Best PvP Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,530 PvP 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. PvP game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike holds the #1 spot for "best PvP game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 236,946 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 230,922 positive reviews and 6,024 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 Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,067,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,032,248 positive reviews and 34,847 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 |
3. Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Half-Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,248 positive reviews and 4,311 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,124 positive reviews and 557 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
5. Counter-Strike: Source
Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
Counter-Strike: Source has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,855 positive reviews and 6,306 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 Counter-Strike: Source on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,610 positive reviews and 7,245 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 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 | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2017 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 435150 |
7. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 408,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 388,873 positive reviews and 19,355 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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.
8. Beat Saber
Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.
Beat Saber has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,126 positive reviews and 3,138 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Beat Saber on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/21/2019 |
| Developer | Beat Games |
| Publisher | Beat Games |
| Steam App Id | 620980 |
9. Titanfall® 2
Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.
Titanfall® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 220,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209,453 positive reviews and 10,582 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Titanfall® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.79 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Respawn Entertainment |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1237970 |
10. Ultimate Chicken Horse
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.
Ultimate Chicken Horse has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best PvP games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,697 positive reviews and 1,742 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2016 |
| Developer | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Publisher | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Steam App Id | 386940 |
More PvP Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best PvP games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 5,887 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,100 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 662 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,671 | 11/1/2004 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,062 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,542 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 551 | 5/21/2019 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,108 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 811 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 602 | 5/21/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 7/22/2020 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 699 | 11/16/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 587 | 9/26/2019 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,403 | 4/11/2016 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 965 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 445 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 21). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Half-Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Counter-Strike: Source on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 20). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 21). Beat Saber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Titanfall® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 21). Ultimate Chicken Horse on Steam. Steam Store.