Free Competitive Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,885 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 4/20/2026.
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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 9,543,954 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,224,176 positive reviews and 1,319,778 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 2,698,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,182,770 positive reviews and 515,503 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 2,701,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,628,295 positive reviews and 1,073,620 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!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 382,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 293,592 positive reviews and 88,787 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,504,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,241,103 positive reviews and 263,389 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 |
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 30, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 395,349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117,032 positive reviews and 278,317 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 1,226,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,114,401 positive reviews and 111,952 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 265,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,887 positive reviews and 57,577 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,253 positive reviews and 2,417 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Competitive games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 645,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,003 positive reviews and 146,473 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.
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| 614,079 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 279,902 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 91,558 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 86,245 | 12/6/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78,699 | 12/1/2015 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 60,698 | 8/10/2023 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53,170 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,561 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,849 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,420 | 10/1/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,161 | 8/27/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,003 | 6/15/2025 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,529 | 6/17/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,308 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,211 | 1/26/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,040 | 5/8/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,031 | 8/20/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,766 | 11/9/2016 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,741 | 9/10/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,658 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 15). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 19). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 21). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 19). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.