Free Team-Based Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,474 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 7/30/2025.

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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 8,921,727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,720,255 positive reviews and 1,201,472 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 2,528,233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,059,495 positive reviews and 468,738 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 2,583,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,537,794 positive reviews and 1,045,717 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. 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.

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Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,792 positive reviews and 48,507 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

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.

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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 1,002,864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 673,952 positive reviews and 328,912 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.

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,429,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,189,606 positive reviews and 239,750 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

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 303,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 238,281 positive reviews and 65,188 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

8. 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 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,171,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,055,904 positive reviews and 115,526 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

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 348,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,825 positive reviews and 263,565 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. OBS Studio

Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming

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OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Team-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,436 positive reviews and 1,893 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

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86
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12/21/2017
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12/4/2024
62
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11/5/2020
67
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12/1/2015
83
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68,538
12/6/2024
78
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36,949
10/10/2007
90
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24,217
8/10/2023
25
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22,645
3/21/2022
93
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12/9/2022
74
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12/7/2023
77
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7/2/2025
60
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7/23/2025
86
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8,887
11/15/2017
76
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11/9/2016
78
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6,462
7/17/2025
57
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World of Tanks steam charts
5,883
4/29/2021
81
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Enlisted steam charts
4,356
7/16/2024
78
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Conqueror's Blade steam charts
3,995
4/6/2020
68
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 26). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.

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