Best Multiplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 16,545 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. Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 3/22/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 863,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 850,339 positive reviews and 13,534 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 | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 277,287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 272,477 positive reviews and 4,810 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
3. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,388,101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,353,293 positive reviews and 34,808 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 948,581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 925,229 positive reviews and 23,352 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 815,347 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 795,278 positive reviews and 20,069 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
6. Half-Life 2
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 239,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 234,102 positive reviews and 5,763 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165,504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,755 positive reviews and 3,749 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
8. WEBFISHING
WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)
WEBFISHING has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,613 positive reviews and 1,174 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run WEBFISHING on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Developer | lamedeveloper |
| Publisher | lamedeveloper |
| Steam App Id | 3146520 |
10. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
BeamNG.drive has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 308,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 300,923 positive reviews and 7,933 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BeamNG.drive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 60,249 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,887 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31,349 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32,369 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31,489 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,721 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,136 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,147 | 10/11/2024 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,128 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,191 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,738 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22,913 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33,178 | 3/6/2025 | 96 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,857 | 1/21/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25,371 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33,141 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75,528 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,945 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26,841 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $27.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.