Free Controller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,643 Controller 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 Controller game rankings were last updated on 9/30/2025.
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1. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force holds the #1 spot for "best free Controller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 60. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 143,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,722 positive reviews and 56,316 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
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| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
2. skate.
Experience improved Flick-It controls, the rich physics based skateboarding gameplay that provides those “only in skate.™“ moments and off-board exploration for full freedom in the online multiplayer world of San Vansterdam.
skate. has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,970 positive reviews and 12,071 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 skate. on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Electronic Arts |
| Developer | Full Circle |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 3354750 |
3. 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 26, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 355,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,152 positive reviews and 266,110 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 |
4. eFootball™
Step up and experience the exhilarating soccer game that has now surpassed 850 million downloads! The stars of today, legends of the past, and fellow users from around the world are all waiting for you!
eFootball™ has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 98,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,035 positive reviews and 50,280 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play eFootball™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/29/2021 |
| Franchise | KONAMI |
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| Steam App Id | 1665460 |
5. Brawlhalla
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.
Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 392,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 317,970 positive reviews and 74,085 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 10/17/2017 |
| Developer | Blue Mammoth Games |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 291550 |
6. Mecha BREAK
Squad up in Mecha BREAK, a multiplayer third-person shooter offering three intense game modes filled with ground and aerial combat. Pilot your Striker into the breach and neutralize enemies. Are you ready for the ultimate showdown?
Mecha BREAK has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,770 positive reviews and 10,090 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 7/2/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2452280 |
7. DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is Dragon Ball's first team-oriented free to play game.
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,037 positive reviews and 1,988 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Franchise | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Developer | GANBARION Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2072560 |
8. Goose Goose Duck
Goose Goose Duck is a game of social deduction for up to 16 players. Players are separated into different groups that are each assigned a different objective. Complete your team’s objective to win!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,016 positive reviews and 10,010 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2021 |
| Developer | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1568590 |
9. Blood Strike
Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between.
Blood Strike has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,590 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,275 positive reviews and 2,315 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 Blood Strike on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/13/2025 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3199170 |
10. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,642 positive reviews and 7,306 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 STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/21/2020 |
| Franchise | BioWare EA |
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1286830 |
More Free Controller Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Controller games available on Steam.
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| 106,592 | 12/4/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,816 | 9/16/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,208 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,039 | 9/29/2021 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,289 | 10/17/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,238 | 7/2/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,416 | 9/10/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,974 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,873 | 3/13/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,707 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,690 | 6/26/2025 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,484 | 7/28/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 969 | 9/23/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 899 | 8/10/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 874 | 4/4/2018 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 721 | 8/2/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 704 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 668 | 2/2/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 545 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 452 | 3/17/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). skate. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 25). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Mecha BREAK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 9). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Blood Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.