Free Sports Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,313 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 10/19/2025.
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1. 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. holds the #1 spot for "best free Sports game on Steam" with a Player Score of 68. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,787 positive reviews and 18,770 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,759 positive reviews and 2,199 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 |
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 42,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,243 positive reviews and 2,042 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. 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™ has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 99,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,772 positive reviews and 50,694 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. 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 55, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,300 positive reviews and 34,450 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,589 positive reviews and 9,242 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 |
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 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,000 positive reviews and 8,110 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 15,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,440 positive reviews and 2,799 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 977 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 746 positive reviews and 231 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Sports games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,701 positive reviews and 579 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 |
More Free Sports Games
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 18,683 | 9/16/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,572 | 6/25/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,676 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,878 | 9/30/2021 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,674 | 11/11/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,615 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 771 | 9/2/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 763 | 8/2/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 576 | 3/17/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 553 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 486 | 2/18/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 374 | 9/19/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 359 | 6/3/2014 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 354 | 2/19/2016 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 350 | 2/12/2013 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 341 | 1/4/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 276 | 9/8/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 247 | 1/4/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 231 | 9/25/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 213 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). skate. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Umamusume: Pretty Derby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). eFootball™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Rec Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Asphalt Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). MLB Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Soccer Manager 2026 on Steam. Steam Store.