Free Multiplayer Games on Steam

Steam currently has 18,746 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 9/29/2025.

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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.

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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 9,050,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,822,060 positive reviews and 1,228,461 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).

Release Date 8/21/2012
Franchise Valve
Developers
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 730

2. 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.

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Dota 2 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,565,513 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,087,191 positive reviews and 478,322 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).

Release Date 7/9/2013
Franchise Dota
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 570

3. 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.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,610,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,557,697 positive reviews and 1,052,844 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

4. Delta Force

Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.

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Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 143,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,722 positive reviews and 56,316 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/4/2024
Developers
Publisher TiMi Studio Group
Steam App Id 2507950

5. Banana

Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !

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Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,870 positive reviews and 16,476 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

6. 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?

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Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,548 positive reviews and 1,086 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 3/5/2025
Developers
Publisher Irox Games
Steam App Id 3419430

7. 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.

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Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,010,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 678,996 positive reviews and 331,418 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 11/5/2020
Franchise Apex Legends Official
Developers
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 1172470

8. War Thunder

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.

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War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 663,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 482,447 positive reviews and 181,154 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 8/15/2013
Franchise Gaijin Network Ltd
Developer Gaijin Entertainment
Publishers
Steam App Id 236390

9. Team Fortress 2

Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

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Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,182,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,068,467 positive reviews and 114,052 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 Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/10/2007
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 440

10. 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!

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Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 319,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 246,784 positive reviews and 72,766 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

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8/21/2012
86
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541,766
7/9/2013
81
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS steam charts
292,577
12/21/2017
60
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Delta Force steam charts
137,375
12/4/2024
60
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Banana steam charts
108,320
4/23/2024
81
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Bongo Cat steam charts
100,438
3/5/2025
96
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
64,401
11/5/2020
67
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War Thunder steam charts
46,003
8/15/2013
72
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
41,209
10/10/2007
90
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Marvel Rivals steam charts
30,130
12/6/2024
77
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skate. steam charts
27,488
9/16/2025
68
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VRChat steam charts
27,249
2/1/2017
75
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Arena Breakout: Infinite steam charts
26,736
9/16/2025
78
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X steam charts
25,022
12/1/2015
83
Free
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Once Human steam charts
21,796
7/9/2024
75
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The Sims™ 4 steam charts
18,562
6/18/2020
86
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tModLoader steam charts
17,361
5/16/2020
96
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
17,006
8/10/2023
26
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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond steam charts
15,654
6/15/2025
29
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World of Warships steam charts
14,835
11/15/2017
76
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 18). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 25). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.

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