Free Team-Based Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,145 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 2/4/2025.
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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 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,538,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,417,012 positive reviews and 1,121,827 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 2,424,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,978,011 positive reviews and 446,624 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
Play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS for free. Land on strategic locations, loot weapons and supplies, and survive to become the last team standing across various, diverse Battlegrounds. Squad up and join the Battlegrounds for the original Battle Royale experience that only PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS can offer.
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 2,497,062 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,476,657 positive reviews and 1,020,405 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. |
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| 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!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199,811 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,428 positive reviews and 37,383 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 |
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 977,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 657,580 positive reviews and 319,809 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 |
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
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 1,139,890 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,017,715 positive reviews and 122,175 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 23, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 326,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,198 positive reviews and 254,544 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. Governor of Poker 3
Governor of Poker 3 is the best multiplayer poker game with a great design. In this multi-player version of Governor of Poker you compete live with thousands of real poker players to prove you are the number 1 Texas Hold ’em poker star!
Governor of Poker 3 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,530 positive reviews and 4,783 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Governor of Poker 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 436150 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,977 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,484 positive reviews and 1,493 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 |
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 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,019 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,896 positive reviews and 18,123 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 932,615 | 8/21/2012 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 396,745 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 371,059 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 126,656 | 12/6/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75,991 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,281 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,518 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,514 | 2/19/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,278 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,991 | 6/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,388 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,248 | 11/9/2016 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,133 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,501 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,652 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,163 | 4/29/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,865 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,847 | 8/17/2020 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,179 | 8/27/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,941 | 7/16/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 1). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Governor of Poker 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 31). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.