This is a list of some of the most popular freeware and free and open-source software first-person shooter games. Title Developer Release date Last update Operating system Engine License NotesAction Quake 2 The Action Team 1998 2003 Linux, Windows id Tech 2 Freeware Team and Deathmatch based very fast FPSAssaultCube Rabid Viper Productions 2006 2022-04-01 (1.3.0.2) Linux, Mac OS, Windows, Android Cube Engine zlib License (code), Individual licenses (media) Realistic environments, fast arcade game play, many game modes. Single/Multiplayer.AssaultCube Reloaded (ACR) AssaultCube Reloaded Task Force 2010 2021 Linux, Mac OS (requires manual compilation), Windows Improves AssaultCube. Single/Multiplayer.Black Shades Wolfire games 2001 Linux, OS X, Windows, Mac OS, iOS Wolfire Games Freeware Free First-person shooterBZFlag Chris Schoeneman, Tim Riker 1993 2025-03-17 (2.4.30) Linux, BSD, OS X, Windows, other UNIX GNU LGPL Tank combatChub Gam 3D: Director's Cut ChubGamSoft 1998 MS-DOS Pie in the Sky Freeware Surreal horror single player gameCodeRED: Alien Arena COR Entertainment, LLC 2004-11 2011-12-29 (7.53) Linux, BSD, OS X, Windows CRX Engine GNU GPL (code), Proprietary license (media) Science fiction, with single or multiplayer modes.CubeWouter van Oortmerssen20012005-08-29Linux, BSD, Mac OS, WindowsCube Enginezlib License (code), Individual licenses (media)Quake style multiplayer deathmatch. Single/Multiplayer.Cube 2: Sauerbraten Wouter van Oortmerssen 2004 2020-11-30 Linux, BSD, OS X, Windows Cube 2 Engine zlib License (code), Individual licenses (media) Quake style deathmatch, includes built in level editor. Single/Multiplayer.The Dark Mod Team Dark Mod 2009 2015-02-08 (2.03) Windows, Linux, OS X id Tech 4 engine CC-BY-NC-SA First person stealth game in the style of the Thief series games (1 and 2) using a modified Id Tech 4 engineFallen Empire: Legions GarageGames, InstantAction 2009-06-30 2013-06-27 Windows Torque Game Engine Proprietary license First-Person Shooter with Jetpacks, Multiplayer, CTF, DeathmatchFreedoom Freedoom project 2024-01-29 (0.13.0) Linux, OS X, Windows, Android, Mac OS, MS-DOS, others Doom engine GNU GPL (code), BSD (media) A Doom WAD file intended to be used instead of the copyrighted file from the original Doom and Doom II.The Glorious Mission Giant Interactive Group 2013-06-20 Windows Proprietary license Online multiplayer. Developed with the People's Liberation Army of China for use as a recruitment and training tool.Gore: Special Edition 4D Rulers 2008-07-04 Windows AMP engine Proprietary licenseHidden & Dangerous Illusion Softworks, Take-Two Interactive 1999-07-29 2001-11 Windows Insanity Engine Proprietary license.kkrieger .theprodukkt 2004 Windows Proprietary license Won first place in the 96k game competition at Breakpoint in April 2004.Kuma\War Kuma Reality Games 2004 2006-07 Windows Source engine Proprietary license Tactical episodic shooter. Single/Multiplayer.Marathon Bungie 1994-12-21 2007 Mac OS (original), ported to Linux, OS X and Windows via AlephOne Aleph One GNU GPL (code) Released as freeware and source code.Nexuiz Alientrap 2005-05-31 2009-10-01 (2.5.2) Linux, OS X (10.4 or later), Windows DarkPlaces Quake engine GNU GPL Unreal Tournament style deathmatch. Single/Multiplayer.OpenArena OpenArena team 2005-08-19 2012-02-20 (0.8.8) Linux, OS X, Windows ioquake3 id Tech 3 GNU GPL Free software content remake of Quake III Arena. Single/MultiplayerOpenSpadesYVT2019-01-04 (0.1.3)Linux, OS X, WindowsGNU GPLBased on Ace of Spades 0.75Point Blank Zepetto, NCSOFT 2008-03 Windows N/A Proprietary license Free FPS created by Zepetto in 2009. Close Beta version. Red Eclipse Quinton Reeves, Lee Salzman 2011-03-15 2024-05-28 (2.0.9-9) Linux, BSD, OS X, Windows Cube 2 Engine / Tesseract zlib