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
20,542
Games in category
16
Very Active
9
Declining
1,329,272
Current Players
All FPS GamesPage 1 of 822
100
ARC Raiders
56K players online+217.22%
94
THE FINALS
16K players online+25.53%
92
Risk of Rain 2
11K players online+196.53%
91
DayZ
21K players online+1.94%
89
Team Fortress 2
68K players online+30.65%
86
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
31K players online-16.82%
86
Gears of War: E-Day
6K players online+0%
85
Counter-Strike 2
460K players online-1.4%
85
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4
1 players online+0%
85
Once Human
20K players online-13.89%
85
World of Warships
9K players online+1.6%
84
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
5K players online+0%
84
Active Matter
2K players online-0.58%
81
Marvel Rivals
40K players online-26.49%
81
HELLDIVERS™ 2
28K players online-11.13%
80
Warframe
48K players online+10.15%
76
WARDOGS
63K players online-35.84%
70
War Thunder
38K players online-3.19%
69
Destiny 2
21K players online+43.13%
68
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
42K players online-14.5%
67
Rust
42K players online+1.7%
67
How to Fish
4K players online-41.49%
67
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
239K players online+1.63%
64
Apex Legends™
59K players online-15.32%
60
Bodycam
1K players online-69.74%
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.