Best Asynchronous Multiplayer Games on Steam

Steam currently has 644 Asynchronous Multiplayer games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Asynchronous Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 8/20/2025.

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1. Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)

A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.

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Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) holds the #1 spot for "best Asynchronous Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,791 positive reviews and 164 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 9/12/2019
Developer Popcannibal
Publisher Popcannibal
Steam App Id 1070710

2. The Past Within

The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.

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The Past Within has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,658 positive reviews and 809 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 11/2/2022
Franchise Rusty Lake
Developer Rusty Lake
Publisher Rusty Lake
Steam App Id 1515210

3. Turmoil

Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.

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Turmoil has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,153 positive reviews and 1,063 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Turmoil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $3.89
Release Date 6/2/2016
Franchise Gamious
Developer Gamious
Publisher Gamious
Steam App Id 361280

4. Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith

In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.

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Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,024 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $39.99
Release Date 11/27/2017
Developer Illwinter Game Design
Publisher Illwinter Game Design
Steam App Id 722060

5. Magic Rampage

Exciting platformer that combines the RPG genre with fast-paced action gameplay.

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Magic Rampage has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,413 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 5/24/2022
Developer Asantee Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 704920

6. Backpack Battles

A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.

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Backpack Battles has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,652 positive reviews and 1,523 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 6/13/2025
Franchise Shochiku
Developer PlayWithFurcifer
Publishers
Steam App Id 2427700

7. D&D Lords of Waterdeep

Lords of Waterdeep is an award winning strategy board game, set in the Dungeons & Dragons world of Waterdeep. Play as one of the masked Lords of the City of Splendor. Intrigue abounds as you recruit adventurers, via your agents, to quest on your behalf and spread your influence.

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D&D Lords of Waterdeep has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,470 positive reviews and 99 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 9/1/2017
Developer Playdek, Inc.
Publisher Playdek, Inc.
Steam App Id 644390

8. Paper Animal Adventure

Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king?

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Paper Animal Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 8/7/2025
Franchise Top Hat Studios
Developer Cuddling Raccoons Studio
Publisher Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Steam App Id 1982120

9. We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

Partner up with your friend online and set sail for an unforgettable puzzle adventure in this bite-sized standalone We Were Here experience. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges and make fun memories, using your best communication, teamwork and trust skills.

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We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,622 positive reviews and 2,098 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $3.99
Release Date 9/14/2023
Franchise Total Mayhem Games
Developer Total Mayhem Games
Publisher Total Mayhem Games
Steam App Id 2296990

10. Super Auto Pets

Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!

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Super Auto Pets has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,386 positive reviews and 3,295 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Super Auto Pets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 9/24/2021
Developer Team Wood Games
Publisher Team Wood Games
Steam App Id 1714040

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Paper Animal Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.

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