Best Controller 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 controller games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free controller games are available at the bottom of the page.
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The Last Faith
A dark, gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. The Last Faith thrives on merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions at your disposal. Let nothing stand in your way.
Skybreakers
Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.
Cats Hidden in Maple Hollow 🍂
Find 100 cats hiding in the cozy autumnal town of Maple Hollow in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game.
Death Must Die
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Backpack Hero
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
BZZZT
Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Prologue version of the game Gatekeeper. Gatekeeper: Infinity is a fast-paced rogue-lite shooter where you'll search for the stolen Heart of the Universe and battle machine enemies! Play solo or join forces with friends in co-op mode.
Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!
I Wanna Maker
I Wanna Maker is a precision platformer with a robust level editor and online level sharing, based on I Wanna Be The Guy fangames. Create complex levels using a variety of objects, a powerful events system, and customizable visuals. Browse levels online, take on challenge modes, and more!
Risk of Rain Returns
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Little Goody Two Shoes
Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!
Achilles: Legends Untold
Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.
Noun Town Language Learning
Gain new vocab while playing a game! Learn 1,000+ words & phrases in a world that regains color as you learn. Test your skills with mini-games and talk to the local villagers. Learn Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, & more…
Headbangers: Rhythm Royale
Headbangers is a light-hearted, Rhythm Battle Royale Game where you and 29 other Pigeons compete against each other, all to complete your quest of claiming the title of Master Headbanger!
Circuit Superstars
Circuit Superstars is a top down racing game with a tactile arcade physics model, pitstops, and a pure motorsport approach. It includes 16 categories that span different styles and eras of motorsport.
You Will Die Here Tonight
Immerse yourself in retro top-down visuals as you face the horrors of Breckenridge Hall through intense first-person combat. Scavenge, solve puzzles, and upgrade your gear. Do whatever it takes to survive—but remember: You Will Die Here Tonight.
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 2 - Turbocharged
The world’s raddest cars are back and taking the fun to the next level! Race over 130 vehicles with crazy new mechanics and even more vehicle types. Plus, build your tracks with stunning new environments and different game modes to have fun off and online!
Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.
Sea of Survivors
In Sea of Survivors, you can sail your ship in any direction but you can never stop moving. Evade and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and choose upgrades for your ship. Explore and open world with mysterious curses, unlock treasures and fight for survival.
Corn Kidz 64
The unauthorized, kid-friendly version of the classic Stephen King thriller (or maybe not, maybe it's just a game about one-horned goatbabies)
EMPTY SHELL
EMPTY SHELL will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a Japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective.
Slow living with Princess
Gideon Ragnason was banished from Ruti's party because he was "not strong enough." Since then, he has retired from the front lines of battle and changed his name to Red. Now, he has opened an apothecary in the frontier land of Zoltan, and hopes to live a slow and happy life there!
Most played controller games on Steam
Take a look at the top controller games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. DSX
DSX is an easy-to-use software that connects DualSense, DualSense Edge, and DualShock 4 controllers to your PC. It unlocks advanced features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback for a more immersive gaming experience. Allowing support for games that don't support Playstation Controllers. DSX is a simulation, indie and controller game developed and published by Paliverse. Released on June 24th 2022 has received 5,167 reviews of which 3,513 were positive and 1,654 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played controller game, thanks to its 5,771 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.7
3,513
1,654
5,771
players
2. Asphalt Legends Unite
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars! Asphalt Legends Unite is a racing, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 13,149 reviews of which 10,712 were positive and 2,437 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. While seeing 793 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among controller games based on player count.
8.0
10,712
2,437
793
players
3. Undisputed
Become Undisputed in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true to life visuals, bone-jarring action, and more licensed boxers than ever before, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring. Undisputed is a 3d fighter, third person and 3d game developed by Steel City Interactive and published by Deep Silver. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 19,061 reviews of which 12,058 were positive and 7,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. While seeing 650 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among controller games based on player count.
