Free Multiplayer Games on Steam

Steam currently has 16,939 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 4/23/2025.

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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 8,731,763 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,576,621 positive reviews and 1,155,142 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 2,471,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,015,069 positive reviews and 456,820 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 59, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,538,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,506,914 positive reviews and 1,031,556 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. 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 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 269,733 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217,081 positive reviews and 52,652 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 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

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 88,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,931 positive reviews and 15,428 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 988,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 663,860 positive reviews and 324,734 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

7. 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 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,696 positive reviews and 35,370 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

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 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 615,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 449,723 positive reviews and 165,434 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. VRChat

Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.

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VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,789 positive reviews and 58,063 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 2/1/2017
Developer VRChat Inc.
Publisher VRChat Inc.
Steam App Id 438100

10. Overwatch® 2

Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.

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Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 24, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 337,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,663 positive reviews and 259,061 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® 2 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

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8/21/2012
86
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274,580
7/9/2013
81
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232,115
12/21/2017
59
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121,280
12/6/2024
80
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Banana steam charts
75,829
4/23/2024
81
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
75,373
11/5/2020
67
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Delta Force steam charts
51,522
12/4/2024
65
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War Thunder steam charts
32,080
8/15/2013
73
Free
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VRChat steam charts
31,318
2/1/2017
75
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
27,549
8/10/2023
24
Free
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
24,000
10/10/2007
89
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Once Human steam charts
23,115
7/9/2024
73
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Crab Game steam charts
21,361
10/29/2021
90
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tModLoader steam charts
18,725
5/16/2020
96
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The Sims™ 4 steam charts
18,138
6/18/2020
86
Free
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Destiny 2 steam charts
15,705
10/1/2019
79
Free
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel steam charts
15,469
1/19/2022
74
Free
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IdleOn - The Idle RPG steam charts
15,048
4/2/2021
78
Free
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Dark and Darker steam charts
12,972
6/7/2024
70
Free
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Governor of Poker 3 steam charts
9,915
2/19/2016
68
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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