Best eSports Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,160 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 11/14/2024.
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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 242,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,647 positive reviews and 6,245 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 175,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169,285 positive reviews and 6,520 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 6,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,043 positive reviews and 192 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. 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 #4 spot for the best eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,553 positive reviews and 1,322 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best eSports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,808 positive reviews and 113 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | Super Spin Digital |
| Publisher | Super Spin Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1058830 |
6. Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game
Ever felt like the world was missing that one Parkour/Freerunning game? That game that scratches that itch that other games just don't? Rooftops & Alleys aka TheParkourGame is here to deliver! In this game, there's is no 'hold button to parkour' mentality. Here, you, the player is in control!
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game 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 4,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,919 positive reviews and 124 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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.
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 6,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,701 positive reviews and 263 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 3,975 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,840 positive reviews and 135 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 11,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,481 positive reviews and 541 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. Quake III Arena
The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.
Quake III Arena 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 3,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,456 positive reviews and 152 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Quake III Arena on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2007 |
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | id Software |
| Steam App Id | 2200 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,269 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,798 | 11/1/2004 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,464 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 5/21/2024 | 93 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 5/26/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 3/17/2008 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 8/3/2007 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,163 | 10/7/2019 | 92 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,300 | 6/17/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 132 | 12/14/2016 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 4/26/2017 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/27/2014 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 11/29/2021 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 132 | 11/12/2024 | 91 | $24.99 | 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) | 2 | 8/20/2018 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,327 | 5/29/2019 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,862 | 11/9/2021 | 90 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Counter-Strike: Source on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). 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. (2024, November 19). Free to Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). Quake III Arena on Steam. Steam Store.