6.3
12,058
7,003
650
players
4. MLB Rivals
Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB RIVALS! MLB Rivals is a sports, free to play and baseball game developed and published by Com2uS. Released on March 17th 2025 has received 487 reviews of which 373 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 418 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played controller games.
7.3
373
114
418
players
5. Tokyo Xtreme Racer
"Tokyo Xtreme Racer" is a racing game set in a blocked-off future Tokyo, where players aim to be the fastest by driving their best cars on the highways that weave through the city. Tokyo Xtreme Racer is a racing, driving and 3d game developed and published by Genki Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 22nd 2025 has received 10,842 reviews of which 10,317 were positive and 525 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 266 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played controller games.
9.2
10,317
525
266
players
6. Cassette Beasts
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones! Cassette Beasts is a controller, comedy and creature collector game developed by Bytten Studio and published by Raw Fury. Released on April 26th 2023 has received 9,091 reviews of which 8,641 were positive and 450 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 236 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played controller games.
9.2
8,641
450
236
players
7. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a jrpg, tactical rpg and party-based rpg game developed by Square Enix and xeen Inc. and published by Square Enix. Released on October 24th 2024 has received 3,685 reviews of which 3,479 were positive and 206 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 200 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played controller games.
9.1
3,479
206
200
players
8. Cricket 24
Cricket 24 is the culmination of a decade of Cricket video game development and includes teams from every corner of the globe. Cricket 24 is a sports, controller and 3d game developed by Big Ant Studios and published by Nacon. Released on October 04th 2023 has received 1,847 reviews of which 1,453 were positive and 394 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 180 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played controller games.
7.6
1,453
394
180
players
9. Need for Speed™ Payback
Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, you and your crew were divided by betrayal and reunited by revenge to take down The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops. In this corrupt gambler’s paradise, the stakes are high and The House always wins. Need for Speed™ Payback is a racing, open world and multiplayer game developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 28,787 reviews of which 24,657 were positive and 4,130 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 161 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played controller games.
8.4
24,657
4,130
161
players
10. Controller Companion
Navigate your PC desktop with a controller! Put mouse, media and keyboard control in the palms of your hands so you'll never have to leave the couch again! Controller Companion is a utilities, controller and software game developed and published by Koga Tech Limited. Released on May 04th 2015 has received 2,579 reviews of which 2,332 were positive and 247 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played controller games.
8.7
2,332
247
99
players
Best deals on controller games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of controller games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted controller games.
1. The Legend of Tianding
The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century. The Legend of Tianding is a adventure, controller and rpg game developed by Creative Games Computer Graphics Corporation and Neon Doctrine and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on November 01st 2021 has received 3,915 reviews of which 3,700 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for controller category.
9.1
3,700
215
-93%
19.86€
1.39€
2. SPRAWL
SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within. SPRAWL is a controller, sci-fi and combat game developed by MAETH and published by Rogue Games and Inc.. Released on August 23rd 2023 has received 1,961 reviews of which 1,721 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in controller games.
8.4
1,721
240
-93%
15.14€
1.06€
3. Cassette Beasts
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones! Cassette Beasts is a controller, comedy and creature collector game developed by Bytten Studio and published by Raw Fury. Released on April 26th 2023 has received 9,091 reviews of which 8,641 were positive and 450 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in controller games.
9.2
8,641
450
-85%
19.93€
2.99€
4. Legend Bowl
Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more! Legend Bowl is a sports, football (american) and controller game developed and published by Super Pixel Games. Released on September 02nd 2021 has received 885 reviews of which 779 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for controller games.
8.3
779
106
-80%
20.99€
4.19€
5. Danger Scavenger
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel! Danger Scavenger is a shoot 'em up, controller and action roguelike game developed by Piotr Wolk and Star Drifters and published by Star Drifters and Doyoyo Games. Released on March 25th 2021 has received 488 reviews of which 356 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for controller games.
