Free Co-op Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,539 Co-op games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Co-op game rankings were last updated on 4/1/2025.
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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Co-op game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,682,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,536,237 positive reviews and 1,146,251 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,525,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,497,713 positive reviews and 1,028,140 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/21/2017 |
| Franchise | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 578080 |
3. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Dota 2 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,462,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,008,204 positive reviews and 454,735 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 985,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 662,159 positive reviews and 323,719 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Apex Legends Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
5. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,690 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,876 positive reviews and 32,814 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
6. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 254,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204,569 positive reviews and 49,561 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/6/2024 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 2767030 |
7. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 613,523 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 536,864 positive reviews and 76,659 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/25/2013 |
| Developer | Digital Extremes |
| Publisher | Digital Extremes |
| Steam App Id | 230410 |
8. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,149,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,029,908 positive reviews and 119,688 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 305,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 296,284 positive reviews and 8,830 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,086 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,573 positive reviews and 32,513 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Once Human on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/9/2024 |
| Developer | Starry Studio |
| Publisher | Starry Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
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| 1,780,060 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 839,975 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 534,994 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 164,911 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 91,523 | 12/4/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 85,588 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62,193 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43,154 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,932 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31,632 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28,228 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21,456 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20,313 | 3/6/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,428 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15,614 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,634 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,591 | 9/30/2021 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,050 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,969 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,288 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.