License New take on the first person arena shooter, featuring parkour, impulse boosts, and more.S.T.A.L.K.E.R. build 1935 GSC Game World 2009-02 Windows xrCore build 1935 Proprietary license 2004 Alpha build of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. Contains content and features cut from the final release. Has a number of bugs but contains a full, playable single player campaign.Savage: The Battle for Newerth S2 Games 2003-09-09 Linux, OS X (commercial), Windows Silverback Engine Proprietary license Hybrid FPS/RTS with both ranged and melee combatSavage 2: A Tortured Soul S2 Games 2008-01-16 Linux, OS X, Windows (commercial) K2 Engine Proprietary license The sequel to the award-winning game, Savage: The Battle for Newerth.Smokin' Guns Smokin' Guns Productions and Iron Claw Interactive 2009-01-01 2012-06-08 Linux, BSD, OS X, Windows, others ioquake3 id Tech 3 GNU GPL (code/some media) Proprietary license (some media) Western Quake-like FPS. Single (with bots)/Multiplayer.Starsiege: Tribes Dynamix, Sierra Entertainment 2004 (free release) Windows Darkstar engine Proprietary license Futuristic team based combat, released for free to promote Tribes: Vengeance. Multiplayer only.The DinoHunters Kuma Games 2006-04-24 Windows Source engine Proprietary license Also a machinima series. Single/Multiplayer.Tremulous Dark Legion Development 2006-03-31 2009-12-04 (preview release) Linux, OS X (unofficial), Windows ioquake3 id Tech 3 GNU GPL Aliens vs Humans multiplayer team combat with some RTS elements.Tribes 2 Dynamix, Sierra Entertainment 2004 (free release) Windows Torque Game Engine Proprietary License Futuristic team based combat, released for free to promote Tribes: Vengeance. Single/Multiplayer.UberStrike Cmune Ltd. 20082015-06-17 OS X, Windows Unity Proprietary license Free-to-play "social shooter" on Facebook, MySpace and Apple's Dashboard Widgets.Unreal TournamentEpic GamesCancelled2015-03-09Linux, OS X, WindowsUnreal Engine 4Proprietary licenseCrowdsourced and free first-person shooter.UnvanquishedUnvanquished Unvanquished Development 2012-02-29 2021-06-21 (Alpha 0.52.1) Linux, OS X, Windows modified ioquake3 CC BY-SA 2.5/GPL Fork of Tremulous with new assetsUrban Terror Silicon Ice Development / Frozen Sand 2000-08-05 (Beta 1.0) 2018-06-21 (4.3.4) Linux, OS X, Windows ioquake3 id Tech 3 GNU GPL (ioquake3 engine), Proprietary license (mod code, media) Fast-paced, Hollywood tactical shooter. Originally a Quake 3 mod, now a standalone game.Warmonger: Operation Downtown Destruction NetDevil 2007-11-28 2009-08-27 Windows Unreal Engine 3 GNU GPL (code), Proprietary license (media) High-end Free-to-play first person shooter with destructible environments..Warsow Warsow team 2005-06-08 2016-04-14 (2.1) Linux, OS X, Windows Qfusion id Tech 2 GNU GPL (code), Proprietary license (media) Quake style deathmatch focussed on high-paced action and trickjumps.Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory Activision, id Software, Splash Damage 2003-05-29 2015-08-21 (ET:Legacy 2.74) Linux, OS X, Windows id Tech 3, ET:Legacy GNU GPL (code), Proprietary license (media) Intended expansion pack turned freeware. WW2 multiplayer team combatWorld of Padman Padworld Entertainment 2007-04-01 2011-07-16 (1.5.4 beta Windows/Linux), 2011-01-24 (1.5.1 OS X) Linux, OS X, Windows ioquake3 id Tech 3 GNU GPL (code), Proprietary license (media) A free Quake 3 like comical FPS gameXonotic Team Xonotic 2010-12-23 2023-06-20 (0.8.6) Linux, OS X, Windows DarkPlaces Quake engine GNU GPL Fork and direct successor of the Nexuiz Project.Team Fortress 2Valve2007-10-72019-3-28Windows, Mac OS, Linux.Source Proprietary licenseAlso available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, formerly pay to play, sequel to Team Fortress Classic.
