Best Free Extraction Shooters (September 2026)
Want to try the “drop in, loot, extract” loop without paying? These are the extraction shooters Steam lists as Free to Play. The rest of the genre — and how their prices compare — is in the second table.
5 cost nothing to start · 4 of those list a solo or PvE mode · 19 paid titles compared underneath.
Free to play (5)
| Game | Status | Solo/PvE or PvP | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Breakout: Infinite FreeSolo/PvE | Released | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Dark and Darker FreeSolo/PvE | Out now · Early Access | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Delta Force FreeSolo/PvE | Released | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Off The Grid FreeSolo/PvE | Released | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Vigor Free | Released | PvP-first | Windows |
“Free” here means Steam flags the title as Free to Play as of September 2026. It doesn’t speak to in-game purchases, which we don’t track.
Heads up: The Cycle: Frontier is sometimes listed among “free extraction shooters,” but its servers have shut down — it is no longer playable. We don’t list it as a free option.
Paid extraction shooters (19)
For comparison — the priced titles, with their listed Steam price where we have it.
| Game | Price | Status | Solo/PvE or PvP | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC Raiders Solo/PvE | $39.99 | Released | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Dungeonborne Solo/PvE | — | Out now · Early Access | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Escape From Duckov Solo/PvE | $17.99 | Released | Solo / PvE | Windows, macOS |
| Escape from Tarkov Solo/PvE | $49.99 | Released | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Exoborne | TBA | Coming soon | — | Windows |
| Gray Zone Warfare Solo/PvE | $27.99 | Out now · Early Access | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| HAWKED Solo/PvE | — | Released | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Hunt: Showdown 1896 Solo/PvE | $11.99 | Released | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Incursion Red River Solo/PvE | $17.59 | Out now · Early Access | Solo / PvE | Windows |
| Level Zero: Extraction Solo/PvE | $19.99 | Released | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Marathon | $39.99 | Released | PvP-first | Windows |
| Marauders Solo/PvE | $29.99 | Out now · Early Access | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Reaper Actual Solo/PvE | $19.99 | Out now · Early Access | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| Road to Vostok Solo/PvE | $19.99 | Out now · Early Access | Solo / PvE | Windows |
| SAND: Raiders of Sophie | $24.99 | Out now · Early Access | PvP-first | Windows |
| SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada Solo/PvE | $39.99 | Released | PvP + Solo/Co-op | Windows |
| The Forever Winter Solo/PvE | $29.99 | Out now · Early Access | Solo / PvE | Windows |
| ZERO Sievert Solo/PvE | $19.99 | Released | Solo / PvE | Windows |
| ZERO Sievert 2 Solo/PvE | TBA | Coming soon · Early Access | Solo / PvE | Windows |
Free extraction shooters FAQ
Which extraction shooters are free to play?
Steam lists these as Free to Play: Arena Breakout: Infinite, Dark and Darker, Delta Force, Off The Grid, Vigor.
Are free extraction shooters pay-to-win?
We don’t track or rate monetisation, so we won’t claim one way or the other. Free-to-play games fund themselves through cosmetics, battle passes, or other purchases — check each game’s store page and your own comfort level before committing time.
Is The Cycle: Frontier still free to play?
No. The Cycle: Frontier was free-to-play, but its servers have shut down, so it can no longer be played.
Do free extraction shooters require Windows only, or can I play on Mac or console?
Based on Steam's platform data, all five free-to-play extraction shooters listed here (Arena Breakout: Infinite, Dark and Darker, Delta Force, Off The Grid, and Vigor) are listed for Windows on Steam. Some of these titles may also be available on consoles or mobile through other storefronts, but this page only tracks Steam's Windows listings.
What's the difference between PvP and PvP + Solo/Co-op modes in these games?
PvP-first games are built primarily around player-versus-player encounters during extraction runs, while PvP + Solo/Co-op titles also offer modes where you can play alone or with a squad against AI-controlled enemies (Solo/PvE), reducing the risk of player-versus-player combat. Check each game's store page for specifics on how these modes are structured, since implementation varies by title.
Why isn't a specific free extraction shooter I've heard of listed here?
This page only lists titles that Steam currently flags as Free to Play, sourced from Valve's public Steam store data. A game might be missing if it's not on Steam, if it's flagged differently by Steam (such as paid or early-access-paid), or if its status changed after this page's June 2026 data snapshot.
Not affiliated with Valve/Steam or any developer or publisher. Every fact (free/paid, modes, platforms, status) comes from Valve’s public Steam store data as of September 2026 and can change. Gaps are left blank, never guessed. Data stamp: September 2026 (oldest record; newest recorded refresh: September 2026). Recorded refreshes can include failed attempts; check Steam for current facts.
How This List Is Kept Current
Extraction shooter pricing and availability change often, especially among early access titles that can shift from paid to free (or vice versa) as they approach full release. This page reflects Steam's store listings as of June 2026 and is updated periodically to catch these changes.
If a game shuts down, like The Cycle: Frontier, or changes its Free to Play status, it will be moved or removed rather than left listed incorrectly. If you notice a game's status has changed on Steam and doesn't match what's shown here, the listing may not have been refreshed yet.
This page does not track early access games that plan to eventually charge for full release while offering free access during testing periods — status shown reflects Steam's current listing at the time of writing, not future pricing plans.