All FPS GamesPage 1 of 738
98
Destiny 2
126K players online+204.95%
96
Marathon
12K players online+41.76%
96
Escape from Tarkov
11K players online+19.99%
91
Marvel Rivals
106K players online+1.48%
91
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
30K players online+1.47%
91
HITMAN World of Assassination
4K players online+15.86%
90
Counter-Strike 2
585K players online+0.11%
87
Fallout 76
7K players online+7.29%
87
Once Human
10K players online+1.85%
86
007 First Light
11K players online+0%
85
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
131K players online-2.42%
84
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
68K players online+7.35%
84
Voidling Bound
5K players online+0%
84
Battlefield™ 6
36K players online-2.1%
83
ARC Raiders
36K players online-21.21%
83
THE FINALS
11K players online-4.37%
80
HELLDIVERS™ 2
24K players online-15.92%
77
Rust
69K players online+0.73%
76
Team Fortress 2
47K players online+1.33%
75
Warframe
50K players online-4.75%
72
Schedule I
11K players online-18.44%
68
Far Far West
4K players online-59.28%
67
Apex Legends™
64K players online-7.04%
67
War Thunder
31K players online-6.61%
57
Ready or Not
7K players online+6.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most played FPS on Steam in 2026?
Counter-Strike 2 remains the most played FPS on Steam with hundreds of thousands of concurrent players. It's followed by Apex Legends and Call of Duty.
Which free FPS games are still active?
Several free-to-play FPS have very active communities: Counter-Strike 2, Apex Legends, and Team Fortress 2. Marvel Rivals is also a popular newcomer.
Which FPS should beginners choose?
For beginners, Apex Legends offers a good balance between accessibility and depth. Counter-Strike 2 has a steeper learning curve but a massive community.