Best PvP Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,922 PvP 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. PvP 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 PvP game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,407 positive reviews and 6,242 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. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,108,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,072,827 positive reviews and 36,051 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
3. Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Half-Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 134,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 129,999 positive reviews and 4,674 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,890 positive reviews and 586 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 | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169,170 positive reviews and 6,515 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).
6. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 183,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176,250 positive reviews and 7,531 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 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 | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 435150 |
7. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 429,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 409,354 positive reviews and 20,293 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.
8. 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 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,130 positive reviews and 400 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 |
9. Titanfall® 2
Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.
Titanfall® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 226,709 positive reviews and 11,129 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Titanfall® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Respawn Entertainment |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1237970 |
10. Beat Saber
Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.
Beat Saber has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,196 positive reviews and 3,200 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Beat Saber on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2019 |
| Developer | Beat Games |
| Publisher | Beat Games |
| Steam App Id | 620980 |
More PvP Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best PvP games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 14,440 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27,854 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,103 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,403 | 11/1/2004 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,038 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,620 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 340 | 11/16/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,825 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 375 | 5/21/2019 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 370 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 682 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 6/5/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 7/15/2021 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 740 | 9/26/2019 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,460 | 4/11/2016 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 400 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 5/26/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 267 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Half-Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Counter-Strike: Source on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Bopl Battle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 19). Titanfall® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Beat Saber on Steam. Steam Store.