Free Co-op Games on Steam

Steam currently has 8,972 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 6/4/2025.

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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 8,814,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,641,132 positive reviews and 1,173,003 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,500,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,038,115 positive reviews and 462,150 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

3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,557,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,519,949 positive reviews and 1,037,264 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

4. 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 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 287,710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 228,897 positive reviews and 58,813 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

5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 994,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 667,981 positive reviews and 326,885 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

6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,161,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,044,031 positive reviews and 117,214 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

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 620,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 542,265 positive reviews and 77,918 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,722 positive reviews and 41,020 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

9. Destiny 2

Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.

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Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 625,422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 497,710 positive reviews and 127,712 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 10/1/2019
Franchise Destiny
Developer Bungie
Publisher Bungie
Steam App Id 1085660

10. Overwatch® 2

Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.

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Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 24, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Co-op games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 343,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,011 positive reviews and 261,274 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/10/2023
Franchise Blizzard
Developer Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Publisher Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Steam App Id 2357570

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8/21/2012
86
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371,639
7/9/2013
81
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114,269
12/21/2017
59
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
105,508
12/6/2024
79
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
93,173
11/5/2020
67
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
44,506
10/10/2007
89
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Warframe steam charts
37,684
3/25/2013
87
Free
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Delta Force steam charts
32,330
12/4/2024
63
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Destiny 2 steam charts
24,802
10/1/2019
79
Free
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
21,663
8/10/2023
24
Free
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Once Human steam charts
20,984
7/9/2024
73
Free
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tModLoader steam charts
20,198
5/16/2020
96
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eFootball™ steam charts
15,079
9/30/2021
48
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14,965
10/17/2017
81
Free
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13,073
12/8/2023
77
Free
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Unturned steam charts
9,549
7/7/2017
90
Free
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Palia steam charts
9,174
3/25/2024
84
Free
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Albion Online steam charts
8,987
5/16/2018
78
Free
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Borderlands 2 steam charts
7,897
9/20/2012
93
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Wuthering Waves steam charts
7,576
4/28/2025
88
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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