Free Local Multiplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,035 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 7/18/2025.
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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 94,581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,642 positive reviews and 48,939 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 |
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 388,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316,100 positive reviews and 72,585 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 39,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,237 positive reviews and 7,880 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 16,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,880 positive reviews and 3,805 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 8,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,380 positive reviews and 875 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 3,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,482 positive reviews and 1,455 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 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,710 positive reviews and 260 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 |
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 37,762 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,742 positive reviews and 6,020 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. 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 750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 574 positive reviews and 176 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. 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 1,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,685 positive reviews and 270 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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| 11,987 | 9/30/2021 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,565 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,103 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,032 | 2/2/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 558 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 227 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 212 | 8/6/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 203 | 7/16/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 198 | 7/29/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 157 | 2/1/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 155 | 10/25/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 9/26/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 5/31/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 9/27/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 4/13/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 1/9/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 12/7/2015 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 10/11/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 6/17/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 9/9/2016 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Trackmania on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). FPS Chess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). The Jackbox Megapicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 16). Dominion on Steam. Steam Store.