Free Team-Based Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,768 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 1/23/2026.
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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.
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 9,319,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,045,490 positive reviews and 1,273,616 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).
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.
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 2,654,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,155,975 positive reviews and 498,324 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).
3. 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!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 360,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 278,879 positive reviews and 81,391 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 | 12/5/2024 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 2767030 |
4. 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.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,662,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,597,482 positive reviews and 1,064,982 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 |
5. 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.
Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,027,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 693,266 positive reviews and 334,450 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 |
6. 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.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,473,019 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,217,878 positive reviews and 255,141 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 |
| Franchise | Tom Clancy Franchise |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 359550 |
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!
Team Fortress 2 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,211,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,099,197 positive reviews and 112,677 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).
8. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,836 positive reviews and 69,949 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
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.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 27, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 367,896 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97,027 positive reviews and 270,869 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
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same!
THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 257,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201,892 positive reviews and 55,904 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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| 708,680 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 423,500 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 157,971 | 12/5/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 134,908 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56,968 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55,928 | 12/1/2015 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47,570 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,754 | 12/4/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32,277 | 8/10/2023 | 27 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,927 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,892 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,315 | 7/17/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,766 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,436 | 8/27/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,340 | 9/28/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,989 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,191 | 4/29/2021 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,455 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,019 | 11/9/2016 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,993 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.