Best Competitive Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated competitive games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free competitive games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Counter-Strike: Source
Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero
With its extensive Tour of Duty campaign, a near-limitless number of skirmish modes, updates and new content for Counter-Strike's award-winning multiplayer game play, plus over 12 bonus single player missions, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero is a tremendous offering of single and multiplayer content.
Deathmatch Classic
Enjoy fast-paced multiplayer gaming with Deathmatch Classic (a.k.a. DMC). Valve's tribute to the work of id software, DMC invites players to grab their rocket launchers and put their reflexes to the test in a collection of futuristic settings.
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.
Team Fortress Classic
One of the most popular online action games of all time, Team Fortress Classic features over nine character classes -- from Medic to Spy to Demolition Man -- enlisted in a unique style of online team warfare. Each character class possesses unique weapons, items, and abilities, as teams compete online in a variety of game play modes.Most played competitive games on Steam
Take a look at the top competitive games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 11th 2025.
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. Counter-Strike 2 is a fps, shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,757,655 reviews of which 7,597,400 were positive and 1,160,255 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played competitive game, thanks to its 841,368 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
7,597,400
1,160,255
841,368
players
2. Sirocco
MOBA meets Vampire Survivors in a dynamic 5v5 arena inspired by the legendary Warcraft 3 mod: Battleships. Rally your team as you swap abilities mid-match, load up auto-firing weapons, and craft strategies on the fly. No rules — just fun. Sirocco is a early access, moba and competitive game developed and published by Lunchbox Entertainment Inc.. Released on May 02nd 2025 has received 339 reviews of which 256 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. While seeing 696 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among competitive games based on player count.
7.1
256
83
696
players
3. TEKKEN 7
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals. TEKKEN 7 is a fighting, action and multiplayer game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on June 01st 2017 has received 92,623 reviews of which 77,057 were positive and 15,566 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 586 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among competitive games based on player count.
8.2
77,057
15,566
586
players
4. Bloons TD Battles 2
From the creators of Bloons TD6... Bloons TD Battles 2 is a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of powerful Monkey Towers, and prepare to battle one on one against other players and relentless waves of Bloons! Bloons TD Battles 2 is a free to play, tower defense and multiplayer game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on November 30th 2021 has received 32,121 reviews of which 27,012 were positive and 5,109 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 530 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.3
27,012
5,109
530
players
5. Ultra Street Fighter® IV
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV. Ultra Street Fighter® IV is a fighting, arcade and competitive game developed and published by Capcom. Released on August 07th 2014 has received 15,613 reviews of which 14,076 were positive and 1,537 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 244 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.8
14,076
1,537
244
players
6. Bloons TD Battles
Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory. From the creators of best-selling Bloons TD 5, this all new Battles game is specially designed for multiplayer combat, featuring the ability to control bloons directly and send them charging past your opponent's defenses. Bloons TD Battles is a free to play, tower defense and multiplayer game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on April 20th 2016 has received 29,077 reviews of which 26,386 were positive and 2,691 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 218 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.9
26,386
2,691
218
players
7. SpeedRunners
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play. SpeedRunners is a multiplayer, racing and local multiplayer game developed by DoubleDutch Games and published by tinyBuild. Released on April 19th 2016 has received 36,683 reviews of which 34,470 were positive and 2,213 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 207 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played competitive games.
9.2
34,470
2,213
207
players
8. Street Fighter V
Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options. Street Fighter V is a fighting, action and 2d fighter game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on February 15th 2016 has received 43,603 reviews of which 29,472 were positive and 14,131 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 181 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.7
29,472
14,131
181
players
9. Sim Companies
Become a Business Tycoon. Build your own company from the ground up. Do business in a virtual economy with players all around the world! Gain valuable business skills for free. An advanced, proprietary, Economy simulation model is used to deliver the best gaming experience. Sim Companies is a economy, capitalism and simulation game developed and published by Sim Companies s.r.o.. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 848 reviews of which 674 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 140 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played competitive games.
7.6
674
174
140
players
10. Tetris® Effect: Connected
Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes! Tetris® Effect: Connected is a puzzle, family friendly and singleplayer game developed by Monstars Inc., Resonair and Stage Games and published by Enhance. Released on August 17th 2021 has received 7,872 reviews of which 7,470 were positive and 402 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 126 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played competitive games.
9.2
7,470
402
126
players
Best deals on competitive games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of competitive games available on Steam right now, updated on May 11th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted competitive games.
1. TEKKEN 7
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals. TEKKEN 7 is a fighting, action and multiplayer game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on June 01st 2017 has received 92,623 reviews of which 77,057 were positive and 15,566 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 84% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for competitive category.
8.2
77,057
15,566
-84%
39.06€
6.25€
2. Boreal Blade
Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game with a focus on player vs player combat, combining reactive and tactical gameplay with extraordinary freedom to variate your attacks and develop your unique fighting style. Boreal Blade is a action, swordplay and competitive game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on November 12th 2020 has received 655 reviews of which 419 were positive and 236 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 82% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in competitive games.
6.2
419
236
-82%
3.99€
0.71€
3. Puyo Puyo Champions
Easy to learn, tough to master! Challenge friends and family in local multiplayer or compete globally via online matchmaking. Built for all ages, this puzzle game comes with a surprisingly competitive edge. Puyo Puyo Champions is a puzzle, competitive and casual game developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA. Released on May 06th 2019 has received 841 reviews of which 666 were positive and 175 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 70% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in competitive games.
