Free Sports Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,066 Sports 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 Sports game rankings were last updated on 8/4/2025.
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1. 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!
Umamusume: Pretty Derby holds the #1 spot for "best free Sports game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,944 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,559 positive reviews and 1,385 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 |
2. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,596 positive reviews and 1,903 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
3. Russian Fishing 4
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,134 positive reviews and 34,174 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Russian Fishing 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/10/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 766570 |
4. eFootball™
The feverish football game with a worldwide total of 850 million downloads is waiting for you! Play eFootball™ with users around the world!
eFootball™ has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,137 positive reviews and 49,187 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play eFootball™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/30/2021 |
| Franchise | KONAMI |
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| Steam App Id | 1665460 |
5. Fishing Planet
Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.
Fishing Planet has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,741 positive reviews and 9,005 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 Fishing Planet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/28/2017 |
| Developer | Fishing Planet LLC |
| Publisher | Fishing Planet LLC |
| Steam App Id | 380600 |
6. Rec Room
Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all.
Rec Room has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,514 positive reviews and 7,841 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 Rec Room on the Steam Deck.
7. Governor of Poker 3
Governor of Poker 3 is the best multiplayer poker game with a great design. In this multi-player version of Governor of Poker you compete live with thousands of real poker players to prove you are the number 1 Texas Hold ’em poker star!
Governor of Poker 3 has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,778 positive reviews and 4,976 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Governor of Poker 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 436150 |
8. Asphalt Legends
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars!
Asphalt Legends has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,735 positive reviews and 2,657 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. MLB Rivals
Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB RIVALS!
MLB Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 630 positive reviews and 191 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 MLB Rivals on the Steam Deck.
10. Soccer Manager 2025
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Soccer Manager 2025 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,332 positive reviews and 448 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 Soccer Manager 2025 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/23/2024 |
| Developer | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Publisher | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 3217240 |
More Free Sports Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Sports games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 34,248 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,199 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,350 | 11/10/2021 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,385 | 9/30/2021 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,163 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,178 | 9/2/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,021 | 2/19/2016 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 903 | 8/2/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 602 | 3/18/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 441 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 385 | 2/12/2013 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 371 | 4/18/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 360 | 6/3/2014 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 329 | 1/4/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 288 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 271 | 2/18/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 249 | 4/13/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 220 | 9/25/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 206 | 7/16/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 206 | 9/8/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). Rec Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). Asphalt Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). MLB Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Soccer Manager 2025 on Steam. Steam Store.