Free Team-Based Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,449 Team-Based 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 Team-Based game rankings were last updated on 7/7/2025.

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1. Counter-Strike 2

For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.

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Counter-Strike 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Team-Based game on Steam" with a Player Score of 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,879,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,691,280 positive reviews and 1,188,246 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/21/2012
Franchise Valve
Developers
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 730

2. Dota 2

Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

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Dota 2 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,515,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,049,243 positive reviews and 466,134 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 Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/9/2013
Franchise Dota
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 570

3. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,574,136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,531,266 positive reviews and 1,042,870 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 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/21/2017
Franchise KRAFTON, Inc.
Developers
Publisher KRAFTON, Inc.
Steam App Id 578080

4. Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!

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Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 297,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 234,456 positive reviews and 62,727 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 Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/6/2024
Developer NetEase Games
Publisher NetEase Games
Steam App Id 2767030

5. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X

Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,421,082 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,184,398 positive reviews and 236,684 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 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/1/2015
Developer Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher Ubisoft
Steam App Id 359550

6. Apex Legends™

Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.

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Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,000,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 671,653 positive reviews and 328,355 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 Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 11/5/2020
Franchise Apex Legends Official
Developers
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 1172470

7. Team Fortress 2

Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

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Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,167,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,051,753 positive reviews and 116,107 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/10/2007
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 440

8. Mecha BREAK

Squad up in Mecha BREAK, a multiplayer third-person shooter offering players three game modes filled with high-octane ground and aerial combat. Pilot your Striker into the breach and take on enemies across worldwide hotspots. Ready for the ultimate showdown?

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Mecha BREAK has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,115 positive reviews and 5,738 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.

Release Date 7/2/2025
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 2452280

9. Overwatch® 2

Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.

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Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 25, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 346,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,995 positive reviews and 262,751 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/10/2023
Franchise Blizzard
Developer Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Publisher Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Steam App Id 2357570

10. THE FINALS

Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame.

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THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 235,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,949 positive reviews and 52,313 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 THE FINALS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/8/2023
Developer Embark Studios
Publisher Embark Studios
Steam App Id 2073850

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8/21/2012
86
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7/9/2013
81
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171,804
12/21/2017
59
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92,968
12/6/2024
78
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84,665
12/1/2015
83
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56,858
11/5/2020
67
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Team Fortress 2 steam charts
36,391
10/10/2007
89
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30,971
7/2/2025
61
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Overwatch® 2 steam charts
23,861
8/10/2023
25
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THE FINALS steam charts
12,612
12/8/2023
77
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OBS Studio steam charts
11,192
3/21/2022
93
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
7,387
12/9/2022
75
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World of Warships steam charts
5,778
11/15/2017
76
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SMITE 2 steam charts
5,178
8/27/2024
56
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FragPunk steam charts
2,688
3/6/2025
72
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World of Tanks Blitz steam charts
2,499
11/9/2016
78
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Dark and Darker steam charts
2,358
6/7/2024
64
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2,320
8/20/2024
72
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Enlisted steam charts
2,092
7/16/2024
79
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SMITE® steam charts
1,988
9/8/2015
78
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Mecha BREAK on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.

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