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
17,394
Games in category
21
Very Active
4
Declining
2,814,408
Current Players
All FPS GamesPage 1 of 696
95
Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2
13K players online+140.67%
92
Apex Legends™
176K players online+9.9%
92
Overwatch®
58K players online+13.18%
91
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
527K players online+6.84%
90
Counter-Strike 2
1.3M players online+0.15%
88
Marathon
29K players online+0%
88
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
71K players online-9.85%
87
ARC Raiders
74K players online-13.82%
87
Rust
124K players online-3.94%
86
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
11K players online+0%
85
Marvel Rivals
35K players online-13.55%
85
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
53K players online+25.24%
84
Over The Top: WWI
3K players online+0%
84
Battlefield™ 6
28K players online-2.17%
82
War Thunder
73K players online-1.22%
82
Once Human
15K players online-6.97%
82
World War Z
4K players online-12.76%
81
Schedule I
13K players online-5.14%
80
Ready or Not
20K players online+18.65%
80
Fallout 76
10K players online-12.65%
80
Red Dead Redemption 2
29K players online-17.81%
79
HELLDIVERS™ 2
35K players online-18.19%
78
Arma Reforger
12K players online+1.37%
76
Team Fortress 2
53K players online-1.64%
75
Warframe
54K players online-8.08%
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.