Free Multiplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 22,373 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 Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 6/17/2026.
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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,688,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,342,686 positive reviews and 1,346,015 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. TBH: Task Bar Hero
The ultimate tiny idle RPG! Adorable pixel heroes are waiting to join your adventure — from your taskbar. Fight off the boredom of work and daily life with diverse classes, skills, items, and builds!
TBH: Task Bar Hero has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,197 positive reviews and 16,491 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TBH: Task Bar Hero on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/27/2026 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | nugem studio |
| Steam App Id | 3678970 |
3. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Dota 2 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,731,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,204,247 positive reviews and 526,856 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 Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 104,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 100,593 positive reviews and 3,552 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bongo Cat on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
5. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,726,505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,646,754 positive reviews and 1,079,751 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 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/21/2017 |
| Franchise | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 578080 |
6. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 396,056 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 301,805 positive reviews and 94,251 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 Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/6/2024 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 2767030 |
7. Destiny 2
Explore the mysteries of Sol and experience exhilirating first-person shooter combat in Destiny 2. Unlock powerful abilities and collect unique gear across story missions, co-op, and PvP modes.
Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 657,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 514,893 positive reviews and 142,515 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
8. Overwatch®
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
Overwatch® has achieved a Player Score of 31, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 408,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,353 positive reviews and 283,636 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® 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 |
9. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is an elite, tactical team-based shooter where superior planning and execution triumph.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,526,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,256,682 positive reviews and 269,856 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 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/1/2015 |
| Franchise | Tom Clancy Franchise |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 359550 |
10. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,055,457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 714,452 positive reviews and 341,005 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 Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/4/2020 |
| Franchise | Apex Legends Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Multiplayer games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 802,988 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 440,360 | 5/27/2026 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 426,604 | 7/9/2013 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 144,570 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 130,792 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 89,895 | 12/6/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 85,211 | 10/1/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 68,091 | 8/10/2023 | 31 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64,893 | 12/1/2015 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56,592 | 11/4/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 41,216 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35,687 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35,094 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34,025 | 8/15/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31,273 | 12/4/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26,804 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19,105 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,728 | 9/15/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,691 | 9/29/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,163 | 5/23/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 17). Counter-Strike 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). TBH: Task Bar Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 19). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 21). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 18). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.