7.5
666
175
-70%
9.97€
2.99€
4. Garfield Kart
Join Garfield and his friends in the funniest fast and fur-ious game! What character do you want to play with? Garfield, Odie, Jon, Nermal... you choose! Take part in no-holds-barred crazy races. Garfield Kart is a cult classic, combat racing and competitive game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Microids. Released on October 16th 2015 has received 14,047 reviews of which 12,319 were positive and 1,728 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 64% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.6
12,319
1,728
-64%
5.00€
1.80€
5. Pocket Bravery
Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist! Pocket Bravery is a fighting, competitive and pixel graphics game developed by Statera Studio and published by PQube. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 610 reviews of which 555 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 62% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.5
555
55
-62%
19.95€
7.58€
6. Inertia
Inertia is a first-person platformer with free-running aspects. Inspired by various other free-running and movement based games/game-modes. Inertia is a casual, competitive and level editor game developed and published by Loneminded. Released on December 01st 2017 has received 687 reviews of which 576 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for competitive games.
7.9
576
111
-51%
0.99€
0.49€
Free competitive games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play competitive games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 11th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play competitive games.
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. Counter-Strike 2 is a fps, shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,757,655 reviews of which 7,597,400 were positive and 1,160,255 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 841,368 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free competitive games on Steam.
8.7
7,597,400
1,160,255
841,368
players
2. Sirocco
MOBA meets Vampire Survivors in a dynamic 5v5 arena inspired by the legendary Warcraft 3 mod: Battleships. Rally your team as you swap abilities mid-match, load up auto-firing weapons, and craft strategies on the fly. No rules — just fun. Sirocco is a early access, moba and competitive game developed and published by Lunchbox Entertainment Inc.. Released on May 02nd 2025 has received 339 reviews of which 256 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 696, this competitive game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free competitive games on Steam.
7.1
256
83
696
players
3. Bloons TD Battles 2
From the creators of Bloons TD6... Bloons TD Battles 2 is a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of powerful Monkey Towers, and prepare to battle one on one against other players and relentless waves of Bloons! Bloons TD Battles 2 is a free to play, tower defense and multiplayer game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on November 30th 2021 has received 32,121 reviews of which 27,012 were positive and 5,109 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 530, this competitive game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free competitive games on Steam.
8.3
27,012
5,109
530
players
4. Bloons TD Battles
Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory. From the creators of best-selling Bloons TD 5, this all new Battles game is specially designed for multiplayer combat, featuring the ability to control bloons directly and send them charging past your opponent's defenses. Bloons TD Battles is a free to play, tower defense and multiplayer game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on April 20th 2016 has received 29,077 reviews of which 26,386 were positive and 2,691 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 218 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free competitive games on Steam.
8.9
26,386
2,691
218
players
5. Sim Companies
Become a Business Tycoon. Build your own company from the ground up. Do business in a virtual economy with players all around the world! Gain valuable business skills for free. An advanced, proprietary, Economy simulation model is used to deliver the best gaming experience. Sim Companies is a economy, capitalism and simulation game developed and published by Sim Companies s.r.o.. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 848 reviews of which 674 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 140 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free competitive games on Steam.
7.6
674
174
140
players
6. Battlerite
BATTLERITE is an action-packed team arena brawler. Experience the unique combination of top-down shooter meets fast-paced fighting game and challenge friends and foes in a battle of reaction. The Arena awaits! Battlerite is a pvp, multiplayer and moba game developed and published by Stunlock Studios. Released on November 08th 2017 has received 59,357 reviews of which 50,194 were positive and 9,163 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
8.3
50,194
9,163
76
players
7. Poker Master
Free chips!Including Texas Hold'em, Slots, Blackjack, Teen Patti, Omaha, Baccarat, Roulette and more poker games. Poker Master is a solitaire, card battler and pvp game developed and published by NGIN LIMITED. Released on September 23rd 2020 has received 4,355 reviews of which 3,732 were positive and 623 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
8.3
3,732
623
74
players
8. Warlander
Harness the almighty powers of god-like Warriors, Clerics, and Mages, with a unique style that mashes a Medieval-inspired setting, Fantastical items and abilities…and…EVEN POWERFUL ROBOTS! Master siege weapons and cataclysmic spells to control the battlefield and destroy the enemy's core! Warlander is a pvp, moba and hack and slash game developed and published by Toylogic Inc.. Released on January 24th 2023 has received 8,182 reviews of which 5,000 were positive and 3,182 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
6.0
5,000
3,182
45
players
9. DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters
The free version of the final word in fighting entertainment - DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round! DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters is a pvp and 3d fighter game developed by Team NINJA, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD. and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on March 30th 2015 has received 9,981 reviews of which 6,861 were positive and 3,120 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
6.8
6,861
3,120
42
players
10. M.A.R.S.
MARS is a Free-To-Play Third Person Shooter set in an evolving sci-fi world. From the hilarious Headhunter mode, to Huge Mecha vs Mecha battles, to fully customizable loadouts; whether Co-op or PvP, M.A.R.S. has something for everyone. Kill, Die, Repeat. M.A.R.S. is a third-person shooter, pve and pvp game developed by Yingpei Games and published by SubaGames. Released on October 28th 2021 has received 1,084 reviews of which 685 were positive and 399 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
6.2
685
399
32
players