Best Asynchronous Multiplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 427 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 4/18/2024.
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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.
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 8,692 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,543 positive reviews and 149 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.
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 13,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,694 positive reviews and 685 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.
Turmoil has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,134 positive reviews and 921 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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).
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.
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 2,112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,997 positive reviews and 115 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. We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
Partner up with your friend online and test your friendship by solving puzzles together in an abandoned amusement park. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges in this standalone We Were Here experience.
We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,678 positive reviews and 1,535 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2023 |
| Franchise | Total Mayhem Games |
| Developer | Total Mayhem Games |
| Publisher | Total Mayhem Games |
| Steam App Id | 2296990 |
6. Magic Rampage
Exciting platformer that combines the RPG genre with fast-paced action gameplay.
Magic Rampage 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 1,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,081 positive reviews and 64 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 |
| Publisher | DK Game Dev LTDA |
| Steam App Id | 704920 |
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.
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 1,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,374 positive reviews and 88 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. Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Super Auto Pets 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 31,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,342 positive reviews and 2,912 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 |
9. Backpack Battles
A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.
Backpack Battles 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 8,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,666 positive reviews and 729 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.69 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 | $11.69 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | PlayWithFurcifer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2427700 |
10. Different Strokes
A collaborative online painting game where players can create, edit, and rate each other's art!
Different Strokes 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 1,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,185 positive reviews and 80 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/10/2022 |
| Developer | Different Folks |
| Publisher | Different Folks |
| Steam App Id | 2102020 |
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 | 20 | 9/12/2019 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 263 | 11/2/2022 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 410 | 6/2/2016 | 90 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 11/27/2017 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 311 | 9/14/2023 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 9/1/2017 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,016 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,875 | 3/8/2024 | 89 | $11.69 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 11/10/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/10/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/24/2022 | 87 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/18/2022 | 87 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/7/2023 | 87 | $21.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/7/2020 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 147 | 3/26/2018 | 87 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/6/2023 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 5/24/2012 | 86 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 126 | 9/24/2020 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 135 | 7/22/2021 | 86 | $23.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). The Past Within on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 1). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 16). D&D Lords of Waterdeep on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 6). Different Strokes on Steam. Steam Store.