Free to Play Competitive Games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play competitive games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on October 29th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play competitive games.

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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 game developed and published by . 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 620,733 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003

620,733
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 game developed and published by . Released on November 30th 2021 has received 32,823 reviews of which 27,654 were positive and 5,169 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 404 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among competitive games based on player count.
8.3
27,654
5,169

404
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 game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 210 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among competitive games based on player count.
8.9
26,414
2,682

210
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 game developed and published by . Released on August 31st 2023 has received 939 reviews of which 751 were positive and 188 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 124 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played competitive games.
7.6
751
188

124
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 game developed and published by . 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 competitive games.
8.3
50,196
9,152

45
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 game developed and published by . Released on January 24th 2023 has received 8,239 reviews of which 5,036 were positive and 3,203 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.0
5,036
3,203

25
players

7. SurfsUp

SurfsUp is a free-to-play, high-speed multiplayer platformer where precision movement and air-surfing are the keys to setting your personal best time or even breaking a world record! SurfsUp is a game developed and published by . Released on July 06th 2025 has received 405 reviews of which 348 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played competitive games.
8
348
57

18
players

8. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #8 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.1
687
403

16
players

9. Stormbound

Cards and chess collide in Stormbound. Turn-based tactical gameplay, collecting cards and beautiful 2D Art. Level up your army to conquer the ladder. Stormbound is a game developed and published by . Released on May 15th 2018 has received 1,174 reviews of which 821 were positive and 353 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.8
821
353

14
players

10. Blaston

In the slow-motion bullet-hell of Blaston, you duck, dodge, and weave to evade incoming attacks while preparing your dazzling next combos in a flash of skill. You feel like Neo and leave each session with your heart racing in this super fun tactical workout. Most importantly... Never. Stay. Still. Blaston is a game developed and published by . Released on December 15th 2020 has received 562 reviews of which 516 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.6
516
46

4
players