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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 fps, shooter and multiplayer game. 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 718,031 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
718,031
players
2. GeoGuessr Steam Edition
Explore the world with GeoGuessr Steam Edition! Compete against others, climb divisions, and prove your geography skills. Travel to stunning locations, analyze clues, and make your best guess. Quickplay Duels is unlimited Free-to-play. GeoGuessr Steam Edition is a action, pvp and competitive game. Released on May 08th 2025 has received 26,413 reviews of which 18,032 were positive and 8,381 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. While seeing 2,502 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among competitive games based on player count.
6.7
18,032
8,381
2,502
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 tower defense, multiplayer and competitive game. Released on November 30th 2021 has received 33,730 reviews of which 28,467 were positive and 5,263 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 471 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among competitive games based on player count.
8.3
28,467
5,263
471
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 6, 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 tower defense, multiplayer and strategy game. 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 212 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.9
26,414
2,682
212
players
5. Quaver
Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps, or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches. Quaver is a rhythm, music and indie game. Released on August 19th 2022 has received 15,519 reviews of which 14,267 were positive and 1,252 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 187 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played competitive games.
9.0
14,267
1,252
187
players
6. 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. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 1,021 reviews of which 818 were positive and 203 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 154 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played competitive games.
7.6
818
203
154
players
7. 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. 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 #7 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.3
50,196
9,152
40
players
8. MultiVersus
MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter that brings the depth of iconic WB stars to life across the nearly endless possibilities of play. MultiVersus is a multiplayer, 2d fighter and co-op game. Released on July 19th 2022 has received 118,212 reviews of which 90,318 were positive and 27,894 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played competitive games.
7.6
90,318
27,894
39
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, 3d fighter and competitive game. 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 #9 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.8
6,884
3,128
36
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. 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 #10 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.1
687
403
27
players
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