Free Sports Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,212 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 5/10/2026.
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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 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,069 positive reviews and 2,455 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 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,421 positive reviews and 35,097 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 1 billion downloads! Play eFootball™ with users around the world!
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 109,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,041 positive reviews and 54,147 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 55,793 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,332 positive reviews and 3,461 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 74,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,432 positive reviews and 9,826 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 84,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,520 positive reviews and 25,990 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. 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 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,558 positive reviews and 3,129 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,516 positive reviews and 892 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 |
9. MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26
Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26!
MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26 has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,155 positive reviews and 312 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,776 positive reviews and 894 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 |
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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| 27,855 | 3/21/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,044 | 11/11/2021 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,159 | 9/30/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,186 | 6/25/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,032 | 8/28/2017 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,996 | 9/16/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,483 | 8/2/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,279 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,212 | 3/18/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,161 | 2/18/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 932 | 1/4/2018 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 926 | 9/19/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 890 | 2/12/2013 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 530 | 9/8/2022 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 522 | 1/4/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 456 | 1/22/2026 | 35 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 350 | 9/2/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 267 | 2/19/2016 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 248 | 7/16/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 246 | 6/5/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 24). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). skate. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Asphalt Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Soccer Manager 2026 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 9). MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 8). Texas Hold'em Poker: Pokerist on Steam. Steam Store.