Free Controller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,442 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 5/21/2025.
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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 64. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108,858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,795 positive reviews and 39,063 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. 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 24, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 341,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,171 positive reviews and 260,672 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 |
3. eFootball™
The feverish football game with a worldwide total of 850 million downloads is waiting for you! Play eFootball™ with users around the world!
eFootball™ has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,627 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,580 positive reviews and 48,047 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 | 9/30/2021 |
| Franchise | KONAMI |
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| Steam App Id | 1665460 |
4. 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 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 385,638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314,300 positive reviews and 71,338 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,362 positive reviews and 7,025 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,664 positive reviews and 9,615 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 |
7. GrandChase
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.
GrandChase has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,348 positive reviews and 8,868 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play GrandChase on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,091 positive reviews and 1,556 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 Blood Strike on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/13/2025 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3199170 |
9. ヘブンバーンズレッド
Key 麻枝 准が描く、最後の希望を託された少女たちの物語『ヘブンバーンズレッド （ヘブバン）』 フィールドを駆け回り、かけがえのない日常を体験しながら、命を賭した戦いに挑むドラマチックRPG！
ヘブンバーンズレッド has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,733 positive reviews and 599 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 ヘブンバーンズレッド on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
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| Publisher | WFS, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
10. War Robots
War Robots is an online third-person 6v6 PvP shooter—we’re talking dozens of combat robots, hundreds of weapons combinations, and heated clan battles.
War Robots has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,858 positive reviews and 10,514 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 | 4/4/2018 |
| Franchise | MY.GAMES |
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| Steam App Id | 767560 |
More Free Controller Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Controller games available on Steam.
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| 80,136 | 12/4/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,378 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,857 | 9/30/2021 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,627 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,852 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,715 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,566 | 7/28/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,565 | 3/13/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,579 | 8/10/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,306 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,008 | 8/2/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 986 | 2/2/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 796 | 9/1/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 746 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 717 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 469 | 3/18/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 445 | 5/8/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 279 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 269 | 8/6/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 258 | 6/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 20). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Blood Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). War Robots on Steam. Steam Store.