Free to Play Competitive Games on Steam
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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 803,418 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
803,418
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 32,702 reviews of which 27,540 were positive and 5,162 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 432 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among competitive games based on player count.
8.3
27,540
5,162
432
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 196 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
196
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 924 reviews of which 739 were positive and 185 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
739
185
124
players
5. 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 363 reviews of which 321 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.2
321
42
43
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 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 #6 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.3
50,196
9,152
42
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.1
687
403
32
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #8 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.8
6,884
3,128
30
players
9. 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 8,235 reviews of which 5,033 were positive and 3,202 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.0
5,033
3,202
30
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.8
821
353
9
players
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