Free PvP Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,280 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 1/13/2025.
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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 8,485,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,372,844 positive reviews and 1,113,103 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 129,997 positive reviews and 29,809 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,413,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,969,273 positive reviews and 443,835 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,487,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,469,639 positive reviews and 1,018,193 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 |
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 975,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 657,463 positive reviews and 318,414 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 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,096 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,252 positive reviews and 17,844 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
| Developer | Team Jade |
| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
7. 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 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,344 positive reviews and 12,672 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,932 positive reviews and 31,040 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 |
9. MIR4
MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend.
MIR4 has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,379 positive reviews and 5,004 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 MIR4 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/25/2021 |
| Developer | Wemade Next |
| Publisher | Wemade |
| Steam App Id | 1623660 |
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.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 23, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 325,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,969 positive reviews and 253,817 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 |
More Free PvP Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free PvP games available on Steam.
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| 654,236 | 8/21/2012 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 353,553 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 289,575 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 249,152 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 52,764 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 48,222 | 12/4/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,835 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,796 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,647 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,934 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,293 | 1/19/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,199 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,962 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,387 | 6/7/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,879 | 12/7/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,004 | 1/7/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,909 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,735 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,602 | 11/15/2017 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,890 | 9/30/2021 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.