6.9
356
132
-80%
4.99€
0.99€
6. Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before. Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons is a adventure, atmospheric and story rich game developed by Starbreeze Studios AB and published by 505 Games. Released on September 03rd 2013 has received 40,926 reviews of which 38,655 were positive and 2,271 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for controller games.
9.3
38,655
2,271
-75%
14.99€
3.74€
7. Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure! Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is a action, colorful and platformer game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by SEGA. Released on October 04th 2021 has received 1,452 reviews of which 1,214 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for controller games.
8.0
1,214
238
-75%
29.99€
7.49€
8. Undisputed
Become Undisputed in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true to life visuals, bone-jarring action, and more licensed boxers than ever before, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring. Undisputed is a 3d fighter, third person and 3d game developed by Steel City Interactive and published by Deep Silver. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 19,061 reviews of which 12,058 were positive and 7,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 46% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for controller games.
6.3
12,058
7,003
-46%
49.91€
26.95€
9. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a jrpg, tactical rpg and party-based rpg game developed by Square Enix and xeen Inc. and published by Square Enix. Released on October 24th 2024 has received 3,685 reviews of which 3,479 were positive and 206 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for controller games.
9.1
3,479
206
-30%
49.99€
34.99€
Free controller games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play controller games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play controller games.
1. Asphalt Legends Unite
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars! Asphalt Legends Unite is a racing, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 13,149 reviews of which 10,712 were positive and 2,437 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 793 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free controller games on Steam.
8.0
10,712
2,437
793
players
2. MLB Rivals
Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB RIVALS! MLB Rivals is a sports, free to play and baseball game developed and published by Com2uS. Released on March 17th 2025 has received 487 reviews of which 373 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 418, this controller game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free controller games on Steam.
7.3
373
114
418
players
3. Torque Drift
Build your car, earn sponsors, and compete in online multiplayer drift battles! Torque Drift is a free to play, racing and multiplayer game developed and published by Grease Monkey Games. Released on April 20th 2021 has received 12,031 reviews of which 9,184 were positive and 2,847 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
7.5
9,184
2,847
72
players
4. Crashphalt
Pound your way to victory in this 4-player competitive platformer. Create massive shockwaves in the terrain to bounce your enemies off the stage while trying to avoid being sent flying yourself. Crashphalt is a indie, platformer and local multiplayer game developed and published by Cold Pressed Games. Released on October 11th 2018 has received 366 reviews of which 345 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
8.7
345
21
16
players
5. Hamster Playground
Prepare for cuteness overload, relentless training, and fierce rivalry as you and your hamsters take on challenges while traversing the maze and riding a skateboard, with more modes coming soon! Be the first to cross the finish line to earn rewards and yummy treats! Hamster Playground is a character customization, cute and controller game developed by Mass Creation and published by We Dig Games. Released on July 11th 2024 has received 2,098 reviews of which 1,805 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
8.2
1,805
293
9
players
6. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again! I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 is a zombies, twin stick shooter and top-down shooter game developed by Ska Studios and OMNIViOLET and published by Ska Studios. Released on November 11th 2021 has received 1,651 reviews of which 1,616 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
9.3
1,616
35
1
players
7. Divine Knockout (DKO)
KO the gods in the world’s only 3rd-person platform fighter! Become a small-but-mighty god of myth, brawl in all three dimensions, and knock your friends off the map to reign supreme. Divine Knockout (DKO) is a action, 3d fighter and multiplayer game developed by Red Beard Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios. Released on December 06th 2022 has received 6,643 reviews of which 4,446 were positive and 2,197 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
6.6
4,446
2,197
1
players
8. Micro Platformer
A minimalistic platformer with a 1x1 tileset. No enemies, no bullets, no lasers. Just sheer platforming. Micro Platformer is a precision platformer, difficult and minimalist game developed and published by Daveyyy. Released on April 21st 2020 has received 1,702 reviews of which 1,647 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free controller games on Steam.
9.2
1,647
55