Free Multiplayer Games on Steam

Steam currently has 18,462 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 9/4/2025.

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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 9,000,340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,781,222 positive reviews and 1,219,118 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 2,551,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,077,046 positive reviews and 474,406 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 2,600,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,550,228 positive reviews and 1,050,356 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,654 positive reviews and 16,374 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.

5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,204 positive reviews and 938 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

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 1,008,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 677,568 positive reviews and 330,655 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 61, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 137,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,680 positive reviews and 53,576 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. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X

Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,442,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,198,128 positive reviews and 244,026 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 X on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/1/2015
Developer Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher Ubisoft
Steam App Id 359550

9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 315,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 244,021 positive reviews and 71,049 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

10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 652,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 477,454 positive reviews and 175,374 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

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8/21/2012
86
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7/9/2013
81
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236,246
12/21/2017
59
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93,978
4/23/2024
81
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92,151
3/5/2025
96
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76,496
11/5/2020
67
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Delta Force steam charts
75,619
12/4/2024
61
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72,605
12/1/2015
83
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71,474
12/6/2024
77
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War Thunder steam charts
60,389
8/15/2013
73
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57,539
10/10/2007
90
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41,110
2/1/2017
75
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37,894
8/10/2023
25
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The Sims™ 4 steam charts
28,198
6/18/2020
86
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24,470
10/1/2019
78
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World of Tanks steam charts
19,617
4/28/2021
81
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World of Warships steam charts
19,279
11/15/2017
76
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Once Human steam charts
19,223
7/9/2024
75
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tModLoader steam charts
18,591
5/16/2020
96
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17,341
12/8/2023
77
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 3). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.

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