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 September 14th 2025. Want to explore even more competitive titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best 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 803,418 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
803,418
players
2. FIFA 22
Powered by Football™, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 22 brings the game even closer to the real thing with fundamental gameplay advances and a new season of innovation across every mode. FIFA 22 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 01st 2021 has received 120,871 reviews of which 97,293 were positive and 23,578 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. While seeing 1,108 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among competitive games based on player count.
8.0
97,293
23,578
1,108
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 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 #3 among competitive games based on player count.
8.3
27,540
5,162
432
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 424 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.2
77,227
15,580
424
players
5. 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. With 196 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.9
26,414
2,682
196
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 194 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played competitive games.
6.7
29,529
14,122
194
players
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 game developed and published by . 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 177 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played competitive games.
8.8
14,173
1,536
177
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 game developed and published by . 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 144 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
144
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 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 #9 spot among the most played competitive games.
7.6
739
185
124
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 game developed and published by . 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 114 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played competitive games.
9.2
7,528
404
114
players
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