Free Sports Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,993 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 3/25/2026.
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1. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio holds the #1 spot for "best free Sports game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,216 positive reviews and 2,358 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 |
2. 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 58, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,129 positive reviews and 34,955 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 |
3. eFootball™
Step up and experience the exhilarating soccer game that has now surpassed 950 million downloads! The stars of today, legends of the past, and fellow users from around the world are all waiting for you!
eFootball™ has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 106,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,507 positive reviews and 53,155 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 |
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 53,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,286 positive reviews and 3,279 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 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,610 positive reviews and 9,709 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 69, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,026 positive reviews and 25,165 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 skate. on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Electronic Arts |
| Developer | Full Circle |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 3354750 |
7. Texas Hold'em Poker: Pokerist
Try the legendary Texas Poker! Enjoy a real casino atmosphere and superior 3D graphics. Jump into a world of excitement, challenge other players, and show you're a true winner!
Texas Hold'em Poker: Pokerist has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,608 positive reviews and 797 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 2/18/2025 |
| Developer | KamaGames Entertainment Group Limited |
| Publisher | KamaGames Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 3174070 |
8. Riichi City × Date A LiveⅤ
Riichi City is a competitive urban-style Anime mahjong game, featuring beginner-friendly mahjong tutorials, Ranked Matches and tournaments crowded with masters! Spice up the experience with our ACG characters voiced by famous CVs, and attractive items and decorations! Set off for Riichi City now!
Riichi City × Date A LiveⅤ has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,128 positive reviews and 2,258 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Riichi City × Date A LiveⅤ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/8/2022 |
| Developer | Formirai Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Formirai Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1954420 |
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 3,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,366 positive reviews and 836 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,937 positive reviews and 5,163 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 |
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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| 21,961 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,639 | 11/11/2021 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,372 | 9/30/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,627 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,626 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,315 | 9/16/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,185 | 2/18/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 852 | 9/8/2022 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 811 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 675 | 2/19/2016 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 547 | 2/12/2013 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 307 | 6/3/2014 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 212 | 9/19/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 169 | 9/28/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 168 | 1/4/2026 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 166 | 12/11/2019 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 159 | 3/4/2026 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 157 | 1/4/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 150 | 4/13/2020 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 136 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 23). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). skate. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 23). Texas Hold'em Poker: Pokerist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Riichi City × Date A LiveⅤ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). Soccer Manager 2026 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.