Free Competitive Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,840 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 3/6/2026.
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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 9,436,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,144,940 positive reviews and 1,292,059 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 2,673,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,168,908 positive reviews and 504,426 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,681,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,612,877 positive reviews and 1,068,960 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. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six® Siege 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 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 1,487,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,228,888 positive reviews and 258,933 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 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/1/2015 |
| Franchise | Tom Clancy Franchise |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 359550 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 371,906 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 287,155 positive reviews and 84,751 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 |
6. Overwatch®
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
Overwatch® has achieved a Player Score of 29, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 384,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 109,494 positive reviews and 275,074 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® 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,218,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,106,261 positive reviews and 112,280 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).
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 48,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,081 positive reviews and 2,307 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 261,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204,850 positive reviews and 56,681 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 |
10. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players.
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond has achieved a Player Score of 30, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,774 positive reviews and 16,687 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 6/15/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2584990 |
More Free Competitive Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Competitive games available on Steam.
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| 817,894 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 502,821 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 179,351 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 119,736 | 12/1/2015 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 97,126 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 93,458 | 8/10/2023 | 29 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 48,699 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,263 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,382 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,150 | 6/15/2025 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,149 | 10/1/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,257 | 8/27/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,437 | 6/17/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,211 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,681 | 1/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,383 | 11/9/2016 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,129 | 8/20/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,996 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,826 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,369 | 5/8/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 7). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 7). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 5). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 7). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.