Best Local Multiplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,978 Local 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. Local Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 6/18/2025.
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1. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor holds the #1 spot for "best Local Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,923 positive reviews and 332 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
2. Split Fiction
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure.
Split Fiction has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,019 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,882 positive reviews and 2,137 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 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 | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Franchise | Electronic Arts |
| Developer | Hazelight Studios |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 2001120 |
3. BattleBlock Theater®
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
BattleBlock Theater® has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,624 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,630 positive reviews and 1,994 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2014 |
| Franchise | The Behemoth |
| Developer | The Behemoth |
| Publisher | The Behemoth |
| Steam App Id | 238460 |
4. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,973 positive reviews and 545 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 | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Berzerk Studio |
| Publisher | Berzerk Studio |
| Steam App Id | 531510 |
5. Broforce
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Broforce has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,149 positive reviews and 1,808 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Broforce on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2015 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 274190 |
6. Goat Simulator 3
Pilgor's baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new (at least on Steam), totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.
Goat Simulator 3 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,447 positive reviews and 222 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 2/15/2024 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Coffee Stain North |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 850190 |
7. Bopl Battle
A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round!
Bopl Battle has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,987 positive reviews and 520 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bopl Battle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2023 |
| Developer | Johan Grönvall |
| Publisher | Zapray Games |
| Steam App Id | 1686940 |
8. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast!
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,412 positive reviews and 405 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/8/2015 |
| Developer | Steel Crate Games |
| Publisher | Steel Crate Games |
| Steam App Id | 341800 |
9. Wobbly Life
Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online or in local co-op, with exciting jobs, mini games and wacky story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!
Wobbly Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,395 positive reviews and 809 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.59 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 | $12.59 |
| Release Date | 7/8/2020 |
| Developer | RubberBandGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1211020 |
10. The Expendabros
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
The Expendabros has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,670 positive reviews and 513 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/5/2014 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 312990 |
More Local Multiplayer Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Local Multiplayer games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 55 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,219 | 3/6/2025 | 96 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 5/15/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 179 | 10/15/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 149 | 2/15/2024 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 200 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 433 | 7/8/2020 | 95 | $12.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 8/5/2014 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 6/4/2015 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 203 | 3/6/2007 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 176 | 11/12/2009 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,050 | 3/25/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 298 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 215 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 9/5/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,063 | 11/17/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 6/5/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). Split Fiction on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 21). BattleBlock Theater® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 11). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Broforce on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). Goat Simulator 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). Bopl Battle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Wobbly Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). The Expendabros on Steam. Steam Store.