Best eSports Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,503 eSports 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. eSports game rankings were last updated on 10/7/2025.
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1. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike holds the #1 spot for "best eSports game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 253,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 247,014 positive reviews and 6,546 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Counter-Strike: Source
Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
Counter-Strike: Source has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 185,993 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,049 positive reviews and 6,944 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike: Source on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
Lethal League Blaze has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,304 positive reviews and 198 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2018 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 553310 |
4. Beastieball
A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!
Beastieball has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,402 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $21.24 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 | $21.24 |
| Release Date | 11/12/2024 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Wishes Ultd. |
| Publisher | Klei Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 1864950 |
5. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,832 positive reviews and 2,082 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
6. Spin Rhythm XD
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,992 positive reviews and 118 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | Super Spin Digital |
| Publisher | Super Spin Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1058830 |
7. GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,102 positive reviews and 273 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 5/26/2015 |
| Developer | Arc System Works |
| Publisher | Arc System Works |
| Steam App Id | 348550 |
8. Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition
Unreal Tournament 2004 is a multiplayer first person shooter that combines the kill-or-be-killed experience of gladiatorial combat with cutting-edge technology. Ten game modes - both team-based and "every man for himself" -- provide even the most hardcore gamer with palm-sweating challenges through unbelievably detailed indoor...
Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,979 positive reviews and 149 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/17/2008 |
| Developer | Epic Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Epic Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 13230 |
9. Free to Play
Free to Play is a feature-length documentary that follows three professional gamers from around the world as they compete for a million dollar prize in the first Dota 2 International Tournament.
Free to Play has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,492 positive reviews and 544 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. MX Bikes
MX Bikes is a realistic motocross simulator, based on a scratch built physics engine that accurately simulates motorcycle dynamics and setup options.
MX Bikes has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,124 positive reviews and 1,780 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MX Bikes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,169 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,652 | 11/1/2004 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 11/12/2024 | 93 | $21.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,791 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 5/26/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 3/17/2008 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,350 | 10/7/2019 | 92 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/3/2007 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 6/16/2025 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 12/14/2016 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 161 | 4/25/2017 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 11/29/2021 | 91 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/27/2014 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 864 | 5/29/2019 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,578 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
![UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r] steam charts](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/801630/header.jpg) | 5 | 8/20/2018 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,029 | 11/9/2021 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Counter-Strike: Source on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Beastieball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Free to Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). MX Bikes on Steam. Steam Store.