Free Sports Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,061 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 11/13/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Sports game on Steam" with a Player Score of 69. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,848 positive reviews and 4,701 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 |
2. eFootball™
The feverish football game with a worldwide total of 750 million downloads is waiting for you! Play eFootball™ with users around the world!
eFootball™ has achieved a Player Score of 46, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,257 positive reviews and 45,411 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,822 positive reviews and 1,332 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 |
4. 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 51, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,568 positive reviews and 33,413 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 | 11/11/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 766570 |
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 61,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,871 positive reviews and 8,196 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 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,017 positive reviews and 6,533 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. Asphalt Legends Unite
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE 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 Unite has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,048 positive reviews and 2,104 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.
8. RaceRoom Racing Experience
RaceRoom is the premier free-to-play racing simulation on PC and home to official race series like DTM, WTCR, the WTCC and ADAC GT Masters. Enter RaceRoom and enter the world of a professional race car driver.
RaceRoom Racing Experience has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,659 positive reviews and 5,585 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 RaceRoom Racing Experience on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/12/2013 |
| Developer | KW Studios |
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| Steam App Id | 211500 |
9. theHunter Classic
The most realistic hunting experience awaits. Explore 12 reserves and hunt 45 unique species, ranging from waterfowl to big game. Over 100 weapons from state-of-the art rifles to bows. Customize your load-out with stands, blinds and dogs. Play alone or in multiplayer with up to 7 friends.
theHunter Classic has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,263 positive reviews and 17,792 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play theHunter Classic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/3/2014 |
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| Steam App Id | 253710 |
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 66, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 262 positive reviews and 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 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,165 | 2/19/2016 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,094 | 9/30/2021 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,364 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,932 | 11/11/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,798 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,608 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,071 | 8/2/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 984 | 2/12/2013 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 748 | 6/3/2014 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 591 | 10/23/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 492 | 4/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 398 | 1/4/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 322 | 7/16/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 291 | 4/16/2008 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 286 | 9/28/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 256 | 4/1/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 246 | 9/25/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 216 | 4/21/2021 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 205 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 4/13/2020 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 28). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Rec Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Asphalt Legends Unite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). RaceRoom Racing Experience on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). theHunter Classic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Soccer Manager 2025 on Steam. Steam Store.