Free Competitive Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,508 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 1/13/2025.
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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 8,486,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,373,310 positive reviews and 1,113,248 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 129,997 positive reviews and 29,809 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 |
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 Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,413,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,969,273 positive reviews and 443,835 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,136,928 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,013,667 positive reviews and 123,261 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).
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 617,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,295 positive reviews and 124,367 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 324,737 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,574 positive reviews and 253,163 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,487,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,469,639 positive reviews and 1,018,193 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 |
8. 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 59, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,864 positive reviews and 1,958 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 215,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,137 positive reviews and 48,923 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 | 12/7/2023 |
| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Publisher | Embark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073850 |
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 31,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,679 positive reviews and 1,452 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.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 491,399 | 8/21/2012 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 399,917 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 287,521 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35,610 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,615 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,124 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,846 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,757 | 8/27/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,069 | 12/7/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,392 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,724 | 1/27/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,750 | 11/9/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,453 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,372 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,959 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,826 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,630 | 8/20/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,234 | 2/2/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 797 | 7/19/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 721 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). SMITE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.