Free PvP Games on Steam

Steam currently has 9,784 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 8/1/2025.

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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 PvP game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,929,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,724,988 positive reviews and 1,204,254 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 PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,530,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,060,787 positive reviews and 469,375 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 PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,584,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,538,866 positive reviews and 1,046,117 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 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,792 positive reviews and 48,507 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,002,864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 673,952 positive reviews and 328,912 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

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!

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Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 305,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 239,029 positive reviews and 66,137 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 12/5/2024
Developer NetEase Games
Publisher NetEase Games
Steam App Id 2767030

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,429,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,189,606 positive reviews and 239,750 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

8. Destiny 2

Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.

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Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 630,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,435 positive reviews and 131,518 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.

Release Date 10/1/2019
Franchise Destiny
Developer Bungie
Publisher Bungie
Steam App Id 1085660

9. 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.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 140,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105,233 positive reviews and 35,013 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

10. Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!

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Umamusume: Pretty Derby has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,513 positive reviews and 1,336 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 Umamusume: Pretty Derby on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/25/2025
Developer Cygames, Inc.
Publisher Cygames, Inc.
Steam App Id 3224770

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86
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7/9/2013
81
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394,629
12/21/2017
59
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12/4/2024
62
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114,858
11/5/2020
67
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76,484
12/5/2024
78
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55,694
12/1/2015
83
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37,349
10/1/2019
79
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27,163
7/9/2024
74
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26,802
6/25/2025
91
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6/15/2025
34
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21,877
10/23/2013
88
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19,929
8/10/2023
25
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14,283
1/19/2022
73
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12,532
8/25/2021
64
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Eternal Return steam charts
11,872
7/20/2023
76
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World of Warships steam charts
11,631
11/15/2017
76
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10,710
7/2/2025
60
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10,702
12/7/2023
77
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eFootball™ steam charts
9,113
9/30/2021
48
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Soures & References

Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.

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