Free Local Multiplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,747 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 3/23/2026.
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1. eFootball™
Step up and experience the exhilarating soccer game that has now surpassed 950 million downloads! The stars of today, legends of the past, and fellow users from around the world are all waiting for you!
eFootball™ holds the #1 spot for "best free Local Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 50. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 106,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,588 positive reviews and 53,206 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 |
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 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 403,210 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 324,485 positive reviews and 78,725 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 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,442 positive reviews and 8,399 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
Trackmania – the unique racing game that combines precision and creativity. Play for free across five stunning environments, race on the best player-made tracks every week, and climb your regional rankings.
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 19,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,346 positive reviews and 4,414 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. The Spike Cross
"The thrill of spiking in volleyball. Why don't you try it out?" Developed by an indie developer who loves volleyball! The sports game made after numerous trial and error to contain the appeal of volleyball!
The Spike Cross has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,706 positive reviews and 266 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 The Spike Cross on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/19/2025 |
| Developer | SUNCYAN Inc. |
| Publisher | SUNCYAN Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3983810 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,196 positive reviews and 991 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.
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 5,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,188 positive reviews and 321 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. FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
FPV SkyDive is a free-to-play realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. Feel the adrenaline of high speed first-person view drone racing in single-player or multi-player scenarios. The future is now, become an FPV pilot today!
FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,230 positive reviews and 451 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/31/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1278060 |
9. PICO PARK:Classic Edition
PICO PARK:Classic Edition is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-10 players.
PICO PARK:Classic Edition has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,591 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,940 positive reviews and 651 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.
10. 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 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 826 positive reviews and 219 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 |
More Free Local Multiplayer Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Local Multiplayer games available on Steam.
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| 14,445 | 9/30/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,359 | 10/17/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,132 | 2/19/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,509 | 2/2/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,471 | 9/19/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 324 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 246 | 8/6/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 134 | 5/31/2021 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 4/27/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 120 | 7/29/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 2/1/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 7/19/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 10/25/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 9/26/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 8/6/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 7/16/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 7/18/2024 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 3/30/2015 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 1/10/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 23). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 24). Trackmania on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 28). The Spike Cross on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). PICO PARK:Classic Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). The Jackbox Megapicker on Steam. Steam Store.