Free Local Multiplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,754 Local Multiplayer 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 Local Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 4/14/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Local Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 383,918 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 313,339 positive reviews and 70,579 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 |
2. eFootball™
The feverish football game with a worldwide total of 750 million downloads is waiting for you! Play eFootball™ with users around the world!
eFootball™ has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,732 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,228 positive reviews and 47,504 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1665460 |
3. RISK: Global Domination
Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players
RISK: Global Domination has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,792 positive reviews and 7,675 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 RISK: Global Domination on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2020 |
| Franchise | SMG Studio |
| Developer | SMG Studio |
| Publisher | SMG Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1128810 |
4. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now.
Trackmania has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,735 positive reviews and 3,543 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 Trackmania on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. RetroArch
RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications
RetroArch has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,045 positive reviews and 811 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound
3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound allows players to work with their teammates to pull off rim-shaking slam dunks, awe-inspiring alley-oops, flashy no-look passes, and clutch outside shots which breaks the heart of the opposing team in competitive games filled with the joy and energy of street basketball.
3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,374 positive reviews and 1,368 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.
7. TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue
Open your local game store early with the Prologue version, which includes main gameplay of the full version, but with limited progression. Stock shelves with booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, sell cards to customer.
TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,467 positive reviews and 221 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/6/2024 |
| Developer | OPNeon Games |
| Publisher | OPNeon Games |
| Steam App Id | 3103840 |
8. FPS Chess
Battle a friend in this fast paced 1v1 class-based first-person shooter. Chess takes a back-seat to FPS as you win duel after duel and capture the opponent's pieces until you've beaten their king and won the game.
FPS Chess has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,584 positive reviews and 5,792 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 FPS Chess on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/16/2022 |
| Developer | Meta Fork |
| Publisher | DigiPen Institute of Technology |
| Steam App Id | 2021910 |
9. SCP: Containment Breach Multiplayer
Multiplayer survival horror game based on stories from the SCP Foundation. The game is about a facility containing anomalous entities known as SCPs. When a catastrophic containment breach occurs at one of the facilities, it is your main goal to escape the facility. Try to escape with your friends!
SCP: Containment Breach Multiplayer has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,795 positive reviews and 4,121 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 SCP: Containment Breach Multiplayer on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/25/2021 |
| Developer | Fusion Creators Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1782380 |
10. Dominion
Expand a small kingdom to a mighty Dominion! Play the Spiel des Jahres winning boardgame beloved by millions around the world. Discover the game that defined a genre, Dominion was first to popularize deck-building and remains a staple of tabletop. This is the officially licensed implementation.
Dominion has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,630 positive reviews and 262 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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 | 2/1/2024 |
| Developer | Temple Gates Games |
| Publisher | Temple Gates Games |
| Steam App Id | 1131620 |
More Free Local Multiplayer Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Local Multiplayer games available on Steam.
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| 8,911 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,959 | 9/30/2021 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,762 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,335 | 2/2/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 585 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 245 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 218 | 8/6/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 201 | 7/16/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 10/25/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 2/1/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 141 | 7/29/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 5/27/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 9/26/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 8/1/2012 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 4/13/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 5/31/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 72 | 9/9/2016 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 12/7/2015 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 11/7/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 5/6/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Trackmania on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). FPS Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). SCP: Containment Breach Multiplayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Dominion on Steam. Steam Store.