Free PvP Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,494 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 2/14/2025.
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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 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,557,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,432,829 positive reviews and 1,125,102 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 2,429,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,981,450 positive reviews and 447,814 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
Play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS for free. Land on strategic locations, loot weapons and supplies, and survive to become the last team standing across various, diverse Battlegrounds. Squad up and join the Battlegrounds for the original Battle Royale experience that only PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS can offer.
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 2,500,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,479,352 positive reviews and 1,021,298 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!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210,912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,200 positive reviews and 39,712 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 979,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 658,438 positive reviews and 320,913 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. 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 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,089 positive reviews and 24,339 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 |
| Developer | Team Jade |
| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
7. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 619,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,839 positive reviews and 125,403 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.
8. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.
Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,690 positive reviews and 12,785 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 Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 23, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 327,752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,631 positive reviews and 255,121 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 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87,938 positive reviews and 31,739 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free PvP games available on Steam.
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| 1,442,502 | 8/21/2012 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 653,839 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 506,402 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 215,972 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 166,383 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 89,852 | 12/4/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51,487 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41,356 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32,306 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31,825 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29,874 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21,090 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17,486 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17,207 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17,065 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,674 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15,509 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,860 | 6/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,136 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,897 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.