Free Competitive Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,785 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 1/6/2026.
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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 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,282,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,014,118 positive reviews and 1,268,236 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 2,647,714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,151,603 positive reviews and 496,111 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 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 355,741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 275,406 positive reviews and 80,335 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 |
4. 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.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,468,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,214,761 positive reviews and 253,885 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 |
| Franchise | Tom Clancy Franchise |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 359550 |
5. 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 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,209,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,096,765 positive reviews and 112,836 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).
6. 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 27, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 366,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95,823 positive reviews and 270,213 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 |
7. 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 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 642,504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 498,738 positive reviews and 143,766 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,763 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,577 positive reviews and 2,186 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 |
9. 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 60, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,654,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,591,310 positive reviews and 1,063,343 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 |
10. THE FINALS
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same!
THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 256,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200,806 positive reviews and 55,640 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 |
More Free Competitive Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Competitive games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 689,559 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 375,248 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 94,095 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 52,831 | 12/1/2015 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45,200 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32,723 | 8/10/2023 | 27 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,826 | 10/1/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,836 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,672 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,578 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,363 | 6/15/2025 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,748 | 8/27/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,320 | 1/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,880 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,828 | 11/9/2016 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,661 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,034 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,879 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,622 | 8/20/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,612 | 9/10/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 1). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.