Free Local Multiplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,978 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 6/23/2025.
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1. 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™ holds the #1 spot for "best free Local Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 48. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,708 positive reviews and 48,491 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1665460 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 387,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 315,407 positive reviews and 72,088 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 |
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 38,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,129 positive reviews and 7,819 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,541 positive reviews and 3,689 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 8,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,274 positive reviews and 855 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. 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 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,657 positive reviews and 248 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 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,460 positive reviews and 1,443 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,154 positive reviews and 4,230 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 |
9. The Jackbox Megapicker
The Jackbox Megapicker is a game launcher for all of your Jackbox games. This free bit of software will allow you to launch all owned games from one convenient location. This means that you will no longer need to switch between Party Packs to start playing the games you love most.
The Jackbox Megapicker has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 554 positive reviews and 173 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
| Release Date | 7/29/2024 |
| Developer | Jackbox Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Jackbox Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2828500 |
10. Pinball FX3
Pinball FX3 is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition.
Pinball FX3 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,563 positive reviews and 627 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 Pinball FX3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/26/2017 |
| Franchise | Zen Studios |
| Developer | Zen Studios |
| Publisher | Zen Studios |
| Steam App Id | 442120 |
More Free Local Multiplayer Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Local Multiplayer games available on Steam.
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| 8,718 | 9/30/2021 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,864 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,403 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,142 | 2/2/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 335 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 295 | 8/6/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 197 | 10/25/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 187 | 7/29/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 9/26/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 7/16/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 93 | 2/1/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 5/31/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 4/13/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 3/30/2015 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 1/10/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 8/29/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 6/17/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 6/1/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 10/12/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). Trackmania on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). SCP: Containment Breach Multiplayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 22). The Jackbox Megapicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). Pinball FX3 on Steam. Steam Store.