Free PvP Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,151 PvP 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 PvP 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.
Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free PvP game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,049,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,821,144 positive reviews and 1,228,227 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. 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 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,565,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,086,835 positive reviews and 478,189 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).
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.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free PvP 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.
Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free PvP 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. 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 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free PvP 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 |
6. skate.
Experience improved Flick-It controls, the rich physics based skateboarding gameplay that provides those “only in skate.™“ moments and off-board exploration for full freedom in the online multiplayer world of San Vansterdam.
skate. has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,970 positive reviews and 12,071 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 skate. on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Electronic Arts |
| Developer | Full Circle |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 3354750 |
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.
Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free PvP 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. 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.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,447,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,201,612 positive reviews and 246,140 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. 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.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 26, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 355,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,152 positive reviews and 266,110 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 |
10. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,036 positive reviews and 35,933 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 Once Human on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/9/2024 |
| Developer | Starry Studio |
| Publisher | Starry Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
More Free PvP Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free PvP games available on Steam.
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| 582,160 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 412,742 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 152,842 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 83,018 | 12/4/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75,885 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56,981 | 9/16/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45,201 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35,791 | 12/1/2015 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27,204 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,422 | 7/9/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,397 | 12/7/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,026 | 10/1/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,627 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,652 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,618 | 6/25/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,945 | 1/19/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,491 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,044 | 9/29/2021 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,855 | 6/15/2025 | 29 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,376 | 9/19/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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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 25). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). skate. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.