Best Massively Multiplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,934 Massively 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. Massively Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 5/8/2024.
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1. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod holds the #1 spot for "best Massively Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,064,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,029,997 positive reviews and 34,770 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
2. CarX Drift Racing Online
CarX Drift Racing Online is your chance to immerse yourself in the real world of drifting. Get together with friends, tune your car and burn some tires!
CarX Drift Racing Online has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,638 positive reviews and 3,436 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/17/2017 |
| Developer | CarX Technologies, LLC |
| Publisher | CarX Technologies, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 635260 |
3. Raft
Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks!
Raft has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 309,023 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289,072 positive reviews and 19,951 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Raft on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/20/2022 |
| Developer | Redbeet Interactive |
| Publisher | Axolot Games |
| Steam App Id | 648800 |
4. Super Animal Royale
It’s a fight for furvival! Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, frenetic, top-down 2D battle royale where murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun across an abandoned safari park.
Super Animal Royale has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,382 positive reviews and 2,470 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Super Animal Royale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2021 |
| Franchise | Modus Games |
| Developer | Pixile |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 843380 |
5. Shakes and Fidget
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!
Shakes and Fidget has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,041 positive reviews and 2,184 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shakes and Fidget on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/25/2016 |
| Developer | Playa Games GmbH |
| Publisher | Playa Games GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 438040 |
6. Kukoro: Stream chat games
Kukoro: Stream chat games is the ultimate mini-game compilation to engage your Twitch community. With this games, your audience will be able to play with you in real time receiving the individual relevance they deserve, growing your channel day by day.
Kukoro: Stream chat games has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 801 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. Sledders
Rev' up your sled & dive into fresh powder in Sledders! Realistic, physics-based snowmobile simulator in backcountries full of deep snow. Ride with and against your friends in online multiplayer. Can you reach the peak before others? Show off your sled-skills now on Sledders.
Sledders has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,585 positive reviews and 57 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sledders on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2023 |
| Franchise | Bonus Stage Publishing |
| Developer | Hanki Games |
| Publisher | Bonus Stage Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2486740 |
8. ShellShock Live
Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.
ShellShock Live has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,603 positive reviews and 2,260 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ShellShock Live on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/22/2020 |
| Developer | kChamp Games |
| Publisher | kChamp Games |
| Steam App Id | 326460 |
9. Apewar
Apewar is an online tactical and action FPS/TPS monkey war game adapted from real life. Build your monkey team and fight against your enemies. By playing in a coordinated way, you can have fun and win with a good strategy. Monkeys are strong together!
Apewar has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,309 positive reviews and 309 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Apewar on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 3/24/2023 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2306590 |
10. Snail Simulator
Have you ever wanted to be a snail? Now you can be! Move around (very slowly)! Look at the beautiful (low poly) scenery! MMOS (Massive Multiplayer Online Snails)! BECOME a snail (in a simulation)!
Snail Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 421 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Snail Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/21/2023 |
| Developer | Small Solar Sloth Studios |
| Publisher | Small Solar Sloth Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1500740 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 28,609 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,525 | 11/17/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21,728 | 6/20/2022 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 514 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,195 | 2/25/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 2/2/2024 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 12/5/2023 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 510 | 5/22/2020 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/24/2023 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 11/21/2023 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 9/13/2011 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 8/13/2020 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52,161 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 704 | 3/30/2017 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 124 | 9/26/2005 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 12/16/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 3/23/2010 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,616 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 495 | 11/9/2010 | 89 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). CarX Drift Racing Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Raft on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Super Animal Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Shakes and Fidget on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Kukoro: Stream chat games on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Sledders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 29). ShellShock Live on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 21). Apewar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Snail Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.