Discounted 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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FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
BattleCore Arena
BattleCore Arena is a free-to-play, peer-to-peer platform shooter where gravity mastery is the key to victory. Compete in quick PvP battles, using weapons and abilities to eject your opponents out of the arena.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in Dragon Ball!
Victory Heat Rally
Welcome to VHR! Unlock the secrets of speed in this turbocharged neo super scaler arcade racing experience. Dominate the track & drift your way to the finish line on the road to becoming the VHRC champion.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
Your next chapter takes flight! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch by playing solo or sharing the magic with friends and family.
Sins of a Solar Empire II
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Gray Zone Warfare
In Gray Zone Warfare, realism meets tactics in an open-world MMOFPS where every move matters. Deploy with a Private Military Company, survive intense PvEvP or PvE encounters against players and AI, unravel the secrets of Lamang Island, and thrive through hard-earned progression.
Moonbreaker
Moonbreaker is a turn-based strategy, tactical skirmish game. The game is designed to be a true digital miniatures experience, set in an expansive sci-fi universe crafted by Brandon Sanderson. Direct Captain and Crew in gripping, ever-changing competition and adventure.
Fling to the Finish
Fling to the Finish is a cooperative racing game where teammates are tethered together by a stretchy elastic rope. Get up close and personal with your partner to maneuver two characters bouncing, rolling, and flinging their way to the finish line!
Blazing Sails
Fight for survival in Blazing Sails, a fast-paced pirate PvP game! Create your own unique pirate and ship. Band together with other players to command your mighty vessel! Explore different game-modes, maps, weapons, ship types and more while eliminating other crews in epic battles on land and sea!
Mortal Kombat 1
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
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!
EarthX
EarthX is a rocket company management game. Go from launching small rockets on Earth to eventually building a colony on Mars. Create your own Internet constellation, develop new technologies, supply the International Space Station and terraform Mars!
Toasterball
A ball, two goals and... toasters! Welcome to Toasterball. Play against your friends in this physics-based multiplayer sports game, where toasters are athletes, bread flies everywhere and the gameplay changes every time you score a goal!
The Valiant
Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level-up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
Quake Champions
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.
Redout 2
The fastest racing game in the universe. Redout 2 is a tribute to classic arcade racing games and the sequel to the critically acclaimed Redout. Reach impossible speeds in exhilarating futuristic races across an extensive single-player campaign and competitive multiplayer.
Pro Cycling Manager 2022
Recruitment, budget, strategy: you make all the decisions. Explore the new system for detecting young potential, new options for customising your experience, a peloton that is more aggressive and much more.
EZ2ON REBOOT : R
EZ2ON REBOOT : R – The latest entry in the beloved rhythm-action franchise is now released on Steam! Revisit the huge collection of classics with remastered audiovisual. Catch up with the freshest new songs and experiences.
FORWARD: Escape the Fold - Ultimate Edition
FORWARD: Escape the Fold - Ultimate Edition was created to be the perfect bitesized roguelike dungeon crawler. Choose your champion and face a relentless crawl through the card-based dungeons, collect items to power your abilities and defeat the gruesome monsters facing you. But keep going FORWARD!
OlliOlli World
OlliOlli World is a bold new skateboarding action-platformer that’s bursting with personality. Flip and flow through the vivid and vibrant world of Radlandia, meeting colorful characters as you grind, trick, and air your way to discover the mystical skate gods on your quest for Gnarvana.
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!
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 June 15th 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 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played competitive game, thanks to its 859,842 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
859,842
players
2. 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 32,320 reviews of which 27,193 were positive and 5,127 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 535 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among competitive games based on player count.
8.3
27,193
5,127
535
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 92,807 reviews of which 77,227 were positive and 15,580 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 441 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among competitive games based on player count.
8.2
77,227
15,580
441
players
4. 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 43,651 reviews of which 29,529 were positive and 14,122 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 323 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.7
29,529
14,122
323
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 15,709 reviews of which 14,173 were positive and 1,536 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 297 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.8
14,173
1,536
297
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 29,096 reviews of which 26,414 were positive and 2,682 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 261 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.9
26,414
2,682
261
players
7. 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 7,932 reviews of which 7,528 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 211 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played competitive games.
9.2
7,528
404
211
players
8. 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 36,740 reviews of which 34,525 were positive and 2,215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 210 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played competitive games.
9.2
34,525
2,215
210
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 866 reviews of which 689 were positive and 177 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 142 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played competitive games.
