Free Controller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,387 Controller 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 Controller game rankings were last updated on 5/20/2024.
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1. Brawlhalla
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over fifty Legends.
Brawlhalla holds the #1 spot for "best free Controller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 363,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 299,411 positive reviews and 63,843 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 10/17/2017 |
| Developer | Blue Mammoth Games |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 291550 |
2. eFootball™ 2024
The classic action soccer game with the most up-to-date data! Enjoy the fever pitch of ""real soccer"" in eFootball™ 2024!
eFootball™ 2024 has achieved a Player Score of 43, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,918 positive reviews and 42,172 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play eFootball™ 2024 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/30/2021 |
| Franchise | KONAMI |
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| Steam App Id | 1665460 |
3. Paladins®
Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!
Paladins® has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 343,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 292,734 positive reviews and 51,128 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 Paladins® on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/8/2018 |
| Developer | Evil Mojo Games |
| Publisher | Hi-Rez Studios |
| Steam App Id | 444090 |
4. GrandChase
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.
GrandChase has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,425 positive reviews and 8,881 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play GrandChase on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Goose Goose Duck
Time to be a Silly Goose! Immerse yourself in the various environments of the Birdverse of Goose Goose Duck. A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Watch out for those malicious Mallards and other birds!
Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,941 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,043 positive reviews and 7,898 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2021 |
| Developer | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Publisher | Gaggle Studios, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1568590 |
6. Lost Light
Join the "Firefly" task force and unveil the sinister plot behind the exclusion zone in the world of Lost Light. You could either scavenge for supplies or go out with guns blazing and plunder. Survive the brutal domain where danger lurks in every corner!
Lost Light has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,290 positive reviews and 8,887 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 Lost Light on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 1797880 |
7. ヘブンバーンズレッド
Key 麻枝 准が描く、最後の希望を託された少女たちの物語『ヘブンバーンズレッド （ヘブバン）』 フィールドを駆け回り、かけがえのない日常を体験しながら、命を賭した戦いに挑むドラマチックRPG！
ヘブンバーンズレッド has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,207 positive reviews and 469 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 ヘブンバーンズレッド on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
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| Publisher | WFS, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1973710 |
8. War Robots
War Robots is an online third-person 6v6 PvP shooter—we’re talking dozens of combat robots, hundreds of weapons combinations, and heated clan battles.
War Robots has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,642 positive reviews and 8,554 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/4/2018 |
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| Steam App Id | 767560 |
9. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now.
Trackmania has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,516 positive reviews and 2,553 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 Trackmania on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Combat Master: Season 1
Join fast-paced action-packed combat. Play Combat Master -- AAA experience on any hardware. Best-in-class multiplayer gunfight. Next-level extreme performance. Lightning-speed loading time and a whole lot more.
Combat Master: Season 1 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,463 positive reviews and 3,631 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 4/21/2023 |
| Developer | Alfa Bravo Inc |
| Publisher | Alfa Bravo Inc |
| Steam App Id | 2281730 |
More Free Controller Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Controller games available on Steam.
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 | 11,480 | 10/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,484 | 9/30/2021 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,720 | 5/8/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,956 | 7/28/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,672 | 10/3/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,537 | 9/1/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,483 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,197 | 4/4/2018 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,136 | 2/2/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,096 | 4/21/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 834 | 4/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 541 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 539 | 9/14/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 510 | 8/2/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 489 | 7/20/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 432 | 8/6/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 423 | 11/2/2011 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 259 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 255 | 2/12/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 238 | 6/23/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 20). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 20). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). eFootball™ 2024 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Paladins® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 21). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 20). Lost Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 20). ヘブンバーンズレッド on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 20). War Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Trackmania on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). Combat Master: Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.