Free Competitive Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,524 Competitive 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 Competitive game rankings were last updated on 2/14/2025.
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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 Competitive game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,557,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,432,829 positive reviews and 1,125,102 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,429,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,981,450 positive reviews and 447,814 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210,912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,200 positive reviews and 39,712 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 |
4. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS for free. Land on strategic locations, loot weapons and supplies, and survive to become the last team standing across various, diverse Battlegrounds. Squad up and join the Battlegrounds for the original Battle Royale experience that only PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS can offer.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,500,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,479,352 positive reviews and 1,021,298 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 |
5. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 619,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,839 positive reviews and 125,403 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.
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!
Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,141,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,020,245 positive reviews and 121,638 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).
7. 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.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 23, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 327,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,631 positive reviews and 255,121 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 |
8. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame.
THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 218,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168,863 positive reviews and 49,611 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 THE FINALS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Publisher | Embark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073850 |
9. SMITE 2
Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.
SMITE 2 has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,074 positive reviews and 4,426 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SMITE 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
| Developer | Titan Forge Games |
| Publisher | Hi-Rez Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2437170 |
10. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,896 positive reviews and 1,525 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
More Free Competitive Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Competitive games available on Steam.
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| 1,012,883 | 8/21/2012 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 424,082 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 291,852 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 150,778 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 60,808 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50,339 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,732 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,777 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,144 | 8/27/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,116 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,096 | 1/27/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,835 | 11/9/2016 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,900 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,468 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,211 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,374 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,629 | 2/2/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,564 | 8/20/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 939 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 708 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Counter-Strike 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). SMITE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.