Best Local Multiplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,019 Local Multiplayer games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Local Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 6/25/2026.
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1. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor holds the #1 spot for "best Local Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,024 positive reviews and 484 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2025 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
2. Split Fiction
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure.
Split Fiction has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 121,580 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 117,970 positive reviews and 3,610 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $32.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $32.49 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Franchise | Electronic Arts |
| Developer | Hazelight Studios |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 2001120 |
3. BattleBlock Theater®
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
BattleBlock Theater® has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,636 positive reviews and 2,049 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2014 |
| Franchise | The Behemoth |
| Developer | The Behemoth |
| Publisher | The Behemoth |
| Steam App Id | 238460 |
4. Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,016 positive reviews and 603 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Berzerk Studio |
| Publisher | Berzerk Studio |
| Steam App Id | 531510 |
5. Broforce
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Broforce has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,715 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,854 positive reviews and 1,861 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Broforce on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2015 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 274190 |
6. Wobbly Life
Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online or in local co-op, with exciting jobs, mini games and wacky story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!
Wobbly Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,542 positive reviews and 964 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $16.24 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2025 |
| Developer | RubberBandGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1211020 |
7. Goat Simulator 3
Pilgor's baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new (at least on Steam), totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.
Goat Simulator 3 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,971 positive reviews and 344 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 2/15/2024 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Coffee Stain North |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 850190 |
8. Bopl Battle
A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round!
Bopl Battle has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,163 positive reviews and 687 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bopl Battle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2023 |
| Developer | Johan Grönvall |
| Publisher | Zapray Games |
| Steam App Id | 1686940 |
9. Peggle Deluxe
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,946 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,613 positive reviews and 333 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Peggle Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2007 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3480 |
10. TCG Card Shop Simulator
Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.
TCG Card Shop Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Local Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,565 positive reviews and 1,625 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TCG Card Shop Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2024 |
| Developer | OPNeon Games |
| Publisher | OPNeon Games |
| Steam App Id | 3070070 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 12/6/2025 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,122 | 3/6/2025 | 96 | $32.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 229 | 5/15/2014 | 96 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 5/31/2018 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 317 | 10/15/2015 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 720 | 9/18/2025 | 95 | $16.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 323 | 2/15/2024 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 397 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 251 | 3/6/2007 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,939 | 9/15/2024 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/5/2014 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 6/4/2015 | 95 | $9.09 | Steam Charts | |
 | 227 | 11/12/2009 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,015 | 3/25/2021 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 277 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $5.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 304 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 9/5/2024 | 94 | $7.69 | Steam Charts | |
 | 201 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 12/21/2006 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 16). Split Fiction on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 26). BattleBlock Theater® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Just Shapes & Beats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 16). Broforce on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 27). Wobbly Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Goat Simulator 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 28). Bopl Battle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). TCG Card Shop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.