Free Co-op Games on Steam

Steam currently has 9,122 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 6/26/2025.

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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.

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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 8,855,010 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,673,506 positive reviews and 1,181,504 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).

Release Date 8/21/2012
Franchise Valve
Developers
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 730

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.

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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 2,569,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,527,805 positive reviews and 1,041,247 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.

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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 2,510,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,045,602 positive reviews and 465,100 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).

Release Date 7/9/2013
Franchise Dota
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 570

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.

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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 998,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 670,295 positive reviews and 327,818 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.

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Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,412 positive reviews and 43,588 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. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X

Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,416,218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,181,384 positive reviews and 234,834 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/1/2015
Developer Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher Ubisoft
Steam App Id 359550

7. 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!

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Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 294,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 232,723 positive reviews and 61,556 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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

8. Warframe

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

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Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 622,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 544,020 positive reviews and 78,251 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

9. Path of Exile

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

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Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 210,850 positive reviews and 26,565 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Path of Exile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/23/2013
Developer Grinding Gear Games
Publisher Grinding Gear Games
Steam App Id 238960

10. 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!

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Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,165,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,049,102 positive reviews and 116,524 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).

Release Date 10/10/2007
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 440

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12/21/2017
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7/9/2013
81
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11/5/2020
67
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12/4/2024
63
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12/1/2015
83
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
61,479
12/6/2024
78
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Warframe steam charts
55,043
3/25/2013
87
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Path of Exile steam charts
53,261
10/23/2013
88
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45,215
10/10/2007
89
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30,362
5/16/2020
96
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
23,713
8/10/2023
25
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22,975
7/9/2024
73
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10/1/2019
79
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11,702
12/8/2023
77
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11,676
7/7/2017
90
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4/28/2025
88
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eFootball™ steam charts
8,704
9/29/2021
48
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Brawlhalla steam charts
8,107
10/17/2017
81
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World of Warships steam charts
7,065
11/15/2017
76
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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