7.6
689
177
142
players
10. 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 59,348 reviews of which 50,196 were positive and 9,152 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.3
50,196
9,152
98
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted competitive games.
1. INVERSUS Deluxe
INVERSUS is is a competitive and cooperative arcade shooter for 1 to 4 players online or on the couch. Fight for territory in a dynamic negative-space map where open paths for your team are the walls of your opponent's team. Strategize and trap the enemy to win! INVERSUS Deluxe is a bullet hell, party and competitive game developed and published by Hypersect. Released on August 16th 2016 has received 371 reviews of which 329 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for competitive category.
8.2
329
42
-97%
14.99€
0.55€
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 662 reviews of which 423 were positive and 239 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in competitive games.
6.2
423
239
-95%
3.99€
0.23€
3. 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 36,740 reviews of which 34,525 were positive and 2,215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in competitive games.
9.2
34,525
2,215
-93%
14.79€
1.12€
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 14,059 reviews of which 12,325 were positive and 1,734 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.6
12,325
1,734
-92%
4.99€
0.41€
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 620 reviews of which 564 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.5
564
56
-88%
19.99€
2.51€
6. 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 92,807 reviews of which 77,227 were positive and 15,580 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.2
77,227
15,580
-88%
39.99€
4.99€
7. 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 15,709 reviews of which 14,173 were positive and 1,536 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.8
14,173
1,536
-87%
27.99€
3.63€
8. Siege of Centauri
Defend against thousands of enemies in this explosive tower defense game. Deploy upgradable towers and unleash powerful orbital abilities as you try to protect Earth's first colony world from destruction. Siege of Centauri is a tower defense, real time tactics and pve game developed and published by Stardock Entertainment. Released on September 12th 2019 has received 438 reviews of which 287 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for competitive games.
6.3
287
151
-86%
14.79€
2.17€
9. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
“GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES”, the latest entry in the legendary "FATAL FURY" Series which still continues to fascinate players around the world to this day, returns for a new fight on Steam! GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES is a action, 2d fighter and fighting game developed by SNK CORPORATION and Code Mystics and published by SNK CORPORATION. Released on December 06th 2016 has received 963 reviews of which 912 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for competitive games.
8.9
912
51
-85%
9.99€
1.49€
10. DEAD OR ALIVE 6
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is fast-paced 3D fighting game, produced by Koei Tecmo Games, featuring stunning graphics and multi-tiered stages that create a truly entertaining competitive experience. DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is a 3d fighter, pvp and competitive game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on February 28th 2019 has received 9,315 reviews of which 6,975 were positive and 2,340 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for competitive games.
7.3
6,975
2,340
-85%
69.99€
10.49€
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 June 15th 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 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 859,842 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free competitive games on Steam.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
859,842
players
2. 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 32,320 reviews of which 27,193 were positive and 5,127 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 535, this competitive game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free competitive games on Steam.
8.3
27,193
5,127
535
players
3. 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 29,096 reviews of which 26,414 were positive and 2,682 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 261, this competitive game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free competitive games on Steam.
8.9
26,414
2,682
261
players
4. 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 866 reviews of which 689 were positive and 177 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 142 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free competitive games on Steam.
7.6
689
177
142
players
5. 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 59,348 reviews of which 50,196 were positive and 9,152 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
8.3
50,196
9,152
98
players
6. 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 8,207 reviews of which 5,018 were positive and 3,189 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
6.0
5,018
3,189
58
players
7. 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 10,012 reviews of which 6,884 were positive and 3,128 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
6.8
6,884
3,128
40
players
8. Sirocco
Sirocco is an infinitely replayable 5v5 arena. Rally your team as you swap abilities mid-match, craft unique builds and load up auto-firing weapons as you 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 677 reviews of which 520 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
7.3
520
157
37
players
9. 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 1,090 reviews of which 687 were positive and 403 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
6.1
687
403
29
players
10. Hyper Dash
Hyper Dash is a free VR multiplayer team based shooter. Make smart use of Dashing, Sprinting, Walking and Rail Grinding to get around the arenas and win in a variety of gamemodes like; Payload, Domination, Control Point, (Team) Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, Elimination & Ball. Hyper Dash is a arena shooter, fps and pvp game developed and published by Triangle Factory. Released on February 25th 2021 has received 347 reviews of which 307 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free competitive games on Steam.
8.2
307
40
9
players