Freeware clients Some free-to-play online first-person shooters use a client–server model, in which only the client is available for free. They may be associated with business models such as optional microtransactions or in-game advertising. Some of these may be MMOFPS, MMOTPS or MMORPG games. Title Developer, Publisher Release date Operating system Engine License Notes Blacklight: Retribution Zombie Studios 2012-04-03 Windows Unreal Engine 3 Proprietary license Online multiplayer, futuristic setting.Crossfire Z8Games 2006 Windows Lithtech Jupiter Freeware Modern team-based shooter. Many game modes.Mission Against Terror Kingsoft Dalian JingCai Studio, Wicked Interactive / Suba Games 2012 Windows Proprietary license Free-to-play online fps, developed by KingSoft, published by Wicked Interactive / Suba Games. Fallen Earth ? ? ? ? ? Online multiplayerList of free MMOFPS games Heroes and Generals ? ? ? ? ? Online multiplayer War Rock ? ? ? ? ? Online multiplayer, features controllable vehicles Combat Arms Nexon 2008-07-11 Windows Lithtech Proprietary license Online multiplayer, modern setting; microtransaction business model. CrimeCraft Vogster Entertainment 2009-08 Windows Unreal Engine 3 Proprietary license Massively multiplayer online with 3rd and 1st-person perspectives; microtransaction business model. PlanetSide 2 Daybreak Game Company 2012-11-20 Windows ForgeLight Proprietary license Massive battles with 2000 players per continent at a time. 3 factions fighting over 4 continents. Player customization, microtransaction business model. Sudden Attack Nexon 2005-4-11 Windows Lithtech Proprietary license Online multiplayerTribes: Ascend Hi-Rez Studios 2011-12 Windows Unreal Engine 3 (modified) Proprietary license Online multiplayer; microtransaction business model.Overwatch 2Blizzard Entertainment2022-04-10Windows, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series, Nintendo SwitchCustomProprietary licenseChanged to free-to-play after Overwatch closed
Game engines EngineDeveloper, PublisherRelease dateLinuxOS XWindowsotherLicenseNotes Aleph One Bungie (originally) 2000-01-17 Mac OS, BSDs GPL-3.0-or-later Aleph One is an open-source project based on the Marathon 2: Durandal code, which was released to the public by Bungie. Build engine Ken Silverman/3D Realms 2000-06-20 Custom licence, GNU General Public License First released by Silverman; 3D Realms later did GPL releases of Duke Nukem 3D and Shadow Warrior Cube Engine Wouter van Oortmerssen 2001 Android zlib License (code), Individual licenses (media) FPS with sandbox style level-editor Cube 2 Engine Wouter van Oortmerssen 2004 zlib License (code), Individual licenses (media) FPS with sandbox style level-editor Dim3 Brian Barnes MIT License Development set Wolfenstein 3D engine id Software 1995 GPL-2.0-or-later Also available in Blake Stone: Planet Strike source release; further developed in Rise of the Triad source release Doom engine id Software 1999-10-03 GPL-2.0-or-later Originally used for Doom, Doom II, Heretic and Hexen. Quake engine id Software 1999-12-21 GPL-2.0-or-later Quake, Hexen II, DarkPlaces is an open source derivative. id Tech 2 id Software 2001-12-22 GPL-2.0-or-later Quake 2, CRX and Qfusion are open-source derivatives id Tech 3 id Software 2005-08-19 GPL-2.0-or-later Quake 3, ioquake3 is an open-source derivative id Software 2010-08-12 GPL-3.0-or-later Return to Castle Wolfenstein, iortcw is an open-source derivative id Tech 4 id Software 2011-11-22 GPL-3.0-or-later Doom 3 id Software 2012-11-26 GPL-3.0-or-later Doom 3: BFG Edition Torque Game Engine GarageGames 2012-09-20 MIT License Unity Unity Technologies 2009 Purchasable license for commercial use, iPhone license, Free indie license Development set Unreal Engine Epic Games 1998 PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android Proprietary Free to download and use
See also
List of open-source video games
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