Free Sports Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,701 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 1/22/2026.
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1. eFootball™
Step up and experience the exhilarating soccer game that has now surpassed 900 million downloads! The stars of today, legends of the past, and fellow users from around the world are all waiting for you!
eFootball™ holds the #1 spot for "best free Sports game on Steam" with a Player Score of 50. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 103,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,491 positive reviews and 52,017 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 |
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 46,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,245 positive reviews and 2,223 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 57, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,561 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,806 positive reviews and 34,755 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 |
4. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, 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 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,473 positive reviews and 3,014 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 |
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 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,539 positive reviews and 9,535 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. skate.
Experience improved Flick-It controls, the rich physics based skateboarding gameplay that provides those “only in skate.™“ moments and off-board exploration for full freedom in the online multiplayer world of San Vansterdam.
skate. has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,172 positive reviews and 23,197 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 skate. on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Electronic Arts |
| Developer | Full Circle |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 3354750 |
7. 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 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,731 positive reviews and 8,395 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.
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 16,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,500 positive reviews and 2,964 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. Soccer Manager 2026
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Soccer Manager 2026 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,144 positive reviews and 748 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 2026 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/23/2024 |
| Developer | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Publisher | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 3217240 |
10. SEGA FOOTBALL CLUB CHAMPIONS
Powered by Football Manager ™, featuring player data from FIFPRO™. Allowing you to compete in J League, K League, and more! Become the manager of your club and bring your team to global superstars. Pre-register now and be the first to enjoy strategic gameplay, real players, and thrilling matches!
SEGA FOOTBALL CLUB CHAMPIONS has achieved a Player Score of ?, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of undefined reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of undefined positive reviews and undefined negative reviews — making it "null" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Sports games available on Steam.
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| 16,918 | 9/30/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,486 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,395 | 11/11/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,130 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,645 | 8/28/2017 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,901 | 9/16/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,017 | 9/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,296 | 8/2/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,187 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,092 | 1/22/2026 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,040 | 2/12/2013 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 729 | 2/19/2016 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 676 | 6/3/2014 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 653 | 9/19/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 520 | 2/18/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 501 | 9/8/2022 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 497 | 3/17/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 398 | 1/4/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 396 | 6/5/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 359 | 9/24/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). skate. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Rec Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Asphalt Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Soccer Manager 2026 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). SEGA FOOTBALL CLUB CHAMPIONS on Steam. Steam Store.