Free Team-Based Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,347 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 5/19/2025.
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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.
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 8,785,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,619,093 positive reviews and 1,166,842 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 2,491,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,031,521 positive reviews and 459,894 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. 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 59, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,549,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,514,902 positive reviews and 1,034,901 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 992,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 666,502 positive reviews and 326,211 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 |
5. 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 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 280,693 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 224,785 positive reviews and 55,908 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 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 |
6. 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 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,158,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,040,564 positive reviews and 117,772 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).
7. 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 24, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 341,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,171 positive reviews and 260,672 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,602 positive reviews and 1,729 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 |
9. World of Warships
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
World of Warships has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 146,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,670 positive reviews and 33,505 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 World of Warships on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2017 |
| Franchise | Wargaming Group Ltd. |
| Developer | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Publisher | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Steam App Id | 552990 |
10. Dark and Darker
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.
Dark and Darker has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,735 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,826 positive reviews and 20,909 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck.
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| 1,043,752 | 8/21/2012 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 329,109 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 302,707 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 118,435 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53,560 | 12/6/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33,076 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,702 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,787 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,542 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,649 | 6/7/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,340 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,306 | 11/9/2016 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,229 | 4/29/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,129 | 3/6/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,669 | 7/16/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,535 | 8/17/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,510 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,321 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,111 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,987 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Counter-Strike 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 20). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 20). World of Warships on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.