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
18,887
Games in category
15
Very Active
9
Declining
1,457,837
Current Players
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100
Marvel Rivals
67K players online+20.35%
100
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
55K players online+46.88%
96
Arena Breakout: Infinite
16K players online+39.22%
94
Battlefield™ 6
27K players online+17.32%
94
THE FINALS
9K players online+23.93%
89
Escape from Tarkov
17K players online+10.2%
88
Counter-Strike 2
571K players online-7%
88
Halo: Campaign Evolved
8K players online+0%
87
HELLDIVERS™ 2
18K players online+5.22%
87
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
6K players online+12.55%
86
Once Human
9K players online+4.03%
82
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
6K players online+39.91%
81
Ready or Not
5K players online+3.25%
81
Schedule I
7K players online+24.14%
80
Fallout 76
4K players online-12.26%
75
Rust
59K players online+0.33%
75
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
144 players online+85.06%
74
Warframe
45K players online+0.11%
74
War Thunder
38K players online+0.96%
74
Team Fortress 2
35K players online+5.2%
71
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
296K players online+2.48%
70
Apex Legends™
85K players online-7.23%
68
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
44K players online-18.08%
67
007 First Light
1K players online-74.21%
59
Destiny 2
28K players online-23.84%
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.